NEC’s programs for new students connects you to our community resources and encourages you to think more about your life, skills, and goals and what it means to live and learn in the context of our rich liberal arts environment.
Allyson Birchmeier
Director of New Student and Family Programs
603.428.2248
abirchmeier@nec.edu
After you deposit, you can begin your enrollment paperwork. This will include your housing contract, medical paperwork, financial aid/billing, and other important documents to be ready to begin courses at the start of the term. To login visit https://apply.nec.edu/ and click “Login” You received an email from the college with your login credentials. If you have trouble logging in, please reach out to your admissions counselor for assistance.
Orientation and transition to the college environment are a process and, therefore, do not occur solely over the course of one program. For our fall-start students, our programs begin in June and continue into the fall semester. For our spring-start students, our program begins in January and continues through the spring semester. It is our hope that by participating in our programs, students will increase their understanding and knowledge of resources on campus to help them manage this transition.
There are three parts to the program:
Get Your Bearings: Online Module, Part 1
Get Your Bearings: Online Module, Part 2
Fall/Spring Welcome Orientation
Spring Orientation
Fall Orientation
Online Module Part 1
June or January
Get Your Bearings Part 1 is an online orientation module that will introduce you to key university resources. You will learn about registering for classes and completing key enrollment paperwork requirements. Login to begin now.
Get Your Bearings: Online Module, Part 1
Online Module Part 2
July or January
Get Your Bearings Part 2 is an online orientation module that will introduce you to key university resources as you prepare to begin classes. You will receive an overview of student life, academic support resources, and key safety protocols. You can do this at your own pace.
Expedition Orientation
Expedition is a one-day orientation session offered in the summer for students and family members. You will have an opportunity to learn more about campus services, get your technology set up, meet and engage with faculty, learn how to get involved on campus and how to be a successful student, tour the campus, meet other students (current and new), and ask questions you have.
Families can learn about the first-year curriculum, campus safety and wellness, policies, and how NEC partners to support students, as well as ask any questions. The Expedition does NOT replace the online orientation modules or the fall welcome program. All components are part of the full orientation process.
Henniker
Sample family schedule
Sample student schedule
Manchester
Sample family schedule
Sample student schedule
Register for the Expedition selecting the date you wish to attend below. Registration will open soon.
June 23rd – Henniker
July 15th – Henniker
July 17th – Manchester
Join us online for a virtual expedition.
This orientation session will cover the following topics and more: enrollment paperwork, wellness information, Student Financial Services information, how we build partnerships, understanding campus code of conduct, diversity and inclusion, campus safety, residential life, student engagement, academic support services, and Q&A. Students will have a breakout session in the second half to meet fellow students, go over basic NEC technology, meet Peer Leaders, and interact with faculty from their divisions.
Unable to Make Orientation?
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Fall Welcome begins with Move-In Day and continues until the start of classes. Fall Welcome is required for all new students. Commuter students and transfer students also participate in Fall Welcome. During Fall Welcome, you will meet with your First-Year Student group, engage in academic experiences, review safety and wellness procedures, and participate in fun college traditions. More information about Fall Welcome will be released by mid-summer.
All move in times are 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Both Campuses: Friday, January 20
Henniker: Check in at Simon Center, 98 Bridge Street.*
Manchester: Check in at French Hall at 148 Concord Street.
When Should I Plan To Move In, And Where Do I Go When I Arrive?
Incoming students (first year and transfer) who are not playing a fall sport will move onto campus on Friday, January 20 starting at 9am.
At check in, you will receive a list of any outstanding paperwork items to complete and will meet with those offices to complete any items before proceeding to receive your key/codes from Residential Life.
Henniker: Check in at Simon Center, 98 Bridge Street.
Manchester: Check in at French Hall at 148 Concord Street.
What Should I Bring For My Residence Hall? What Can’t I Bring?
Check out the list of what is allowed in the residence halls, and what is not – it can be found on the Residential Life Website Packing List As a friendly reminder… remember that less is more!
Do commuters need to check in?
Yes, if you are a commuter student who does not receive a FAST PASS, we ask that you check into campus between 10am-1pm on Thursday, August 18 to complete your remaining requirements.
When Do Classes Begin?
Classes begin on Monday, January 23.
This course and lab provide students with the foundation for a four-year liberal arts education. Students will explore the meaning of a liberal arts education within the context of a yearly theme. Students will engage in community activities that enhance their education and provide meaning to their academic, social, emotional, and personal growth while at New England College. Students will engage in workshops and interactive activities to understand campus resources, build a community of support, and gain skills toward being an active and prepared college student. Students are expected to participate in a weekly seminar, Community Wednesday events, and a First-Year Lab.
The FYE Lab
What’s It All About?
Who Takes FYE Seminar and Lab?
All first-year students take this course, which is a graduation requirement, during their first semester at NEC. Transfer students are also able to take the seminar and lab.
What Are Students Saying About FYE lab?
“It was great to have a community of people I could talk to about anything.”
“The class helped me be more confident about my college experience.”
“The staff and Peer Leaders were always there for us with anything we needed.”
“FYE helped me be more open with new people and become aware of new opportunities around me.”
“This course helped NEC feel more like home to me.”
Who Are the Peer Leaders?
Peer Leaders (PLs) are upper-class students who assist new students in their transition to college life. Beginning at Orientation, PLs welcome students and their families to campus and then continue to provide support to new students throughout the fall semester in the Bridges to Learning course and beyond. They not only help students connect with campus resources, but they also strive to build camaraderie and help new students engage in the greater NEC community.
Our 2022–2023 Peer Leaders
Are you interested in becoming a Peer Leader?
Learn more about becoming a Peer Leader
