Student Orientation

Congratulations on Becoming a Spartan!

We are incredibly excited to meet you! In order to register for classes, most new students must attend a Student Orientation.

  • Guest/visiting students are not required to complete Orientation but we encourage participation
  • Incoming dual enrollment students are required to complete Orientation. We strongly recommend that they sign up for the Dual Enrollment version of Orientation.
  • All other new students are required to complete Orientation. Sign up using the form on this web page. 

Attend online or in person. Choose the orientation format that works best for you. Most sessions are online and last 60–90 minutes, and we’re also offering an in-person option at our Bethlehem Campus on July 9.

A special session focusing on students pursuing Health Professions and Sciences programs will be hosted online June 30 at 5 pm. Sign up using the form on this web page. In addition to covering essential college information that the traditional orientation sessions offer, this session provides program-specific facts, career readiness focus, tailored resources, and valuable tips to help students begin their academic journey with confidence. If you already attended orientation, you are still welcome to join us for the second half of this session (beginning at the 30 minute mark) for the Health Sciences information. 

 

Summer and Fall classes are open for registration. Before signing up for classes, complete orientation and meet with an advisor. We encourage you to complete orientation as soon as possible.


 

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, make sure you've completed your NCC application. Need help with your application? Watch this short video.

 

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Review our full enrollment checklist to get the big picture.

All sessions are hosted online unless otherwise noted

  • Thurs. June 25 from 12–1:30 pm ET
  • Mon. June 29 from 12–1:30 pm ET

  • Tues. June 30 from 5–6:30 pm ET (Health Sciences)
  • Wed. July 1 from 6:30–8 pm ET
  • Thurs. July 9 from 11:30am–2pm (hosted in person at Bethlehem campus)
  • Mon. July 13 from 5–6:30 pm ET
  • Wed. July 15 from 12–1:30 pm ET
  • Tues. July 21 from 12–1:30 pm ET
  • Thurs. July 23 from 5–6:30 pm ET
  • Mon. July 27 from 6:30–8 pm ET
  • Wed. July 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

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