Performances + Events
Congratulations on your admission to NEC!
Your future in music starts here.
Discover your artistic community.
Your application and audition have impressed us with your musical talent and dedication to your craft. World-class faculty, a supportive community of fellow artists, and a city with a rich music scene await you at NEC. Below, you’ll find information about upcoming events, both virtual and in-person, along with necessary forms and important enrollment deadlines. We’re excited to welcome you into our community, where we believe your artistry will make a great addition.
Graduate Students
April 15
Respond to your offer of admission on the application portal and submit a tuition deposit.
Undergraduate Students
May 1
Respond to your offer of admission on the application portal and submit a tuition deposit and a housing prepayment.
Enrolled Student Deadlines
STAY ON TRACK AFTER ACCEPTING YOUR OFFER
International Student Visa and I-20 Documents
Due May 15
international.students@necmusic.edu
Academic Testing for Theory and History
Two testing cycles: one in late May, one in late August. Participate in either or both.
student.services@necmusic.edu
NEC Email and Student Account Access
Begins releasing on May 28
tech.central@necmusic.edu
Summer English Course for Provisionally Admitted Students
Register June 1; Course dates July 8 – August 9
student.services@necmusic.edu
Ensemble Auditions
Information will be sent in early June
margie.apfelbaum@necmusic.edu
Undergraduate Student Housing
Application and deposit due June 14
residencehall@necmusic.edu
Accepting Federal Financial Aid
Accept by July 1
financial.aid@necmusic.edu
Summer English Course for Provisionally Admitted Students
Register June 1; Course dates July 8 – August 9
student.services@necmusic.edu
Submitting Official Final Transcripts and Official English Proficiency Scores (if applicable)
Submit by July 1
admissions@necmusic.edu
Student Billing and Payment Plans
Bills released July 1 and due August 12
businessoffice@necmusic.edu
Academic Accommodations and Disability Support Services
Accommodation requests are due July 15
dss@necmusic.edu
Health Forms and Immunization Records
Submit by July 15
ew8960@necmusic.edu
NEC ID Photo Submission
Submit by July 15
tech.central@necmusic.edu
Academic Testing for Theory and History
Two testing cycles: one in late May, one in late August. Participate in either or both.
student.services@necmusic.edu
Summer English Course for Provisionally Admitted Students
Register June 1; Course dates July 8 – August 9
student.services@necmusic.edu
Student Billing and Payment Plans
Bills released July 1 and due August 12
businessoffice@necmusic.edu
For Enrollment Counselors and Admitted Students
Answers to your questions.
If you have questions about enrollment, life at NEC, financial aid, or anything else, our enrollment team is ready to help.
For Incoming Students
New Student Orientation
Orientation begins in late August and is required of all new students regardless of their level or course of study. Incoming students must take placement exams and ensemble auditions and attend information sessions. Specific information about orientation will be sent by the Office of Student Services over the summer.
Financial Aid
Financing Your NEC Education
The NEC Financial Aid Office is committed to providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions about financing your NEC education.
Get Involved
Student Clubs & Activities
There are many ways to get active within the community. Check out our list of opportunities to find a group you can connect with.
Event spotlight
Admitted student events
Check back soon for upcoming events.
Next Steps for Enrolled Students
here’s what else you need to know
Enrolling students must submit a final, official transcript documenting the degree/diploma earned and the date of graduation. Final transcripts must come directly from the awarding institution via email or snail mail and cannot be uploaded by the student. If we already have this final transcript on file, you do not need to submit a new copy.
Transfer students must submit final transcripts that include grades for the last semester attended. Incoming homeschooled students must submit final records indicating that they completed high school-equivalent studies in accordance with the homeschool laws of their state of residence.
Final official transcripts should be submitted before the fall term begins; students who have not submitted a final transcript will not be permitted to register for the spring semester. Final transcripts must come directly from the awarding institution, via email or snail mail and cannot be uploaded by the student.
For any questions, contact admissions@necmusic.edu.
