Register for Courses

I am a current NECC Student

As a current student there are 3 steps needed to complete registration:

1. Planning your courses
2. Reviewing with your advisor
3. Registering online
   *please note that students on Academic Probation will not be eligible to register online and should contact their Advisor.

How to Register

I am a new NECC Student

We offer a wide array of programs that help you develop important skills that will support long-term success in both your life and your career.  With 60 + unique undergraduate majors to choose from, there is sure to be an area of study that is right for you at Northern Essex Community College.

Let us help you navigate your way through the college. We can answer any questions you have – email enrollmentservices@necc.mass.edu.

I previously took a class at NECC

I previously took a class at NECC and want to come back to take more classes.

Interested in Early College (Dual Enrollment) classes

If you are a high school student interested in taking courses at NECC please email PK12@necc.mass.edu to request an application. Include your full name, year in high school, and high school name in the email. Once your application and assessment are complete the PK12 will work with you to register you for courses.

If you are a current high school student enrolled at NECC (you took classes in Fall 2020) please email PK12@necc.mass.edu. Include your full name, year in high school, and high school name in the email. Additionally, answer the following questions: 1. Are you taking courses at NECC for both college and high school credit (dual enrollment)? What courses are you thinking of taking?

Instructions to Register

It all starts with emailing pk12@necc.mass.edu

The PK12 staff will work with you to determine what type of courses you high school enrolls students into and then we will work with you to either register you OR connect you to an academic advisor at NECC who can help you determine the best courses to take.

A NECCUM Student

If you are an NECC student who would like to take a course at one of our NECCUM Partner Colleges – UMass Lowell, Merrimack College, Salem State University, Regis College, Cambridge College, Endicott College, Montserrat College of Art, Gordon College, Middlesex Community College or North Shore Community College.

If you are a student from one of the colleges listed above and would like to take a course at NECC to complete degree requirements at your home college or just take an interesting course for fun! Tell your advisor you are interested in taking a course at one of our NECCUM partner colleges and they will begin the registration paperwork for you and send you a link to confirm that you wish to register for the course listed. Once you have confirmed, we’ll take it from there!

Instructions to Register

If you are an NECC student

Tell your advisor you are interested in taking a course at one of our NECCUM partner colleges and they will begin the registration paperwork for you and send you a link to confirm that you wish to register for the course listed. Once you have confirmed, we’ll take it from there!

If you are a visiting student from one of the partner colleges above (Welcome!)

Please email the NECC Registrar registrar@necc.mass.edu   with the information of the course you are interested in registering for and she will help you get the process started.

Here to Take a Class

If you are interested in signing up for one or two classes but not interested in pursuing a degree at NECC, please check out our Course Search tool and submit the Non NECC registration form:

Non NECC Student Registration Form

Once approved and registered you will receive a confirmation email.  If you have questions please call an Enrollment Services Specialist at 978-556-3700.

Interested in Community Education Classes

If you are interested in taking one of our many Community Education classes, please follow the instructions below.

Instructions to Register

Please call 978-556-3060 or email CommunityEducation@necc.mass.edu to register for Community Education classes.