October 1967:
First class of 846 students began its studies under the guidance of a 21-member professional staff. Eight career programs, five transfer options, and an individualized development program offered.
April 1970:
Granted accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation..
1970's:
Five-building complex completed: three-building Engineering and Business Technologies Center; two divisional centers. Funeral Services/Radiological building completed.
1980's:
Student apartments and residence hall completed.
1987:
Northampton's 20th Anniversary Celebration included a "renewal" of facilities which included renovations to 14 classrooms, construction of 13 new classrooms, and a new Admissions Office. An Automotive Technology wing was added to Commonwealth Hall.
1990's:
Educational partnerships with local business and industry began resulting in programs such as Electrotechnology Applications Center and Art as a Way of Learning™. Communications Hall, Jeannette F. Reibman Hall, and Gates Center complex, including Hampton Winds Restaurant, completed.
1992:
Garment factory in Tannersville, Pocono Township, was transformed into The Monroe Center, which has since become a branch campus serving residents from the surrounding area.
1994:
35,000-square-foot Technology Hall (renamed Eugene R. Hartzell Technology Hall in 1998) consolidates all of the College's technological resources in one state-of-the-industry training and research facility. These resources include the National Training Center for Microelectronics, new offices and facilities for the College's Center for Business and Industry, multiple technical laboratories, and the ETAC.
1996:
State-of-the-art videoconferencing facility completed.
1997:
30th Anniversary Celebration of the day classes began at NCC. A year-long celebration followed.
1999:
10th anniversary of NCC's presence in Monroe County. Student Enrollment Center, which houses admissions, financial aid, and the business office, completed.
2000:
Monroe Campus is expanded.
2001-present:
Main Campus renovation project continues, a true quad is constructed in the center of the campus.