Commencement weekend coincides with another local university’s graduation, and overnight accommodations in the area are expected to be in high demand. We encourage graduates and their guests to secure hotel reservations as soon as possible.
Whether it’s leaving home for the first time or transferring from a different college, transitions can be difficult for students, parents, and families of all sizes. We are dedicated to providing a positive experience for all who are part of the NEC community. We listen to worries, answer questions, make suggestions, and observe each connection with personal attention and care. Our relationship with families is valued as a true partnership in which we share a mutual goal of your student’s transformation and growth.
If you have a newly admitted student, we encourage you to attend our orientation programs. These programs are just as important for supporting family members as for the students attending NEC. This program happens in the summer before the fall term start.
If you can’t attend a program in person, please watch our orientation videos to get important information.
Fall Festival is NEC’s annual Alumni and Family Weekend that brings alumni, families, and friends back to our campus for a variety of family-friendly programs and events centered around celebrating all that makes NEC home to so many.
On campus, your student can ship and receive mail and packages. The mail center also offers free faxing, scanning, and copies for students.
NEC works will the following postal carriers: USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and Amazon.
Your student will be assigned their own NEC mailbox number their first year on campus in August and will keep that same number the rest of their time at NEC.
Sample Address:
Student’s Name
New England College
NEC Box #
98 Bridge St
Henniker, NH 03242
All students living on campus must sign a housing and meal plan contract prior to moving in. To ease the transition into living on campus, all undergraduate first-year and transfer residential students are required to purchase the 300-block or 240-block meal plan. Returning students can choose a smaller block of meals. We find that having one of these two meal plans provides new students with reliable access to healthy meals and reduces the stress of adjusting to campus life.
In addition to meals at Gilmore Dining Hall, each meal plan also includes an allotment of Flex Cash that can be used at the Simon Grill and the Starbucks Café in the John Lyons Center. Students can request to have their meal plan increased during the year; however, once a student selects a meal plan, it cannot be lowered.
Flex cash is the money that is originally added to a student’s ID as a part of their meal plan. This amount depends on the meal plan selected. This money can be used at Starbucks or Simon Grill.
Pilgrim Dollars is money added onto a student’s account throughout the semester. It can be used at Gilmore, Starbucks, or Simon Grill.
Students who run out of Flex Cash or students without a meal plan can add Pilgrim Dollars to their account.
Students just need to tell whoever is cashing them out if they are using Flex Cash or Pilgrim Dollars. Student can get their current balance on both accounts by asking the cashier.
See current menus and dining hours or add Pilgrim Dollars on the Chartwell’s website.
If your student could use some academic support while on campus, there are a few resources we encourage them to utilize.
The Writing and Academic Support Center offers individualized tutoring and writing support, free of charge, to all NEC Students.
NEC’s Mentoring Program provides a collaborative approach with one-on-one individualized support multiple times each week. Enrollment in the program is voluntary and requires an additional fee. Complete the Mentoring Enrollment Form to get started.
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) ensures equal access to all New England College programs and activities so that disabled students have a similar, if not identical, college experience as their non-disabled peers. The process for receiving accommodations is different in college versus high school, and students must re-apply each year. We encourage you to read more Family Disability Services Resources.
Numerous times throughout the year, we send an e-newsletter that includes campus updates and deadlines, upcoming events and previous campus happenings, ways to help your students get involved, and resources on how you can support their time at NEC.
Use the ZeeMee app to connect with other new and existing students before you arrive on campus. Start building your crew today.
Parents and FamiliesSupport your student as they embark on their NEC journey. You can receive personalized news and updates from and about NEC, choose specific communities (Student Success, Financial Aid, etc.) to join, and manage communication settings.
Join our Facebook page for timely updates about what is happening on campus.
New England College Parents and Families
We also recommend following a few of the NEC social media sites to stay abreast of campus happenings.
NEC Official Page
Athletics
Dining Services
Office of Student Engagement
NEC Official Page
Advising
Athletics
Dining Services
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Office of Student Engagement
Residential Life
The NewEnglander
Tortington Arms Pub
Academic Calendars
Academic Support Resources
Career and Life Planning
Campus Safety
Community Standards
Consumer Information
Dining Services
Events
Health and Wellness
Housing and Meal Plan Costs
IT Support
NEC Gear
Shuttle Service
Flywire (international payments)
Payment Plan
Student Financial Services
