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2025-2026 Academic Year begins
2025-09-02
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Fall Convocation
2025-09-02

Full Semester and Fall Session I classes begin
2025-09-03

Add/drop period for Fall Session I classes
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-05

Add/drop period for Full Semester classes
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-09

Weeks of Welcome (WOW)
2025-09-03 07:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | All Campuses, Lawrence, MA, United States
During the Fall semester on Wednesday, September 3, Thursday, September 4, Friday, September 5 and Monday, September 8, there are welcome tables at the entrances of our academic buildings from 7:45am-6:45pm.
There will be tables at the following locations on both Haverhill and Lawrence campus.

NECC Haverhill – Building C- Spurk, Lobby Floor 1
NECC Haverhill – Building TC – Technology Center, Lobby Floor 1

NECC Lawrence – Building L- Dimitry Building, Atrium
NECC Lawrence – Building LC- El-Hefni Health & Technology, Lobby Floor 1
Come on in and become part of the Knight family. Find some helpful resources to make your semester a success and have your questions answered by our staff.
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WOW: Custom Pennants - Lawrence
2025-09-03 10:30 - 12:30 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
It’s the first day of classes, and we’re celebrating the start of Weeks of Welcome! Stop by to meet the Office of Student Life, ask questions, and learn how to get involved on campus. While you’re here, design your very own custom NECC pennant to show off your Knight pride.
This is a casual, drop-in event—swing by for a quick chat, stay to decorate, or just grab your pennant to take with you. Start your semester with connection, creativity, and campus spirit!
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WOW: Custom Pennants - Haverhill
2025-09-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States

Weeks of Welcome (WOW)
2025-09-04 07:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-05 07:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-08 07:30 - 18:30 | All Campuses, Lawrence, MA, United States
During the Fall semester on September 3, September 4, September 5 and September 8, there are welcome tables at the entrances of our academic buildings from 7:45am-6:45pm.
There will be tables at the following locations on both Haverhill and Lawrence campus.

NECC Haverhill – Building C- Spurk, Lobby Floor 1
NECC Haverhill – Building TC – Technology Center, Lobby Floor 1

NECC Lawrence – Building L- Dimitry Building, Atrium
NECC Lawrence – Building LC- El-Hefni Health & Technology, Lobby Floor 1
Come on in and become part of the Knight family. Find some helpful resources to make your semester a success and have your questions answered by our staff.
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Share Your Thoughts: Lawrence Campus Perception Survey
2025-09-04 08:00 - 2025-11-05 17:00
Join Us in Shaping Lawrence’s Future!
We want to hear from YOU! We’re exploring ways to enhance campus vibrancy and strengthen connections between NECC and the Lawrence community.
Please take our quick 5-minute survey here: https://forms.office.com/r/wzJscM5wXn The deadline to complete the survey is November 5, 2025.
Every perspective – from longtime residents to new students, from faculty to community leaders – adds valuable insight to this important conversation about our shared future.
Your insights will directly shape exciting new initiatives including:

Dynamic community events and programming that bring us all together
Enhanced spaces that welcome students, families, and neighbors alike
Meaningful partnerships between NECC and local organizations
Creative ways to make our campus a cornerstone of Lawrence life

Questions? We’d love to connect! Maria Aybar, Program Manager, Lawrence Campus and Community Relations Maybar@necc.mass.edu (978) 738-7420
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WOW: Binder Bar - Lawrence
2025-09-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Start your semester strong at the Binder Bar, hosted by the Office of Student Life! Drop in to pick up free school supplies and get organized for the year ahead. Our team will be on hand to help you set up your binder, share success tips, and connect you with campus resources.
Come by, stock up, and leave ready to tackle the semester with confidence!
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WOW: Binder Bar - Haverhill
2025-09-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States

WOW: Visit to the Fitchburg Art Museum - Free First Thursday and special exhibit featuring the works of NECC staff member Anne Eshbaugh
2025-09-04 16:00 - 20:00 | Off-Campus, MA
Join us for a trip to the Fitchburg Art Museum for Free First Thursday and to see the special exhibit featuring the works of NECC staff member Anne Eshbaugh!
Read more about the exhibit: Anne Hopkins: Gathered, and Seaworthy Vessels
Since we are visiting on Free First Thursday, there is no cost to attend. In addition to Anne’s exhibit, Free First Thursday also features salsa lessons!
You can join us at the museum, or there is a van leaving the Haverhill campus at 4 pm to go to the Fitchburg Art Museum. We expect to arrive around 5 pm and will leave the museum at or before 7 pm.
To accommodate those who wish to take the van we ask that you register here for a seat on the shuttle – space is limited. Shuttle registration is available for students and NECC faculty and staff. Shuttle Registration Page

