Welcome to New England College

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Welcome

The Lyons Center on our Henniker campus is a state-of-the-art academic building that houses classroom and common area spaces, including a café that sells Starbucks coffee.

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Welcome to New England College. Since 1946, we have been making higher education accessible for everyone who wants to pursue it. With accomplished faculty and an emphasis on experiential learning, we'll give you the tools you need to succeed. Our 220-acre campus is nestled in the countryside of southern New Hampshire and offers opportunities for recreation, reflection, and hands-on learning. For these reasons and many more, we've ranked in the top five liberal arts colleges in New Hampshire. "In case this is your first visit, here are some tips to help you get started: -To jump to the next destination, select the next destination on the right side of your screen. -Or, if you already know where you want to go, simply select that location from the list on the sidebar OR directly on the map below. -And remember to explore each destination in more detail by clicking the interactive icons included throughout each location."

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Inclusivity, community, faculty commitment, and a personalized education are the heart and soul of New England College academics. Here, you'll not only learn the theory, but put that theory into practice in our state-of-the-art classrooms, art studios, galleries, and laboratories. This cutting-edge teaching facility is known as the John Lyons Center. With 10 classrooms, seminar rooms, learning commons, offices, study spaces, and a Starbucks Café, it houses the Management Division. You can find additional examples of our innovative facilities by clicking the hotspots throughout this stop.

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Every day, we work to help you achieve the life you want to lead. To help you reach those goals, we've built a network of faculty, staff, and experiences. At the Writing Center, we offer comprehensive academic support that includes tutoring in a variety of subjects and skills. But our focus is on more than just academics. Our Office of Diversity and Inclusion provides programs that encourage self-awareness, cross-cultural engagement, and individual and collective advocacy, fostering an inclusive environment for all. Our Wellness Center challenges students to consider their physical and emotional health on par with their academic interests. To support this, we offer healthcare, counseling, fitness opportunities, and more.

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From over 20 NCAA Division III teams to recreational sports and cutting-edge eSports, New England College offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of competition. We achieve this by providing exceptional facilities and dedicated coaches,who are committed to helping you reach your fullest potential. These facilities include: The Lee Clement Ice Arena, which is open for recreational skating and serves our hockey teams, and the Don Melander Turf Field, which supports lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, club sports, and community groups. NEC's eSports arena, which is outfitted with Dell's boundary-pushing Alienware platform, allows students to compete in regional and national competitions in Fortnite, Overwatch, and League of Legends. And NEC is excited to announce that football will return to New England College in the fall of 2024.

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The Rosamond Page Putnam Center for the Performing Arts is the home of theatre at NEC. Within these walls, we play hard. We craft, design, and create world-class productions, that you get to be a part of from your very first semester on campus. This expertly designed facility offers an ideal venue for our ambitious music, theatre, and dance performances, high-profile town hall meetings with U.S. presidential candidates, and spirited debates for the New Hampshire Gubernatorial and Congressional races. At the heart of our program is the rugged belief that every story we tell, every set we build, and every world we create elevates us. Welcome to our ensemble!

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For our students, our campus is their "home away from home," and our residence halls are the hearth for finding that sense of community. The residence halls are centrally located and offer a variety of housing options, including singles, doubles, triples, and suite-style living. Here, you will connect with students from diverse backgrounds, learn about yourself and others, and build relationships that will last far beyond your college experience. Each residence also offers unique amenities. For example, Charter House features a Coffeehouse and dance studio.

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College students love food. That's why we offer dining options that fuel your college experience. Our food services are committed to freshness, health, and sustainability. From grab-and-go items to made-to-order meals, we use local produce whenever possible, as well as hormone- and antibiotic-free meats, cage-free eggs, and sustainable seafood choices. Make a healthy meal from our salad bars, indulge in hand-tossed pizzas or a burger and fries, choose from delicious vegetarian options, or try something new and exciting. You'll also find a café that serves Starbucks.

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New England College is home to an exceptional library that provides our community with the professional expertise and personalized attention they need to fulfill their research and information needs. Directly across from us, the Danforth Library is a favorite spot for students to conduct academic research or relax with a good book. It's also home to the Information Technology Office and the Tutoring Center.

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NEC was founded in 1946 to serve the needs of servicemen and women attending college on the GI Bill after World War II. Our campus creates a tight-knit community of creative thinkers, artists, scientists, and educators. Today, we serve over 5,000 students and deliver unprecedented access to higher education. Whether you're the first in your family to attend college, you're going back to school to chart a new course, or you are ready to achieve your full potential, our tradition is helping you succeed.

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NEC encourages all students to explore life beyond the classroom—from our exciting on-campus offerings to all that southern New Hampshire has to offer. If you're into outdoor sports, you will enjoy free downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing at nearby Pats Peak Ski Area, just a few miles from campus. The Contoocook River, which cuts through campus, offers opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and hiking. And if you're looking for a bigger adventure, Boston is only about an hour and a half away.

Welcome to New England College

Welcome

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Academics

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Student Success

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Athletics

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Theatre

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Residence Life

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Dining

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Library

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Traditions

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Greater Campus Community

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