Free Community College is here!
Register for Fall 2025, and stay tuned for Summer 2026!
Register for CoursesJust taking a class or two? No need to apply!
If you are interested in signing up for one or two classes but not interested in pursuing a degree at NECC, you do not need to fill out an application. Check out our Course Search Tool and then submit the Non-NECC Student Registration Form.
Non-NECC Student Registration FormWe offer three flexible summer sessions:
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
Whether you are a student at NECC or at another school, with an NECC Summer course you can:
- Transfer the credits to your college or university (current NECC students receive credit at Northern Essex)
- Save money on tuition (a typical three-credit course costs less than $800)
- Take classes online from the comfort of your own home
A wide range of courses, including
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Information Sciences
- Culinary
- English Composition (I & II)
- History
- Marketing
- Macro & Micro Economics
- Mathematics / Algebra
- Philosophy / Ethics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Technical Writing
- World Civilization (I & II)
If you are interested in signing up for one or two classes but not interested in pursuing a degree at NECC, you do not need to fill out an application. Check out our Course Search tool and submit the Non-NECC Student Registration Form:
Non-NECC Student Registration FormOnce approved and registered you will receive a confirmation email. If you have questions please call an Enrollment Services Specialist at 978-556-3700.