General Information

Statement of Mission and Objectives

The mission of New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is to provide specialized undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs which prepare students for professional and technical careers. Through the combination of professional and technical courses and an integrated liberal arts core, academic programs emphasize the relevance of continuous learning to personal and professional growth. Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their education. As an extension of the primary mission, NEIT offers the opportunity to pursue professional and technological studies to satisfy personal interests.

As an institution primarily devoted to teaching, NEIT provides opportunities for students from diverse educational backgrounds and with varying levels of ability to study in a variety of technological fields.

NEIT's objectives are to:

offer technology programs that meet the career-oriented needs of students and to assist each student in identifying and developing a career path of interest.
stress the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
provide a laboratory approach, which prepares students for business and industry.
enable students to develop skills in writing, oral communication, and team building.
use innovative learning approaches to help each student realize his or her academic potential.
help students to develop skills in problem solving and in thinking logically, flexibly, and critically.
foster the student’s potential to contribute to and participate in a rapidly changing technological society.
provide a campus climate where our diverse student population is encouraged to respect the value of all people and to deal with social issues and responsibilities as members of our campus community and society.
encourage students to develop pride in the quality of their work.
create an appreciation for both the importance and joy of learning.
be environmentally responsible in the development and maintenance of its campus and to include environmentally responsible technologies in its curriculum.

Educational Philosophy

New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit, technical university whose mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students from diverse educational backgrounds and with differing levels of ability. The university’s mission evolved from the principle that all persons, regardless of age, gender, disability, socioeconomic circumstances, religious, racial or ethnic background, should have access to career opportunities through a quality technical education. To achieve this purpose, NEIT is first and foremost an institution committed to teaching.

At NEIT, we believe and affirm that every student can learn; we recognize that different students may learn in different ways with differing levels of ability; and we recognize the importance of creating a learning environment in each classroom and laboratory that both challenges and supports each of our students.

Definition of an Educated Person

The New England Institute of Technology philosophy of education described in its Educational Philosophy is embraced firmly by faculty and staff. This philosophy is guided and sustained by the NEIT Statement of Mission and Objectives. It is intrinsic to the culture of the university and it is manifest in how and what the faculty teach and in what they expect of NEIT graduates as educated persons.

NEIT’s graduates achieve technical competence and develop the values and standards of professional and ethical behavior that can serve them well in both the workplace and in our democratic society. These values include responsible citizenship, an appreciation of and respect for cultural diversity, and an informed worldview.

NEIT anticipates that its graduates know how to observe and to read carefully, to analyze and evaluate facts and ideas, to reach valid and well-supported conclusions, and to communicate clearly. The university expects also that its graduates appreciate other fields of knowledge – science, the arts and humanities, and the social sciences – and that they are able to integrate what they have learned from these subjects within their technical and professional fields.

The faculty strive to instill in their students the belief that knowledge coupled with experience leads to wisdom, and that education does not end with a degree, but continues throughout one’s lifetime. In the process, NEIT graduates may discover the joy to be found in learning, the hallmark of an educated person.

Charter

New England Institute of Technology operates under a charter from the State of Rhode Island and is empowered by the State to confer associate and baccalaureate degrees and such other degrees as are usually conferred by colleges and universities.

Accreditation

New England Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 425-7785
E-Mail: info@neche.org
NECHE is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code, and subsequent legislation.

The programs listed below have specialized professional accreditations/certifications. Please check the program descriptions in the Curriculum section for details.

Automotive Collision Repair Technology, A.S.
Automotive Technology, A.S.
Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.
Marine Technology, A.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.
Medical Laboratory Technician, A.S.
Nursing, A.S.
Nursing, M.S.
Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
Occupational Therapy, M.S.
Paramedic Technology, A.S.
Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
Practical Nursing, Certificate
Public Health, M.P.H.
Respiratory Care, A.S.
RN to BSN, B.S.
Speech Language Pathology, M.S.
Surgical Technology, A.S.
Veterinary Technology, A.S. & B.S.

