Find your community. Discover your leadership. Create your experience.
At Northampton Community College, college is about more than just earning a degree, it’s about finding where you belong. The Office of Student Life & Leadership Development creates opportunities for students to connect, lead, serve, and grow through student clubs, campus events, leadership programs, civic and voter engagement initiatives, and traditions that build a vibrant campus community. No matter your interests or goals, we’re here to help you make the most of your NCC experience and leave with memories, friendships, and skills that last a lifetime.
Mission
The Office of Student Life & Leadership Development enriches the student experience by creating meaningful opportunities for students to connect, engage, lead, and belong. Through transformative co-curricular learning, student clubs, leadership development, civic engagement, campus traditions, and collaborative partnerships, we empower students to achieve personal, academic, and professional success.
Vision
We envision a campus where every student feels they belong, engages in meaningful experiences beyond the classroom, develops confidence as a leader, and graduates are prepared to positively impact their careers, communities, and the world.
Strategic Commitments
- Connect: Student Life is committed to creating an inclusive community where every student experiences belonging and meaningful engagement.
- Lead: Student Life works with students to develop ethical, confident, and socially responsible leaders through intentional learning experiences.
- Collaborate: Student life builds partnerships across campus and within the community that expand opportunities for student learning and success.
- Thrive: Student Life is committed to advancing holistic student success by connecting students with experiences that foster personal, academic, professional, and civic growth.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Make friends, form professional connections, and gain leadership experience in the 50+ student clubs and organizations at NCC! All NCC student clubs are open to all.
Deepen your passion for academics, sports, the arts, sustainability, culture, and hobbies. Between our Bethlehemand Pocono campus groups, there is something for everyone, from academic clubs that provide valuable networking opportunities to recreational clubs that allow you to be creative and have fun. And, students who are involved in campus life, often perform better academically!
Explore Clubs and Organizations
Student Senate
As an independent, student-led governing body, Student Senate focuses on community engagement, college spirit, and liaising with NCC faculty and administration. All NCC students are welcome to attend Student Senate meetings, and you can also run for elected positions.
Civic Engagement
Voting is your right and your responsibility. Our commitments to civic engagement include voter registration and mail-ballot deadline guides, resources for informed voting, events observing civic holidays, and more.
Student Leadership Programs
Strong leadership forms the core of successful businesses, impactful organizations, and connected communities. At Northampton Community College, we prioritize multifaceted leadership training from conferences to certificates you can add to your résumé.
More About Student Leadership Programs
If you have any questions or would like more information about any of these programs, contact us at:
Bethlehem Student Life & Leadership Development
College Center 253 (next to the Student Life Zone)
610.332.6112
studentlife@northampton.edu
Pocono Student Life & Leadership Development
Kapp Hall 120A
610.332.6112
studentlife@northampton.edu
