The College will admit all applicants who are high school graduates (from a regionally-accredited or state Department of Education recognized school), General Educational Development (GED) recipients, or home schooled students who have completed senior level curriculum. A senior level curriculum is one that is recognized as including the equivalent courses and classwork that would satisfy the academic requirements to graduate from an accredited high school.
In addition, adults who are not high school graduates will be admitted if they are 18 years of age or older or if they give evidence of being able to benefit from courses offered by the College. Students not meeting any of the previous criteria may be considered for admission on an individual basis.
Acceptance to the College does not ensure admission into all academic programs. Satisfying minimum special program requirements for selective admission programs does not guarantee admission into special programs.
Note: State and federal regulations prohibit students who have not earned a high school diploma (from a regionally-accredited or state Department of Education recognized school) or GED/TASC/HiSET from receiving any form of federal or state financial aid or are deemed eligible for financial aid under ‘ability to benefit’ protocols noted above.
How to start . . .
Below are the items that must be completed if you intend to earn a degree, certificate or specialized diploma on a full- or part-time basis.
- Submit a completed application form or apply online at www.northampton.edu and include a $25 non-refundable application fee in the form of a check or money order made payable to NCC; or VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover card.
- Official high school, GED, home school record, and college transcripts (if applicable) are required if you are applying for a selective program and/or if you are applying for financial aid.
- To receive transfer credits, an official college transcript must be submitted. Credits for which a student received a grade of C or better, and which apply to a student's program, will be accepted as transfer credits. Only credits from institutions that have regional accreditation or are recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE) are acceptable. Starting in Spring 2015, NCC will review transfer credits from non-regionally accredited colleges on a case-by-case basis per student request.
- Special requirements for certain programs are listed within this catalog, or under "Selective Admissions Programs" on the Admissions page of the NCC Web site.
- Students who wish to audit a course must submit a completed application form.
New Student College Success Policy
All new students are required to enroll in COLS101 College Success.
- New students enrolling full-time are required to take COLS101 in their first semester.
- New part-time students are required to take COLS101 before completing 15 credits.
Students exempt from taking COLS101 include:
- Students entering NCC with a post-secondary associate degree or bachelor’s degree.
- Students entering NCC who have successfully completed, with a grade C or better, an equivalent college success or freshmen seminar course at another college.
- Students who have completed COLS150 Skills for Academic Success.
- Students enrolling in these NCC specialized diplomas:
Child Development Associate – 9 credits
Emergency Medical Technician – 6 credits
Infant-toddler Development – 9 credits
Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors – 9 credits
Multimedia – 9 credits
School-Age Child Care – 9 credits
Publishing for Writers – 6 credits
Special Education – 9 credits
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
All students new to Northampton Community College who wish to enroll in degree, certificate, or specialized diploma programs must complete an orientation program prior to registration.
Tuition Deposit
Students accepted into a selective admission or limited enrollment program (i.e. Allied Health and Culinary Arts) must pay a $200 tuition deposit (which will be applied to tuition and fees) by the date indicated in their acceptance notification to reserve his/her acceptance into the chosen program. Failure to pay this deposit or arrange an alternate agreement with the Admissions Office may result in cancellation of acceptance. The deposit is refundable if requested in writing before July 1 for the fall semester or December 15 for the spring semester. Deposits paid after these deadlines are non-refundable.
Concurrent and Dual Enrollment for High School and Home School Students
Dual enrollment students from participating high schools may enroll in College courses as specified by each high school. Enrollment eligibility requirements vary by school district and are available in each high school guidance office and NCC's Admissions Office.
Concurrent enrollment students may enroll in one or two classes at NCC if they are seniors in high school or in the last year of a home school curriculum and have demonstrated the academic ability to benefit from course offerings at the College. All students must have approval of their school districts. Final decision to admit a concurrent enrollment student rests with the College.
Students who are in academic difficulty or have been expelled or dropped out of high school are not eligible for concurrent enrollment. Such students will fall under the regular College admissions policy, which requires students to be 18 years of age and give evidence of being able to benefit from courses offered by the College.
All requests for concurrent and dual enrollment are processed through the NCC Admissions Office.
