Navigating the NEIT Student Portal: A Comprehensive Guide

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) provides a comprehensive student portal designed to support students throughout their academic journey. This portal serves as a central hub for accessing essential information, resources, and services. This article will explore the various aspects of the NEIT student portal, including academics, financial aid, student support, campus safety, and more.

Accessing the Student Portal

To access the NEIT student portal, students can log in to students.neit.edu with their school credentials. Once logged in, students can access a variety of resources and services.

Academics and Records

The Office of Teaching and Learning oversees all academic aspects of the university. It is responsible for faculty, curricula, program development, academic records and policies, library resources, academic services, and graduation requirements.

Degree Audit: All students are encouraged to meet with their Student Advisor or their Student Success Coordinator for a degree audit to monitor progress toward a timely degree completion.
Course Registration: Students are responsible for registering for classes every term and for staying on track for a timely completion of their program. They are encouraged to seek the assistance of their Student Advisor or the Student Success Coordinator who is an important resource for understanding degree requirements and the registration process.
Library Resources:
- Interlibrary Loan: Library materials not available in the NEIT Library can be obtained through interlibrary loan.

Financial Aid and Student Accounts

The Financial Aid Office assists students in applying for federal, institutional and state financial aid programs. Financial Aid can be based upon need. Need is defined as the difference between your cost of education and your student aid index, found on the FAFSA. Although a standard formula is used to determine your need, family situations can change. A change in your financial situation may affect your financial aid.

The Student Accounts Department oversees tuition payments and assists students who might be experiencing difficulty in making their payments. Most concerns and problems with payments and refunds can be addressed and resolved if the Student Accounts Department is made aware of them. It is critical that students respond immediately to any contact from this Office. You may be eligible for a refund as a result of excess financial aid or an overpayment to your account.

Refunds: Refund checks will be available three (3) times monthly: on the 10th, the 20th, and the 30th day of the month (“release date”). If a release date falls on a weekend or holiday, the refund check will be available the next business day.
Payment Options: Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card or debit card (with Master Card or Visa logo) and American Express.
Online Payments:
1. Log in to students.neit.edu with your school credentials.
2. Click on the Student Payments tile to the right.
3. Once you are redirected to the payment portal, click on Make Payment.
4. Simply change the amount to the amount on your bill, Click add and then Click Continue.
5. If you see this box pop up, simply Click OK. You will be asked to select a payment method and Click Continue.
6. If you would like to pay via Credit Card, you will then be asked to put in your Credit Card information to complete the transaction.
7. If you choose Electronic Check (ACH), you will be asked for your bank account information.

Student Support Services

The Office of Student Support Services (OSSS) is an information and referral service for students enrolled in traditional, on-campus associate, bachelor and certificate programs.

Academic Assistance: Students are urged to contact this Office when experiencing difficulties with their course work or encountering problems that interfere with the successful completion of their programs.
Disability Services: Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations must self-identify, communicate their needs to their Student Advisor or Student Success Coordinator, and provide current and comprehensive documentation concerning the nature and extent of their disability. The documentation must include a specific diagnosis and describe the functional limitations of the condition, particularly as it may affect participation/performance in courses, programs, services, and activities at NEIT. Because course requirements can vary greatly, students must communicate their needs to their Student Advisor or Student Success Coordinator and request accommodations each term. Accommodations cannot be granted retroactively.
Counseling Services: Counseling services are provided by an experienced, behavioral health counselor. When meeting with the counselor, students can discuss challenges and adjustments they are experiencing in their academic and personal lives, including adjusting to college demands and living away from home.
Re-Enrollment: Students who must miss a term should plan to resume classes as soon as possible by contacting the Re-Enrollment Coordinator at 401-780-4158.

Career Services

The Career Services staff assists students in acquiring the skills they need to conduct an effective job search. In addition, the Career Services Office circulates the resumes of graduates to employers who are seeking candidates with technical skills. They also provide assistance with improving interviewing skills.

Campus Safety and Security

Emergency: (401) 739-4101
Non-emergency: (401) 739-5000 Ext.
Direct line: (401) 739-5000 Ext.
East Greenwich Campus - Communications Center, S 111 A
Walking Escort: Upon request, NEIT DPS Public Safety Officers provide walking escorts for NEIT students, faculty, and staff within our patrol boundaries.
Blue Light Emergency Telephones: Blue Light Emergency telephones are strategically placed throughout the East Greenwich campus. The emergency telephones are illuminated by blue lights making them highly visible.

Residence Life

The Office of Residence Life works to create an atmosphere for its diverse community that supports academic learning, encourages individual student growth, and fosters a community where all students feel welcomed and included. The living environment in the residence hall is one that requires the civility, integrity, and cooperation of every member of the community, where the needs of the individual student are balanced with the common good. Professional Residence Life staff members oversee the residence hall and serve as a resource for the residence hall community.

Off-Campus Housing: All rental/lease and other arrangements are strictly the responsibility of the student and the property owner. NEIT’s role is limited to facilitating the acquisition of housing for those unfamiliar with the area. While efforts are made to provide students with a variety of housing options, NEIT does not make any representations about the safety of neighborhoods in which any particular housing is located.

Student Activities and Organizations

Clubs have a faculty advisor and elected student officers, and provide students the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, get involved in activities of interest to them and meet new people.

