Northern Essex CC

Mental Health First Aid Training for NECC Students
2026-05-15 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
As part of a national initiative to increase Mental Health Literacy, we invite you to participate in Mental Health First Aid Training on facilitated by Certified Mental Health First Aid trainer, Kathleen Bartolini on 5/15/26, 9am-4:30pm at NECC Haverhill Campus, Room C204.
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Just as CPR helps those without medical training to assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to help someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Developed by the National Council on Behavioral Health, Mental Health First Aid has become a well known movement in the United States—more than 1 million people are certified Mental Health First Aiders, and that number is growing every day.
Course materials are provided. You must be able to commit to the full training program, (one training day 9am-4:30pm), plus two hours of self-paced online pre-work, in order to become nationally certified as a Mental Health First Aider.
This training is open to NECC Students. Let us know you are interested in attending by filling out the REGISTRATION FORM.
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64th Annual Commencement
2026-05-16
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Summer Session III begins
2026-05-18
Summer Session III: Monday, May 18th – Friday, August 7th (12 weeks)
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Summer Session I begins
2026-05-18
Summer Session I: Monday, May 18th – Friday, June 26th (6 weeks)
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Fall 2026 - Textbook Adoptions Due
2026-05-18
Adoptions Due. FAST textbook submission deadline – last day for instructors to submit NON-IA adoptions in FAST. If an instructor has not added a textbook by this date, a note will display on the Online Bookstore informing students that course materials are still being determined and to check back at a later date. Non-IA Adoptions can still be added after this date; however, the team must be contacted if a book needs to be removed. Please note that submitting materials after this date may result in stocking delays.
Inclusive Access Deadline. All IA requests MUST be submitted by this date.
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Summer Session I Drop/Add period
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-20
To receive a full refund for Session I, classes must be dropped by the close of business May 20th
* See Student Affairs Hours and Refund Policy
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Summer Session III Drop/Add period
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-22
To receive a full refund for Session III, classes must be dropped by the close of business May 22nd
* See Student Affairs Hours and Refund Policy
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NECC Memorial Day Display
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-26 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
From May 18th through the 26th, the NECC Chapter of the Student Veterans of America will host a Memorial Day Display. Located in the TC Atrium on the Northern Essex Community College Haverhill campus in recognition of Memorial Day. This exhibit honors service members from our service area who gave their lives in service to our country.
The goal is not only to recognize their sacrifice, but also to help our campus community better understand the meaning of Memorial Day and the cost of the freedoms we often take for granted.
Please to take a few moments to visit the display while it’s up. It’s meant to be a space for reflection, learning, and remembrance.
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Info Session: Dental Assisting - Online
2026-05-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, United States
At the Information Session you can learn more about what it’s like to be a student in NECC’s Dental Program.
Attend a Dental Assisting Information Session and Learn More About the Program and NECC
Join us for a Dental Assisting Program Information Session and you can:

Get answers to all of your questions about the Dental Assisting Certificate and NECC.
Discover career pathways.

Dental assistants provide patient care and maintain patient records, in addition to working closely with dentists and dental hygienists and assisting during procedures and examinations. Job opportunities are excellent and are expected to continue to grow, especially as research continues to show the link between oral health and overall health.
The NECC Dental Assisting Certificate is a criteria-based health program and therefore requires students to attend an information session.
View all of the Health Information Session Dates
Register in Advance
Please register online here in advance for the information session.
The meeting will take place online with Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
More Information
For more information, or for sign language interpreting, please contact Davann Chhem, Program Coordinator at 978-738-7657.
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No Show (NS) period for Summer Session I classes
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22

English Conversation Practice Group
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Off-Campus, MA
Join Northern Essex Community College in partnership with the Lawrence Public Library for our English Conversation Practice Group! This welcoming program is a great opportunity for adults learning English to practice speaking, build confidence, and connect with others in a supportive environment. All English levels are welcome. Practice speaking English with a group at the Lawrence Public Library Resource Room at 51 Lawrence St, Lawrence, MA 01841 on Thursdays at 10:00-11:30 from May 21 to June 25. Everyone is welcome! Please contact Grace Spaulding at sspaulding@necc.mass.edu for more information.
¡Únete a Northern Essex Community College en colaboración con la Lawrence Public Library para nuestro grupo de práctica de conversación en inglés! Este programa es una gran oportunidad para adultos que están aprendiendo inglés y quieren practicar hablando, ganar más confianza y conectar con otras personas en un ambiente acogedor y de apoyo. ¡Todos los niveles de inglés son bienvenidos!
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Peace Poetry Annual Event
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Honor the Ideal of Peace
Join Northern Essex Community College for a powerful celebration of creativity, reflection, and community at the annual Peace Poetry Contest. Developed through Service Learning by NECC faculty, staff, and students, this initiative invites K–12 students and community members to explore the meaning of peace through original poetry.
This year, an inspiring 700 poems were submitted, highlighting the importance of giving young voices a space to imagine possibility, reject violence and bullying, and express their visions of a more peaceful world.
Selected student authors will read their award-winning poems aloud, and attendees will receive a commemorative chapbook.
All are welcome to attend this meaningful evening of poetry and connection.

