Academic Calendar

2017-2018 Semesters

Fall Semester 2017

Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2017-2018 Academic Year
Fall Semester 2017
Event	Date
Labor Day (College closed)	September 4
Academic year begins/Fall convocation	September 5
Classes begin	September 6
Course drop/add period. To receive full refund for courses that begin September 6–12, courses must be dropped by 6:00 pm on September 13	September 6-12
Courses must be dropped by 6:00 pm	September 13
Withdrawal period begins for full-semester courses	September 14
Thirteen-week classes begin	September 20
First NP/NS (No show) roster due by 12:00 pm	September 21
Last day for change of major in non-criteria programs	September 22
Course audit forms due to Enrollment Services	September 25
Full refund for drop of thirteen-week classes by 6:00 pm	September 25
Last day to withdraw with a "W" for Session I classes	October 5
Columbus Day (College closed)	October 9
Session I Finals Day for Saturday classes	October 21
Session I Finals Day for Monday and Wednesday classes	October 25
Session I Finals Day for Tuesday and Thursday classes	October 26
Assessment Day (no day classes)	October 27
Session II classes begin	October 28
Session I grades due by 12:00 pm	October 31
Full refund for drop of Session II classes	no later than November 3
Spring/Winter Intersession Advising/Registration begins	November 6
Second NP roster due by 11:59 pm	November 6
Last day to withdraw with a "W" for Fall 2017	November 6
Veterans Day observed (College closed)	November 10-11
Thanksgiving recess begins 5:00 pm (No evening classes)	November 22
Thanksgiving Day (College closed)	November 23
No day or evening classes	November 24-25
Last day to withdraw with a "W" for Session II	November 27
Last day of classes before final exams	December 12
Final exam period for day and evening classes	December 13-19
Session II Finals for Monday and Wednesday classes	December 18
Session II Finals for Tuesday and Thursday classes	December 19
Fall semester officially ends	December 19
Make up day for final exams	December 20
Fall Graduation Petitions due to Registrar’s Office	December 22
Grades due	December 22
College closed for energy conservation	December 25 –January 1
Christmas Holiday (College closed)	December 25
Grades/GPA/Academic status posted in System Self-serve	December 26
New Year’s Day (College closed)	January 1
Fall degrees/certificates mailed	by February 9

Winter Intersession 2018

Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2017-2018 Academic Year
Winter Intersession Courses (On-Campus) Jan 2-12, 2018
Event	Date
Book Vouchers begin	Jan 2-4
Last day to drop with 100% refund	Jan 3
Last day to withdraw with a "W" grade	Jan 8
Financial Aid Disbursement	Jan 10
Final Exams	Jan 12
Make up dates	Jan 6 & Jan 13
Martin Luther King Day (college closed)	Jan 15
Winter Convocation	Jan 16
Grades due by 12:00 pm	Jan 17
Grades posted	Jan 19

Winter Intersession Courses (Online) Jan 2-26, 2018
Event	Date
Book Vouchers begin	Jan 2-4
Last day to drop with 100% refund	Jan 5
Last day to drop with a "W" grade	Jan 12
Martin Luther king Day (college closed)	Jan 15
Winter Convocation	Jan 16
Financial Aid Disbursement	Jan 16
Final Exams	Jan 26
Grades due by 12:00 pm	Jan 30
Grades posted	Feb 1

A student may register for a course at any time prior to the first class meeting.

Refunds: For information contact the Bursar's Office, Haverhill campus 978-556-3900.

Academic Policies: For information about academic policies, refer to the College Catalog or the NECC website.

Class rosters are available electronically through faculty self-service. The Registrar will notify faculty electronically regarding rosters, NP rosters and final roster submission and due dates.

*Final grade rosters must be submitted through the faculty web-on-line product by noon as listed in the Academic Calendar above.

Spring Semester 2018

Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2017-2018 Academic Year
Spring Semester 2018
Event	Date
Winter Intersession 2018	January 2-26
Martin Luther King Day (College closed)	January 15
Winter Convocation	January 16
Classes begin	January 17
Course drop/add period. To receive a full refund for courses that begin January 17–23, courses must be dropped by 6:00 pm on January 24	January 17–23
Withdrawal period begins for full-semester courses	January 25
Thirteen-week classes begin	January 31
First NP/NS (No show) roster due by 12:00 pm	February 1
Audit forms due to Enrollment Services	February 5
Last day to withdraw with "W" for Session I classes	February 9
Presidents Day (College closed)	February 19
Last day for change of major non-criteria programs	February 20
Session I Finals for Monday and Wednesday classes	March 7
Session I Finals for Tuesday and Thursday classes	March 8
Session I Finals for Saturday classes	March 10
Spring Break (No classes)	March 11-18
Session I grades due by 12:00 pm	March 14
Session II classes begin	March 19
NECC Professional Day (No day classes, evening classes will meet)	March 30
Spring graduation petitions due to Registrar’s Office	March 30
Last day to withdraw with "W" for Spring 2018	March 30
Second NP roster due by 12:00 pm	March 30
Priority deadline for applying for financial aid	April 2
Summer and Fall advising/registration begins	No later than April 2
Patriots Day (College closed)	April 16
Last day to withdraw with "W" for Session II classes	April 18
Last day of classes before final exams	May 7
Finals period for day and evening classes	May 8-14
Session II Finals for Monday and Wednesday classes	May 9
Session II Finals for Tuesday and Thursday classes	May 10
Make-up day for final exams (day classes)	May 14
Spring semester officially ends	May 14
Annual Awards Convocation	May 15
Grades due by 12:00 pm	May 16
Fifty-Sixth Annual Commencement	May 19
Grades/GPA/Academic status posted to System Self-serve	May 21
Memorial Day (College closed)	May 28
Spring degrees/certificates mailed	by July 9

Summer Semester 2018

Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2017-2018 Academic Year
Summer Session I 2018
Classes meet for 6 weeks May 14-June 22
Event	Date
Session I classes begin	May 14
Memorial Day (College closed)	May 28
Last Day to Withdraw with "W"	June 1
Finals Period Day and Evening Classes	June 18-22
*Grades due by 12:00 pm	June 25

Summer Session II 2018
Classes meet for 6 weeks June 25-August 3
Event	Date
Session II classes begin	June 25
Independence Day (College Closed)	July 4
Last Day to Withdraw with "W"	July 18
Finals Period for Day and Evening Classes	July 30-August 3
*Grades due by 12:00 pm	August 7

Summer Session III 2018
Classes meet for 12 weeks May 14-August 3
Event	Date
Session III classes begin	May 14
Memorial Day (College Closed)	May 28
Independence Day (College Closed)	July 4
Last Day to Withdraw with "W"	June 29
Finals Period for Day and Evening Classes	July 30-August 3
*Grades due by 12:00 pm	August 7

Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2017-2018 Academic Year

A student may register for a course at any time prior to the first class meeting only.

Refunds: For information contact the Bursar’s Office, Haverhill campus, (978) 556-3900.

Review NECC Academic Policies and Procedures

Class rosters are available electronically through faculty self-service during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. The registrar will notify faculty electronically regarding rosters, NP rosters, and final roster submission and due dates.

Final grade rosters must be submitted through the faculty web online product. Grades MUST BE submitted by noon December 22 in the Fall, and May 16 in the Spring.

Summer Final Grades must be submitted by 12:00 noon as noted in the Summer Academic Calendar.