Northern Essex CC

Winterfest!
2025-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Celebrate the season at Winterfest! ❄️
Stop by for a cozy, creative night filled with winter-themed activities and FREE giveaways. Create your own cuddly friend at our Stuff-a-Plush station, decorate festive holiday cookies, and design a DIY snow globe to take home. Warm up at the hot chocolate bar with all the toppings, and don’t forget—free knit beanies for the first 75 students!
Come hang out, get creative, and enjoy some winter cheer with friends. All students are welcome—while supplies last!

El Hefni LC Lobby
Lawrence Campus
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Concert
2025-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Get ready for holiday cheer with a touch of silliness! Music department members will don their most outrageous holiday sweaters and spread festive joy with sing-along Christmas favorites. Please join the crowd, wear your own ugly sweater, and let the season’s spirit fill the Spurk lobby. Sing along fun!
Free Admission
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Last day of classes before Final Exams
2025-12-09 | MA
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Student Government Association (SGA) Meeting
2025-12-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
The Student Government Association represents the voice of NECC students by advocating for student needs, supporting campus initiatives, and strengthening communication between students, clubs, and college leadership.
All students are welcome to attend — you do not need to be an active SGA member to participate. Come share your ideas, voice your concerns, and learn more about how student leadership works at NECC.
More information about SGA is available here.
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Final Exam Period for Full Semester and Fall Session II classes
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-16 | MA

Coffee Chat with the Lawrence Campus and Community Relations (LCCR) Team
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Our monthly conversation series continues to spark new ideas, partnerships, and opportunities to boost educational attainment across the City of Lawrence!
Join us for our last conversation of the year on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 at L244; as we share exciting updates, upcoming events, and a sneak peek at the projects our team has been bringing to life. It’s a great chance to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the progress we’ve made together.
Bring your lunch and we’ll take care of the coffee and drinks!
Come ready to chat, brainstorm, and close out the year on a high note.

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Information Session: American Sign Language Studies
2025-12-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online, United States
Please join us for our American Sign Language Studies information session. This meeting will be interpreted. Potential students will have an opportunity to ask questions about the program, career pathways, and transfer options that relate to the field of ASL Studies.
ASL Studies is a unique course of study that allows students to enter a rich linguistic and cultural world. We are proud to offer courses that prepare students to work with Deaf/hard of hearing people.
This information session is online, and you must register via the link provided below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please click the link below.
Register here
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Finals Recharge!
2025-12-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Come to the Haverhill Commons (Room C-201) during finals week to fuel up!
What will be offered?

Food
Activities to destress
Coffee, hot chocolate, tea
Computers
Chill music
Comfy sitting areas
Places to study and get work done

*Sponsored by the Business and Professional Studies Division
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The Grading Lounge: A Finals Week Faculty Gathering
2025-12-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
You don’t have to grade alone! Join fellow faculty for a relaxed, supportive environment to tackle those final papers and exams together. This informal “grading party” is all about camaraderie, motivation, and shared accomplishment. We’ll provide yummy snacks, coffee and a few fun brain breaks to keep the energy up as you power through the end of the semester. Come and go as you need—whether you’re looking to focus, connect, or just snack and be in good company, there’s a spot for you!

Details: 12/11, 1-4pm | C204
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NECC Jazz/Rock Ensemble Concert
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
This free concert features the NECC Jazz/Rock Ensemble, bringing bold energy and improvisational flair to the stage. Expect grooves, swing, and rock-driven jams that highlight the versatility of our student musicians.
Free Admission
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NECC Production of A Christmas Carol
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Step into Victorian England with this beloved holiday classic by Charles Dickens, reimagined by the NECC community. Complete with authentic costumes, dramatic staging, and music, this production is a highlight of the season. Families and community members return year after year for this unforgettable tradition to see students, alumni, staff, faculty and their families perform.

John Budzyna Director
Professor Alisa Bucchiere Music Director/Producer

Friday, December 12, 2025 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 13, 2025 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 13, 2025 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 14, 2025 3:00 pm

$20 General Admission | $10 Students/Seniors | Free for Children under 5
Cash ticket sales will also be available at the door.

Buy Tickets Now
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Info Session: Dental Assisting
2025-12-15 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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Fall Semester officially ends
2025-12-16 | MA

Orientation Kickoff! - Spring 2026
2025-12-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Welcome to Northern Essex Community College! We’re excited to help you get started on the right foot with one of our upcoming Orientation Kickoff sessions. This is an additional, non-mandatory orientation event for all new students. Please choose one date to attend from the options below. The events marked Spanish will have presentation content and slides in Spanish and plenty of Spanish-speaking staff available for the rest of the event. The events marked English will be conducted entirely in English, though we do have some support staff who will speak Spanish available.

Orientation Options:
Lawrence: Tues Dec. 16th, 11 – 2pm, SPANISH [El Hefni Building, 414 Common Street, Lawrence]
Haverhill: Weds Dec. 17th, 1 – 4pm, ENGLISH [Student Center, 100 Elliot Street, Haverhill]
Lawrence: Tues Jan. 13th, 1 – 4pm, ENGLISH [El Hefni Building, 414 Common Street, Lawrence]
Haverhill: Weds Jan 14th, 11 – 2pm, SPANISH [Student Center, 100 Elliot Street, Haverhill]

Each session includes a guided overview of academic expectations, student resources, and how to get involved on campus. You’ll also meet key staff and connect with fellow new students.

Action Required: Please complete the survey to sign up for the event [2 minutes] – https://northernessex.wufoo.com/forms/necc-orientation-20-kickoff-sessions/
If you have any questions, please email orientation@necc.mass.edu.

We can’t wait to meet you!
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Grades due by noon for Full Semester and Fall Session II classes
2025-12-18 | MA

NECC Library’s Yankee Book Swap - Haverhill edition
2025-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
You’re invited to the NECC Library’s Yankee Book Swap! Bring a [wrapped] book if you’d like to join in the fun, and you’ll go home with a new one. We’ll exchange books and share what we’ve been reading in 2025. Cookies and cider will be provided.
Bently Library, Haverhill Campus. Contact Grace Spaulding or Lauren Hayes for more information.
On the Lawrence Campus on the 18th? NECC Library’s Yankee Book Swap – Lawrence Campus
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NECC Library's Yankee Book Swap
2025-12-18 14:30 - 15:30 | MA
You’re invited to the NECC Library’s Yankee Book Swap! Come bring a [wrapped] book if you’d like to join in the fun, and you’ll go home with a new one. We’ll exchange books and share about what we’ve been reading in 2025. Cookies and cider will be provided.
Thursday, December 18
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Lawrence Campus Library
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Grades/GPA/Academic Standing posted to Self-Service
2025-12-19 | MA

Fall graduation petitions due to Enrollment Services
2025-12-19 | MA

Christmas Day (College closed)
2025-12-25 | MA

College closed for energy conservation
2025-12-25 - 2026-01-01 | MA

New Year's Day (College closed)
2026-01-01 | MA

Bills due for Spring and Winter Intersession
2026-01-05 | MA

Winter Intersession
2026-01-05 - 2026-01-30 | MA

To receive a full refund for Winter Intersession, classes must be dropped by the close of business
2026-01-06 | MA

Students will be dropped from classes for non-payment
2026-01-07 | MA

Students will be dropped for non-payment
2026-01-09 | MA
