Whether it鈥檚 leaving home for the first time or transferring from a different college, transitions can be difficult for students, parents, and families of all sizes. We are dedicated to providing a positive experience for all who are part of the 逼哩逼哩community. We listen to worries, answer questions, make suggestions, and observe each connection with personal attention and care. Our relationship with families is valued as a true partnership in which we share a mutual goal of your student鈥檚 transformation and growth.
Parents and Families
New England College is a place that appreciates the significance of personal connection. We understand the strength of family bonds, the need for parents to know their kids are safe and set up to succeed, and the supportive role of an educational institution.
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New Student: Family Member Orientation
If you have a newly admitted student, we encourage you to attend our orientation programs. These programs are just as important for supporting family members as for the students attending NEC. This program happens in the summer before the fall term start.
If you can鈥檛 attend a program in person, please watch our orientation videos to get important information.
Parent and Family Weekend: Fall Festival
Fall Festival is 狈贰颁鈥檚 annual Alumni and Family Weekend that brings alumni, families, and friends back to our campus for a variety of family-friendly programs and events centered around celebrating all that makes 逼哩逼哩home to so many.
Sending Mail
On campus, your student can ship and receive mail and packages. The mail center also offers free faxing, scanning, and copies for students.
逼哩逼哩works will the following postal carriers: USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and Amazon.
Your student will be assigned their own 逼哩逼哩mailbox number their first year on campus in August and will keep that same number the rest of their time at NEC.
Sample Address:
Student鈥檚 Name
New England College
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98 Bridge St
Henniker, NH 03242
Dining Services
All students living on campus must sign a housing and meal plan contract prior to moving in. To ease the transition into living on campus, all undergraduate first-year and transfer residential students are required to purchase the 300-block or 240-block meal plan. Returning students can choose a smaller block of meals. We find that having one of these two meal plans provides new students with reliable access to healthy meals and reduces the stress of adjusting to campus life.
In addition to meals at Gilmore Dining Hall, each meal plan also includes an allotment of Flex Cash that can be used at the Simon Grill and the Starbucks Caf茅 in the John Lyons Center. Students can request to have their meal plan increased during the year; however, once a student selects a meal plan, it cannot be lowered.
Flex Cash? Pilgrim Dollars? What is the difference?
Flex cash is the money that is originally added to a student鈥檚 ID as a part of their meal plan. This amount depends on the meal plan selected. This money can be used at Starbucks or Simon Grill.
Pilgrim Dollars is money added onto a student鈥檚 account throughout the semester. It can be used at Gilmore, Starbucks, or Simon Grill.
Students who run out of Flex Cash or students without a meal plan can add Pilgrim Dollars to their account.
Students just need to tell whoever is cashing them out if they are using Flex Cash or Pilgrim Dollars. Student can get their current balance on both accounts by asking the cashier.
See current menus and dining hours or add Pilgrim Dollars on the .
Academic Support
If your student could use some academic support while on campus, there are a few resources we encourage them to utilize.
The offers individualized tutoring and writing support, free of charge, to all 逼哩逼哩Students.
狈贰颁鈥檚 Mentoring Program provides a collaborative approach with one-on-one individualized support multiple times each week. Enrollment in the program is voluntary and requires an additional fee. Complete the to get started.
Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) ensures equal access to all New England College programs and activities so that disabled students have a similar, if not identical, college experience as their non-disabled peers. The process for receiving accommodations is different in college versus high school, and students must re-apply each year. We encourage you to read more Family Disability Services Resources.
Parent and Family Newsletter
Numerous times throughout the year, we send an e-newsletter that includes campus updates and deadlines, upcoming events and previous campus happenings, ways to help your students get involved, and resources on how you can support their time at NEC.
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Social Media
Join our Facebook page for timely updates about what is happening on campus.
We also recommend following a few of the 逼哩逼哩social media sites to stay abreast of campus happenings.
