The “Student Announcements” page is designed to keep you informed about the latest news and updates relevant to your academic life while at Northern Essex Community College. Here, you’ll find important information about deadlines, campus, and other essential updates from various departments. Please bookmark this page – regularly checking this page will help you stay connected and make the most of your educational experience.
Latest Announcements
Share Your Feedback: Summer Course and Faculty Evaluations
Dear Students, As Summer Session I draws to a close, we kindly remind you to complete your course and faculty evaluations. Your feedback is crucial in helping us enhance the quality of our courses. To participate, simply follow the pop-up notification on Blackboard. If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to contact…
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June 2025 – Lawrence Campus Moves & Relocations
The following areas have been relocated from 45 Franklin Street to the El Hefni building: Welcome Express: Located in the window bays at the entrance of the El Hefni building, serving as the initial point of contact for student inquiries. Financial Aid: Situated inside Room 129 in cubicles, providing assistance with financial queries and support.…
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June + July 2025 Police Academy Training Sessions: Important Dates and Details
We would like to inform you about the upcoming Police Academy training sessions that will take place on campus. Below are the dates and details for each training program. Building Searches/Active Shooter This training will be held in the Spurk Building. It will involve dynamic exercises, including searching hallways and classrooms, and the use of…
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New Academic Advising Locations
As part of the renovations currently taking place on NECC’s Haverhill campus, Academic Advising has moved! Advisors are now located in the Student Center, second floor. Cube 1: Deb LeValley (moved from C200A) Cube 9: Steve Rotondi (moved from C209) Cube 13: Matt Clark (moved from TC2199) Cube 11: Martha Bixby (moved from SC118) Cube…
Print ViewUse NECC Bookstore Gift Cards by July 21st
Big changes are coming to the NECC Bookstore! We want to ensure you’re fully informed and prepared for a smooth transition as we switch to a new bookstore vendor. Previously, NECC had announced that the bookstore will be transitioning from Follett to our new partner, USG/eCampus, after July 21st. Crucial Deadline: Redeem Follett Gift Cards…
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College-wide AI Survey (March 2025) – Results
Northern Essex Community College (NECC) established an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in Fall 2024 to address the growing impact of artificial intelligence on higher education. The Task Force includes faculty and staff from various departments across the college. The Task Force conducted two surveys: one for currently enrolled students and one for faculty and…
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Are You Interested in a Career with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts?
Join NECC Veterans & Military Services and NECC Career Services for a discussion with representatives from the Executive Office of Veterans Services to learn how to successfully navigate the state’s MassCareers job site. We will cover: How to find MassCareers on the mass.gov website How to complete your profile How to search for jobs and…
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Coming Fall 2025: New Online Bookstore & Campus Store Partner
Hello NECC Community, Beginning Fall 2025, your college or university will transition from Follett to a modern two‑partner course materials and retail campus store solution: eCampus.com – 24/7 online bookstore for all textbook (print and digital) and course material ordering University Gear Shop (UGS) – on‑campus retail store and course materials pickup center Why the…
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Police Academy Announces May Training Dates
Police Academy Announces May Training Dates For community awareness, the NECC Police Academy will be conducting scenario training on campus in May. You may see police vehicles and training personnel on the Haverhill campus. Most training will be held within the NECC Police Academy, located in the lower level of the B and E buildings…
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New 24/7 Mental Health Care Option for Students
Northern Essex Community College has partnered with virtual health and well-being provider TimelyCare to offer students round-the-clock access to mental health support. The service is free and confidential. Learn More Print View
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New Step for Registration – Student Financial Responsibility Agreement
Hi Students, We hope you’re doing well! We want to let you know about an important new step in the registration process for this fall. Beginning with Fall 2025 registration, all students must complete a Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) before you can register for classes. This quick agreement outlines your financial responsibilities as a…
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Please Complete Your Evaluations
NECC STUDENTS … Please complete your course and faculty evaluations on Blackboard (just follow the pop-up notification). Your feedback helps make our courses even better! Need help? Email us at evalsupport@necc.mass.edu
Print ViewSummer Financial Aid C.O.R.E. Scholarship Application Opens April 7
The Summer Financial Aid C.O.R.E. Scholarship application will be available online from April 7th until May 9th. Be aware that the application may close early depending on available funding for the semester! Learn more
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Scholarship Application is Open
The 2025-2026 General Scholarship application is available online at the NECC Scholarship Portal until May 16, 2025. Over 42 scholarship opportunities are available for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester. APPLY TODAY
Print ViewPolice Academy Announces April Training Dates
For community awareness, the NECC Police Academy will be conducting scenario training on campus in April. You may see police vehicles and training personnel on the Haverhill campus. Most training will be held within the NECC Police Academy, located in the lower level of the B and E buildings on the Haverhill campus. Some training…
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Student Named to YMCA National Youth Advisory Council
Northern Essex Community College (NECC) proudly announces that Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo, a Liberal Arts major and an accomplished student leader, has been appointed to the YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) National Youth Advisory Council. In this prestigious role, Almanzar-Lizardo will collaborate with other young leaders to provide input on programs and initiatives that impact more than 2,600 YMCAs nationwide,…
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SURVEY: Share Your Experience with AI
Greetings NECC Students, Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we learn and work. NECC’s new AI Task Force is asking for your input on AI awareness and readiness. The AI Task Force would like to learn how tools like Microsoft Co-Pilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, DALL-E, and others are used in your studies. Your honest…
Print ViewInformation Regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officers on Northern Essex Community College (NECC) Property
NECC has created a page listing questions and resources for students concerned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on our campuses. Read More Print View
UTEC Food Truck Coming to Campus!
We are excited to announce that the UTEC Food Truck will be visiting our campus this spring! The opening week kicks off Thursday, January 23rd, in the Dimitry Parking Lot. After the opening, the food truck will be on campus every Tuesday, alternating between campuses, until March. For the latest updates and details, please check…
Print ViewBlackboard Scheduled Maintenance – Sunday, January 26
Blackboard will be unavailable on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 1:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. (local time) for scheduled maintenance. This six-hour maintenance is necessary to: Ensure supported configurations Update technologies Improve system performance Enhance security We appreciate your understanding as Blackboard works to maintain a reliable and secure learning environment. -The Center for Instructional…
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Perfect Blend Cafe
The Perfect Blend Cafe is closed for the winter break. The cafe will reopen on January 22nd. Please stay tuned for new menu items for the Spring Semester. Thank you for all the support with the cafe! Visit Campus Dining to learn about food and dining options that are available on campus.
Print ViewPTK Toy Drive
The college’s Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, is holding a toy drive to collect and donate toys to The Foster Kids of Merrimack Valley. There are boxes spread throughout the Haverhill Campus where everyone can place donated items. The organization will be collecting toys until the 17th of December after which we will deliver them…
Print ViewFirst-Year Knights Scholarship
After the last scholarship application period closed, we were fortunate to receive several generous gifts to the First-Year Knights Scholarship Fund. The application period is open now and will close on January 17, 2025. All students have access to the NECC scholarship portal with their NECC school issued email and password. Eligibility: Applicants must be…
Print ViewThe Spring Financial Aid C.O.R.E. Scholarship Application
The Spring Financial Aid C.O.R.E. Scholarship application will be available online from November 25th until December 20th. Be aware that the application may close early depending on available funding for the semester!
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C.R.A.S.E (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) Training
The C.R.A.S.E (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) Trainings will be on November 18th on the Haverhill Campus C155 (Spurk Building) from 1-3PM and December 2nd on the Lawrence Campus LC132 (El Hefni Building) from 1-3PM.
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