Student Orientation

Welcome to Northern Essex Community College

Welcome Message from President Lane Glenn.

Welcome to NECC Student Orientation

Find out how to complete orientation and what you can expect to learn.

• Accessing Student Technology

Get Connected! Using Technology at NECC

Learn how to log into your myNECC portal, student email, Blackboard, DegreeWorks, and how to sign up for NECC alerts.

• Blackboard Help
• myNECC Portal
• NECC Alert
• Student Email

Get Connected! Using Navigate

Learn how to access the Navigate app, customize your settings, schedule appointments and familiarize yourself with additional features such as the Major Explorer, Schedule Planner, and more!

• Turn on Navigate Notifications
• Navigate

Academic Advising

Learn how Academic Advising can support you in getting on the path to achieving your goals.

• Academic Policies and Procedures
• Academic Advising

Transfer Opportunities

NECC has many transfer agreements and other arrangements where you can save time and money by taking advantage of possible guaranteed transfer of credits, among other benefits.

• Transfer Information
• MASSTransfer Commonwealth Commitment

Preparing to Meet with an Advisor

Find out what you can do ahead of time to get the most out of your Advising experience.

• Academic Program Pathway
• Navigate

Planning Your Schedule

Students must create a schedule that works for them. Academic Advisors can guide you through the planning process. Find out what you can do ahead of time to get the most out of your Advising experience.

• Academic Placement
• Associate Degree Program Requirements
• Certificate Program Requirements

Student Rights and Code of Conduct

Learn about your rights and responsibilities as an NECC student.

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Student Code of Conduct
• Know Your Title IX
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in College
• Center for Accessibility Resources and Services

Student Success Resources

Explore the many Academic and Student Support Resources available to help you succeed at NECC.

• Academic Support Services
• Student Support Services
• Career Services
• Center for Accessibility Resources and Services

Academic Centers

Students will connect to an Academic Center based on their academic pathway. Learn what they have to offer students in their programs.

• Academic Centers

Get Involved at NECC

There is much more to college than just going to class. Find out how you can get involved in student engagement opportunities at NECC.

• Athletics
• Student Life Activities and Recreation
• Student Clubs and Organizations
• Civic Engagement and Service Learning

Paying for College

Students have a variety of payment options to help pay for the costs associated with college, including grants, loans, scholarships, and payment plans. Explore each option to develop a plan to pay for college.

• Apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Federal Work Study
• Scholarships
• Options for Payment

Student Accounts and Financial Aid

Learn how to access your student account and financial aid.

• Student Accounts, Billing and Refund Policies
• Online Payment Instructions
• Health Insurance and Waiver Information
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)