Student Orientation

Congratulations on Becoming a Spartan!

We are incredibly excited to meet you! In order to register for classes, new students must attend a mandatory orientation session called Orientation Part 1 - Getting Started: Preparing for Advising and Registration.

  • New dual enrollment students are required to complete Orientation Part 1. We encourage you to join us for one of our dual enrollment orientations, designed specifically for you.
  • Guest/visiting students are not required to complete Orientation Part 1 but they are strongly encouraged to complete this step.
  • All other new students are required to complete Orientation Part 1. Sign up using the form on this web page. 

Attend online OR in person — The majority of orientation sessions are hosted online, as a 60-90 minute Zoom call. We're also hosting an in-person option at our Bethlehem Campus on April 22. Additional in-person options will be announced soon. Complete orientation early to ensure a smooth transition.

 

Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 course registration is open now. To register for courses, new students need to attend an orientation and meet with an advisor prior to the registration deadline for each semester. 


 

During Orientation, you'll learn about sending in your transcripts, completing your FAFSA, logging into your Student Workday account, accessing your NCC email and more. When possible, we recommend that students join the online sessions from a computer or laptop rather than a mobile device. 

 

Before you register for Orientation Part 1, make sure you've completed your NCC application. Need help with your application? Watch this short video.

 

Finish My Application

 

Review our full enrollment checklist to get the big picture.

All sessions are hosted online unless otherwise noted.

  • Mon. 4/6 from 12 - 1:30 pm ET
  • Wed. 4/8 from 5 - 6:30 pm ET
  • Wed. 4/15 from 5 - 6:30 pm ET
  • Tues. 4/21 from 6:30 - 8 pm ET
  • Wed. 4/22 from 12 - 1:30 pm (hosted in-person at our Bethlehem Campus)
  • Thurs. 4/23 from 12 - 1:30 pm ET
  • Mon. 4/27 from 5 - 6:30 pm ET
  • Wed. 4/29 from 12 - 1:30 pm ET

Did you sign up for orientation but need to change to a different date?

 

To switch dates, all you need to do is sign up for the new date using the form on this page. You'll receive a new confirmation email.


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Orientation FAQs

Part 1 of New Student Orientation is a Zoom call that lasts 60 - 90 minutes.

After Orientation Part 1, sign up for a one-on-one meeting with your academic advisor. Before Orientation Part 2, you should have submitted your transcripts and checked your placement testing requirements.

 

To find your advisor, log into your Workday Student Portal. Under "Your Top Apps," go to "Academics," then "View My Support Network." There, you'll find your advisor's name, contact information, and in-person and virtual drop-in advising hours.

 

Register for Classes

If you are required to take a placement assessment, you should complete that prior to meeting with an academic advisor as part of Orientation Part 2.

 

Placement Assessment Information and Eligibility

Yes! New students must attend a mandatory orientation. Orientation is an opportunity for you to take important steps before classes start, including setting up the technology you'll need at NCC and preparing your academic plan.

 

Guest/visiting students are not required to complete Orientation Part 1 but they are strongly encouraged to complete this step.

Contact Us

Get in touch with our orientation team if you need help registering for orientation or navigating any other stage of the NCC orientation process.


Email: orientation@northampton.edu

Next Steps

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