Welcome to NEC! | Next Steps for Executive Master's Students

Next Steps
 
Confirm enrollment
Receive NEC account information
Receive the EAF
Complete the EAF
Request a SEVIS transfer
Course registration
CPT I-20
Pay tuition
Log in to Blackboard 
 
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Next steps after being admitted to an Executive program at New England College


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1. Confirm your enrollment by submitting the Enrollment Confirmation Form.

  • By signing the form, you signal your intent to enroll in your selected program start. *Please only submit this form if you are certain of your plans to enroll at NEC.
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​ 2. Receive your New England College account information

  • Once you have confirmed your intent to enroll at New England College, your admission counselor will send your NEC account information, including New England College Student ID, email account and Blackboard
  • This can take up to 72 hours.
  • Contact HelpDesk@nec.edu for technical issues.
  • Check your email regularly and be sure you can log into MyNEC, your NEC email and Blackboard.​
    • ​Please note, you will not have access to Blackboard until the Friday before your program starts.​
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3. Complete 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. Internships or jobs must directly relate to the program objectives of the student’s chosen program of study.  
 
Deadline: The EAF must be submitted to your DSO no later than Friday of the first week of the program start. Students are not eligible to remain in the program without a secured internship from the beginning of the program. 
  • After your F-1 Visa has been approved, you will have access to the Employment Agreement Form (EAF) in your application portal. Please log in to your application portal and click “Employment Agreement Form” and “Begin New EAF.” 
  • Once you complete the form, the EAF team will review your submission within 5 business days. If edits are required, the EAF team will email you with the required changes.  
  • When the EAF team approves your EAF, you will receive a signature request by email. Once you sign the form, it will be sent to your work supervisor for review. Please have your work supervisor monitor their email for the signature request.  
  • 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. ​



4. Request a SEVIS record transfer from your current school 
  • The deadline for SEVIS record release date is 4pm EST the Wednesday before the program starts.
  • ​Your acceptance email contains the details your current school international advisor will need to set up the transfer.

 

5. Receive Course Registration from your Academic Advisor

  • Academic Advising will register your first class closer to the term start. Course information will be sent to your NEC email account.
    • Students cannot register themselves for their first term. Please be patient. 
  • Please contact StudentServices_GPS@nec.edu with questions. ​ 
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6. Receive your CPT-authorized I-20

  • Once your SEVIS record is released to New England College and your EAF is approved, your NEC DSO will issue 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 that the CPT dates and employer information on page 2 of your I-20 are correct.
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7. Pay Your Tuition at MyNEC

  • 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.
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8. Log in to Blackboard the Saturday or Sunday before the program start date. 

  • Log in to your Blackboard, sign in to 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!  
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9. 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.

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