Academic Catalog 2025-2026 Updated
Effective Spring 2026
Welcome to Northern Essex Community College!
The Academic Catalog details the academic programs, courses, and policies created by our faculty, student affairs personnel, and administrators to guide your academic progress from admission through graduation. We refine our Catalog regularly to meet the changing needs of our students, local workforce, the communities we serve, and the universities to which our graduates transfer.
Our academic programs are developed and delivered by highly-qualified faculty with expertise as educators and in the professional disciplines they teach. Our work at NECC is guided by centering students and by best practices in higher education, the Commonwealth’s Department of Higher Education, our Board of Trustees, and intentional strategic planning.
We are here to support your academic journey while at NECC as you prepare for what comes next.
Austin A. Gilliland, PhD
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Disclaimer
The programs, policies, statements, and procedures contained are subject to changes and updates by NECC without prior notice. NECC reserves the right to cancel course offerings; revise the academic calendar; or change curriculum graduation procedures, requirements, and policies at any time. Any revisions to the catalog will be published online.
Students are required to adhere to the policies, procedures, standards, and requirements stated herein, so long as they are in effect.
