Academic Supports

We Are Here to Help!

Maybe you are looking for advice for choosing a program or a career. Maybe you’ve always struggled with math, or writing, or are terrified by the idea of making a presentation in class. Maybe learning is more challenging for you. We get it. We’ve seen it before, and we know how to help.

So take a breath. Then take a moment to explore the academic support services NECC offers to support your success.

Academic Advising Center

This is where your educational journey begins. Come talk with NECC’s advising professionals and chart your path forward.

Talk with the experts at the Academic Advising Center.

Academic Coaching

Academic coaching is a personalized, one-on-one meeting with a trained academic coach who can help you improve your skills and performance. You can study smarter by developing skills in time management, goal setting, and test preparation.

Get started with Academic Coaching.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Get access to Assistive Listening Devices, note-taking support, interpreting services and other resources.

Discover all the services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services has to offer.

Center for Accessibility Resources & Services

If you have a documented disability, NECC will work with you, your faculty, and other support staff to provide appropriate accommodations on a class-by-class and course-by-course basis.

Learn more about Center for Accessibility Resources & Services.

Academic ESL – Preparing for Classes in English

Our commitment to helping everyone access a high quality college education includes providing high-level coursework in English as a Second Language. Discover what Academic ESL has to offer.

Pathways to Academic & Career Excellence (PACE)

This grant funded initiative provides additional support and resources to students who are the first in their family to go to college and who meet federal financial guidelines.

A TRiO-SSS program, discover what our PACE Program has to offer.

SOAR

The SOAR program is a student support program created for NECC students. SOAR provides opportunities for students to strengthen their academic skills, explore career and transfer choices, express their identities, and grow their leadership experience. Learn more about SOAR.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) Classes

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly review sessions that accompany a particular group of courses. It’s a chance to get together with people from class to compare notes, to discuss important concepts, to develop strategies for studying the subject, and to review for tests.

Learn more about Supplemental Instruction (SI) Classes

Tutoring Center

Take advantage of free tutoring support from friendly, professional and peer tutors and the ThinkingStorm Online Tutoring Service.

Explore the free tutoring schedules at the Tutoring Center.