The NECI community looks forward to celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2009 at the Graduation Ceremony and Reception on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the Inn At Essex. This Graduation will be a remarkable event not to be missed! We have a beautiful setting at the Inn At Essex and Dr. Susan Sokol Blosser (bio here) will be an outstanding Graduation Speaker.

In the Spring, four graduation invitations will be mailed to students, but only if the student has been cleared to graduate, meaning he/she has completed all necessary courses and credits. Each graduating student will have four seats at the ceremony. Additional seats will be provided upon request at a cost of $20 each. Please be sure to accurately RSVP the number in your party so that ample seating and refreshments will be available.

The following information will help you prepare for this exciting event:

Make certain you are complete in all of your academic requirements and financial obligations. You will be unable to participate in the graduation ceremony if you are incomplete in any academic requirement or have not settled your student account. The deadline for all items financial and academic is May 25, 2009.

You should have completed the Graduation Application Form on the Angel Course Platform or on the NECI web page. If you have not already completed the Application, contact Jason Gingold, Dean of Academics. In order to participate in the Graduation Ceremony, you must complete a Graduation Application Form.

Be certain that internship hours verification and logbook or the on-line course have been completed. If you have questions you should contact the appropriate area:

On-line Internship Course Completion
Please contact Career Services regarding any outstanding assignments:
Jonathan Hebert, 802-764-2124, jonathan.hebert@neci.edu

For Baking/Pastry students:
Cindy Wade, 802-225-3328, cindy.wade@neci.edu

Internship Components Completion:
Please mail your final internship evaluation and hours verification to:
Career Services
5 Franklin Street
Essex Jct, VT 05452
Fax: 802-764-2180

For Baking/Pastry students:
Career Services
7 School Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Fax: 802-225-3375

Your hours can be verified the following ways:
-- Pay stubs totaling at least 700 hours.
-- Statement on property letterhead with Chef’s signature verifying 700 hours.

Academics
Should you have questions regarding your grade status, please contact us immediately to review your academic record. If you have questions regarding your graduation status, please contact Jason Gingold, Dean of Academics (802-225-3345) or Jennifer Dreimiller, Academic Advisor (802-764-2175).

Student Accounts
Should you have a balance due to financial questions, contact Jessica Chappel, Director of Student Accounts (802-764-2122), for assistance. Remember that your account must be paid in full before you can participate in the Graduation Ceremony or receive your diploma.

The Inn at Essex
We suggest you go to Mapquest, Google, or The Inn at Essex for specific directions. If you wish to book room(s) at the Inn At Essex, call 1-800-727-4295 and ask for the NECI Graduation room discount. This discount is available on a first come-first served basis to prospective graduates and their guests.

On the Day of Graduation
Prospective graduates are to report for check-in at the Inn At Essex Governor’s Mansion building no later than 8:00 AM on June 27.

HRM graduates will receive caps and gowns and AOSC/B&P graduates will receive white jackets. AOSC students must wear black slacks, black shoes with black socks, and a plain white T-shirt to be worn under the graduation jacket. Certificate completers must dress appropriately in slacks, shirt and tie or top and shirt with dress shoes. Please be on time for check-in! This check-in is crucial as there are a number of items which must occur prior to the commencement of the Ceremony.

The Ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM and the Graduation Reception will begin at 11:30 AM. All of the Graduation activities, including parking, are within walking distance of the Inn At Essex.

Class and individual photographs will be available for purchase through a local photographer. Information on ordering will be made available on this website.

Please be certain you have met all of your responsibilities to insure a pleasant and memorable Graduation Ceremony for all. Remember, completion of all Graduation requirements and a RSVP to attend the Ceremony must be completed by May 25, 2009. We look forward to seeing you at Graduation!

Jason Gingold, Dean of Academics
802-225-3345, Jason.gingold@neci.edu

Jennifer Dreimiller, Academic Advisor
802-764-2175, jennifer.dreimiller@neci.edu

Jessica Chappel, Director of Student Accounts
802-764-2122, Jessica.chappel@neci.edu

Jonathan Hebert, Career Services Coordinator
802-764-2124, jonathan.hebert@neci.edu

Cindy Wade, Career Services Administrator
802-225-3328, cindy.wade@neci.edu (for Baking&Pastry students)

Mary Beth Rowe, Assoc.Director/Career Services
802-764-2125, mary.rowe@neci.edu

Brenda Furber, Assoc.Director/Career Services
802-225-3317, Brenda.furber@neci.edu (for Baking&Pastry students)

Kathryn Maieli, Registrar
802-225-3261, Kathryn.maieli@neci.edu

JoAnne Arsenault, Associate Registrar
802-764-2121, Joanne.arsenault@neci.edu