Inquiries regarding the status of NEIT’s accreditation by these organizations should be directed to the Office of Teaching and Learning.

Complaints concerning NEIT related to fraud or advertising, approval to operate, quality of education or accreditation requirements, may be directed to the:

Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General
150 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903

Campuses

New England Institute of Technology has three campuses in Rhode Island, two in Warwick and a 220-acre campus in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, all a short distance south of the state’s capital, Providence.

The main campus in East Greenwich, opened in 2010, consists of two buildings: one containing 312,854 square feet of office, classroom, and laboratory space, and a residence hall. Located on 220 wooded acres in a scenic New England town, this campus is headquarters to all administrative departments. Starting in 2016, the university embarked upon an expansion program including more than 300,000 square feet of new facilities; expanded classroom space, with a further emphasis on information technology capability; a new student dining area; expanded amenities for students, including a fitness center; and the development of a university green open space area.

The four-story, 400-bed residence hall includes student lounges, study rooms, a game room, a lounge with a fireplace and multi-purpose common spaces. NEIT’s main building in East Greenwich includes a Student Center dining facility, a café, fireplace, pool and ping pong tables, foosball, a video gaming area, large screen TVs, and a variety of sitting areas and lounges for students to gather. The 8,000 sq. ft. fitness center includes a multi-purpose room for group classes along with a combination of aerobic and fitness equipment and a weight area. An outdoor patio area rounds out the expansion.

The Julian B. Gouse Campus, located at 2500 Post Road, Warwick, consists of two buildings containing more than 120,000 square feet of faculty and administrative offices, classroom and laboratory space, as well as a student lounge and an eating area. The Gouse Campus is named after the late trustee and benefactor of the university. Julian B. Gouse was a member of the original Board of Directors of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools; a trustee of New England Institute of Technology; and, for twenty years, president of one of America’s leading technical schools, Massachusetts Trade Shop School.

The nearby Access Road Campus in Warwick consists of four buildings containing more than 114,000 square feet of office, classroom, and laboratory space featuring a custom-designed 53,000 square-foot facility dedicated exclusively to the training of automotive technicians which opened in April 2005. The Access Road Campus receives power from a 156-foot wind turbine and an array of 135 solar panels. In addition, the automotive laboratory utilizes both energy recovery and geothermal technologies to supply pre-heated and pre-cooled fresh air into the facility.

All buildings on the Gouse, Access Road, and East Greenwich campuses were either originally designed or extensively remodeled to serve the institutional needs of the university, its mission and purposes. Laboratories have been conceived for the technology of the 21st century and they equal or surpass industry standards. Spacious and well-lighted, many of these combined classroom/laboratories have been custom-built to faculty and staff specifications. These facilities integrate computers into a highly functional setting for the technological training that is necessary to prepare students for successful applications in the workplace.

The university requires that all students be prepared to take classes and receive services at any of NEIT’s locations where the appropriate classes and services are offered. It may not be possible for a student to take an entire program, including liberal arts courses, at one location.

Class Size

The usual size of technical classes at New England Institute of Technology is about 15 students. The average size of a liberal arts class is about 20 students. Smaller and larger class sizes are found from time to time in all programs.

Feinstein Enriching America Program

New England Institute of Technology is the recipient of a grant from the Feinstein Foundation. The objective of the Feinstein Enriching America Program is to promote the theme and values of caring, compassion, and community involvement. All students are encouraged to participate in this program which involves community-based volunteerism and may include academic credit.

Annual Security Report

NEIT distributes an annual security report to all current students and employees. Prospective students and employees may obtain a copy of the current report from the Business Office. The report includes campus policies regarding various security and emergency matters as well as statistics concerning the occurrence on campus of reported criminal offenses. In its 2023 report, NEIT had minimal incidents to report.

Student Consumer Information

The School Disclosure Requirements of the United States Department of Education require colleges annually to distribute to all enrolled students a notice of the availability of information that is required to be made available to students. In compliance with this requirement, New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is distributing this document to each enrolled student.

