Explore Student Life at NCC
Leap into a student-centered environment with boundless opportunities to connect with your peers, network in your future profession, learn from experts, practice civic engagement, develop leadership skills, and more. At Northampton Community College (NCC), our student life programming allows you to meaningfully engage with your academics and your community — both on and off campus and in your life after college.
The Office of Student Life and Leadership Development offers a variety of on-campus, off-campus, and virtual programming. Our mission is to create a student-centered environment led by Student Senate and Governance, recognized student clubs, the leadership society, and targeted leadership development programs.
Our vision is for every student to be involved and engaged in purposeful activities to achieve balanced physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual growth. NCC Student Life also provides leadership opportunities and trainings to help students develop the essential skills they need in the next phase of their academic or professional journey.
Student Life's foundation includes:
- Supporting the appreciation, understanding, and advocacy for equity, diversity, and inclusion in conjunction with the College's position statement on diversity
- Developing meaningful life skills, encouraging personal achievement, and developing involved and responsible citizens.
- Understanding that social outlets and fun student activities can develop valuable skills.
1. Student Clubs and Organizations
Make friends, form professional connections, and gain leadership experience in the 60+ student clubs and organizations at NCC!
Deepen your passion for academics, sports, the arts, sustainability, culture, and hobbies. Between our Bethlehemand Pocono campus groups, there is something for everyone, from academic clubs that provide valuable networking opportunities to recreational clubs that allow you to be creative and have fun. And, students who are involved in campus life, often perform better academically!
Students who are interested in starting a new club can reach out to Student Life & Leadership Development for a Petition for Recognition for a new student club packet. These packets are accepted at 2 points during the academic year for review by Student Senate. Fall 2025 packet deadlines are: October 1st and November 3rd. Spring 2026 packet deadlines are: February 27th and April 1st.
Explore Clubs and Organizations
2. Student Senate
As an independent, student-led governing body, Student Senate focuses on community engagement, college spirit, and liaising with NCC faculty and administration. All NCC students are welcome to attend Student Senate meetings, and you can also run for elected positions.
3. Civic Engagement
Voting is your right and your responsibility. Our commitments to civic engagement include voter registration and mail-ballot deadline guides, resources for informed voting, events observing civic holidays, and more.
4. Student Leadership Programs
Strong leadership forms the core of successful businesses, impactful organizations, and connected communities. At Northampton Community College, we prioritize multifaceted leadership training from conferences to certificates you can add to your résumé.
More About Student Leadership Programs
If you have any questions or would like more information about any of these programs, contact us at:
Bethlehem Student Life & Leadership Development
Student Life Zone (College Center, 2nd floor)
610.332.6112
studentlife@northampton.edu
Pocono Student Life & Leadership Development
Pocono Hall, room 110A
570.369.1851
poconostudentlife@northampton.edu
