Student Handbook - New England Culinary Institute

BA Programs: Fully Online Programs
Throughout the online program, student progress is
monitored. The goal is to provide each student with
the resources necessary to complete all of the
requirements of the academic program. In the event
a student is not performing at a level sufficient to
meet the school’s Satisfactory Academic Progress
(SAP) standards, appropriate assistance will be
offered. In such circumstances, the student may be
supported through Academic Intervention. This
may require the development of an Academic Plan
that is signed by the student. Students failing to
meet the terms of the plan may be subject to
disciplinary action, as detailed earlier, and put their
enrollment at risk.
Accelerated Program
Students who excel in the first-year residency and
who have significant prior restaurant experience
may qualify for the accelerated program in the
Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry degree
programs. In this case, students continue directly
into a second year residency and bypass the first
internship. Students accepted into the second-year
residency as part of the accelerated program are
eligible to receive the Associate of Occupational
Studies in Culinary Art or Baking and Pastry Arts
upon successful completion of their first- and
second-year residency and second-year internship
credit hour requirements. Each student’s transcript
will reflect a reduction in the number of total credits
awarded as compared to students who complete the
full program.
In order to be considered for the accelerated
program, a resident student must:
1. Submit a letter of request to the Academic
Advising Office including the reason for the
request and the student’s qualifications.
2. Have prior restaurant experience comparable to
advanced placement (AP) status, normally three
to five years.
3. Have “Meets or Exceeds Standard” in all
residency academic work.
4. “Meets or Exceeds Standard” on all course
evaluations.
5. Have recommendations from residency
production chef instructors to continue directly
into the second residency.
6. Candidates for acceleration will be required to
complete a blind basket practical test and take
the written AP test.
7. Based on testing results, candidates may be
required to adjust their instruction schedule to
address skills that may need strengthening prior
to enrollment second year. In this case, an
individualized Academic Plan will be signed.
8. Candidates may be required, following a review
by the Academic Advising Office, to satisfy
specific skill goals by participating in a threemonth,
first-year internship prior to beginning
the accelerated program.
There are financial aid implications for accelerated
students. Students are required to discuss their
financial status with the Student Accounts office
before making any final decision to enter the
accelerated program.
Fast-Trak Program: Waiver of Second
Internship
Students who have distinguished themselves in the
first- and second-year residencies and first-year
internship may petition the Academic Advising
Office to waive the second-year internship
requirement and enroll directly into one of NECI’s
bachelor’s program residencies. Except in
extenuating circumstances, this waiver will be
granted only when students are complete in 100%
of attempted first year credits, as well as in a
minimum of 80% of attempted second year credits.
Students are advised to request internship waivers
early; waivers will be granted only if requested and
approved at least three weeks prior to the end of
their second residency.
In order to be considered for Fast-tracking, a
resident student must:
1. Submit a letter of request to the Academic
Advising Office including the reason for the
request and the student’s qualifications.
2. Have “Meets or Exceeds Standard” in all First
Year academic work and 80% of attempted
Second Year work.
3. “Meets or Exceeds Standard” course evaluation
from First Internship.
4. Submit recommendations from a minimum of
two residency production chef instructors to
continue directly into the third residency.
5. Submit a current resumé demonstrating industry
experience.
6. Candidates may be required to meet with
Academic Advising, Career Services, and the
program Department Chair to review their
academic and career plans.
7. Final determinations regarding Fast-Track
applications will be made by Academic
Advising, the Program Department Chair and
the Career Services Office; students may be
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