Student Advisory Council (SAC): The Student Advisory Council (SAC) serves as an advisory committee to NEIT’s President and other university officials as appropriate. The SAC provides a means for students to express their views and to provide input on policies and practices that directly affect the student body. Members are the student-elected presidents of technical clubs and the Residence Hall Council president. The SAC meets twice per year with NEIT’s President, Vice President for Student Support Services, and the Student Activities Director.
Esports: NEIT’s esports programs offer students the opportunity to compete on competitive teams against other colleges and universities. All students who do not want to compete at the conference level, are encouraged to join NEIT’s esports intramurals and play against their classmates or to come to the Esports Center and play video games on their own.
Intramurals: NEIT intramurals include soccer, golf, basketball, flag football, Ultimate Frisbee, bowling, and volleyball.

NEIT Bookstore

NEIT publishes a list of books and equipment that each student will be required to purchase for each course. All books and course materials will be available at the NEIT Bookstore and may be purchased at any bookstore of the student’s choice. To ensure that students obtain the proper textbooks, the Bookstore maintains a list of all courses offered during the term and the required textbooks for each course.

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Payment: Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card or debit card (with Master Card or Visa logo) and American Express.
Textbook Returns: To be eligible for return credit, textbooks must be presented at the NEIT Bookstore by the end of the second week of a new class start. Textbooks must be returned in “saleable” condition as determined at the discretion of NEIT Bookstore personnel. NOTE: If your books, or your situation, do not qualify for Return Credit under this policy, you may still be able to obtain some amount of credit for your textbooks as part of the Used Book Buyback Program.
(401) 739-5000 Ext. Extended hours are offered during the first two weeks of each term, and the schedule may vary during vacation weeks.

Virtual Machines

Accessing Virtual Machines:
- Check your class schedule for your classroom number.
- Find the icon that represents your classroom and click it to connect to the pool.
- Wait for the desktop to load.
- MAKE SURE YOU CONNECT TO THE CLASSROOM THAT IS ON YOUR SCHEDULE. DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY OTHER POOL.
- The screen may go grey for one or two minutes while the workstation loads.
- You will be connected to your desktop. Save your work often! You will be disconnected and lose all work after 5 minutes of inactivity!
- To logoff, select the Start button on the virtual workstation and then Sign Out as you normally would from a classroom workstation. YOU MUST SIGN OUT IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOUR CLASS PERIOD IS OVER. IF YOU STAY CONNECTED YOU WILL PREVENT OTHER STUDENTS FROM BEING ABLE TO USE THE COMPUTER.
- After signing out, you can simply close the browser.
Copying Files: You can copy documents to the virtual workstation using the File Transfer panel. Click the tab located on the left side of the screen in the middle to open the sidebar, Then select the Open File Transfer button as shown below. Any files you upload will go directly into the Documents folder on the remote virtual workstation.
Open Labs: Please do not use classroom pools unless your class is in session. If you connect to classroom pools when your class is not in session, you may be disconnected at any time and all your work will be lost. Open lab computers can be used at any time. To access, select one of the pools listed below.
- OpenLab-A28
- OpenLab-CT225
- OpenLab-Library
- OpenLab-S111
Session Timeout: Save your work often! If you stop using the keyboard and mouse, the session will be disconnected after 5 minutes of inactivity.
Safari Users: For Safari Users, you have to disable cross site tracking to connect to these Virtual Machines: In Safari preferences: Settings > Privacy > “prevent cross site tracking and block all cookies” should be turned off.
Troubleshooting: To assist with troubleshooting, if you report a problem with your connection to the helpdesk, please include the Machine Name.

Accelerated Programs

NEIT offers accelerated programs that allow students to complete their degrees in a shorter amount of time. All programs at NEIT can be completed on an accelerated track - getting you into a well-paying job 25% faster than traditional degrees.

Transformative Education and Career Opportunities

NEIT offers a transformative educational experience that goes beyond traditional textbooks and lectures. Our industry-aligned, hands-on approach prepares students for real-world success.

High-Demand Fields: Electricians, welders, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and construction managers - these professionals aren’t just working jobs; they’re building the backbone of our economy and society. Their skills ensure our homes are powered, our buildings are safe, and our infrastructure thrives. That’s why they earn competitive salaries, enjoy unmatched job security, and have endless opportunities for growth. There’s a significant shortage in the commercial and government sectors for cybersecurity professionals. Demand is booming since it’s one of the most critical IT functions.
Nationally Recognized Programs: NEIT's nationally recognized, top-ranked nursing and health sciences degree programs encompass a wide range of specialties and give you the skills you need for today’s rapidly changing medical industry. From day one, you’ll be immersed in hands-on, active learning in small class settings so that you can pave the way as a leader in healthcare with the skills and passion to care for the needs of others. The Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency have designated NEIT as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD).

Student Experiences

Whether you’re living on campus or commuting to classes, you’ll enjoy a unique environment that has been designed to foster student excitement and success. "I enjoyed my classes SO much! It made me really excited to begin my career and look forward to my future." "Being in an accelerated program was an incentive to me because I just wanted to get into the field and start working!" "I’m a single mother of four with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. New England Tech has given me the education I need to fulfill my dreams and offered me a chance at an exciting career." "New England Tech differs from a lot of different universities because it does focus on getting you job-ready." "I studied Electronics, Robotics, and Drone Technology at NEIT. I am truly grateful to have had such an excellent group of professors that helped me achieve academic success." "In my time at NEIT I was apart of the Game Developers Network. Now I work as a developer for Focus Vision Media making serious games for the military, universities, and other businesses."

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