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North Country offers a "JumpStart" this summer

North Country Community College is excited to announce the launch of JumpStart, a free summer program designed to help incoming students get ahead and feel confident heading into the Fall 2025 semester.

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North Country celebrates the Class of 2025

North Country Community College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its 57th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Held in the Sparks Athletic Complex gymnasium on the college's Saranac Lake campus, the event honored 239 graduates who earned a degree or certificate in their field of study.

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Award-Winning Journalist Chelsea Helms to address Class of 2025

North Country Community College is proud to announce that Chelsea Helms, an award-winning journalist and evening news anchor for CBS4 in Central Indiana, and an alumnus of the college, will serve as the keynote speaker for North Country's 57th Commencement Ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. in the Sparks Athletic Complex on the college's Saranac Lake campus.

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See North Country through the eyes of our students: Asya Williams talks about her experience at the college, both in the classroom and on the basketball court. Visit www.nccc.edu/stories to check out more student experiences just like this one! 

The Adirondack backcountry is your classroom! Our Wilderness Recreation Leadership Program uses the forests, lakes and mountains in our backyard to give you hands-on training and help jumpstart your career as a guide, educator or recreation professional. Learn more at www.nccc.edu/wilderness, email admissions@nccc.edu or call 888-TRY-NCCC

How do you apply and get accepted to North Country? It's simple! Learn how to create your application account, apply to the college, submit your transcript, and more in this short video. Still have questions? Call 888-TRY-NCCC, email admissions@nccc.edu or visit www.nccc.edu.

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