Northern Essex Community College

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Fall Enrollment is Open

Classes are filling now for the next term beginning October 28.

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Flexible class schedules at NECC! Seven start dates over 10 terms!

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NECC offers seven start times throughout the year!

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Eligible Massachusetts residents can say goodbye to tuition and fees!

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NECC by the Numbers

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4,519 Students Enrolled

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70% Students Graduating Debt-Free
(Spring 2024 data)

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52% First-Generation Students

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Career Focus

Programs tailored for in-demand careers and job preparedness.

Student and Alumni Networking
Need help “opening the door” at a dream company? Want to get an alum’s perspective on your resume? Not sure how to interview?
What Can I Do With This Major?
Explore how NECC certificate and degree programs prepare you for a variety of career paths.
Funding Internships for NECC Students
The NECC Fund is expanding access to experiential learning by paying stipends to students in under-paid or unpaid internships.

News

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WHAV: Northern Essex Community College Knights Soccer Rank Ninth in Poll

The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team ranked ninth in the week six poll released Monday afternoon by the NJCAA.

Board of Trustees October 2024 Update

Haverhill, MA (October 2, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees met on the Haverhill Campus on Wednesday, October 2. The meeting included updates on MassEducate, the exploration of a shared campus...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Free Community College Programs

Framingham, MA (October 2, 2024) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration, state legislators, local officials, and educators gathered this week to celebrate free community college in Massachusetts. Governor Maura Healey was joined by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll,...

Events

Events Calendar

October is Emotional Wellness Month 👩‍⚕️🍁

Oct. 16, 2024

Free Community College Info Session - Online

Learn how NECC is now free to eligible Massachusetts residents!

Oct. 17, 2024

Lawrence Campus Tour and Information Session

Visit us on the for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.

Oct. 21, 2024

Professional Profile Photos and LinkedIn Workshop

Learn about LinkedIn, and get tips to develop your LinkedIn profile! All NECC students and alumni are welcome.

NECC Spotlight

United We Thrive

NECC alumni celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

NECC Business Solutions

From workforce education to a variety of resources, NECC can help grow your business.

Stories of Us
The stories behind
Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff

Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024

“Student government is an organization where you can get your voice heard. Students should be motivated and inspired. If they are interested in making a change, I encourage them to get involved and be disciplined. That’s what’s going to make the world a better place.” Meet Elijah

Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez

“We work out in the field. And we learn that anybody can talk about this, but this is about behavior and what are you doing about it?” reflects MacKenna-Rice. “Let’s not just pretend it’s a philosophy book. Let’s understand it’s about life and human beings.” Meet Lisa & Brian

Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo

“I see a version of myself in each of my students; they inspire me every day. I remind them that everything works itself out in the end. I can’t imagine where else I’d be.” Meet Nayeli

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Fall Enrollment is Open

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