Northern Essex CC

NECC Bookclub: Padma’s All-American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond
2026-07-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
The NECC Librarians invite all students, staff, and faculty to join our lively monthly book discussions. This month, we are reading Padma’s All-American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond for the United States Semiquincentennial (America’s 250th birthday). The book discussion will be on Thursday, July 30, at 1:00 pm at the Lawrence Campus Library. Please feel free to make and bring a dish from the cookbook for our potluck lunch. Follow the Northern Essex Community College (NECC) Library on Goodreads to discover our book picks, reviews, challenges, and see what our library staff are reading! Contact Susan Leonardi or Grace Spaulding for more information.
Read Padma’s cookbook or the Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir on Libby.
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Last day of Summer Session II and III classes before Final Exams
2026-07-31
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Payment Deadline for Fall 2026
2026-07-31
At this point forward, students need to self-pay and/or sign up for NECC’s payment plan or apply for Financial Aid at the point of registration.
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Final Exam Period for Summer Session II and III classes
2026-08-03 - 2026-08-07

Info Session: Dental Assisting - Online
2026-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | 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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NECC Night at the Lowell Spinners
2026-08-05 19:00
NECC Night at the Lowell Spinners
Wednesday, August 5 at 7 pm
Lowell Spinners vs. Worcester Bravehearts
LeLacheur Park at UMass Lowell
450 Aiken Street
Lowell, MA 01854
Puchase premium box seats for just $14
Gates Open: 1 hour prior to game time
Recommended parking areas:
East Parking Garage
47 Pawtucket Street, Lowell
Perkins Lot
99 Perkins Street
Hall St. Garage
66 Hall St.
For parking information, visit: https://www.lowellspinners.com/information/parking
To purchase and reserve premium box seats tickets, visit: https://www.gofevo.com/event/NorthernessexAlumni0805

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Web registration ends at midnight for Full Semester and Session I classes
2026-08-10

NECC Athletics Kick Off Night
2026-08-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
The NECC Athletic Department is pleased to host its annual kickoff event for all new and returning student-athletes on Tuesday August 11th from 5:00-7:00pm at the Sport and Fitness Center on the Haverhill campus.
Please click here for additional information.

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Grades due by noon for Summer Session II and III classes
2026-08-12

Students dropped from Full Semester and Session I fall classes for non-payment
2026-08-12, 2026-08-26

SNHU Nursing RN to BSN/MSN Virtual Information Session
2026-08-12 08:00 - 17:00
NECC students interested in RN to BSN at SNHU should consider these virtual information sessions.
Two sessions,
12:00 pm – sign up here
6:00 pm – sign up here

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SNHU Nursing RN to BSN/MSN Virtual Information Session

Do you want to take your education to the next level? Join us for an informational session about Southern New Hampshire University’s RN to BSN/MSN online programs.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) offers a wide range of online degree programs designed to meet the needs of people like you. At this session, you’ll have the opportunity to not only ask questions, but to discover what makes SNHU unique. You’ll learn about SNHU’s RN to BSN program and online college community, as well as the application and transfer process, potentially transferring up to 90 credits, in addition to academic support services, and career counseling.

Don’t miss this chance to take the first step towards your future! Register now and discover how Southern New Hampshire University can help you achieve your goals.
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Bentley Library Summer Ice Cream Social
2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Join us for the Bentley Library Summer Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, August 12th, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM! Celebrate the end of the summer semester with an afternoon of fun. Student Life will supply lawn games, giving you the chance to challenge your coworkers or meet new colleagues. The NECC Library will provide frozen novelties to satisfy your sweet tooth (available while supplies last). All NECC staff and faculty are welcome—come by, relax, and connect with colleagues in front of the Bentley Library. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Leonardi for more information.
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Information Session: Respiratory Care Program - Online
2026-08-13 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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Career Coach Overview
2026-08-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Online, United States
Join us for a brief overview of Career Coach, NECC’s new career exploration tool. During this 20-minute session, you’ll learn how students can explore careers, view salary and job outlook information, discover related NECC programs, and take a career assessment to identify potential career paths.

Register and join us on ZOOM.
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Grades posted to Self-Service
2026-08-17

NECC Internship Stipend | Fall 2026 Applications
2026-08-17 - 2026-09-21
Are you a current student doing an internship for course credit this fall semester? Consider applying for a stipend!
Northern Essex Community College is providing stipends to assist students completing a for-credit, unpaid or underpaid internship, or other experiential learning. This is intended to help alleviate the cost of expenses and the reduced ability to work while completing this academic experience. We have limited stipends available and anticipate a competitive application pool. Practicums and clinicals could be considered eligible for this stipend; however, some programs have external accreditation restrictions that prohibit them from receiving payment for experiential learning hours required for licensure (e.g., Sleep Technologist).
Applications will be accepted from August 17th until September 21st at 11:59 pm.
Recipients will be notified by October 9th.
Visit this link to review eligibility criteria, guidelines, and apply.
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Nursing Information session - PN/ADN (Final Info Session Prior to Application)
2026-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Students in NECC’s Nursing Programs practicing on state-of-the-art equipment.
Attend a Nursing Information Session and Learn More About the Program and NECC!