For each targeted area, the document includes a brief description; the office address where the information may be found; and a phone number. It is NEIT’s intention to provide you with easy and complete access to any information you need as a student. Please feel free to contact any of the offices indicated at any time.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION

Title IV and Availability of Individuals Responsible for Disseminating Information About Institutional Financial Assistance – The Financial Aid Office is the primary source for information about institutional financial assistance at New England Institute of Technology. Financial Aid staff are available to assist enrolled or prospective students in obtaining financial aid information. Detailed information about the availability of financial aid, the application process, and each of the areas listed below, is available in the Financial Aid Office located in Room N110 on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818. Tel. 401-739-5000 Ext: 3354. Office hours: Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 12:00 pm. financialaid@neit.edu

Financial Aid – Descriptions of available federal, state, institutional, and outside sources of assistance, eligibility criteria, methods of disbursement, terms and conditions of loans, and employment opportunities are available in various office publications and in the Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Student Eligibility for Financial Aid – Financial aid at NEIT is available from a variety of sources. Financial aid awards are not automatic. Applicants interested in any need-based financial aid programs at NEIT must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with NEIT for each academic year that they are in college. FAFSA forms are available on-line. Tips for filing the FAFSA online can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office (see location above). (See location above).

Sources of Financial Aid – A list of financial aid sources including Federal and State grants, loans, scholarships and institutional aid is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

The Student Guidebook – This publication provides procedures and forms for applying for financial aid as well as student eligibility requirements. Copies are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

NEIT’s Financial Aid Award Policy – NEIT’s Financial Aid Award Policy sets forth the criteria for selecting recipients and criteria for determining the amount of a student’s award. Copies of the policy are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Statement of Borrower – A statement of the rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial aid is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Criteria for Continued Eligibility – Descriptions of the criteria for continued student eligibility under each financial aid program are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Award Letters – Award Letters describe the amount and method by which financial assistance disbursements will be made to students and the frequency of those disbursements. Award letters are distributed by NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above) to individuals who apply for financial aid.

NEIT’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy – NEIT’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy provides the qualitative Grade Point Average (GPA) and quantitative (credits attempted) standards which a student must maintain in order to be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress in his or her course of study for the purpose of receiving financial assistance and the criteria by which the student who has failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress may re-establish his or her eligibility for financial assistance. The Policy is published in the catalog and is also available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Loan Terms – The terms of any loan for which a student applies as part of the student’s financial assistance package will be provided to the student at the time of loan application and are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Sample Loan Repayment Schedule – Sample loan repayment schedules are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Repaying Loans – A description of the necessity for repaying loans is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Federal Work Study Guide – The Federal Work Study Guide lists the general conditions and terms applicable to any employment provided to a student as part of the student’s financial assistance package. Copies of the Guide are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Work Description Forms – A listing of the job duties required in specific work study positions are provided to all work study students prior to beginning the program. Copies are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

NEIT Federal-Work Study Selection and Placement Procedures – Procedures for the selection and placement for NEIT’s Federal Work-Study Program are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Entrance and Exit Counseling Information – NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above) will assist students enrolled at NEIT who are receiving funds under the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Programs to complete the required online entrance and exit counseling.

Financial aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations – A sheet explaining the consequences to the awarding of financial aid to Students Convicted of Possession or Sale of Drugs is provided to all students upon enrollment and is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Deferments for Performed Services – Borrowers in the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Programs may be eligible for deferred payment provisions as a result of service in the Peace Corps, service under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, or comparable volunteer services for a tax-exempt organization in community service. Borrowers should seek applications and detailed information from their lender. Any other questions should be directed to NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Return of Title IV Funds – Federal financial aid is returned pursuant to regulations governing Title IV Funds. Information about the requirements for determining the treatment of Title IV funds when a student withdraws from NEIT is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Cost of Attending NEIT – Tuition and Fee Schedules providing a listing of tuition and fees charged to full-time and part-time students including estimates of necessary books and supplies, estimates of typical charges for room and board, transportation costs for commuting students or for students living on or off-campus and any additional cost of a program in which the student is enrolled or expresses a specific interest, are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above). Also available here.

