Orientation

Welcome to NEC!

Spring Orientation

Congratulations and welcome to New England Conservatory!

We are delighted that you will be joining us at NEC and look forward to meeting you during orientation on January 14. During the first week of classes you will have many opportunities to meet both new and returning students, faculty and administration. Ensemble auditions, department hearings and placement exams all take place during the first week. Attendance at orientation is mandatory for all new students.

Orientation will be on Monday, January 14 from 9:00am - 12:00pm in Pierce Hall located on the first floor of the St Botolph building room SB118.

New students who are living in the Residence Hall should plan to arrive on Saturday, January 12 and go directly to the lobby of the Student Life and Performing Center (SLPC) to check in.

We wish you a restful winter break and look forward to meeting you in the spring. Please feel free to contact the Office of Student Services if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Office of Student Services Staff
Nick Tatar, Dean of Students
Rebecca Teeters, Senior Associate Dean of Students
Laura Messina, Academic and International Student Advisor
Davey Harrison, Academic and International Student Advisor
Tom Handel, Chair of D.M.A Program and Academic Advisor
Perry Doherty, Director of Residence Life and Housing

studentservices@necmusic.edu
(617) 585-1310

Pre-Orientation Requirements

Sexual Assault Prevention Course: Required for ALL Incoming Students

All incoming students are required to complete the Sexual Assault Prevention course, a web-based informational program that educates students on healthy relationships, the meaning of sexual consent and the role of the bystander in creating a safe and healthy community. On December 17, incoming students will receive a link to the online course. Students must complete the course before they register for classes on January 14. This interactive program takes about 45 minutes to complete. Please see NEC’s Sexual Misconduct Policy for more information.

AlcoholEdu: Required for ALL incoming undergraduate students

All incoming undergraduate students are required to complete the AlcoholEdu course, a web-based informational program designed to reduce the negative consequences of alcohol among students. On December 17, incoming undergraduate students will receive a link to the AlcoholEdu course, sent to their NEC e-mail address. Students must complete the course before they register for classes on January 14.

Health and Counseling Center

All students must turn in their Student Health Report by January 7, 2019. If you have not turned yours in yet, please do so immediately. You can find information for the 2018-2019 Student Health Insurance Policy online. You can find information here about how to waive the plan if you meet the right requirements.

New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall building

Penguin Pass: Submit your picture for your student ID

Your Penguin Pass is your student ID allows you to gain access to NEC's buildings. You can also load money on your Penguin Pass that can be spent on dining, copies, and other cashless purchases. Please submit your picture for your Penguin Pass before arriving on campus.

Orientation Exams

Undergraduate Music Theory Placement Exam

All incoming BM students are required to take the Undergraduate Music Theory Placement Exams. Your assigned testing times will be in your Orientation Packets. You can find information on the exams as well as practice tests here.

Master of Music Theory Competency Exam

All incoming MM students are required to take the Master of Music Theory Competency Exam. Your assigned testing times will be in your Orientation Packets. You can find information on the exams as well as practice tests here.

Music History Competency Exam: Required for all MM Students

All incoming MM students are required to take the Music History Competency Exam. Your assigned testing times will be in your Orientation Packets. You can find information on the exam here.

Other Orientation Information

T-Pass Program

If you are interested in ordering our discounted T-Pass, click here for more information. Order forms are due no later than January 4 for the Spring semester. We will not be able to accept late forms.

ResHall Staff

Living on campus next year? Find out all the answers to your questions and meet the ResHall staff. We cannot wait to meet you.

Undergraduate Checklist

Undergraduates, what do you need to do before arriving on campus? Here's your checklist:

1: Submit Health Report: Due January 7

2: Sexual Assault Prevention Course Online Training: Due January 14
Information will be emailed to you on December 17, 2018.

3: AlcoholEdu Online Training: Due January 14
Information will be emailed to you on December 17, 2018.

4: Submit Picture for Penguin Pass: Due January 7

5: Order T-Pass (optional): Due January 4

6: Waive Gallagher Student Health Plan (optional): Due January 18

Only if you plan to use your own plan and it meets the requirements to waive. May not use international health plans.
Information on the Student Health Insurance Plan can be found here.

7: Study for Theory Exam

Graduate Checklist

Joining us as a graduate student? Here's what you must do before arriving on campus:

1: Submit Health Report: January 7

2: Sexual Assault Prevention Course Online Training: Due January 14.
Information will be emailed to you on December 17, 2018.

3: SUBMIT PICTURE FOR PENGUIN PASS: DUE JANUARY 7

4: ORDER T-PASS (OPTIONAL): DUE JANUARY 4

5: WAIVE GALLAGHER STUDENT HEALTH PLAN (OPTIONAL): DUE JANUARY 18

Only if you plan to use your own plan and it meets the requirements to waive. May not use international health plans.
Information on the Student Health Insurance Plan can be found here.

6: Study for All your Exams
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