North Country News

First year North Country Community College students participate in a scavenger hunt on the college’s Saranac Lake campus as part of New Student Orientation on Friday, Aug. 28. Pictured from left are Lexi Roberts of Mooers, Khaleel Williams-Mitchell of Queens Village, Brylee Carter of Bloomingdale, and Zoie Howes of Waddington.
Fall Semester Opens with New Opportunities, Expanded Student Support

North Country Community College is welcoming students back to its campuses for the start of the Fall 2026 semester with new initiatives designed to support student success, strong interest in several core academic programs and noncredit offerings, and a full slate of residential and athletic activity.

A group of four students smile as they walk toward the camera while participating in a scavenger hunt
New students welcomed for Fall '26

The college welcomed first-year students to our campuses recently for a series of orientation sessions that included informational sessions, scavenger hunts, icebreakers and other activities. We also welcomed students to the residence halls, run by the North Country Community College Association, for move-in day.

New North Country Community College Trustees Jessica Kemp and Jordanna Mallach, front row from left, stand in front of Hodson Hall on the Saranac Lake campus with fellow college trustees, second row from left, Tricia Preston and Seth McGowan; third row from left, board Chair Pete Suttmeier and Trustee David McNally; and college President Joe Keegan. Not pictured are Trustees Todd LaPage, Linda Beers and Donna Wadsworth.
Kemp, Mallach Sworn In as New Trustees

North Country Community College welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees this week following their appointment by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Jordanna Mallach and Jessica Kemp were sworn in during the Board's Aug. 25 meeting.

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See North Country through the eyes of our students: Gina Norcross talks about her experience at the college, and her career plans in the Child and Family Services field. Visit www.nccc.edu/stories to check out more student experiences just like this one! 

What does it take to become a Radiologic Technologist? Our RadTech program is one of the oldest in the country, but it’s also one of the most up-to-date, as new equipment keeps you at the forefront of imaging technology. Find out more today about this in-demand career path! Call 888-TRY-NCCC or email admissions@nccc.edu

Student Support Services are at the core of everything we do. Find out more about what services the college provides to students - accommodative, auxiliary, campus safety, career services and more - in this short video. Still have questions? Call 888-TRY-NCCC, email admissions@nccc.edu or visit https://nccc.edu/student-support/

Next Event

Sep 6 2026
Northern Current - Community Music Festival
  • 12:00 PM
  • Riverside Park

The college is proud to sponsor Northern Current, a Community Music Festival, on Sunday, Sept. 6 from noon to 10 pm in Saranac Lake's Riverside Park. This all ages, family friendly event will happen...

Upcoming Event

Sep 7 2026
  • All NCCC Campuses
Labor Day

The college is closed for Labor Day on Monday Sept. 7


Oct 12 2026
  • All NCCC Campuses
Fall Break

Fall Break is Oct. 12. There are no classes and the college is closed. 


Nov 25 2026
  • 11:00 PM
  • All NCCC Campuses
Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving Break is Nov. 25-27. There are no classes and the college is closed.


Dec 24 2026
  • 11:00 PM
  • All NCCC Campuses
Winter Break

Winter Break is Dec. 24-Jan. 3. There are no classes and the college is closed.


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