OTHER GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION

Title and Availability of Individuals Responsible for Disseminating Information About Other Institutional Information – The Offices listed below are the primary sources for information about other general institutional information concerning New England Institute of Technology. Departmental staff are available to assist enrolled or prospective students in obtaining information. Detailed information about the availability of information in each of the areas listed below is available Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Admission Procedures, Cost of Attendance, and Academic Programs – Admission procedures and processes, average cost of attending NEIT, and information about academic programs may be obtained from the Admissions Office located in Room N 100 on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich , RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 Ext. 3357 admissions@neit.edu

Policy on Vaccinations – Applicants must provide a certificate, signed by a physician, confirming that they have been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, that they have received a booster dose of tetanus and diphtheria (Td) within the last 10 years, and 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine or a positive titer. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine in the last 5 years is required for students under the age of 22 who will live in the Residence Hall. Additional vaccination requirements may be required in the Health Sciences Programs. Speak with your Admission’s Officer. NEIT’s institutional policy on vaccinations may be obtained from the Admissions Office (see location above).

Information about NEIT’s Student Drug and Alcohol Policy – Information about NEIT’s Student Drug and Alcohol Policy is available in the Office of Student Support Services, located in Room N 201 on the second floor, East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3441.

Withdrawal –Students who wish to withdraw from the New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) must complete the official electronic Withdrawal Form, located under “Forms” in the NEIT Faculty and Staff Portal and Campus Info > Student Forms on the Student Portal. The form is titled Withdrawal Form and must be submitted for the withdrawal to be processed. Questions on withdrawing, please contact the Registrar's Office located in Room N 116 on the first floor, East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 ext.3300.

Important: Merely being absent from class does not constitute a withdrawal. Failure to officially withdraw may result in academic and financial consequences.

Impact on Academic Record
The timing of a student’s withdrawal will determine how (or if) the withdrawal is reflected on their transcript.

Weeks 1–2:

If a student attends any of their courses, and then withdraws, the course will be recorded with a grade of “W” (Withdrawn) on the transcript.
If a student did not attend a course at all, it will be considered a drop, and the course will not appear on the transcript.

Weeks 3–5:

The student will receive a grade of “W” (Withdrawn).
This grade will appear on the transcript but will not impact the GPA.

Weeks 6–10:

The student will receive a grade of “F” (Fail).
This grade will appear on the transcript and will impact the GPA.
In extenuating circumstances, students may formally petition the Office of Teaching & Learning (OTL) to receive a grade of “W” in place of an “F.” To initiate this process, the student must email otl@neit.edu from their official NEIT student email account and CC their student advisor. The petition will be reviewed by an Assistant Provost, and approval is not guaranteed.

Definitions

• Academic Week: A week begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday.
• Academic Term: Each term is comprised of ten (10) academic weeks.

Post-graduate Employment and Education – Information about the percentage of graduates employed in field, and types of employment obtained by graduates is available in the Career Services Office located in Room S 104 on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 Ext. 3458.

Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities – Questions concerning services available to students with disabilities should be directed to NEIT’s 504 Coordinator, Lee Peebles, Director of Student Life located on the second floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818, RI Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3414.

Accrediting and Licensing – Information about the accrediting and licensing agencies for NEIT’s academic programs is available in the Office of Teaching and Learning located on the third floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3438.

Academic Program Listings – The NEIT Catalog provides a listing of the academic programs of the institution, including current degree programs and other educational and training programs, the instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities which relate to the academic program, and the institution’s faculty and other instructional personnel. Copies of specific academic programs may be obtained directly from the various academic departments on campus. A listing of the location of those departments can be obtained in NEIT’s Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above).

Copyright Infringement (Peer to Peer File Sharing) – NEIT’s Policy on Computing and Network Resource Use sets forth the civil and criminal liabilities students may face for unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials including peer-to-peer file sharing and prohibited use of the institution’s information technology system for those activities is available in NEIT’s Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above).

