Student Services - Bethlehem
Center for Career Development
Your career journey begins Day 1! From the moment you step on campus and throughout your time as a student and an alum, you'll have access to The Career Center's expert guidance, dynamic events, and opportunities to prepare for your career. From developing a career plan, earning an internship opportunity, and conducting a successful job search to exploring careers and learning skills that employers are looking for, our staff is here to guide you. Get started now by registering for Handshake at joinhandshake.com. With more than 500,000 employers on the platform, Handshake is the #1 way for students to find internships and jobs, get recruited and explore careers.
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The Center for Career Development also offers individualized help with resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, employer research, and more. Career Fairs are held at both the Bethlehem and Monroe campuses. Career Alumni panels, Table Talk Career Readiness Luncheons, and Spartan Career and Networking Summit and other unique programming is offered throughout the year. Appointments on the Bethlehem Campus can be by calling 610-861-5344 or at careers@northampton.edu or by visiting the Center for Career Development located in CC250. Visit our website at northampton.edu/student-services/career-services.htm.
Early Care and Education Center
Reibman Hall Children Center offers a developmentally appropriate, arts integrated early care and education program for children ages six weeks through kindergarten. Entry is available to students at a reasonable, part-time or full-time fee. Hours are 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Friday year round. Applications and registrations are accepted on a continuing basis. Applications and registration forms are available in Bethlehem at the Children’s Center in Reibman Hall or at the NCC Student Enrollment Center, and on the college website. For more information call 610-861-5477. Students who qualify for financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office to determine eligibility for assistance with childcare costs (610-861-5510). A limited amount of need based scholarship funds are also available. For more information about scholarship opportunities phone 610-332-6278.
Information on the Hannig Family Children’s Center can be found on on the Children's Center website.
Counseling
Professional counselors are available to assist you with your transition to college; to provide academic counseling; to provide guidance in career decision-making; and to provide short-term personal and substance abuse counseling. The members of the counseling staff value and respect each individual student’s privacy. To the extent possible counselors will not disclose information to anyone outside the counseling conversation or relationship without the student’s explicit written permission. However, disclosure may be necessary when it becomes evident that students present a clear and imminent danger to themselves or others. Students in need of therapy or medications are referred to local practices or agencies. Counseling staff members are available in College Center 341 and via video conference. To schedule a non-urgent appointment with a counselor, call 610-861-5342 or 610-332-6178.
Visit our website for more information, crisis and other resources, and updated hours of operation.
Collegiate Recovery Program
NCC’s Collegiate Recovery Program is a voluntary, anonymous and free program tailored for students who are committed and active in their recovery from Substance Use Disorders. It provides an opportunity for students in recovery to relate, enjoy, and support each other during their time at NCC. There are weekly meetings, field trips, fun sober outings and volunteer opportunities. For more information or to apply, please visit us at northampton.edu/ncc-crp.htm or e-mail us at recovery@northampton.edu.
Litwak Dental Clinic
Current credit students (with ID verification) can have their teeth cleaned free of charge at the College’s dental clinic, located on the 3rd floor of Fowler Family Southside Center. Members of the greater College community can receive dental hygiene services for a reasonable fee. Any recommended x-rays (fee depends on the type of images) will be sent to your family dentist. Cleaning services are provided by dental hygiene students supervised by registered dental hygienists and dentists. Please call 610-861-5442 for appointment information.
Health and Wellness Center
The Health and Wellness Center (HWC), located in CC120, is managed by St. Luke’s Health Network and directed by a Registered Nurse. The Center offers on-site professional health care services to students and staff and provides first aid and care of minor illnesses and injuries. Students may also schedule appointments for physical examinations with the health center.
An advanced practitioner is available for limited hours during the fall and spring semesters. Select prescription medications are available for a nominal fee when ordered by HWC providers. The HWC also provides a self-care center where students may obtain first aid supplies, over the counter medications, and natural remedies for some illnesses.
Most immunizations and TB skin testing can be administered for a fee at the center. Referrals may also be made to physicians and hospitals located in the Lehigh Valley area and the Poconos, as needed.
HWC hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm when the college is open during the fall and spring semesters. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 1pm. When the nurse is not on duty, emergencies should be referred to Public Safety, 610-861-5588.
Policy for Required Student Medical Examinations:
Students enrolled in the programs listed below or who are classified as On-Campus Housing Students are required to complete the Northampton Community College Health Form after acceptance into the program:
Culinary Arts
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Early Childhood Education
Nursing (RN/LPN)
Veterinary Technology
Sports Medicine: Athletic Training
Dental Hygiene
Medical Assistant
Funeral Services
Medical Office
Radiography
The specific health requirements may differ by program. Please refer to the health form or to specific program literature (i.e. Nursing Handbook, Apartment/Residence Hall Contract, etc.) for more details.
These requirements are regulated by contractual agreements and must conform to State Requirements.
All students living on campus and all Allied Health students are required to update their medical exam every two years. Students may choose to have their medical exam done by their family doctor, or arrangements can be made to have their medical exam done at the Health and Wellness Center for a small fee. Students should bring their immunizations record with them to that appointment.
All Allied Health programs require students to have an initial “two-step” tuberculin skin test (TST) and students must update their TST on a yearly basis. This may be performed by the student’s primary care provider or in the Health and Wellness Center.
Several Allied Health programs require a Urine Drug Screen which is coordinated by the director of the program.
The Early Childhood program students must have a medical examination every two years and a Tuberculin Skin Test within three months of the start of their initial NCC internship. These services are available for a nominal fee in the Health and Wellness Center.
