Northern Essex Community College and Regis College Dual Enrollment Program

• Personalized Support: With small class sizes, you’ll receive individual attention from faculty and advisors – and they will know you by name. Once you know what program you are interested in, a member of our admission team will help you navigate the process and answer any questions. Additionally, NECC students will work with a Regis advisor to review completed coursework and identify which program course requirements have been met.
• Career Advancement: 97% of Regis bachelor’s graduates are employed or in graduate school within 6 months of graduation. Our industry-active faculty combine classroom instruction with real-world applications, ensuring an education that aligns with employers’ needs and expectations. By joining the Regis community you’ll join a robust network of alumni and our Center for Internships and Career Development will help prepare you for clinicals, internships or a career upon graduation. 
• Flexible Formats and Options: Whether you’re looking to continue your studies full-time or are balancing career and school, we have a combination of on-campus, fully online, or hybrid courses that can fit your life.
• Partners Savings: If you are already working and would like to continue your education at the same time, tuition savings are available through our partnerships with over 100 leading local companies and non-profits. See if your employer is listed and take advantage of potential savings! (If you do not see your employer listed, let us know and we’ll try to create a partnership and extend tuition savings to you.)

At Regis, we understand that the transfer process can be complicated, and we are committed to helping you navigate the admission process with ease.

1. Check Your Eligibility: Dual Enrollment NECC/Regis College 
   • Confirm with the NECC Admission Office if you have already opted into the dual enrollment program with Regis College. If you’re on track to complete your associate’s degree and are participating in the dual enrollment program, you can reach out to bachelorcompletionadmission@regiscollege.edu to begin discussions about enrollment at Regis. If you are an existing NECC student looking to transfer before completing your associate’s degree, start here. 
   • Requirements for dual enrollment eligibility: complete your associate’s degree and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Certain programs have additional prerequisites and higher GPA requirements (see FAQ section below for additional details).
2. Gather Your Documents: Prepare to Apply
   • Request your official transcripts from NECC and review the list of academic programs at Regis. Prepare any questions about transfer credits, prerequisites, financial aid process, and timing to ask in your meeting with a Regis advisor. We can begin your transfer process with unofficial transcripts and receive the official transcripts at a later date. 
3. Apply Now
   • Students in the NECC/Regis dual enrollment program need to submit an application and official transcript. There is no application fee and letters of recommendation are waived for students who have opted into this dual enrollment program!
4. Begin Enrollment Process
   • Registration Timing: you will be able to register for classes simultaneously with all other Regis students – and will not be subject to waiting for a transfer registration window.
   • Orientation Events: Join us at an online or on-campus orientation session to learn about campus resources and meet fellow students. Regis will provide bus transportation for NECC students to join an admission event at our campus in Weston, MA. 

Q: How many credits can I transfer?
A: Up to 75 credits may be transferred, depending on the program.

Q: Will my credits from NECC transfer?
A: Transfer credits are evaluated individually and awarded for courses that are similar in content and depth to those offered at Regis. Every attempt is made to transfer the maximum number of credits earned before a student’s admission. The number of courses that apply to a particular program determines the number of credits and courses that need to be taken at Regis. Typically, all traditional undergraduate transfer students must enroll in 16 Regis courses or 54 Regis credits.

Q: Are there minimum GPA requirements?

A: Yes, NECC graduates participating in the dual enrollment program will be enrolled at Regis if they have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Certain programs have higher minimum GPA requirements: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, and Dental Hygiene all require a 3.0 GPA. Please connect directly with the program you are interested in to confirm requirements.

Q: Are there any prerequisite classes I will need to take?

A: Certain programs have additional prerequisite requirements. Exercise Science prerequisites include BI 105 Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab, BI 106 Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab, CH 103 Chem. Structure & Reactions I/Lab, Chem Structure & Reactions II/Lab CH 104. Please connect directly with the program you are interested in to confirm specific prerequisite course requirements.

Q: Am I eligible to transfer my credits into all Regis programs?

A: All major programs, except the Regis undergraduate Nursing program, are eligible for transfer admission consideration. However, if you are a potential applicant who currently holds an RN license, we encourage you to explore our RN to BSN program. 

Q: Can I transfer my credits into one of the nursing programs?

A: The dual enrollment program does not automatically admit students into the Regis nursing program. However, we encourage students interested in nursing to speak with the program director. Regis offers bachelor’s in nursing, bachelor’s completion, and accelerated nursing programs.

Q: Are the Bachelor’s Degree Completion programs my only options?

A: No, you can explore any of the undergraduate programs offered at Regis, but please note that enrollment requirements vary across different programs. We also offer 30+ workforce development certificates through our Division of Professional Studies. 

Q: What support is available for transfer students?
A: Regis offers advising, tutoring, and access to student services to ensure your success. Each NECC student will have the opportunity to meet with a Regis advisor to review completed coursework and identify which program course requirements have been completed. 

Q: Who can I talk to about the application process and what to expect?

A: NECC students who are on track to complete their associate’s degree and wish to continue their education and complete a bachelor’s degree at Regis College should reach out to bachelorcompletionadmission@regiscollege.edu. Current NECC students looking to transfer to Regis College and enroll in one of our undergraduate programs can learn more and connect with an admission counselor here.