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Helping You Transition to Life at NEC

New Student Programs

NEC’s programs for new students connects you to our community resources and encourages you to think more about your life, skills, goals, and what it means to live and learn in the context of our rich liberal arts environment.

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  • New Student Programs

    Allyson Birchmeier
    Director of New Student and Family Programs
    603.428.2248
    abirchmeier@nec.edu

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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. All students who complete their enrollment paperwork before August 1st will receive a Fast Pass on Move in Day. A Fast Pass enables you to by-pass all paperwork, drive up and pick up your keys/codes and go directly to the residence hall. 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

  • New Student Orientation Programming

    Orientation and transition to the college environment are a process, and therefore, do not occur solely over the course of one program. We consider orientation a process that begins in the spring and continues throughout the summer and into the fall. 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 four parts to the program:

    Get Your Bearings: Online Module, Part 1
    Expedition: Summer Orientation

    • June 23 – Manchester
    • June 24 – Henniker
    • July 8 – Henniker
    • Virtual Program: July 12

     

    Get Your Bearings: Online Module, Part 2
    Fall/Spring Welcome Orientation

    • *Move in August 18
    • August 19- August 21
    • Classes Start: August 22

  • Get Your Bearings: Online Modules

    Online Module Part 1

    June or January
    Get Your Bearings is an online orientation module that will introduce you to key university resources. You will learn information about getting registered for classes and learn information about key enrollment paperwork requirements. Login to begin now access the Get Your Bearings: Online Module, Part 1

    This should be completed by the end of June for Fall 2022 start.

     

    Online Module Part 2

    July or January

    Get Your Bearings 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. It should be completed by August 1st for fall 2022 start.

    Get Your Bearings: Part 2

  • Expedition Schedule and Registration

    Expedition Orientation 

    Expedition Orientations are one day sessions (9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.) offered in the summer for you and up to two 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, how to be a successful student, tour the campus, meet other students (current and new), and ask questions you have.

    There is no additional charge for this optional event. The Expedition does NOT replace the online orientation modules or the fall welcome program. All components are a 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

    Henniker
    June 24, 2022
    July 8, 2022

    Manchester
    June 23, 2022

  • Virtual Summer Visit

    Join us online for a virtual campus visit. 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, how to be a successful student, tour the campus, meet other students (current and new), and ask questions you have.

    The family session will cover the following topics and more: Life in the times of COVID-19, wellness paperwork, 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.

    The student session will cover the following topics and more: preparing for first day, campus with any pertaining COVID information, technology information, Diversity and Inclusion, advising, meeting Faculty, meeting Peer Leaders, and Q&A

    Date: July 12th, 2022

    Unable to Make Orientation?
    Please view these videos from 2021.

  • Fall Welcome

    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 FYS 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.

  • NEWT (New England College Wilderness Trips

    Pre-orientation wilderness trip for first-year students
    August 14 – 18

    Register now or in the enrollment portal

    Excited to get your college career started and want to meet to new friends? Adventure Bound offers a NEWT program specifically for first-year students coming to NEC. This program is ideal for students interested in the outdoors and who want to learn more about New England College, and enjoy the last week of summer outdoors This program is run and led by NEC students who are trained in backpacking, Wilderness medicine, facilitation, and leadership. NEWT is open to students with all abilities and. Students will spend one night in the NEC woods, 3 nights of backpacking in the White Mountain National Forest averaging 3-6 miles a day.  It is an excellent opportunity for students eager to begin their time at NEC in an exciting adventure and develop friendships that will last throughout their NEC experience.

    • Explore the NEC ropes course
    • Sleep on tent platforms in the NEC woods
    • Enjoy a campfire
    • Backpack in the White Mountains
    • Spend the night in a residence life room and be ready for orientation activities

New Student Move-In

All move in times are 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Both Campuses: Thursday, August 18*
Henniker: Check in at Simon Center, 98 Bridge Street.
Manchester: Check in at French Hall at 148 Concord Street.

*Dates are subject to shift due to COVID restrictions.

 

First-Year Seminar and Lab

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 towards 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?

  • Taught by a Peer Leader
  • Focuses on building a sense of community and belonging at NEC
  • Provides opportunities to connect with peers, Peer Leaders, faculty, and staff
  • Engage with experiential learning to deepen your skills and understand campus resources
  •  Offers supportive environment for answering questions and addressing concerns
  • Helps students better understand themselves as learners and members of our community

 

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.”

“FYS 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.”

Peer Leaders

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 2021–2022 Peer Leaders

  • Study 15 different majors
  • Play on seven different NEC athletic teams
  • Participate in 10+ student organizations
  • Include commuter students
  • Hail from 14 states and 1 international country


Are you interested in becoming a Peer Leader?
Learn more about becoming a Peer Leader.

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