Date/Time: Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM
Location: Hartleb Technology Center, Room TC103
Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA
Please contact Professor Elle Yarborough for more information
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Grades/GPA/Academic Standing posted
2026-05-22

Rosters due by noon for Summer Session I classes
2026-05-22

No Show (NS) period for Summer Session III classes
2026-05-23 - 2026-05-29

Memorial Day (College closed)
2026-05-25

🏠 NECC Student Housing Survey – Share Your Input!
2026-05-25
NECC is exploring potential student housing options, including dorm and apartment-style living, meal plans, and transportation between our Haverhill and Lawrence campuses.
We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help shape future housing opportunities for NECC students.
👉 Take the survey HERE
🎁 Bonus: Students who complete the survey will be entered for a chance to win one of ten $50 gift cards.
The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and your input is incredibly valuable.
*Survey will close on May 25th

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Radiologic Technology Degree Information Session
2026-05-26 11:00 - 12:00 | 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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Career Coach Workshops
2026-05-26 18:00 - 18:30
Come to one of our weekly workshops to learn about Career Coach, NECC’s new tool for career exploration and resume development. Drop in on any of these dates for a 30-minute Zoom introduction and walk-through to learn how you can use Career Coach to help get started in your career development!
Tuesday, May 26th at 6pm
Monday, June 1st at 6pm
Wednesday, June 10th at 6pm
Saturday, June 13th at 10am
Thursday, June 18th at 4:30pm
For meeting link, login to your Handshake account and search events by date to register and get Zoom link.

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NECC Career Services Drop-in Zoom
2026-05-26 18:30 - 19:00
Drop in to learn about career services at NECC- we’ll share resources you can access on your own any time, answer your quick career questions, or let you know how to access individual, one-on-one assistance.
We’re here to help- drop in and find out how we can support you with career planning!
Tuesday, May 26th, 6:30- 7pm
Monday, June 1st, 6:30- 7pm
Wednesday, June 10th, 6:30- 7pm
Saturday, June 13th, 10:30am- 11am
Thursday, June 18th, 5- 5:30pm
Login to your Handshake account and search events by date for the Zoom link.
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Faculty/Staff Book Club: The Names, by Florence Knapp
2026-05-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Just in time for Suzanne to have to name her own baby, let’s read The Names by Florence Knapp, an “extraordinary novel that asks: can a name change the course of a life?” Let’s find out!
Find the ebook on Libby here: https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11078128 and the audiobook here: https://share.libbyapp.com/title/11126192 or reach out to a librarian at library@necc.mass.edu if you would like help requesting a physical copy.
Lawrence Campus Library
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Rosters due by noon for Summer Session III classes
2026-05-29

Mental Health First Aid Training for Faculty & Staff
2026-05-29 09:00 - 16:30 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
As part of a national initiative to increase Mental Health Literacy, we invite you to participate in Mental Health First Aid Training on facilitated by Certified Mental Health First Aid trainer, Kathleen Bartolini on 5/29/26, 9am-4:30pm at NECC Haverhill Campus, Room C204.
Mental Health First Aid teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Just as CPR helps those without medical training to assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid prepares participants to help someone developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Developed by the National Council on Behavioral Health, Mental Health First Aid has become a well known movement in the United States—more than 1 million people are certified Mental Health First Aiders, and that number is growing every day.
Course materials are provided. You must be able to commit to the full training program, (one training day 9am-4:30pm), plus two hours of self-paced online pre-work, in order to become nationally certified as a Mental Health First Aider.
This training is open to NECC Faculty and Staff. Let us know you are interested in attending by filling out the REGISTRATION FORM.
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🏃‍♂️🔥 NECC to Host Special Olympics Massachusetts Torch Run – June 1 🔥🏃‍♀️
2026-06-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Northern Essex Community College is proud to serve as a host site for one of the 2026 Special Olympics Massachusetts Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Statewide Final Leg events on Monday, June 1.

The Torch Run, known as the “Final Leg,” brings together law enforcement officers and community members from across Massachusetts to carry the “Flame of Hope” in support of Special Olympics athletes and the Summer Games.

The run will begin at approximately 9:15 a.m. from the TC Visitor Parking Lot and travel along College Avenue to the track, where a short presentation and welcome ceremony will begin around 9:30 a.m.

📍 Event Details:
• Start Location: TC Visitor Parking Lot
• Route: College Avenue to the Track
• Presentation Begins: Approximately 9:30 a.m.
• Rain Location: Gymnasium

We encourage NECC faculty and staff to line College Avenue to cheer on the runners and show support for the athletes and law enforcement participants. Everyone is also welcome to attend the presentation at the track immediately following the run.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is one of the largest grassroots fundraising and awareness initiatives supporting Special Olympics Massachusetts, helping to promote inclusion and opportunities for athletes across the Commonwealth.

