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 noon |
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 noon |
October 31 |
| Full refund for drop of Session II classes |
no later than November 3 |
Spring advising/Registration begins
|
November 6 |
| Second NP roster due by 11:59 pm |
November 6 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W for Fall 2016 |
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 |
Fall 2017 Final Exam Schedule
Final Exam Period: Wednesday, December 13, through Tuesday, December 19
Make-up final period for all day courses will be Wednesday, December 20, 2017. This make up period is designed primarily for any emergency that would cause the college to close during the final exam period.
Fall 2017 Final Exam Schedule for Day Courses |
| Day Courses |
| If the first hour and first day of your class is on the day listed below … |
… and starts on or during the hours listed below … |
… your final is scheduled to meet at the time listed below in the room assigned for the first hour and first day of the class. Check with Academic Computing if you meet in a computer lab. |
| Monday or Wednesday |
8:00 am |
Friday, December 15, 8:00 to 10:00 am |
| Monday or Wednesday |
9:00 am |
Monday, December 18, 8:00 to 10:00 am |
| Monday or Wednesday |
10:00 am |
Friday, December 15, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Monday or Wednesday |
11:00 am |
Monday, December 18, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Monday or Wednesday |
12:00 Noon |
Friday, December 15, 1:00 to 3:00 pm |
| Monday or Wednesday |
1:00 pm |
Monday, December 18, 1:00 to 3:00 pm |
| Monday or Wednesday |
2:00 pm |
Friday, December 15, 3:15 to 5:15 pm |
| Monday or Wednesday |
3:00 or 4:00 pm |
Monday, December 18, 3:15 to 5:15 pm |
| Tuesday or Thursday |
7:00 and 8:55 am |
Thursday, December 14, 8:00 to 10:00 am |
| Tuesday or Thursday |
9:00 and 10:40 am |
Tuesday, December 19, 8:00 to 10:00 am |
| Tuesday or Thursday |
10:45 and 11:50 am |
Thursday, December 14, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday or Thursday |
12:00 noon and 12:50 pm |
Thursday, December 14, 1:00 to 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday or Thursday |
1:00 and 2:50 pm |
Tuesday, December 19, 1:00 to 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday or Thursday |
3:00 and 4:00 pm |
Thursday, December 14, 3:15 to 5:15 pm |
Please note: Some courses that meet regularly on Monday and Wednesdays (only) throughout the semester may have a final Exam on a Friday.
ESL Day Courses
| ESL Day Courses |
| If your class is on the days listed below … |
… and starts at the time listed below … |
… your final is scheduled to meet at the time listed below in the room assigned for the first hour and first day of the class. |
| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday |
8:15 am |
Monday, December 18, 8:00 to 10:00 am |
| Monday and Wednesday |
8:15 am |
Monday, December 18, 8:00 to 10:00 am |
| Tuesday and Thursday |
8:15 am |
Tuesday, December 19, 8:00 to 10:00 am |
| Tuesday and Thursday |
10:10 am |
Tuesday, December 19, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Tuesday and Thursday |
11:00 am |
Tuesday, December 19, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Wednesday and Friday |
10:45 am |
Friday, December 15, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Wednesday and Friday |
11:45 am |
Friday, December 15, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Day Classes That Meet Once Per Week
If administering a face-to-face final exam for a hybrid (day) course or any course that meets once per week, you must coordinate the use of the room.
- General Classroom Contact: Registrar’s Office, 978-556-3974 or registrar@necc.mass.edu
- Computer Labs: Contact your department/division administrative assistant.
This will ensure there is not a room scheduling conflicts.
The final should be scheduled during the final exam period as designated on the final exam schedule.
Important: Please contact the Registrar Office or Client Computing before November 17, 2017, to confirm a room.
Evening and Weekend Courses
| Session I Evening (after 4:00 pm) Courses and Session I Saturday Courses |
| If your Session I class meets weekly on the evening(s) listed below and starts after 5:00 pm (or on Saturdays) … |
… your final is scheduled to meet at the normal class time in the regular classroom on the date listed below. |
| Monday and Wednesday |
Wednesday, October 25 |
| Tuesday and Thursday |
Thursday, October 26 |
| Saturday |
Saturday, October 21 |
| Full Semester Evening Courses (after 4:00 pm) |
| If your Full Semester class meets weekly on the evening(s) listed below and starts after 5:00 pm … |
… your final is scheduled to meet at the normal class time in the regular classroom on the date listed below. |
| Monday |
Monday, December 18 |
| Monday and Wednesday |
Monday, December 18 |
| Tuesday |
Tuesday, December 19 |
| Tuesday and Thursday |
Tuesday, December 19 |
| Wednesday |
Wednesday, December 13 |
| Wednesday and Friday |
Wednesday, December 13 |
| Thursday |
Thursday, December 14 |
| Friday |
Friday, December 15 |
| All Saturday Courses |
| If your class meets weekly on Saturdays … |
… your final is scheduled to meet at the normal class time in the regular classroom on the date listed below. |
| Saturday |
Saturday, December 16 |
| Session II Evening Courses (after 4:00 pm) |
| If your Session II class meets weekly on the evening(s) listed below and starts after 5:00 pm or on Saturdays … |
… your final is scheduled to meet at the normal class time in the regular classroom on the date listed below. |
| Monday and Wednesday |
Monday, December 18 |
| Tuesday and Thursday |
Thursday, December 14 |
Winter Intersession 2018
Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2017-2018 Academic Year
|
| Intersession Courses (On-Campus) Jan 2-12, 2018 |
| 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 |
| Grades due by 12:00 pm
|
Jan 17 |
| Grades posted |
Jan 19 |
| |
|
| Intersession Courses (online) Jan 2-26, 2018 |
|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Intersession Semester |
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 noon |
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 noon |
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 noon |
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 |
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 |
|
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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. |
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.