Northeastern Junior College 2026-2027 Catalog

Semester System and Term Dates

Northeastern operates on the 15 to 16-week semester, plus a three to four-day final exam schedule. In addition, the college offers intensive courses, generally the two weeks prior to each term and summer: August term, January term, and May term.

Students can select courses from one or more term combinations to reach optimum enrollment. The summer term is an integral part of the yearly calendar and is designed to provide continuous educational opportunities. It provides additional opportunity for high school graduates to adjust to college-level work in a relaxed summer environment.

The start and end dates for the three terms of the 2026-2027 Academic Year are:

Summer Intercession: May 18, 2026 to May 29, 2026

Summer Session (5 week):  May 26, 2026 to June 25, 2026

Summer Session (10 week):  May 26, 2026 to July 31, 2026

Fall Intercession:  August 3, 2026 to August 14, 2026

Fall Full Term:  August 17, 2026 to December 11, 2026

Spring Intercession:  January 4, 2027 to January 15, 2027

Spring Full Term:  January 19, 2027 to May 14, 2027

Nolan White
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Nolan White

NJC helped me obtain my GED and from there has only pushed me further to continue my education.

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Cassie Chappell

I love taking care of people. Knowing that I have made a difference in a person's life or just made their day a little bit warms my heart.

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Molly Weatherill

I come from a small community so it was a smooth transition from high school to Northeastern.