On-Campus Housing
Incoming undergraduates and sophomore transfers will receive an email with on-campus housing information and a link to the electronic housing application from the Director of Residence Life and Housing after they have completed the Intent to Enroll form. There is also more information about residential life at NEC here.
It is important that students themselves complete their own housing application; parents, caregivers, siblings, etc. should not complete the housing application on behalf of incoming students. The deadline to complete the electronic housing application is June 15 at 5 p.m.
Students who may need housing accommodations should complete the Housing Accommodations Request Form and provide supporting documentation from a health care provider. Requests for accommodations must be submitted by June 15 at 5 p.m. Students requesting accommodations must also complete the electronic housing application.
Incoming graduate students who are interested in living on campus should sign up for the On-Campus Housing Interest List. Multiple factors will be considered when offering spaces to students on the list.
Please contact Patrick Hazilla, Director of Residence Life and Housing, at patrick.hazilla@necmusic.edu with further questions regarding on-campus housing.
Off-Campus Housing
Resources for finding housing in the Boston area can be found on the Off-Campus Housing page.
All incoming orchestral students will need to complete an audition for the orchestra conductors at orientation. More details will be sent to incoming students in the summer.
Placements in faculty studios are determined in close consultation with department chairs and individual faculty members. Many factors are taken into consideration, including audition results and the number of openings in any given studio.
Studio placements for most studios will be included in your acceptance letter; however, composition, jazz and CMA placements will be sent over the summer. Some students are admitted to NEC without a studio and will be placed at a later date.
For more information, please contact your enrollment counselor or email admissions@necmusic.edu.
Any student who is not a citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States and who requires an F-1 student visa must complete the Certification of Finances form and submit with the appropriate documentation of funds no later than May 15.
Students will receive the Certification of Finances form only after submitting the Intent to Enroll form and tuition deposit.
If you have submitted the Intent to Enroll form and tuition deposit and still need the Certification of Finances, or have questions about the completion of the form, please contact the International Students Office at international.students@necmusic.edu.
Students can view their Financial Aid package through NetPartner, the Financial Aid portal accessible through OneLogin.
Any student with federal loans must accept or decline their awards through NetPartner under the “Accept your Awards” tab. In addition, students must ensure that they have completed any required Entrance Counseling and Master Promissory Notes (MPNs) in order for accepted loans to be disbursed in September. Students can also go to studentaid.gov to view all information related to federal loans.
Required documents can be seen on the homepage of NetPartner under “Your Required Documents”. Documents could include entrance counseling, verification, and/or information confirming citizenship.
Scholarships and Grants will be auto-accepted, so no further action is needed for those awards.
Accepted Financial Aid will appear on the bill, and only accepted aid will be disbursed (applied to the bill).
If there are any questions about Financial Aid, please contact financial.aid@necmusic.edu
All enrolling students must review, complete and submit several health forms.
Graduating students returning for a new degree must check with Health Services before the end of the semester to learn what information is required for their re-entry to avoid a late fee and/or registration block.
Students in the dual-degree program should submit a copy of the immunization documents required by Harvard for their NEC record. All students are required to have health insurance that meets specific standards set by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NEC offers a student insurance policy, and, in accordance with state law, all students are automatically enrolled in the plan. You may waive participation if you can demonstrate that you have a U.S.-based insurance plan that meets the state requirements.
Students will receive information about the school’s insurance plan when they receive their tuition bill.
For questions, contact Emily Waystack at emily.waystack@necmusic.edu.
Transcripts of all admitted transfer students are currently being reviewed by our colleagues in Academic Affairs. Your enrollment counselor will contact you by April 15 with further information on your preliminary transfer level.
Studio levels as determined by your audition are considered alongside academic credits to make an initial determination of your transfer level. In the event of a discrepancy between your studio level and overall transferable credits, your transfer level will be the lower of the two.
Final transfer level will be confirmed upon receipt of a final transcript (due July 1), showing successful completion of any courses still in progress at the time of the initial evaluation.
Please direct questions about transfer levels to admissions@necmusic.edu.
