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 Canvas
 
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1. Confirm Your Enrollment
  • Log into the application portal and submit the confirmation form to signal your intent to enroll. Be absolutely sure about your program and start date before confirming.
 
2. Account Info from NEC
  • After confirming, your admission counselor will send your NEC account info (Student ID number, email address, Canvas and MyNEC links). This could take up to 72 hours. Make sure to check your email regularly for updates. If you do not see this item in your inbox, check spam, junk, and quarantine folders. Save this email for future reference.
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  • Using the credentials provided by your admission counselor, sign in at Office.com with the username and temporary password you were provided. You will be prompted to update your temporary password and select a Multi-Factor Authentication method. Be sure you choose a phone number or other authentication method that you will have continued access to throughout your time at NEC. Completing this step will activate Single Sign On connected services such as MyNEC and Canvas.
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  • The password you choose in this step is your Single Sign On password. It will be used for Microsoft products, Canvas, MyNEC, Zoom, and many other services, so be sure to pick something memorable that contains at least 8 characters, lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
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  • The ‘Apps’ page of Office.com allows you to access Microsoft 365 web-applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and it contains useful links to other Single Sign On connected services, such as MyNEC, Canvas, Degreeworks, and many others. Bookmark this page.
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  • IMPORTANT: YOU MUST COMPLETE THIS STEP IN ITS ENTIRETY TO BE ABLE TO ACCESS MYNEC AND CANVAS.
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  • Deadline: By the Friday BEFORE the program begins.
  • Submit the EAF in the Application Portal 
  • An internship or job is required for the program. 
  • Job can be paid or unpaid, part time or full time but must be directly related to the program learning outcomes. 
 
4. Request SEVIS Record Transfer
  • Deadline: 4 p.m. EST on the Wednesday before the program starts.
  • Make sure your current DSO handles the SEVIS transfer.
  • Details in your acceptance email 
 
5. Course Registration
  • Your academic advisor will register you for classes closer to the start of the term. You’ll receive course info through your NEC email. Be patient during this process.
 
6. Receive CPT-authorized I-20
  • After the SEVIS transfer and EAF approval, your NEC DSO will issue your CPT I-20. This takes 1-3 business days after your release date if your EAF is approved. Be sure to confirm the details on the I-20 before starting work.
 
7. Pay Tuition
  • You can ONLY pay tuition once registered for courses.
  • Deadline: 4 p.m. EST the Friday before your program starts.
  • Set Up a Payment plan in MyNEC and make a payment.
  • If you are unable to log in, return to step #2 and confirm you have followed all instructions.
 
8. Canvas Login
  • Log in to Canvas
  • Student Canvas User Guide
  • Use the same username and password as your NEC email account.
  • Use your full NEC email address.
  • Example: JDoe_UG@nec.edu
  • If you are unable to log in, return to step #2 and confirm you have followed all instructions.

Need Help?


If you have logged into Office.com with your NEC username, updated your temporary password, and still cannot access your LMS, email helpdesk@nec.edu with subject line: ‘Cannot Log into Canvas’. In the body of your email, please include your full name, student ID number, and contact information along with your description of the issue. Include screenshots of any error messages if applicable.



For general Canvas questions, contact helpdesk@nec.edu.



9. Plan for Residency

  • In-person residency is mandatory and occurs over a weekend (Friday-Sunday). The dates will be available on the residency page, so make sure to check those in advance.


If you have any questions, visit the International Advising Website for more resources.




 

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