Transfer of Credit/Articulation Agreements – Institutions participating in Title IV must publicly disclose their transfer of credit policies. The policy must disclose, at a minimum, the criteria an institution uses regarding the transfer of credit earned at another higher education institution and a list of any institutions with which the institution has established an articulation agreement. Information regarding NEIT’s Transfer of Credit Policy can be obtained in NEIT’s Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above).

Voter Registration – The Board of Elections for the State of Rhode Island has created a website from which individuals may obtain Rhode Island and National voter registration forms: https://www.elections.state.ri.us/registration/intro.htm

Assistance with voter registration questions is available in the Student Activities Office located in S120B on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel 401-739-5000 ext. 3565.

NEIT’s Institutional Refund Policy – NEIT’s Institutional Refund Policy sets forth the institution’s policy for the return of unearned tuition and fees or other refundable portion of costs paid to the institution and is published in the catalog. Copies are also available by contacting the Business Office located in N119E on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818, Tel. 401- 739-5000 ext. 3338.

Graduation Rates – The graduation rates are available starting with the cohort for the fall term 1996-97. The graduation rates are calculated for the first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking students who completed their undergraduate program within 150 percent of normal completion time. Copies of the graduation rates are available in the Business Office (see location above).

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. They include the right to: 1) inspect, review, and/or request an amendment to these records; 2) consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in these records; 3) restrict disclosure of information designated as directory information that may be released without consent of the student; and 4) file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education for alleged failure by NEIT to comply with FERPA requirements. Annual notification of student rights to privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and procedures for obtaining this information is published in the Student Handbook available online at students.neit.edu and is distributed annually to all students by e-mail. You may also obtain a copy of this notification by contacting the Business Office (see location above).

Campus Security Report, Drug Prevention Policy, & Crime Statistics – This publication includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by NEIT and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes NEIT’s campus emergency response and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters as well as standards of conduct prohibiting the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol by students and employees on campus. It also includes a description of applicable laws, health risks and description of drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or reentry programs. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Business Office (see location above).

Missing Student Notification Policy – The purpose of this policy, in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, is to provide students with procedures and information for reporting a missing person. The policy applies specifically to students who reside in NEIT’s residence hall(s). (See full policy in the Student Handbook.) You can obtain a copy of the policy by contacting the Office of Student Support Services, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818, RI Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3441.

Timely Warnings – NEIT will make timely reports to the campus community on potentially dangerous criminal activity on or near campus which represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees on campus or in the immediate area. Names of victims in such reports shall be withheld as confidential. In addition to notification through ENS, NEIT, as appropriate, will issue timely warnings via the university e-mail system, in-class announcements, or other appropriate means (Reports). Any such Reports shall be provided to students and employees in a timely manner. See policy Here.

Emergency Notification – In the event that a situation arises on campus that in the judgment of NEIT’s administration constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat to the health or safety of students and/or employees, the institution will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate a campus wide “emergency notification” through NEIT’s Rave Emergency Notification System (ENS), unless the notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. See Annual Campus Security Report. You may also obtain a copy of this notification by contacting the Business Office (see location above).

Fire Safety Procedures and Emergency Action Plan – All students must leave any facility where a fire alarm is activated as promptly as possible via the nearest available exit. No one is expected to endanger him/herself in order to assist with evacuation of others, but everyone has a duty to ensure that other occupants are aware of an emergency. It is expected that individuals, as long as they are not endangering themselves, will aid anyone requiring assistance to safely evacuate the building.

NEIT tests its emergency response and evacuation procedures on at least an annual basis, including publicizing its procedures in conjunction with at least one test per calendar year, and documenting a description of the exercise as well as the date and time of the exercise and whether it was announced or unannounced. See Fire Safety Procedures and Emergency Action Plan in Student Handbook. You can obtain a copy of the procedures by contacting the Office of Student Support Services, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818, RI Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3441.

Crime Statistics – See NEIT’s Campus Security Report, Drug Prevention Policy, & Crime Statistics above.

