Student Handbook - New England Culinary Institute

Parking is limited at all facilities and student
cooperation is important. Students considering
bringing their car to campus should be aware that
on-campus parking (including parking at the
residence halls) may not be available. At La
Brioche, 7 School Street or NECI on Main, students
must rely on public street parking or paid public
lots within Montpelier; off-street parking is not
provided. Parking at National Life is permitted in
designated areas only. Parking at Vermont College
of Fine Arts (VCFA) is by permit only, which
includes NECI student housing. When permits are
available, through either NECI or VCFA, residents
who are granted a parking permit are required to
park their registered vehicle in designated spaces
only. Motorbikes and motorcycles may not be
parked in buildings. Designated handicap parking
spots are reserved for vehicles with appropriate
identification. Students requiring a handicap
accessible parking spot should contact the
Coordinator of Student Programs upon arrival to
campus to discuss the permit process. During winter
months, additional parking restrictions may be
applied to allow for plowing and snow removal.
Montpelier enforces a winter parking ban from
November 15 – April 1 from 1 am to 7 am daily.
When available, Montpelier provides public
satellite parking lots which students may use.
Student cars parked in areas other than those
designated may be towed without warning and at
the owner’s expense. Please park in an orderly
fashion so as to use limited space efficiently. In the
winter, the cooperation of everyone will be
expected in order to minimize problems with snow
plowing and snow banks. You will also need to
consider winterizing your car. You need good tires,
a good battery, and a radiator capable of sustaining
temperatures to -40° Fahrenheit.
Safe and responsible operation of your vehicle is
expected at all times. Please take your neighbors
and children into consideration and help to avoid
complaints about safety concerns, noise, or parking.
The speed limit in the immediate vicinity of student
housing is 10 mph. Repairs, oil changes, and tuneups
are not permitted on NECI property. Residents
are reminded to take the necessary precautions
against theft. Continued non-compliance with rules
regarding vehicles or parking may result in
ticketing, towing, or loss of NECI parking
privileges.
Residents are expected to communicate parking
regulations to their guests.
Bicycles
Students may bring bicycles to NECI. There are
limited outdoor bicycle parking facilities. Bikes are
not allowed in any school building. Upon arrival to
campus bicycles need to be registered with Student
Services. Bicycle registration takes place at
orientation with the Coordinator of Student
Services.
Storage and Theft
It is the responsibility of each student to secure his
or her own personal property. We strongly
encourage students to carry their own renter’s
insurance to cover personal belongings. NECI does
not carry insurance covering loss, theft, or damage
to personal property of students. Storage space is
available in the assigned residence hall room only.
Students should make plans to store their personal
belongings at a location outside of NECI over their
internship terms.
Health Insurance
Students in all NECI resident programs must have
adequate health care coverage. In order to enroll in
each residency term, students must present valid
health insurance information. NECI offers a student
medical plan to students from all states through
Consolidated Health Plans.; any student who does
not provide verification of insurance coverage will
be enrolled in and charged for this plan. For more
information, access CHP online.
Health Care Facilities
Central Vermont Medical Center and Concentra
Urgent Care (located in Berlin, near Montpelier) are
a 10-minute drive from NECI. Additionally, there
are several dentists’ and doctors’ offices within the
city of Montpelier. Students are expected to provide
their own transportation. All students have access to
public transportation.
Please check with the Coordinator of Student
Services or the Coordinator of Student Programs for
further information.
Student Advising and Referrals
During new student orientation, resident students
are introduced to the range of support services
available during their time at NECI. Students will
be introduced to specific faculty and staff members
associated with each of NECI’s services at
orientation. Faculty members also act as mentors to
students, providing support and guidance as
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