International Students
Any student who is or intends to be in the United States on a student (F1) visa is considered an international student. Before acceptance to NCC can be granted or the I-20 visa form can be issued, the following must be submitted to the Admissions Office:
- NCC application with $25 application fee
- All official transcripts in English from high school and/or college
- Certification of Finance (obtained from Admissions) along with a bank statement verifying that $23,466 (if room and board is needed by the student) is available for educational purposes.
Preferred deadline to apply for Fall - July 1st, and for Spring - November 15th
For more information or to request an international student packet, contact the Admissions Office. The application is available online at www.northampton.edu.
Special Admission Requirements
More complete information is mailed to all applicants in these programs.
Computer Forensic Analyst: Hero, Special Diploma
Admission to NCC's Computer Forensic Analyst: HERO (Human Exploitation Rescue Operation) program is restricted to individuals who are enrolled in the current Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs Enforcement (DHS/ICE) HERO program cohort.
Dental Hygiene
(Preferred deadline January 15 - Fall start only)
Before Admission
- High school Chemistry and Biology with lab, with B or better, overall grade point average of 3.0. (college courses may be substituted for missing high school requirements) For those with more than 12 college credits - college level Chemistry and Biology courses can be a B - or better, minimum 2.7 overall and program science specific grade point average
- Career Assessment Form
After Admission
- Medical form
- CPR certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Health Insurance
- First Aid Certification
- State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
- PA Child & Elder Abuse History
- Felony Disclosure Form
- Drug Screen
- Signed Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Sites
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(Associate in Applied Science - AAS; preferred deadline February 1 - Fall start only)
Before Admission
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. The minimum admission requirements to the program include:
- Completion of high school or GED equivalent
- Completion of high school biology with a lab component with a grade of B or better OR NCC’s BIOS115 *
- Completion of 2 units of high school algebra (Algebra I and II) with grades of “C” or better OR MATH022 and MATH026 OR MATH028 with grades of “C” or better or exemption through placement testing.*
- Submission of an application
- Submission of all official transcripts
- Completion of a Career Assessment Form (CAF)
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the Sonography Program. Primary consideration will be given to applicants who have completed:
- College Algebra, Human Anatomy I & II with a B or better the first time a course is taken
- The general education courses that apply to the program
After Admission
- Medical Form
- Health Insurance
- Drug Screen
- State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
- Child Abuse History Clearance
- CPR Certification for the Health Care Provider
- Written verification that the Essential Functions/Technical Standards can be met (form provided after admission)
- Signed Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Clinical Sites
Education
After Admission:
Early Childhood Education
Applies to All Programs of Study except Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors, Specialized Diploma.
- Act 114 FBI PDE Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 114 FBI DHS Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 31 Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
- National Sex Offender Registry Verification
- 2 Letters of Reference (from non-family members)
- NCC DHS Health Assessment
- Act 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- TB (Tuberculin) skin test
Middle Level Education: Grades 4-8, A.A.
- Act 114 FBI PDE Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 31 Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
- Act 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- TB (Tuberculin) skin test
Secondary Education, A.A.
- Act 114 FBI PDE Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 31 Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
- Act 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- TB (Tuberculin) skin test
Special Education Paraeducator, A.A.S. and Specialized Diploma
- Act 114 FBI PDE Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 114 FBI DHS Federal Criminal History Background Check
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
- Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
- Act 31 Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania Online Training
- Act 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form
- TB (Tuberculin) skin test
- National Sex Offender Registry Verification
Funeral Service Education
(Preferred deadline March 15)
Acceptance into the Funeral Services Education Program is competitive and you will need to meet certain prerequisites to be considered for admission. These admission criteria include:
Before Admission
- High school graduates and non-traditional student applicants: will need to have completed high school Biology and Chemistry (with labs) with a grade of C or better AND have an overall high school G.P.A. of 2.5 or better.*
- Current NCC and Transfer student applicants: Grades of C or better in each course being transferred in; achieved a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75 for any college-level work completed.*
*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements
After Admission
- Complete Student Trainee License Application and pay $25 fee
- Complete TIMMS application and send official transcripts to Department of Education
Funeral Service Education core courses (courses with the prefix FUNS) may only be taken by those students who have completed the 60 hours of general education requirement. See prerequisites for grade requirements.
