Fast Facts - Pocono

College Stores

Northampton Community College operates two bookstores. The NCC Bethlehem Campus Bookstore is located on the Bethlehem Campus and the Pocono Campus Bookstore is located on the Pocono Campus on Route 715 in Tannersville, PA. All of our stores accept payment by cash, personal check, flex dollars, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Please be aware that to use a credit card or check, the account holder must be present. Checks and credit cards presented by someone other than the account holder will not be accepted. Students receiving Financial Aid in excess of Tuition and Fees will be able to use these funds, not to exceed $1000, to purchase course materials and school supplies in the beginning of each semester. For questions regarding refunds or the availability of funds at the NCC Bookstore, please contact the Bursar’s Office. The Bookstore also has an online site, northamptonshop.com, where students can browse and purchase their course materials, school supplies, gift items, computers, software, and other NCC logo merchandise. Customers who place orders online can have their orders shipped directly to them or ready for pick up in the store. Please allow 24-48 hours for orders to be processed. If the order is for in-store pick up, a valid ID and order number are required.

Pocono Campus Bookstore

The Pocono Campus Store is located in Pocono Hall at the Pocono Campus. For store hours please visit our website at northamptonshop.com.

Campus Banking - PSECU

Northampton Community College has made it easy for you to handle all your banking needs right on campus.

For your convenience, the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) operates Financial Education Centers at the Bethlehem campus on the first floor of the College Center building, beside the bookstore, in Pocono Hall on the Pocono campus. PSECU’s ATM at the Bethlehem campus is located on the second floor of the College Center building in front of the Food Court. At the Pocono campus, the PSECU ATM is located in Pocono Hall, beside the bookstore. Fowler Family Southside campus ATM (W) located in Food Court (temporarily not available at this location). Membership is open to Northampton students and parents, faculty and staff. Once you’ve joined, you have access to free checking with no minimum balance, surcharge-free ATM’s, mobile app with mobile deposit and more.

Please visit: PSECU Banking | Northampton Community College
Phone: 570-619-4125.

Public Safety and Campus Security

To contact Public Safety call 570-619-3311 or 570-369-1911 from any campus phone. Call 610-861-5588 for Bethlehem Public Safety in Bethlehem. Both numbers are a line to radio link when dispatchers are not on duty. The radio link connection process takes 15 seconds. When the process is completed, an officer will respond ‘Public Safety;’ start speaking at that point. Monroe Public Safety Officers are available during normal operating hours.

In addition to normal duties, the Public Safety Department will offer a walking escort to your vehicle anytime. This service is provided by Public Safety Officers or Custodians as available. Students requesting an escort are encouraged to contact Public Safety at 570-619-3311.
As part of the College’s commitment to a safe and secure campus, a crime report is prepared annually and is available upon request from the Associate Dean of Student and College Services. Northampton’s crime report is also available at northampton.edu/publicsafety. NCC is concerned about the safety and welfare of all individuals who study or work at the College or who visit the campus. We believe that every student, employee, and visitor has the right to be part of an environment that is safe and does not tolerate misconduct. See northampton.edu for more information on campus safety and emergency planning.

Parking on Campus

Students do not need to register their vehicle. At the Monroe Campus, students may park in any of the lined spaces not noted as restricted. Parking is at your own risk. The College assumes no liability for damages or losses that occur on College property. Do not park on walkways, driveways or other areas that are marked as restricted parking areas. The campus speed limit is 15 mph. Students with disabilities or medical conditions can contact Disability Services. If extenuating circumstance require your car to remain overnight, inform Public Safety. Vehicles left on campus for more than 72 hours will be considered abandoned. Vehicles may be removed at owner’s expense.

See it! Report it! Stop it!

Take ownership of your campus by reporting issues that may impede your ability to learn, study and socialize in a safe and comfortable environment. If you witness any behaviors on campus that concern you (e.g., bullying, assault, harassment, cheating, drug use, etc.) go to northampton.edu/reportit for details on how to notify College officials.

NCC Crime Prevention Hotline: 610-861-4129

Take a bite out of crime. Leave a detailed voice message for campus related incidents. Caller name is optional.

Campus Emergency Notifications:

NCC ALERTS - Emergency Text Messaging /E-Mail Notifications

NCC Alerts is a notification system that enables the school to send urgent news to your cell phone or email address. All students are encouraged to register for this service. Once you sign up for the service, the college can text your cell phone or email you with timely information about emergencies and weather-related closings and delays.

Depending on your personal cell phone plan, there may be a nominal fee from your carrier to receive text messages, but there is no charge from the school to use the service. The service is available to all current credit students, faculty/staff, and parents of children in the child care centers. Students - if you would like your parents to also receive text messages, you can add an additional mobile number to your account.

Please note that this system will not address *individual* class cancellations; only campus-wide closing and delays. For individual announcements, visit the Class Cancellations site. To sign up for this service go to northampton.edu/alerts.

If you have any questions, or problems setting up your account, please call 1-800- 936-3525.

Monroe Food Court

The Monroe Campus Food Court, located in Pocono Hall, features a wide variety of food options for breakfast and lunch during the school year. Select items from the grill and deli or enjoy a slice of freshly baked pizza. Gluten free items will also be available. A wide selection of grab and go items including salads are available. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 2:30 pm. The Coffee Cart, located on the main floor of Kapp Hall is open Monday through Friday 7:00 am – 11:00 am for coffee, pastries and grab and go items.

