Academic Advising

There’s Never a Bad Time to Get Good Advice

Whether you are just starting your education, considering transferring to earn your bachelor’s degree, planning on entering the job market, or are unsure about what you want to study, we can help you develop an academic plan to succeed on your path. Having conversations with advising early and often can help you understand and achieve your goals more quickly.

New Students

Have you completed NECC Student Orientation? Make sure you do that first, as it is the best way to get acquainted with NECC, prepare for the start of classes, and learn how we can support you along the way.

Returning Students

Read on to learn how to contact an advisor.

Updated Hours

Student Success Hub Advising

During this ever-changing landscape of remote learning, Academic Advisors are available to help all NECC students with their advising needs.

Student Success Hub Advising will be available for remote advising only with students using online chat, Virtual Appointment, Email and Phone. There will be no in-person meetings at this time.

How to Contact an Advisor

We are virtually available Monday through Friday from 9am – 5pm

Online Chat Live with an Academic Advisor
Login to Navigate to set up a Virtual Appointment using Zoom
- Download Zoom for Free https://zoom.us/download
- Make a “Virtual Appointment” with Academic Advising and you will receive a zoom link for you to use at your meeting time.

Phone and Email:

advising@necc.mass.edu
You will need to leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible.
Please clearly leave your full name, ID #, phone and email. We will return your call from a Google Voice number.

Advising Staff Contact

Stephanie Wares Director 978-556-3446 swares@necc.mass.edu
Martha Bixby Advisor 978-556-3450 mbixby@necc.mass.edu
Vanessa Desani Advisor 978-655-5921 vdesani@necc.mass.edu
Jayne Ducharme Coordinator 978-655-5914 jducharme@necc.mass.edu
Jeff Flaherty Advisor 978-556-3447 jflaherty@necc.mass.edu
Maria Medina Advisor 978-655-5916 mmedina@necc.mass.edu
Esther Peralta Advisor 978-655-5915 eperalta@necc.mass.edu
Mike Rideout Advisor 978-556-3436 mrideout@necc.mass.edu

Locations

Haverhill Campus

Student Success Hub
Behrakis Student Center (SC Building)
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill. MA

Lawrence Campus

Student Success Hub
El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center (LC Building)
414 Common Street
Lawrence, MA

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