About Admissions

Speaking to admissions should be your first step in your higher education journey. The process looks something like this:

  1. View our degree and certificate offerings and decide which program fits you best. If you’re not sure exactly which way to go, give us a call at 603-578-8908, send us an email at [email protected], or contact one of our enrollment specialists directly,
  2. Submit an application online by following these steps.
  3. Apply for Financial Aid
  4. Contact the admissions office to verify you’ve been accepted into your program.
  5. Meet with your advisor to pick your schedule and register for classes
  6. Sign up for and attend an orientation.
  7. Check in with Financial Aid to ensure your aid is in place, OR arrange direct payment with the bursars office

Are you an international student?

There are some extra steps you’d need to complete, click here for more info.

Information Sessions

Information Sessions Are Available All Year

  • Learn how to apply
  • Receive information about our 50+ associate degree, certificate, and career training programs
  • Learn about financial aid and transfer options
  • Learn about Majors and Occupations with the use of Career Assessment software.

If you have additional questions or would like to register via phone, please call 603-578-8908.

Returning Students

Welcome back! You can pick up right where you left off. You may not even need to reapply, an application is only required if you have not enrolled in courses for more than three consecutive semesters.

If you are a returning student and do not remember your portal password, please use the “Forgot Password” option on the portal login page to reset it. Follow the prompts to create a new password and regain access to your account.

If you are unable to reset your password or access your account, please contact the Admissions Office for assistance. Our team will be happy to help you regain access so you can complete your readmission process.

Please sign in to the portal using the personal email address you used when you first applied to the college, as this email is connected to your application account.

If you would prefer to use a different email address, you may create a new application account using that email. If you are unsure which email you previously used or need assistance accessing your account, please contact the Admissions Office for help.

8-Week Semesters

An 8-Week Class Covers the Same Amount of Material as a Traditional 16-week Class!

These accelerated courses work best for highly motivated, self-disciplined individuals.

If you weren’t ready to start school at the beginning of the full semester, there is still time to register for Nashua Community College’s half-semester

Advantages of 8-Week Semester:

  • Complete a full class in less time
  • Faster degree completion
  • Perfect for your busy schedule
  • Financial aid eligible
  • Full-time of part-time
  • Flexible scheduling With day, evening, on campus or online classes