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A photo of the housing at Merrimack from the outside in daylightBeginning Fall 2026, Northern Essex Community College is excited to introduce a partnership with Merrimack College which gives students the opportunity to attend NECC and live on campus at Merrimack College.

With this dual-campus experience, you’ll have access to the best of both worlds, making your transition to college life seamless, supportive, and successful. If you choose to take advantage of this partnership, you’ll enjoy access to all the resources and experiences both Northern Essex and Merrimack have to offer!

Benefits of Living On Campus at Merrimack

Convenience

Convenience

  • Live in community with other college students just minutes from NECC’s Lawrence Campus
  • Attend in-hall and campus-wide events at Merrimack with no commute necessary
  • Take advantage of a lively social campus atmosphere
Amenities

Amenities

  • 4 Person Apartments with 2 Double Occupancy Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms & a Full Kitchen
  • Fully furnished!
    • Every student will have a desk, chair, twin XL bed,wardrobe & dresser
    • Common rooms have a couch and small table
  • Laundry in Building
  • Fitness Center and Club House
  • Wifi & Cable Provided
  • Easy access to all campus resources
  • Free laundry
  • Free shuttle between Merrimack College & NECC’s Lawrence campus
  • Meal Plans Available
Programming

Programming

  • Several community-wide programs each month
  • From small events to larger gatherings of 50+
  • Great way to meet people and socialize
Support

Support

  • In addition to the support of the NECC Student Affairs team, residential students also have access to Merrimack’s extensive Residence Life staff who live in community to support residential students.
  • RAs do nightly rounds of Royal Crest to ensure safety & connect with residents.
Safety

Safety

Our top priority is student safety:

  • 24/7 duty structure to always have resources available to residents
  • 24/7 on campus police
  • North Andover Police stationed at Royal Crest on weekends
  • Buildings have swipe access for only those living in each building
Who Is Eligible
In order to apply for housing, you must be a current NECC student who is enrolled full time, in good academic standing, & in good conduct standing.
Room & Board Costs
  • 10 month housing contract (September – May)
  • Housing is billed per semester.
  • Students may purchase meal plans and parking (spaces limited) directly from Merrimack College for an additional cost.
  • 2027-2028 housing costs will be announced in Spring 2027.
Next Steps

Housing for Spring 2027

We have a very limited number of spaces remaining for Spring 2027. Please connect directly with Jessica Eckstrom, Executive Director of Student Engagement, if you are interested in housing for the Spring semester.

Housing for Fall 2027

Additional information including room rates, timelines and the housing application will be available in Spring 2027. Please continue to check back for additional details.

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Contact Us

Have questions? Contact us using the email address below.

housing@necc.mass.edu

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