Nursing
(Preferred deadline February 15 for Fall start and Sept. 15 for Spring start)
Before Admission
- RN - completion of high school diploma or equivalent, high school Chemistry and Biology with lab with B or better, two years of Algebra with a C or better (college courses can be substituted for missing high school requirements), placement test into college level English and Math, overall college grade point average of 3.0 or higher, proficient rating on TEAS assessment with Adjusted Individual scores in Reading, Math, Science and English at or above the national mean
- Advanced Placement RN - RN requirements grade point average above 3.0 in college level courses applicable to the program, completed specified RN general education core with C or better, current LPN license, passed the required Excelsior exams, proficient rating on TEAS assessment with Adjusted Individual scores in Reading, Math, Science and English at or above the national mean
- LPN (Preferred deadline February 15 fo Fall start only) - completion of high school diploma or equivalent, high school Algebra I and Biology with C or better (college courses can be substituted for missing high school requirements), overall college grade point average of 2.5 or higher and Basic rating on TEAS assessment
After Admission
- CPR certification
- State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
- Health insurance
- Child Abuse Background Check
- Medical forms and Immunization records
- Felony Disclosure Form
- Drug screen
- Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Clinical Sites
- Hospital Orientation and Paperwork Seminar
Radiography
(Preferred deadline February 1 - Fall start only)
Before Admission
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
- High school biology with lab with "C" or better (Or BIOS 115 with "C' or better) and two units of Algebra (Or MATH 022 and MATH 026,
- Or MATH 028) with "C" or better
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5
- Complete Career Assessment Form (CAF)
- Information session and interview for competitive applicants
After Admission
- Medical forms
- Documentation of relevant immunizations and/or titers
- State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
- Child Abuse Background Check
- Health insurance
- CPR certification for Health Care Provider
- Written verification that the Essential Functions Technical Support Standards can be met
- Signed Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Clinical Sites
- Drug screen
Respiratory Care, AAS
Before Admission
Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. Students must meet the following requirements at a minimum to be considered for admission to the program. The minimum admission requirements to the program include:
- Completion of high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Completion of one-year of high school biology with a lab with a grade or C or better or NCC’s BIOS 115 with a grade of C or better
- Completion of 2 units of algebra with a grade of C or better or NCC’s Math 022 and 026 with a grade of C or better
- Submission of an application
- Meeting with the program director
- Submission of all official transcripts
- Completion of a Career Assessment form (CAF)
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.75
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Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the Respiratory Program.
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Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences, AAS
After Admissions
The Sports Medicine program requires a minimum of four academic semesters to complete. Students are admitted to the program on a rolling admissions basis; however, the program-specific courses begin in the fall.
Admitted students will be screened for the following:
- Completion of high school diploma or GED
- High School Biology with a lab or NCC’s BIOS 115
- Eligibility to take English 101
*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.
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Veterinary Technician
(Preferred deadline March 15 - Fall start only)
Before Admission
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent
- High school Biology with lab with B or better, Algebra I and II with C or better (college courses can be substituted for missing high school requirements)
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Placement into college level English and math
- Interview (qualified applicants will be notified of date)
- Career Exploration Form and completion of 20 hours of observation in a veterinary facility within the past year
After Admission
- Medical form
- Health Insurance
Other Requirements
Before Admission
- Theatre - Audition during first semester
After Admission
- Applied Psychology - State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, Child Abuse History Clearance
- Automotive - Auto dealership sponsorship, valid driver's license, meeting with program director
- Culinary Arts - Medical form and Immunization Records
- Early Childhood Education - Health Form and TB test results, State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, 2 letters of reference
- Middle Level Education - State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and TB test results
- Secondary Education - State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and TB test results
- Special Education - State and Federal Criminal Background Checks, PA Child Abuse History Clearance and TB test results
Culinary Arts AAS and Specialized Diploma – Application Admissions Requirements
(Proposed Deadlines: 3/15 Summer; 5/15 Fall; 10/15 Spring)
Open Access POS – AND have other various requirements due before and after admission
Applied Psychology AAS – background check
Automotive Technology, AAS, Certificate, Diploma – valid driver’s license
Background Check - on ground only
Early Childhood Education, AAS, Certificate, Specialized Diploma
Middle Level Education AA
Secondary Education AA
Special Education Paraeducator AAS and Specialized Diploma