Let NCC Be a Part of Your Academic Journey
Apply to Northampton Community College (NCC) as a visiting student to save time and money while completing requirements you need to finish your degree.. Whether you're here for a single class or are joining us for a few semesters, you’ll become part of a thriving and engaged community ready to help you succeed.
As one of Pennsylvania’s leading community colleges, Northampton offers more than 120 degrees, certificates, and specialized diplomas, hundreds of individual courses, flexible learning opportunities, and affordable tuition rates. All this allows you to customize your studies to complement your long-term goals.
Ready to discover more? Keep reading to learn about the guest/visiting student admissions process, valuable resources, and essential information to maximize your time at NCC.
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What Is a Guest/Visiting Student?
A guest or visiting student—also referred to as a non-degree-seeking student—is currently enrolled at another college or university and plans to take courses at NCC to transfer those credits to their home university.
Additionally, some guest/visiting students enroll in college-level courses to learn more about a topic of interest, though they do not plan to pursue an entire program.
When Do Guest/Visiting Students Apply?
To give you more flexibility, NCC offers rolling admissions, which means there are no firm deadlines.- Fall: 7-, 10-, and 14-week terms
- Winter: 4-week term
- Spring: 7-, 10-, and 14-week terms
- Summer: 4-, 6-, and 10-week terms
As a guest/visiting student, you can register for any of these terms. If you plan to attend NCC in the fall, registration typically opens in late April or early May.
Alternatively, if you wish to enroll in winter, spring, or summer courses, registration typically begins in late October or early November.
Review NCC’s academic calendar for important dates, including registration, add/drop, and tuition bill deadlines.
Applying to NCC as a Guest or Visiting Student
Ready to take the next step toward taking a class at NCC? The admissions process is simple!To apply as a guest/visiting student, please:
- Submit an online application and select Guest/Visiting as your Admissions Category.
- Submit a copy of your transcript from your current college (or updated transcript if you previously submitted one).
- If you intend to take a class with prerequisites, your college transcript will help determine your placement or show proof that you met the prerequisite for your intended class.
- Please have official transcripts sent from authorized senders to transcripts@northampton.edu.
