Next Steps for Executive Initial I-20

Welcome to NEC! | Next Steps for Executive Initial I-20 Students

Next Steps

• Receive Your I-20

• F-1 Visa Approval
• NEC Email and myNEC access
• Course Registration

• Complete the EAF

• CPT Approval

• Pay Your Tuition
• Make your Travel Plans

• Log into Blackboard
• Find Housing and Accommodations
• Virtual Tour of NEC

We're so happy you're joining us! Please see the next steps below.
Upcoming Deadlines can be found here.

Important: An internship or job is required at the program start. You will not be able to join the program without an eligible internship or job.

Eligible F-1 students will complete their required internship or job through CPT (Curricular Practical Training) authorization. This is an integral part of the Executive program curriculum. Internships or jobs must directly relate to the program objectives of the student’s chosen program of study.

You have received our Welcome to NEC email titled "Congratulations!" This email is your Acceptance Letter.

Receive your I-20

Your I-20 will be emailed to you by the International Advising Office.
- Please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your I-20.
- Be sure to monitor your junk and spam folders.
Complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application
Schedule an appointment for an F-1 Visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live.
Pay the SEVIS Fee. We recommend you do not pay the SEVIS Fee until you have your appointment scheduled.
Review F-1 Visa Tips. Good Luck!

F1 Visa Approval

Email your Admission Counselor when your F-1 Student Visa is approved or if you need to defer your admission to a future term.
- Otherwise, your SEVIS record will be canceled within 30 days after a missed program start.

NEC Email and myNEC access

Once your visa has been approved, your admission counselor will send your NEC log in information, including NEC Student ID and email account.
This can take up to 3 business days after we receive notification that your F-1 Visa has been approved.
Contact HelpDesk@nec.edu for technical issues.
Check your email regularly and be sure you can log into MyNEC, your NEC email and Blackboard.

Course Registration

Academic Advising will register your first class closer to the term start.
- Students cannot register themselves for their first term. Please be patient.
Be sure to monitor your NEC email address, Academic Advising will email you with your NEC email with your course information.
Please contact StudentServices_GPS@nec.edu with questions.

Complete and submit the Employment Agreement Form (EAF)
Important: An internship is required from the beginning of this program. You may not begin the program without an internship lined up.

Your admission counselor will email you the Employment Agreement Form (EAF) once your Visa has been approved.
Internships or jobs must directly relate to the program objectives of the student’s chosen program of study.
Fill out the EAF completely, including your signature and your work supervisor’s signature.
Send the completed EAF and a copy of your Offer Letter to EAF@nec.edu
When the EAF is approved, the EAF will be emailed back to you from EAF@nec.edu with an approval signature.
Deadline: The EAF must be submitted to your DSO no later than Friday of the first week of the program start. Student are not eligible to remain in the program without a secured internship from the beginning of the program.
- If you have questions about the EAF, contact EAF@nec.edu.
- If you have questions about CPT, contact your New England College DSO at International@nec.edu.

7. Request your CPT authorized I-20

Once you have received your approved EAF, you will forward the approved EAF to international@nec.edu. This will trigger the creation of your CPT-authorized I-20.
This will take 1 - 3 business days. The DSO will email it to your NEC email account only.
Do not work until you have the CPT I-20 and have confirmed the CPT dates and employer information on page 2 of your I-20 are correct.

Pay Your Tuition

You can only pay your tuition after you have been registered for classes.
Payment is due by 4PM EST the Friday before your term starts.
- Log into MyNEC using your NEC email address and password:
  - Go to Student Services and Financial Aid
  - Online Account
  - Make a Payment
Contact Student Financial Services with any questions at SFS@nec.edu or 603-428-2226.

Make Your Travel Plans

You cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the program start.
You must be on campus, in Henniker, New Hampshire once a term to attend residences. However, you need to be inside the US before the start of your program to trigger the F-1 duration of stay on your I-94 Travel record.

Log into Blackboard the Saturday or Sunday before the program start date

Monitor your New England College email account for the Welcome Email from your Academic Advisor in Student Services.
Log in to your Blackboard, sign into each course, review your syllabi and "participate".
- Reminder: You will not have access to Blackboard unitl the Friday before your program starts.
Enjoy the program!

Find Housing and Accommodations

Check the International Student Facebook Page for recommendations.

Plan ahead for residency

In-person residencies are mandatory and held over a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Dates are set in advance and can be found on our residency page.

Take a Virtual Tour of Campus

Campus tour available here: https://youvis.it/XbrfN2

See below for an aerial view of our beautiful Henniker campus in the Fall!

Receive your I-20

F1 Visa Approval

7. Request your CPT authorized I-20

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