Northern Essex CC

🏠 NECC Student Housing Survey – Share Your Input!
2026-05-25 | MA
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, 2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | MA
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 | MA
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 | MA
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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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Info Session: Dental Assisting - Online
2026-06-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-29 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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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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Last day to withdraw with a "W" for Summer Session I classes
2026-06-17 | MA

Return to the Plains: Professional Day Encore
2026-06-17 15:45 - 18:45 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
Calling all Faculty and Staff! Join us on June 17 for Return to the Plains: Professional Day Encore, an opportunity to revisit some of the impactful sessions offered during March’s Professional Day. Spend the afternoon learning, reconnecting, and continuing to move through the storm together.

Wednesday June 17, C Building- Haverhill Campus
3:45-4pm Arrival and Welcome
4pm to 6pm Concurrent Workshops
6pm to 6:45pm Dinner and Conversation

Come together with colleagues, gain fresh insights, and leave with practical strategies and renewed energy to carry forward into your work.
Please note: Faculty and MCCC members who stay beyond their scheduled workday will be compensated unless they have confirmed the use of comp time with their supervisor.

Check out out NECC One page, for registraion and more information.
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Last day of Summer Session I classes before Final Exams
2026-06-18 | MA

Juneteenth (College Closed)
2026-06-19 | MA

Final Exam Period for Summer Session I classes
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | MA

Culinary Campus Tour & Information Session
2026-06-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Haverhill Heights, 101 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830
Do you enjoy cooking or baking? Would you like to manage a restaurant, catering service, or banquet venue? If so, NECC’s Culinary Arts, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree program could be the recipe you need to sharpen your skills and prepare for a dynamic career in the fast-paced food service industry.
At NECC, our Associate Degree in Culinary Arts combines a mix of courses with hands-on cooking training and exposure to business knowledge, preparing you for employment in the food service industry beyond entry-level positions. You’ll also have the option of transferring credits towards a bachelor’s degree in a Culinary Arts-related field, saving you thousands of dollars on your education!
NECC’s Office of Student Recruitment invites you to join us on a campus tour and information session on our beautiful downtown Haverhill Culinary Campus.
Register Now!
Please note, this tour is taking place on our Downtown Haverhill Culinary Campus located at: 160 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, MA 01830.
Our culinary campus is on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Heights Building directly above Bosa Coastal Italian Restaurant.
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Book voucher period for Summer Session II classes
2026-06-23 - 2026-07-11 | MA

NECC Library Listening Walk
2026-06-24 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 (A) to start our walk around the Haverhill campus. Meet Grace at the Lobby of Dimitry (L) 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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NECC Bookclub: Automatic Noodle
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Haverhill Campus, 100 Elliott St, Haverhill, MA, United States
The NECC Librarians invite all students, staff, and faculty to join our lively monthly book discussions. This month, we are reading Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz. The book discussion will be on Thursday, June 25, at 1:00 pm at Bentley Library on the Haverhill campus. 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.
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Summer Session II begins
2026-06-29 | MA
Summer Session II: Monday, June 29 – Friday, August 7th (6 weeks)
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Summer Session II Drop/Add Period
2026-06-29 - 2026-07-01 | MA
To receive a full refund for Session II, classes must be dropped by the close of business July 1st
* See Student Affairs Hours and Refund Policy
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Grades due by noon for Summer Session I classes
2026-07-01 | MA

No Show (NS) period for Summer Session II classes
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-06 | MA

Independence Day, Observed (College closed)
2026-07-03 | MA
