Academic Catalog - New England Culinary Institute

ADMISSIONS AND
FINANCIAL AID
General Admissions Policy
New England Culinary Institute has a rolling
admissions policy. Applicants are admitted to NECI
when they demonstrate to the Admissions Committee
an attitude and aptitude for success. At New England
Culinary Institute, we seek to enroll individuals who
have a passion for hospitality and the culinary arts and
a desire to succeed in the dynamic food service
industry. In our classes, students are actively engaged
and each student’s skills, interests and unique
background add significantly to the learning
experience.
All complete applications are reviewed and rated by
NECI’s Review Committee. Each of NECI’s programs
has specific requirements for admission and an
applicant’s abilities are assessed according to those
requirements. Applicants are asked to submit an
application form and must submit secondary school
and college transcripts from an accredited agency or
institution. The Admissions Committee reserves the
right to require further information, such as letters of
recommendation, a personal statement, a personal
interview, submission of SAT/ACT test scores, an
additional writing sample, or other materials from
which to gauge the applicant’s eligibility. Applicants
may wish to voluntarily submit such supplemental
materials to enhance their application. A tour of
NECI’s facilities and campus is always strongly
recommended. In some programs, submission of a
current resume documenting food and beverage
industry experience is required. Please see Program
Admissions Requirements for detailed information.
Because NECI’s enrollment is limited, applicants are
strongly urged to submit all required materials as far in
advance as possible to ensure entrance requirement
completion and term selection.
Applications and supporting materials may be
submitted online at https://student.neci.edu/ or in print
to:
Application Processing
Admissions Office
New England Culinary Institute
56 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602.
Diversity and Support within the
Student Population
NECI values diversity in its student body and believes
that the creation and encouragement of a diverse
learning environment is essential to achieving NECI’s
educational mission. At NECI, we are committed to
providing a supportive educational environment in
which the dignity and rights of each individual are
respected. We encourage positive interactions among
faculty, staff, and students, and value all individuals,
regardless of personal differences.
NECI is dedicated to supporting each individual
student, as well as a variety of student organizations,
programs, and services which promote acceptance
within our student population and the greater NECI
community. NECI also encourages students to engage
in and promote student-run activities, outings, and
groups; we strive to provide inclusive opportunities
and environments that foster an appreciation for
diversity. Additionally, we focus on the understanding
of diversity and how it affects our student body
through a seminar in which all students participate
during their first residency.
Students at NECI share a strong desire to succeed in
the exciting food and beverage industry. There are
some 400 students enrolled in programs at any given
time at NECI, with representation from all 50 states
and more than 15 foreign countries. The student body
is approximately 60% male and 40% female, with ages
ranging from 18 to well over 40. NECI has a range of
loan and scholarship opportunities for students with
demonstrable financial need. About half of our
students are first-time college students. Others come to
NECI with previous college experience and degrees
(ranging from associate to doctoral levels), and the
desire to pursue a career in the diverse and exciting
hospitality industry. While some students are
completely new to the industry, others bring recent
hospitality experience to our classrooms and kitchens.
All students find that their educational experience at
NECI is current and industry relevant as well as
challenging.
NECI’s programs and facilities are generally accessible
to persons with learning challenges and physical
disabilities. Applicants should review the Essential
Program Eligibility Requirements, outlined in the
sections following for each degree and program.
Students needing special services should contact the
Learning Services Coordinator, who serves as NECI’s
disability coordinator, or the Human Resources
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