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Academic and Student Affairs
The Office of Academic and Student Affairs works with and for students to enrich and enhance their NEC experience. We take a holistic approach, bringing together our campus partners in academic support, health and wellness, accessibility, student activities, residence life, and international services.
Contact Us
St. Botolph, Room SB224
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Academic and Student Affairs
MEET THE DEANS
Monique Van Willingh
Interim Dean of Students and Campus Life, Director of Cultural Equity and Belonging
St. Botolph, Room SB224D
Academic Advising
Building deep and consistent relationships with students.
NEC equips students with the tools to take personal responsibility for their educational success, preparing and empowering them to be lifelong learners and members of a global community. Academic advisors help students explore majors and minors, register for courses, set professional goals, identify co-curricular opportunities that foster growth, and connect with additional support services.
Counseling and Wellness
Providing student-centered care designed to optimize academic achievement and performance excellence.
Through’s NEC’s Counseling and Wellness Center and a partnership with the Tufts Center for Collegiate Wellness, NEC students have full access to Tufts’ slate of medical services, including after-hours and weekend care.
Student Resources
Residential Life
Live in the heart of Boston.
A place to lay your head—and so much more. The Student Life and Performance Center is home away from home for NEC undergraduates.
Get Involved
Clubs and Organizations
Join a student organization or start your own! Become a student leader or expand your literary portfolio by writing for The Penguin, NEC’s student-run monthly newspaper. There’s something for everyone!
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is a time for new students to meet their classmates, get familiar with Boston, engage with faculty, and dive into their music, all while having fun.
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Commencement
Commencement at New England Conservatory is a celebratory event that honors the hard work and achievements of our graduating students, featuring inspiring speeches, musical performances, and the conferring of degrees in a ceremony that reflects the artistry and dedication of the NEC community.
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