Student Resources
Easily accessible materials to answer your frequently asked questions
Welcome back Penguins! We are looking forward to a wonderful semester with everyone. Below, you will find a number of important dates to mark in your calendars, as well as links to events or necessities as the semester continues.
The spring 2025 schedule is outlined below with key dates in the Office of Academic and Student Affairs:
Monday, January 13th ---------------------------------------------------- First day of classes
Monday, January 20th ----------------------------------------- MLK Day (classes suspended) - Add/drop ends for all students
Friday, February 21st ----------------------------------------- Deadline to submit intent to graduate for May degree conferral (graduating students only)
Monday, March 24th** ---------------------------------------------------- Academic advising and registration for Fall 2025 begins
Friday, April 18th ------------------------------------------- Last day to withdraw from classes
Thursday, May 1st ------------------------------------------- Last day of classes
May 5th-7th ------------------------------------------- Examination period
May 18th ------------------------------------------- NEC and Tufts commencement
May 19th ------------------------------------------ Residence hall closes (12:00 PM)
**Registration for Fall 2025 will conclude on April 23rd, 2025**
Who is my academic advisor?
Click on your advisors name to schedule an appointment!
Check back frequently to stay up to date with the most recent information about commencement 2025
As application season is upon us, graduate schools and summer festivals often require an official transcript in order to enroll in their programs. Follow these steps to know how to successfully order your transcript. These steps can also be found on the Registrar's Page:
Find the NEC Registrar Home Page
Click on "Requests and Forms," followed by "Online Transcript Request"
Clicking on the "National Student Clearinghouse" link will take you directly to their website, where you will need to input your information to order a transcript
Reminder that all transcript requests take 5-6 business days, and may take longer at peak times throughout the semester, plan accordingly. If necessary, an unofficial transcript can be found on the student PowerCampus Self-Service page.
Complete Vector Trainings
Incoming NEC students are required to complete certain training modules at the start of their degree. Failure to complete these training modules will result in a Vector hold on your PowerCampus account that will prevent you from registering for courses.
If you are an undergraduate student, you are required to take an AlcoholEDU module and a Sexual Misconduct Prevention module. Both of these modules also have a short questionnaire after their completion.
If you are a graduate student, you are required to take a Sexual Misconduct Prevention course, and a short questionnaire after the completion of the module.
Please note that both Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed by the end of the first semester of your program. Sooner rather than later is preferable.
Access VECTOR HERE. Your username (in most circumstances) is the same username you use to login to your OneLogin portal. If your Vector username differs from your OneLogin username, you should have received an email from Vector with your account information. Your password is the first 5 characters of your username.
Advising Assistance Slides
Helpful Information Regarding International Student Policy
NEC Int'l Orientation - Fall2024.pptxExam Schedules, Spring 2025
Check back periodically to see updated versions of your final exam schedules
Undergraduate Curriculum Updates
Greetings from the Office of Academic Affairs!
Welcome back to all returning students and to all incoming students! We appreciate your taking the time to join us, ask questions, and share your thoughts.
For those who were unable to attend orientation meetings, we have compiled a summary of the major points of the curriculum updates here. It's a great idea to bookmark this page for future reference since our office regularly posts important information there, including what you will need to know for Advising & Registration.
We are excited to see these positive changes go into effect in the 2024-2025 year, and if you have any questions or concerns about impacts to your schedule and degree completion plan, we are here to help you find answers. Rest assured that, even with these changes, ALL students will be able to meet their curricular requirements and complete their degrees as planned. Our team is looking forward to working with you through this period of transition.
Transforming the Undergraduate Experience.pptxClick through the presentation from the Undergraduate Curriculum Updates Info Sessions
Incoming students will find helpful information on new student advising and international student advising, and students at any point in their program progression will benefit from the general resources shared.
Departmental websites are linked and offer a variety of information for new and current students, including course information, guidelines for applications and rehearsals, department handbooks, promotional schedules, and more.
Information on ensemble requirements by major and degree. Explore Choruses, Jazz & CMA Ensembles, and Large Instrumental Ensembles.
Information pertaining to onboarding and orientation for incoming students, including required forms and exams.