Learn more about the PN/ADN programs
Get all of your questions answered.
Discover career pathways.
Tour the Lawrence NECC campus.

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.
Please Note

The mandatory Nursing Information Session are required for students applying to the Nursing program.
Due to this requirement attendees are asked to be on-time for the information session.
We start promptly at 3:00 pm. Late admissions will not be allowed.
This info session is in-person only.
Advanced registration is not required.

View all of the Health Information Session Dates and Nursing Programs at NECC.
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UMass Lowell Virtual 1:1 Transfer Admissions Appointments
2026-08-18 08:00 - 19:00 | Off-Campus, MA
Register to Join UML’s Transfer Admissions for 1:1 Virtual Appointments

The Registration for each date opens 20 days prior to the event.

Dates for the 1:1 Virtual Appointments* are:

August 18
September 11
October 23
November 3
December 11

Click here to register for NECC/UMass Lowell Virtual appointments
*NOTE: each date has various appointment times offerings.

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Fall 2026 Orientation Kickoff Events!
2026-08-18 11:00 - 14:00 | All Campuses, Lawrence, MA, United States
Greetings to our New Knights!
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 Aug. 18th, 11am – 2pm, ENGLISH [El Hefni Building, 414 Common Street, Lawrence]
Haverhill: Weds Aug. 19th, 1pm – 4pm, ENGLISH [Student Center, 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill]
Lawrence: Tues Aug. 25th, 1pm – 4pm, SPANISH [El Hefni Building, 414 Common Street, Lawrence]
Haverhill: Weds Aug. 26th, 11am – 2pm, ENGLISH [Student Center, 100 Elliott 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/zi5vyd01rxpms3/

If you have any questions, please email orientation@necc.mass.edu.

We can’t wait to meet you!
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Nursing Information session - LPN to ADN Program
2026-08-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Lawrence Campus, Lawrence, MA, United States
Students in NECC’s Nursing Programs practicing on state-of-the-art equipment.
Attend a Nursing Information Session and Learn More About the Program and NECC!

Learn more about the LPN to ADN program.
Get all of your questions answered.
Discover career pathways.
Tour the Lawrence NECC campus.

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.
Please Note

Student must be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
The mandatory Nursing Information Session are required for students applying to the Nursing program.
Due to this requirement attendees are asked to be on-time for the information session.
We start promptly at 3:00 pm. Late admissions will not be allowed.
This info session is in-person only.
Advanced registration is not required.

View all of the Health Information Session Dates and Nursing Programs at NECC.
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Academic Standards and Progress appeal deadline
2026-08-19

NECC Book Club: Summer Book Share
2026-08-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
The NECC Librarians invite students, staff, and faculty to a relaxed summer book club gathering on Thursday, August 20th, from 1-2:00 pm at Bentley Library on the Haverhill Campus. Share what you’ve been reading at the beach, during vacation, or while relaxing at home this summer. Bring a celebrity read, travel memoir, audiobook, or any title that resonates with you—or just listen to the group and add titles to your TBR (To Be Read) list.
Follow Northern Essex Community College (NECC) Library on Goodreads to see our book picks, reviews, challenges, and what our staff is reading! Contact Susan Leonardi or Grace Spaulding for more information.
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First day of book voucher period for Full Semester and Session I fall classes
2026-08-24

Regis College On-Campus Visit
2026-08-25 10:00 - 13:00
A representative from Regis College Transfer Admissions will be on campus to answer your questions. No matter where you are in your college journey this is a great opportunity to ask about academic programs, how your credits will transfer, cost and scholarship opportunities.

Lawrence, Dimitri L building Lobby, 1st floor. 10:00AM – 1:00PM
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Faculty Summer Symposium
2026-08-25 15:30 - 18:45 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | C204, Haverhill Campus
Kick off the semester by connecting with colleagues, learning about valuable campus resources, and exploring topics that support student success. Join us for an afternoon of networking, professional learning, and conversation.

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Please Note: Adjunct faculty will be compensated for attending the Faculty Symposium. We encourage all faculty to join us for this opportunity to connect, learn, and prepare for a successful semester together.
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Brightspace Workshops Fall 2026
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:00
Looking for help learning to use Brightspace for your fall classes? Sign up for a virtual workshop to get the key information you need to get started. Each session lasts 30 minutes and includes an open forum for your questions. To sign up for a session, fill out this form.
Wednesday, August 26 — 12:00 pm
Thursday, August 27 — 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 28 — 12:00 pm
Monday, August 31 — 12:00 pm and 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1 — 12:00 pm and 6:30 p.m.
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9th Annual NECC Athletics Golf Tournament
2026-08-31 | Off-Campus, MA
Please visit here for additional information.
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Fall Convocation for faculty and staff
2026-09-01

First day of Full Semester and Session I fall classes
2026-09-02
