Admissions
We know that applying to college can be a little intimidating, but relax, we’ve worked hard to make the process easy for interested students. Use this list of helpful tips to stay on track.
What Do I Need To Do? and When?
It's easy to apply to Northeast Community College. Northeast offers many choices in the liberal arts and sciences and career programs where you can graduate with a certificate, diploma or two-year associates degree. Day, evening, and online classes make an education at Northeast convenient and cost-effective.
An essential step in choosing the right college for you is to visit the campus. Experience Northeast by attending a personal campus visit or a recruitment event!
By claiming your My Northeast account, you will be able to review your financial aid information, complete your housing contract, and apply for scholarships.
New Students: You have never taken a class from Northeast and never logged in to My Northeast.
- Gather your Collegewide ID* number (from your registration invitation letter) and your unique Claim Code+ which you should have received via email from help@northeast.edu when your Northeast application was accepted.
- Follow the process to claim your account and set your password.
- Once you have set your password, the system will display your username/Northeast email address.
- Retain for future use. You will use your username/Northeast email address to log in from this point forward.
- After claiming your account, you will be directed to the My Northeast portal where you will log in with your username/Northeast email address and the password you created when you claimed your account.
- Your My Northeast password must be updated every 90 days.
Returning Students: You have previously taken a class (including Early College or Dual Credit) from Northeast and previously logged in to the My Northeast portal.
- Gather your Northeast Email Address* and your prior My Northeast password.
- Access My Northeast
- Enter your username/Northeast Email Address* and your My Northeast password when prompted.
- Your My Northeast password may have expired because it must be updated every 90 days.
- If you don’t remember your password, you can reset it by clicking “Forgot My Password” on the Microsoft login page.
+For assistance to access the My Northeast portal or locate a Claim Code, contact the Northeast Service Center at help@northeast.edu or 402-844-4357.
*For assistance to locate your Collegewide ID number or Northeast email address, contact an Enrollment Specialist at enroll@northeast.edu or (402) 844-7575.
Send your High School Transcripts to the Admissions Office.
Admissions Mailing Address
Northeast Community College
ATTN: Admissions Office
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Send your Previous College Official Transcripts to our Registrar's Office. Include any dual/college courses taken at another institution. Include any foreign college transcripts.
Registrar's Mailing Address
Northeast Community College
ATTN: Registrars Office
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Submit your ACT, SAT, MAP, or Accuplacer scores to the Admissions Office.
If you don't have current placement test scores, contact our Testing Center to schedule a MAP test. Scores are good for up to five years.
Test scores are required before you register for classes. They are used to ensure you are enrolled in the correct level of math and English courses.
Admissions Mailing Address
Northeast Community College
ATTN: Admissions Office
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Check if your program is a Selective Admissions Program. These programs have additional admissions requirements.
For most Northeast scholarships only one application is needed. You can apply through My Northeast.
Application Opens: October 1st each year, for next academic year
Application Priority Deadline: March 1st each year, for next academic year
Application Final Deadline: September 15th for current academic year
You should never have to pay to apply for a scholarship.
The first step in applying for federal financial aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Starting on October 1 of each year, students can complete the FAFSA for the following academic year.
Apply for Financial AidComplete the housing contract in the MyHousing app located in My Northeast. Contracts are available in January.
The sooner the better to make sure that you have a place to stay. Living on campus is great for students. Students who live on campus do better in their classes and have greater opportunities to meet more students on campus.
You can take Northeast's My Majors assessment. This assessment will get to know your interests, strengths, and passions. You will be provided a list of best-fit majors and careers to choose from at Northeast.
Any degree seeking student needs to attend either a virtual or in-person registration.
Your specific registration information will be sent out in April for the following fall semester and October for the following spring semester. This information will include important dates and steps to help you through the registration process. We encourage you to complete these steps in a timely manner to ensure a smooth process.
At registration, you will meet with your advisor, register for classes, and can also visit with financial aid and residence life. If you have specific questions about registration, contact the Admissions Office.
Northeast offers many support services for our enrolled students to be successful in class. Some resources can be set up before you enroll, like Disability Services or our TRIO Student Support Services.
Some services include
- Disability Services for students with a diagnosed disability, either learning or physical.
- A two-credit-hour Learning Skills for Success Class that assists students in acquiring skills and attitudes that promote success in the classroom.
- Free academic services including Tutoring and a Writing Center.
- TRIO Student Support Services: An academic assistance program designed for low-income, first-generation college students or students with a disability.
Admissions Mailing Address
Northeast Community College
ATTN: Admissions Office
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Registrar's Mailing Address
Northeast Community College
ATTN: Registrars Office
P.O. Box 469
Norfolk, NE 68702-0469
Need Help?
If you need help contact the Admissions Office.
Eight Helpful Steps in Choosing a College
- Before making a list of colleges to consider, spend some time putting together a list of the criteria most important to you (location, size, academic programs, campus environment, co-curricular activities, etc.).
- If you are thoughtful and thorough in this phase of the process, it will be much easier for you to create your "colleges to explore" list, the next step in your college exploration.
- Do not rule out colleges whose names you do not recognize.
- Attend college fairs, meet with college representatives visiting your school, read the literature you receive in the mail, talk to your counselor, and use the many great resources available online. Explore lots of options and seek information aggressively.
- Visit as many colleges as possible, ask lots of questions, spend as much time as possible at each institution, and, if possible, have your family accompany you.
- Your family knows you better than anyone else, thus their observations and opinions may prove very helpful to you (even if you agree on nothing else).
- Make sure you send a copy of any final college transcripts to the Registrar's Office. If you have taken any college-level classes in high school through a local college, make sure to have an official copy of your transcript sent to your college of choice as well.
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