Student Handbook – The Student Handbook is applicable to all NEIT students. The Student Conduct Policy and regulatory policies and procedures apply to all students. This Handbook provides information about student life resources and student activities at NEIT, and the applicable policies and procedures, including behavioral standards. Students are expected to become familiar with the contents of this Handbook, to act with careful consideration of its requirements, and to seek assistance whenever necessary and as directed. In some instances, regulations governing a particular subject matter in the Handbook are also contained in the College catalogs or in other promulgated notices. The provisions of this Handbook are subject to revision by posting or otherwise published notice during the academic year. The Student Handbook available online through our Student Portal and Student Support & Resources page, and is distributed annually to all students by e-mail.

Consumer Complaints – In accordance with Department of Education regulations, the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General has established the following complaint process related to receiving and resolving complaints. Complaints alleging violations of state consumer protection laws (e.g., laws related to fraud or false advertising) will be referred to the Consumer Protection Unit within the Department of Attorney General and shall be reviewed and handled by that Unit. Complaints alleging violations of state laws or rules related to approval to operate or licensure of postsecondary institutions will be referred to the appropriate Division within the Department of Attorney General and shall be reviewed and handled by that Division. Complaints related to quality of education or accreditation requirements shall be referred either to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the entity with primary responsibility for accreditation of Rhode Island institutions of higher education, or a specialized accreditor with oversight of particular programs. Contact the Attorney General’s Office By phone: General Helpline 401-274-4400 By mail: Office of the Attorney General, 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903 Online: https://www.riag.ri.gov/contact/

Accreditation – New England Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

New England Commission of Higher Education
301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 425-7785
E-Mail: info@neche.org

The programs listed below have specialized professional accreditations. Please check the program descriptions in the Curriculum section for details.

Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.
Medical Laboratory Technician, A.S.
Nursing, A.S.
Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
Occupational Therapy, M.S.
Paramedic Technology, A.S.
Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
PTA to DPT Bridge Program, D.P.T.
Respiratory Care, A.S.
RN to BSN, B.S.
Surgical Technology, A.S.
Veterinary Technology, A.S

Inquiries regarding the status of NEIT’s accreditation by these organizations should be directed to the Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above.)

Professional Licensure or Certification Disclosures

The programs listed below have licensure or certificate requirements. Please check the program descriptions in the curriculum section for details.

Medical Laboratory Technician, A.S.
Nursing, A.S.
Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
Occupational Therapy, M.S.
Paramedic Technology, A.S.
Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
PTA to DPT Bridge Program, DPT
Respiratory Care, A.S.
RN to BSN, B.S.
Surgical Technology, A.S.
Veterinary Technology, A.S

Inquiries regarding the requirements of licensing for these programs should be directed to the Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above.)

Catalog – The catalog contains useful information about the university, including admission, enrollment, the academic calendar, degree requirements, course offerings, and academic policies and procedures. The catalog is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a statement NEIT’s contractual commitments between the University and its students. NEIT reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes of any nature to this catalog, including but not limited to the policies, procedures, programs of instruction, academic calendar and schedule, fees, and personnel. The University reserves the right in its sole discretion to reschedule classes with or without extending the academic term, cancel scheduled courses and other academic activities, and require or afford alternatives for scheduled courses or other academic activities, with notice of such action provided as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.

Nondiscrimination – New England Institute of Technology admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. New England Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs nor does New England Institute of Technology discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or national and ethnic origin in any phase of its employment process.

The university has designated Scott Freund, Executive Vice President, to coordinate the university’s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other laws, orders and regulations governing discrimination. Any questions or concerns regarding Title IX, Section 504 or other state or local federal laws related to discrimination should be directed to Scott Freund, Executive Vice President, New England Institute of Technology, One New England Tech Boulevard East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818, 401-739- 5000.

Individuals with disabilities who seek reasonable accommodations or information concerning accommodations should contact NEIT’s 504 Coordinator, Scott Freund, Executive Vice President, New England Institute of Technology, One New England Tech Boulevard East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818, 401-739- 5000.

https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2010/2010831rev.pdf

August 2020

Academic Catalog