Beginning 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.
Beginning 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.