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WOW: Fresh Start - DIY Car Air Fresheners - Lawrence
2025-09-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Calling all commuters! Start the semester with a fresh start and a fresh scent. At this fun, drop-in event, you’ll get to create your own custom car air freshener by choosing (or mixing!) your favorite fragrance to fill a stylish reed diffuser—perfect to hang from your rearview mirror.
Swing by, craft your scent, and hit the road with a little extra energy for the semester ahead!
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WOW: Fresh Start - DIY Car Air Fresheners - Haverhill
2025-09-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States

WOW: Campus Cinema Nights - Monster's University
2025-09-05 18:00 - 21:30 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Kick back under the stars for a night of fun on the Haverhill Quad! Activities start at 6:00 PM with free popcorn and cotton candy, balloon animals, and face painting.
Then at 7:30 PM, settle in on your blanket or lawn chair for Monsters University—and don’t miss live digital bingo during the movie for a chance to win prizes!
This event is free and open to students, friends, and family—everyone’s invited to celebrate campus spirit with a movie night to remember.

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To receive a full refund for Fall Session I, classes must be dropped by the close of business
2025-09-08

WOW: Daffodil's Coffee Cart - Haverhill
2025-09-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Kick off your morning with a free cup of coffee from Daffodil’s Coffee cart — the perfect pick-me-up to power through Welcome Week! Stop by, fuel up, and connect with fellow students as we start the semester strong.
The early bird gets the worm… First 50 students will get a FREE NECC iced coffee koozie!
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Info Session: Radiologic Technology
2025-09-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Attend a Radiologic Technology Degree Information Session and Learn More About the Program and NECC!
Learn more about the Radiologic Technology Associate Degree
Get all of your questions answered.
Discover career pathways.
Tour the Lawrence NECC campus.
More info sessions may be available: View all of the Radiologic Technology Degree Information Session dates and times.
No registration for the event required.
Location
Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center (LC Building)
414 Common Street
Lawrence MA
Parking
Parking in Lawrence is available in the three parking lots located on Common Street. One parking lot is in the fenced lot at the Dimitry Building, another open lot across the street from the Dimitry Building, and a third parking lot across the street from the El Hefni Building.
NECC requires a parking decal to park in many of our parking lots. Visitors must park in Visitor or Free parking lots.
View maps for Visitor and free parking.
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Withdrawal period begins for Fall Session I classes
2025-09-09

UTEC Food Truck - Haverhill Campus
2025-09-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
🚚 UTEC Food Truck is Back!
We’re excited to welcome back the UTEC Food Truck to campus every other Tuesday this Fall Semester! Come by for delicious, freshly made meals and support a great cause—UTEC’s mission to help young adults reach their full potential. Don’t miss it!
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WOW: Leave Your Mark on the Campus Canvas
2025-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Be part of something big! Join Student Life in creating a collaborative campus canvas that will showcase the creativity and spirit of our NECC community. Add your brushstroke, doodle, or message of encouragement to the canvas and help us build a piece of art that represents all of us.
Want to create something just for yourself? We’ll also have mini-canvases available for you to paint and take home as a personal keepsake.
Stop by, make your mark, and leave a lasting impression on campus!
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To receive a full refund for Full Semester, classes must be dropped by the close of business
2025-09-10

Course audit forms due to Enrollment Services
2025-09-10

WOW: UKnighted Fair - Haverhill
2025-09-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Discover all the ways to get involved at NECC! The UKnighted Fair is your chance to meet student clubs and organizations, learn about upcoming events, and connect with fellow Knights who share your interests.
Whether you’re looking to explore new hobbies, build your resume, or just make friends, there’s something for everyone. Stop by, ask questions, and find your place on campus!
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Tutoring Discussion Group
2025-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Join us for the first session of our new discussion group series, sponsored by the Tutoring Center and hosted at the Haverhill Commons in C201 (Spurk Building, Haverhill Campus). This engaging talk will spotlight tutoring from the tutors’ perspectives—how they support student success, what challenges they face, and what motivates them. Facilitated by Mike Rideout, Coordinator of Tutoring, this session offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and ask questions in a relaxed setting. Food will be provided.
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Withdrawal period begins for Full Semester classes
2025-09-11

Poppin' Chats with Student Life - Lawrence
2025-09-11 13:30 - 15:00 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Take a break, grab some popcorn, and connect with Student Life! Poppin’ Chats is a relaxed, drop-in space where you can meet our team and other campus departments, ask questions, and learn about resources, events, and ways to get involved at NECC—all while enjoying some free, freshly popped popcorn.
Stop by, say hello, and leave with both snacks and new connections!

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