Applying

• Enrollment Checklist
• Re-Admit Student Info
• International Students
• High School Dual Enrollment Students
• Transferring to NCC
• Guest/Visiting Student Info
• Previously Applied But Never Enrolled
• Contact Admissions/Enrollment Center

Enrollment Checklist

Checklist Shortcuts:

1. Apply for Admission & Submit Your Transcripts
2. Apply for Financial Aid
3. Complete Orientation Part 1 (Online Zoom Session)
4. Complete Orientation Part 2 (Advising & Registration)

1. Apply for Admission & Submit Your Transcripts

The Northampton Community College application process is fast, easy, and free! Check out this short video if you need help.

After you've completed and submitted your application, check the personal email account you entered in your application. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive an email with your username and temporary password for your Workday Student Portal (NCC's student information system) along with the next steps for admitted students.

For our selective health sciences majors, you'll need to review admissions requirements prior to applying to ensure the best chance of getting into the program. You can see the admissions requirements for selective admissions on their respective program pages. Those who apply for a selective program should review the timelines for that specific program to see when you'll receive your acceptance decision and Workday account information.

To review any additional application requirements and see your decision, sign into your Admissions Application Portal account, click on the NCC Application for Admission link, and then click on the link to your application. Make sure to enter the personal email and password you used to create the account. 

If you need help logging in, contact helpdesk@northampton.edu.

If you have any questions about applying, contact our Admissions Team at adminfo@northampton.edu or 610-861-5500.

Submit Your Transcripts

All students must submit official transcripts from any high school(s) or college(s) attended. If you took AP exams, you can request a score report through your College Board account. If you earned a GED or state high school equivalency diploma, you should send a copy to NCC.

Official transcripts should be sent electronically from the school(s) attended to: transcripts@northampton.edu. (GED and/or state high school equivalency diplomas do not need to be official. You may scan a copy to this email address.)

Paper transcripts must be in a sealed envelope to be considered as official and sent to:

Northampton Community College, Records and Registration Office,

3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020

If you have any additional questions regarding transcripts, contact our Records & Registration Office at record@northampton.edu.

2. Apply For Financial Aid

All students should apply for financial aid whether they think they will qualify or not. Completing your FAFSA is the gateway to unlocking all of your potential financial aid options like grants, scholarships, work-study, and more. To begin your FAFSA, you’ll need to gather some important documents such as your federal tax information, other income information, and social security number. After you submit your FAFSA, please respond promptly to any requests for additional information from the NCC Financial Aid Office.

Here’s how to get started:

• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov.

• Complete the PA State Grant Form if you’re a resident of Pennsylvania at PHEAA.org.

• Apply for NCC Scholarships. We have one of the largest scholarship programs in PA and award over 600 each year. Review our scholarships here and then apply here.

While you’re working on your FAFSA, sign up for Orientation Part 1 (see next step).

If you need assistance with your FAFSA or have any other financial aid questions, contact our Financial Aid Team at financialaid@northampton.edu or 610-861-5510.

3. Complete Orientation Part 1 (Online Zoom Session)

As part of our onboarding process, we require that all new students attend our one-hour mandatory orientation session entitled Getting Started: Preparing for Advising and Registration. This virtual session will introduce you to the basic processes and technology you need to be successful as a Spartan. We’ll cover important next steps in the enrollment process like transcripts and placement, completing your FAFSA, and academic advising as well as review how to log into your Workday Student portal, access your email, and more. Orientation sessions will be offered multiple times per week.

Guest/visiting students are not required to complete Orientation Part 1 but are strongly encouraged to complete this step. If a guest/visiting student has the orientation hold, this may indicate that there is incorrect information in Workday and it needs to be changed. Please see Guest/Visiting Student Info below for more information on how to correct your major. 

If you have questions about orientation, please contact orientation@northampton.edu.

Click here to sign up for Orientation Part 1.

4. Complete Orientation Part 2 (Advising & Registration)

The final step in enrolling at NCC is to meet with your advisor so you can register for classes. All new students are assigned an academic advisor and must connect with them prior to registration. Your advisor will assist you with understanding program requirements, determining whether you need placement testing, academic planning, and transfer exploration. They'll also connect you with resources and student organizations to provide a more all-inclusive, rewarding experience while you’re here. 

Check your NCC student email for important information from your advisor including how to make an appointment with them.

Before you meet with an advisor, make sure you have submitted your transcripts and looked at placement requirements. Once you’ve met with your advisor, you can begin the registration process. Click here for steps on how to register.

Guest and visiting students are not assigned Advisors and should utilize drop-in advising for assistance.

If you have any questions, contact the Academic Advising Office at 610-861-5346 or advinfo@northampton.edu.

More Information

Re-Admit Student Info

If you previously attended NCC, then stopped out for a period of time, you are considered a Re-Admit Student upon your return. Select re-admit as your Applicant Type on your application.

International Students

Please see this article on how to apply as an international student, as well as more important information.

High School Dual Enrollment Students

Please see this article on how to apply as a High School Dual Enrollment student, as well as more important information.

Transferring to NCC

If you want to transfer from your current college or university or complete a degree that you started elsewhere, complete an application, and select Transfer as your Applicant Type on the application. As part of our online application, there will be a box to check if you've attended any other colleges, universities, or post-high school institutions. You will also indicate which institutions you've attended. 

You'll also need to submit transcripts from any schools you've previously attended so we can review and evaluate which credits will transfer in. We can transfer up to 75% of any degree, certificate, or specialized diploma (at least 25% must be completed at NCC).

For more info on transferring into NCC, click here or contact our Admissions Team at adminfo@northampton.edu or 610-861-5500.

Guest/Visiting Student Info

Previously Applied But Never Enrolled

A student who applies but never enrolls will have an active Workday account for two major semesters (fall and spring) after applying. For example, if you apply for fall 2021 but decide to wait until spring 2022 or fall 2022 to start classes, you do not need to submit a new application; your student account will still be active. If it’s been longer than two major semesters, you will need to submit a new application in the portal to reactivate your student account.

If you forget your Workday Student account information, contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@northampton.edu.

Admissions Office Contact Information:

Contact the Admissions Office for help with applying or other admission-related questions.

• Bethlehem Campus Admissions Office:
  • Phone: 610-861-5500
  • Email: adminfo@northampton.edu
  • Fax: 610-861-4560
  • Campus Location: Student Enrollment Center
  • Walk-in Hours: Mon, Thurs, and Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Tues and Wed: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Pocono Campus Admissions Office:
  • Phone: 570-369-1801
  • Email: adminfo@northampton.edu
  • Campus Location: Keystone Hall, Enrollment Services Office
  • Walk-in Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wed: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Live Virtual Admissions (by appointment only):

  • Please send an email to adminfo@northampton.edu with the following information and a staff member will contact you during our business hours: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m.-6.p.m.

    • First Name
    • Last name
    • Student ID (if known)
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Reason for appointment
    • Time and Date you wish to be contacted

    Note: If connecting with your mobile device, please download Microsoft Teams or Zoom prior to joining the meeting. If using a laptop or desktop, downloading Microsoft Teams is not required.