Some courses may require online testing to be completed using a web-based test proctoring tool.
Some courses require students to complete off-campus field experiences such as observations, research projects, internships, or other practical experiences. Students can contact Admissions 610.861.5500 or adminfo@northampton.edu for information on field experience requirements for specific programs.
Click here to view degrees and other programs that can be completed fully online.
Click here to view a list of courses that are offered online.
Click here to view information about online course formats, start dates, and registration instructions.
Course start dates vary. Click here for a tutorial demonstrating how to check your meeting times and other course details.
Many online instructors will send out a start-of-semester message to their students near the start of the semester. They may post this on Blackboard or email it directly to their students' NCC email addresses. This message may provide details on how to get started with their specific course.
Most online courses use Blackboard. Blackboard is a website that can be accessed by any computer, tablet, or smartphone. It is strongly recommended that you use the Google Chrome Browser to access it. Although there is a mobile app, it does not provide the same content as the website provides. The website should be the primary way that students access course content.
Approximately 3 days before the first day of each course, students will be able to log in to Blackboard and access their individual course(s) from the "Courses" page. Refer here for Blackboard login instructions.
If you do not have access to your course page by the first day, contact helpdesk@northampton.edu immediately for assistance.
For additional tips on preparing for an upcoming semester, review NCC's pre-semester checklist.
Students can search for course materials through the NCC bookstore's website. Registered students can search by course section for required materials.