Library Services

The ESSA Bank & Trust Foundation Library is dedicated to providing a welcoming, dynamic learning environment to support students, faculty, staff, and community guests in their educational endeavors. The library staff is eager to assist with finding information and borrowing materials. In addition to our growing collection of books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials that are available on location for check out, the library also offers a digital collection of e-books and research databases such as EBSCOhost, available from on- or off-campus. Request materials across the libraries’ print collections for pickup at the campus library of your choice or delivery right to your home with our Library to Go service. We can also request items from other regional libraries on your behalf through interlibrary loan. Librarians provide research help in person, by online chat, through email, and by phone. Our online research guides, videos, and tutorials are accessible from the library website. Within the library space, our desktop computers and laptops can be used to access the Internet and are equipped with applications and software to complete coursework, such as the Microsoft Office suite. Public wi-fi and wireless printing are also available. Study areas located throughout the library include spaces to relax and enjoy a book, tables to lay out notes, and more secluded sections for intense studying. Study and presentation rooms are available by reservation for group collaboration. Regardless of whether your classes are in-person or online, the library and its staff are dedicated to assisting you with your research, information, and other learning needs. Please visit the library's website northampton.edu/library.htm for more details, to connect with us, and for the most up to date information about our resources and services.

In-person test proctoring services, including GED and TEAS exams, are currently suspended at the Monroe library. Remote proctoring for the TEAS exam is available. Visit the testing website northampton.edu/library/testing-center.htm for more information. For information about Placement Testing, speak with Academic Advising.

NCC Library Testing Center Areas

In accordance with Northampton Community College COVID-19 measures, on-site testing at the NCC Libraries Testing Centers is suspended with the exception of Pearson VUE exams on the Bethlehem campus. ATI/TEAS exams are offered remotely.

Rules and Regulations

Testing for CLEP and outside exams is temporarily suspended. NCC exams are not currently being proctored in the libraries. Rules and regulations (as applicable):

All proctored exams require a valid, unexpired photo ID (student ID or government issued ID). Pearson VUE, ATI/TEAS, CLEP, DSST and outside institution testing may have additional ID requirements. Please check ID requirements before you come in for your exam.
The testing center closes 30 minutes before the rest of the library. Please make sure you allow yourself enough time to be able to finish your exam. Phone the Testing Center if you are not sure of how much exam time you have been given. A time waiver may be required for some exams.
Please know your course number (i.e. MATH 150) and your professor's name.
Personal items including cell phones and other electronic devices, watches and wallets must be secured before entering the testing room. Individual lockers will be provided for your belongings. Clothing (hats, scarves, sweaters, etc.) or other items being brought into the testing booth may be subject to inspection.
Food and beverages are prohibited inside the testing area.
Children are not allowed in the testing room. NCC policy states that children under the age of 16 may not be left unattended on campus.
Only authorized persons are allowed in the testing area.
If you have questions regarding NCC testing rules and regulations, please speak with a test proctor PRIOR to your exam appointment.
CLEP exams for non-NCC students and exams which are being proctored for non-NCC institutions are subject to a $20 per exam proctoring fee. We accept Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, cash payments, personal checks, and money orders. Please make checks payable to ‘NCC Mack Library’.

Lost and Found

Room 110B in Pocono Hall serves as the collection point for misplaced items found at the Monroe campus. Items are stored for two weeks and then, if left unclaimed, donated to local non-profit organizations.

Lockers

Lockers are available in the following areas: General student lockers are provided on the second floor of Kapp Hall on a first come, first serve basis. Additional lockers are also provided for art students in Keystone Hall, second floor by the Art Studios and Pocono Hall by the Fitness Center for students using the facility.

Mid-Day Activities Period

The mid-day activities period is a break that’s filled with a variety of activities. No classes are scheduled during the mid-day activities period, Tuesday and Thursday, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. The purpose of the break is to provide an opportunity for course enrichment experiences; provide more situations where faculty and students can interact outside the classroom; and permit more student involvement with student clubs, organizations, and intramural activities.

NCC Spartan Student ID Card

The Spartan Card is your official Student ID at Northampton Community College. It provides an access to a variety of NCC resources and services with the use of one card technology. You can use your card for photo identification, dining services, bookstore purchases, library services, the Fitness Center and East Stroudsburg University Library. You may also use the Spartan ID card to obtain discounts with various merchants in the Monroe County area.

You should carry your Spartan Card at all times. NCC policy does not permit you to lend your card to another person. Keep your Spartan Card for as long as you maintain your credit enrollment status at NCC. If your enrollment is interrupted you may be required to get a replacement ID. If you lose your Spartan Card there is a $10.00 replacement fee. You may obtain your Spartan ID Card in the Student Services area.

Safe Space Program

The Safe Space Program is an initiative to create a welcoming environment on campus where everyone feels comfortable being himself or herself (regardless of their sexual orientation). Northampton supports the equal treatment of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) community. The NCC Safe Space logo identifies someone with resources, sensitivity, and understanding toward the LGBTQIA community.

Wireless Access

Wireless access is available throughout Keystone, Kapp Hall and Pocono Hall.