Students who are experiencing cough, fever, and/or shortness of breath, or who have had contact with someone with a known case of Covid-19, should reach out to the Health & Wellness Center as soon as possible by phone at (610) 861-5365 or email at healthcenter@northampton.edu or tnewman@northampton.edu.
KEYS
The KEYS program provides support services such as academic and career advising, counseling and incentives for most students who receive public assistance such as TANF or SNAP (food stamps). KEYS staff act as facilitators for students and as a liaison to the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The KEYS offices are located in College Center 200 (610-861-5310) on the Bethlehem Campus and Keystone 110 (570- 369-1878) on the Pocono Campus.
Spartan Cares
Spartan Cares services assist students to evaluate their financial and personal situation to identify and resolve any non-academic barriers to college success. If you need assistance accessing resources for: Transportation, financial assistance, housing, food, academic support, childcare, emotional/mental health support, our Spartan Cares program is here to help. Spartan Cares works with students to address these concerns and link students to campus and community-based resources. As part of the Spartan Cares program, we offer a one-time financial assistance program designed to support currently enrolled students who are facing unexpected, temporary financial hardships. Known as Spartan Aid, this fund is intended to help cover basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, healthcare, or other critical expenses that may hinder a student's ability to remain enrolled and succeed academically. Students may qualify for free LANTA or MCTA buss passes through Spartan Aid. For more information, please contact spartancares@northampton.edu or Elizabeth Sillivan in College Center, Room 200 on the Bethlehem Campus.
H.O.P.E Food Pantry
NCC’s Nursing Student Organization established an on-campus food pantry to serve their fellow students who face food insecurity. The doors of the Helping Our Peers Excel (HOPE) Food Pantry first opened for students in fall 2016 at the Bethlehem Campus in Penn Hall, Room 122B.
Staffed by student and staff volunteers, the pantry provides non-perishable food items supplied by Second Harvest Food Bank and gathered through college food drives. The pantry also welcomes donations of non-perishable foods, toiletry items, and diapers.
Students will be asked to show a valid student ID. The schedule is available at northampton.edu/hope-food-pantry.htm; students can also request assistance on days that the pantry is not open by stopping by the Nursing Department in Penn Hall.
Housing and Residence Life
Increase your connection to campus and expand upon your educational and leadership opportunities by applying to live on campus. Space is available for approximately 600 students in on-campus residence halls and apartments. Get more information on living and learning on campus by visiting northampton.edu/housing.
Students with Disabilities
Northampton Community College is actively involved in providing services to students with disabilities. The College encourages academically qualified students with disabilities to take advantage of its educational programs. Services and accommodations are available to facilitate accessibility to both College programs and our facilities.
Accommodations provided to students with disabilities are based upon each student’s individual needs and must be indicated by current documentation of disability. It is the student’s responsibility to provide this documentation.
Accommodations can include but are not limited to:
Test Accommodations
Note Takers
Assistive Technology
Reduced course load
Specialized Academic Advisement
Sign Language Interpreters
For more information, please contact the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), CC341, 610-861-5342.
Any student who has concerns or complaints related to access and accommodations has the following options:
Though not required, students can speak about concerns first with their ARC Specialist to achieve a satisfactory resolution. Any student who is uncertain about whether to come forward with an informal complaint or whether to file a formal grievance can consult with the Director, Advising and Accommodation Services.
Students can also refer to NCC’s Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy here.
Service Animal
Students requiring the use of service animals on campus are strongly encouraged, but not required, to contact the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC). The ARC will be able to provide information on campus disability related resources, including communication with course professors and any questions/concerns you may have regarding the use of the service animal. This information provided to the ARC is confidential and will only be released with the student’s consent.
For use of service animal in NCC Housing, the student is required to contact the ARC at 610-861-5342 or the Office of Housing and Residence Life at 610-861-5324; TTY: 800-654-5984.
Transferring
Do you plan on transferring? The Advising and Transfer Services in CC250 has current information on educational institutions and training programs. Information is also available on articulation agreements NCC has with other institutions. Each semester NCC holds a transfer fair, with over 40 colleges attending, to provide information and answer your questions. For the most up to date information, visit us on the web at: https://www.northampton.edu/education-and-training/transfer-options/.
Tutoring/Academic Support
The Learning Center’s tutors and academic coaches work with students to improve their academic skills and confidence in their college classes. Students who use the Learning Center are more likely to succeed in their college goals. Tutoring is available for most credit-bearing classes, and academic coaching can improve performance in any credit-bearing course at NCC. The Learning Center’s services are available to all NCC students at Bethlehem, Monroe, and online.
Locations:
Bethlehem:
Call: 610-861-5517
Email: tutoring@northampton.edu
Learning Center: College Center 315
Science Resource Center: Penn Hall 211
Pocono:
Call: 570-369-1820
Email: tutoring@northampton.edu
Learning Center: Keystone 140
Online:
Call: 610-861-5517
Email: tutoring@northampton.edu
northampton.edu/learningcenter
Student Life & Leadership Development
The Student Life & Leadership Development department is dedicated to providing extracurricular experiences for NCC students. The department provides on and off campus programming, leadership development classes, and houses all student clubs and organizations. Student Life & Leadership Development is located on the second floor of College Center (CC253) adjacent to the Student Life Zone. To learn more, visit our webpage here. Hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm. The Office of Student Life & Leadership Development can be contacted at studentlife@northampton.edu.