North Shore Community CollegeStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for North Shore Community College. Core organization is free for students.

Public Trade School in Danvers, MA. Operating on a semester system.

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Trade School

Institution Type

3

Housing Buildings

Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for North Shore Community College

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
6
Local details
13

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

27 entries
  1. Fall 2026 1st 7-Week CoursesFall 2026 1st 7-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  2. Fall 2026Fall 2026 Full Semester 15-Week CoursesFall 2026 Full Semester 15-Week Courses (Traditional)Relevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Cosmo 18-Week Courses
  4. Fall 2026 1st 6-Week CoursesFall 2026 1st 6-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  5. Fall 2026 13-Week CoursesFall 2026 13-Week Courses (Semi-Accelerated)
  6. Fall 2026 2nd 7-Week CoursesFall 2026 2nd 7-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  7. Fall 2026 2nd 6-Week CoursesFall 2026 2nd 6-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  8. Winter Intersession 2027 Courses (Accelerated)
  9. Spring 2027 1st 7-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  10. Spring 2027 Full Semester 15-Week Courses (Traditional)
  11. Spring 2027 Cosmo 18-Week Courses
  12. Spring 2027 1st 6-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  13. Spring 2027 13-Week Courses (Semi-Accelerated)
  14. Spring 2027 2nd 7-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  15. Spring 2027 2nd 6-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  16. Summer 2027 1st 6-Week Courses (Accelerated)
  17. Summer 2027 1st 10-Week Courses (Semi-Accelerated)
  18. Summer 2027 Full Semester 12-Week Courses (Semi-Accelerated)
  19. Summer 2027 2nd 10-Week Courses (Semi-Accelerated)
  20. Summer 2027 2nd 6-Week Courses (Accelerated)

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Campus language

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6 terms

D

DECA
A student organization for those interested in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary representative body for the student voice.

T

The Bridge
The prominent enclosed pedestrian walkway connecting the McGee Building to other parts of the Lynn campus.
The Cafe
The main cafeteria located in the Berry Building (Danvers) or McGee Building (Lynn) providing daily meals and snacks.
TRIO
A federally funded program providing support services for first-generation and low-income students.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

13 details
Centro
The Student Success Center providing bilingual advising, financial aid help, and academic support.
danvers_cafeteria
Danvers Cafeteria
DB
The Berry Building, the main hub of the Danvers campus.
DH
The Health Professions and Student Services building on the Danvers campus.
DS
The Math and Science building on the Danvers campus.
LE
The Lynn East building, part of the downtown Lynn campus expansion.
LS
The Lynn Student building, housing student-facing services in Lynn.
LW
The McGee Building (Lynn West), the primary academic building on the Lynn campus.
lynn_cafeteria
Lynn Cafeteria
MyNorthShore
The central online portal used by students to access email, grades, and course registration.
Navigate
The mobile app and web platform used for scheduling advising appointments and tracking academic progress.
OneCard
The official student ID card required for library access, printing, and campus identification.
The Shuttle
The free inter-campus bus service that transports students between the Danvers and Lynn locations.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Sep 2, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 13 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Danvers for North Shore Community College Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Danvers.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$2,100

Cost of Living Index

145

Student Population

28,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

55

Public Transit

MBTA Commuter Rail (nearby Danvers via Beverly and Salem stations), MBTA bus routes serving the North Shore, Regional paratransit services

Nearest Airports

Logan International Airport (Boston), Beverly Regional Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49°F

Avg Snowfall

50 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Danvers Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7

surface_lot • First-come, first-served

Students must park in white-lined spaces; yellow-lined spaces are for faculty/staff.

Campus News

Latest updates from North Shore Community College

Governor Healey Awards $1.5 Million to Expand Workforce Training at All 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges

Grant aimed at expanding workforce training programs across the state, including NSCC.

Oct 20, 2026

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North Shore Community College Names Dr. Geofrey T. Mills as Dean of STEM and Business

NSCC appoints Dr. Mills to lead the STEM and Business divisions.

Oct 6, 2026

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North Shore Community College Announces Innovative Food Service Partnership with Salem Nonprofit Root

NSCC partners with the nonprofit Root to manage campus food services, focusing on providing healthy and sustainable options.

Aug 25, 2026

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NSCC utilizes the RAVE Emergency Messaging System for alerts regarding weather closures and campus emergencies.

NSCC utilizes the RAVE Emergency Messaging System for alerts regarding weather closures and campus emergencies.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at North Shore Community College

Career Exploration & Experiential Learning Fair

November 4, 2026

Lynn Campus Gym

An opportunity for students to explore career pathways and meet with employers and experiential learning coordinators.

Admissions Info Session

November 5, 2026

Online / Both Campuses

Meet with the NSCC Admissions Team to learn about free community college options and receive support in completing and submitting applications.

Admissions Info Session Lynn Campus

November 10, 2026

Lynn Campus

Session for prospective students to learn about programs, financial aid, and the application process.

Veterans Day (College-wide Holiday)

November 11, 2026

NSCC College-wide

The college will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Workforce Wednesday

November 18, 2026

NSCC - Both campuses

Networking and career readiness event held from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.

Thanksgiving Recess

November 26, 2026

NSCC College-wide

No classes in observance of Thanksgiving.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at North Shore Community College

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Salem State University housing program for NSCC students

Capacity: 22

Room types: double, apartment-style

SSU Apartment-Style Housing

Capacity: 12

Room types: apartment

SSU Traditional-Style Double Spaces

Capacity: 10

Room types: double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@northshore.edu

Official Website

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