We look forward to welcoming the runners to campus and showing our NECC spirit and support for this incredible cause!
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LXMO Information Session
2026-06-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Attend a LXMO Information Session and Learn More About the Program and NECC!

Learn more about the LXMO 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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CPD Summer Lunch and Learn Series: Community and Conversation
2026-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | All Campuses, Lawrence, MA, United States
Join us to connect, share, and grow while building meaningful connections.

Write It Out: A Creative & Free Writing Hour (in collaboration with the Writing Center)
Looking for a creative outlet or a way to unwind during the workday? Join us for a relaxed writing session open to all experience levels. We’ll offer a variety of prompts to spark ideas, along with quiet time to write and optional opportunities to share. Whether you journal, tell stories, or just want to try something new, this is a welcoming space to explore your voice.
6/8 12-1pm C204, Haverhill Campus
6/10 12-1pm LC301, Lawrence Campus
Little Kids, Big Feelings: Parenting Under 7
Navigating toddlers, “threenagers,” preschool, and the early elementary years can be both joyful and exhausting. This informal session brings together parents and caregivers of children under 7 to share real-life experiences, practical tips, and a little solidarity. Hear from seasoned parents across the college and connect with colleagues who understand the daily juggle of daycare drop-offs, bedtime routines, and everything in between.
6/15 12-1pm C204, Haverhill Campus
Latinos for Education Informational
Join representatives from Latinos for Education for an informational session highlighting the programs, resources, and support they offer to Latino professionals in education. Participants will learn about the organization’s impactful work, leadership development opportunities, and ways to connect with a growing community dedicated to advancing Latino leadership in education.
6/16 12-1pm LC301, Lawrence Campus
Beyond the Job Title: Hobby Edition
What hobbies help you recharge, stay creative, or bring new perspective to your work? Join colleagues for a fun and informal show-and-tell where participants can share a hobby, favorite tool, book, craft, collection, or strategy they enjoy outside of work—and reflect on how it supports balance, creativity, leadership, or personal growth. Come ready to share or simply listen and learn from others. (If mobile, bring your hobby or a product of it).
6/22 12-1pm C204, Haverhill Campus
6/24 12-1pm LC301, Lawrence Campus

Let us know you are coming by filling out our registration form!
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NECC Library Listening Walk
2026-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month! Join the NECC Librarians for a listening walk around the campuses with your audiobook, podcast, or favorite music. Meet Susan on Wednesday, June 10th, at 11 am in front of Bentley Library to start our walk around the Haverhill campus. Meet Grace at the Lobby of Dimitry on Wednesday, June 24th, at 11 am to start our walk around the Lawrence Campus. To learn a short history of audiobooks and how they have developed over time, visit the Timeline and History of Audiobooks. Need to find an audiobook? Check out our collection in Overdrive or download the Libby App for your mobile devices. Contact Susan Leonardi or Grace Spaudling for more information.

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Sleep Technology Certificate Information Session - Online
2026-06-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, United States
If a Career in Sleep Medicine Interest You, Then Attend Sleep Technology Certificate Information Session and Get Your Questions Answered
NECC can prepare you for a career as a sleep technologist. Learn to diagnose sleep disorders in a sleep lab. At the Sleep Technology Certificate Information Session you can find out more about our state-of-the-art sleep lab, and also learn more about our schedule-friendly hybrid program! In the hybrid program you will complete most coursework online, and attend class one Saturday a month. View the Sleep Technologist Certificate Program page for additional details about the program.
Join the Info Session Online
The meeting will take place online with Zoom:
https://necc-mass-edu.zoom/82875765165
Zoom Meeting ID
828 7576 5165
More Information
For more information, or for sign language interpreting or access requests (including food-related allergies), please contact:
Lyn Blythe
Phone: 978-665-5892
Email: lblythe@necc.mass.edu.
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Information Session: Respiratory Care Program - Online
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, United States
Are You Looking for a Degree in Respiratory Care? Attend a Respiratory Care Associate Degree Information Session and Get the Answers You Need!
With NECC’s Respiratory Care Program you can prepare for a rewarding career as a respiratory therapist. Respiratory therapists work in hospitals, physician’s offices, nursing care facilities, home health agencies, and more. Find out more about the program, facilities, and NECC, by attending a Respiratory Care Associate Degree Information Session on our Lawrence Campus.
Join the Info Session Online
The meeting will take place online with Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/8755564735
Zoom Meeting ID
875 556 4735
Meeting Password
746723
One-Tap mobile
+19292056099,,8755564735# US (New York)
+13017158592,,8755564735# US (Washington DC)
More Information
For more information please contact Jennifer Jackson-Stevens, Program Director at 978-655-5893 or email jjacksonstevens@necc.mass.edu
You can also read more about our Respiratory Care Program in the NECC Newsroom.
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