Northern Essex CC Placement Schedule

As part of the placement process, you will take an English Guided Self-Placement (GSP) and a Mathematics Guided Self-Placement (GSP) to complete your academic assessment. Placement is offered online, in person at the Haverhill Campus, and in person at the Lawrence Campus.

Before choosing online or in-person placement below, click here to see if you are exempt from taking the academic assessment.

The goal of the English Guided Self-Placement (GSP) is to help you make informed decisions about your educational pathway. You will answer questions about your educational background, English language experience, and future goals. Based on your responses, you will be directed to relevant resources or additional questions that will guide you toward your next steps. To ensure accurate results, students should complete the GSP independently and without assistance.
- English Language Learner (ELL) Pathways – Course Sequence chart
The goal of the Math Guided Self-Placement (GSP) is to help you choose the math course that best matches your current skills and learning needs. You will assess your math background, algebra skills, and confidence in mathematics. To ensure accurate results, students should complete the GSP independently and without assistance.
- Math Pathways – Course Sequence Chart
The GSP is untimed. The estimated time to complete the English GSP and the Math GSP is 30 minutes. However, we encourage you to take your time, read the questions thoroughly, and answer them honestly and to the best of your ability to ensure appropriate course placement.
You must have a NECC ID number to take the academic assessment. If you do not, click here to follow the enrollment process. Once you receive your NECC ID number, you can take the English Guided Self-Placement (GSP) and the Math Guided Self-Placement (GSP).
GSP placements take up to 2 business days to process. Placements will be provided to you when you meet with an advisor to register for classes.

To ensure accurate results, students should complete the GSP independently and without assistance.

Be sure to check Schedule Exceptions for In-person Guided Self-Placement before coming to campus.

Once your Placement and Orientation are complete, you can contact Enrollment Services to schedule an advising appointment to develop an academic plan and to register for classes.

Online Guided Self-Placement (GSP) Instructions

Use the Google Web Browser and only take the English GSP and the Math GSP one time!

Google Translate is available by clicking on the 3 dots at the top right corner of the screen and from the drop-down menu click Translate, or right-click on the screen and click Translate.

Click English Guided-Self Placement (GSP). Be sure to click Submit, click Save my response, and X out of the tab.
Once the English GSP is completed click Placement Schedule or click on the browser tab to bring you to Placement Schedule.
Click Mathematics Guided Self-Placement (GSP). Be sure to click Submit, click Save my response, and X out of the tab.
On both the English and Math GSP, be sure to click Next to go to the next page. You can click Back to review or change your self-placement before clicking Submit. Click Save my response and X when completed.
If you are prompted with a Microsoft Sign in screen, do not enter your email or create an account. X out of all the tabs.
GSP placements will be provided to you when you meet with an advisor to register for classes.

To ensure accurate results, students should complete the GSP independently and without assistance.

If you have technical issues, please email testing@necc.mass.edu or call 978-556-3448 and a staff member will assist you.

In-person Guided Self-Placement (GSP) Schedule

Haverhill Campus walk-in schedule at the Academic Placement & Testing Center in Haverhill at 100 Elliott St., Haverhill, MA 01830, Behrakis Student Center, Room SC118 is Monday-Friday starting at 9:00 AM up until 3:00 PM, no appointment is necessary. Be sure to check Schedule Exceptions below. On these days, GSP is available online, or you can check the Lawrence walk-in schedule.

Schedule Exceptions: No in-person placement:
- October 12, 2026
- November 25, 2026 through November 27, 2026
- December 25, 2026 through January 1, 2027

Lawrence Campus walk-in schedule at the Academic Placement & Testing Center in Lawrence at 414 Common St., Lawrence, MA 01840, El-Hefni Building, Room LC136 is Monday-Friday starting at 9:00 AM up until 3:00 PM, no appointment is necessary. Be sure to check Schedule Exceptions below. On these days, GSP is available online or you can check the Haverhill walk-in schedule.

Schedule Exceptions: No in-person placement:
- October 12, 2026
- November 23, 2026 through November 27, 2026
- December 10, 2026 through December 18, 2026
- December 23, 2026 through January 1, 2027

To ensure accurate results, students should complete the GSP independently and without assistance.

The Placement Schedule is subject to change. Be sure to check Schedule Exceptions!

If the center is closed for other reasons, there will be a note on the door indicating the closure, alternative options, and contact details.

Placement is not available when the college is closed. There are a few ways to find out whether the college is closed:

View the Academic Calendar
Visit the homepage of the college’s website
Via the following local television stations: WBZ, WCVB, WHDH, and FOX 25

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