Academic Calendar
2016-2017 Semesters
Fall Semester 2016
| Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2016-2017 Academic Year |
| Fall Semester 2016 |
| Event |
Date |
| Labor Day (College closed) |
September 5 |
| Academic year begins/Fall convocation |
September 6 |
| Classes begin |
September 7 |
| Course drop/add period. To receive full refund for courses that begin September 7–13, courses must be dropped by 6:00 pm on September 14 |
September 7–13 |
| Courses must be dropped by 6:00 PM |
September 14 |
| Withdrawal period begins for full-semester courses |
September 15 |
| Thirteen-week classes begin |
September 21 |
| First NP/NS (No show) roster due by 12:00 noon |
September 22 |
| Last day for change of major in non-criteria programs |
September 23 |
| Course audit forms due to Enrollment Services |
September 26 |
| Full refund for drop of thirteen-week classes by 6:00 pm |
September 26 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W for Session I classes |
October 6 |
| Columbus Day (College closed) |
October 10 |
| Session I Finals Day for Saturday classes |
October 22 |
| Session I Finals Day for Monday and Wednesday classes |
October 26 |
| Session I Finals Day for Tuesday and Thursday classes |
October 27 |
| Assessment Day (no day classes) |
October 28 |
| Session II classes begin |
October 29 |
| Session I grades due by 12:00 noon |
November 1 |
| Priority deadline for applying for financial aid |
November 1 |
| Spring advising/Registration begins |
No later than November 7 |
| Full refund for drop of Session II classes |
November 3 |
| Second NP roster due by 11:59 pm |
November 7 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W for Fall 2016 |
November 8 |
| Veterans Day observed (College closed) |
November 11 |
| Thanksgiving recess begins 5:00 pm (No evening classes) |
November 23 |
| Thanksgiving Day (College closed) |
November 24 |
| No day or evening classes |
November 25–26 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W for Session II |
November 28 |
| Last day of classes before final exams |
December 13 |
| Final exam period for day and evening classes |
December 14–20 |
| Session II Finals for Tuesday and Thursday classes |
December 15 |
| Session II Finals for Monday and Wednesday classes |
December 19 |
| Fall Graduation Petitions due to Registrar’s Office |
December 23 |
| Make-up day for final exams |
December 21 |
| Fall semester officially ends |
December 21 |
| College closed for energy conservation |
December 26 –January 2 |
| Christmas Holiday (College closed) |
December 25-26 |
| Grades due |
December 23 |
| Grades/GPA/Academic status posted in System Self-serve |
December 27 |
| New Year’s Day (College closed) |
January 1-2 |
| Fall degrees/certificates mailed |
By February 10 |
Spring Semester 2017
Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2016-2017 Academic Year
|
| Spring Semester 2017 |
| Event |
Date |
| Martin Luther King Day (College closed) |
January 16 |
| Winter Convocation |
January 17 |
| Classes begin |
January 18 |
| Course drop/add period. To receive a full refund for courses that begin January 18–24, courses must be dropped by 6:00 pm on January 25. |
January 18–24 |
| Withdrawal period begins for full-semester courses |
January 26 |
| Thirteen-week classes begin |
February 1 |
| First NP/NS (No show) roster due by 12:00 noon |
February 2 |
| Audit forms due to Enrollment Services |
February 6 |
| Last day to withdraw with W for Session I classes |
February 12 |
| Presidents Day (College closed) |
February 20 |
| Last day for change of major non-criteria programs |
February 21 |
| Session I Finals for Monday and Wednesday classes |
March 8 |
| Session I Finals for Tuesday and Thursday classes |
March 9 |
| Session I Finals for Saturday classes |
March 11 |
| Spring Break (No classes) |
March 12–19 |
| Session I grades due by noon |
March 15 |
| Session II classes begin |
March 20 |
| NECC Professional Day (No day classes, evening classes will meet) |
March 31 |
| Spring graduation petitions due to Registrar’s Office |
March 31 |
| Last day to withdraw with W for Spring 2017 |
March 31 |
| Second NP roster due by 12:00 noon |
March 31 |
| Priority deadline for applying for financial aid |
April 1 |
| Summer and Fall advising/registration begins |
No later than April 3 |
| Patriots Day (College closed) |
April 17 |
| Last day to withdraw with W for Session II classes |
April 19 |
| Last day of classes before final exams |
May 8 |
| Finals period for day and evening classes |
May 9–15 |
| Session II Finals for Monday and Wednesday classes |
May 10 |
| Session II Finals for Tuesday and Thursday classes |
May 11 |
| Make-up day for final exams (day classes) |
May 15 |
| Spring semester officially ends |
May 15 |
| Annual Awards Convocation |
May 16 |
| Grades due |
May 17 |
| Fifty-Fifth Annual Commencement |
May 20 |
| Grades/GPA/Academic status posted to System Self-serve |
May 22 |
| Memorial Day (College closed) |
May 29 |
| Spring degrees/certificates mailed |
By July 10 |
Summer Semester 2017
Summer Session I 2017
Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2016-2017 Academic Year
Session I runs from May 16 to June 16. Day classes meet Tuesday through Friday. Evening classes meet Tuesday through Thursday.
| Summer Session I 2017 |
| Event |
Date |
| First five week classes begin |
May 16 |
| Memorial Day observed (College closed) |
May 29 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W |
June 3 |
| Session I Finals for evening classes |
June 15 |
| Session I Finals for day classes |
June 16 |
| Grades due by 12:00 noon |
June 20 |
Summer Session II 2017
Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2016-2017 Academic Year
Session II runs from May 20 to July 22. Classes meet for ten Saturdays.
| Summer Session II 2017 |
| Event |
Date |
| Saturday classes begin |
May 20 |
| Memorial Day – College closed (Classes will be held May 27) |
May 29 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W |
July 1 |
| Independence Day College closed (Classes will be held July 1) |
July 4 |
| Session II Finals Day |
July 22 |
| Grades due by 12:00 noon |
July 25 |
ESL Summer Session 2017
Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2016-2017 Academic Year
The ESL Session runs from May 22 to August 4. Classes meet Monday through Thursday.
| ESL Summer Session 2017 |
| Event |
Date |
| Classes Begin |
May 22 |
| Memorial Day (College closed) |
May 29 |
| July 4 Holiday Observed (College closed) |
July 4 |
| Last Day to withdraw with a W |
July 3 |
| ESL Summer Session Finals Day |
August 3 |
| Grades Due by 12:00 noon |
August 7 |
Summer Session III 2017
Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2016-2017 Academic Year
Session III runs from June 19 to August 10. Classes meet day and evening on Monday/Wednesday, day and evening on Tuesday/Thursday, and day and evening on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.
| Summer Session III 2016 |
| Event |
Date |
| Session III classes begin |
June 19 |
| Independence Day Observed (College closed) |
July 4 |
| Last day to withdraw with a W |
July 19 |
| Session III Finals for Monday/Wednesday classes |
August 9 |
| Session III Finals for Tuesday/Thursday classes |
August 10 |
| Session III Finals for Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday classes |
August 10 |
| Grades Due by 12:00 noon |
August 14 |
Important Notes and Additional Information for the 2016-2017 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 23 in the Fall, and May 17 in the Spring.
Summer Final Grades must be submitted by 12:00 noon as noted in the Summer Academic Calendar.