How to Apply

All applicants must submit the Common Application and UNH Supplement Form. Although we will accept the paper-version of the application, students are strongly encouraged to apply online through the Common Application website. Note that there are additional requirements for First-Year Applicants and additional requirements for Transfer Applicants.

To Apply Online (this method is preferred): Submit the Common Application and UNH Supplement Form from the Common Application website.

To Apply by Paper: Download the appropriate forms below and complete using black ink. Send via postal mail to: UNH Admissions; 3 Garrison Ave; Durham, NH 03824.

For First-Year Applicants:
First Year Student Common Application and First Year Supplement 2013. (PDF)

For Transfer Applicants:
Transfer Student Common Application and Transfer Application Supplement 2013. (PDF)

UNH conducts an individualized, holistic review of applications with careful consideration of a student's academic achievements, personal qualities, and the degree to which he or she takes advantage of available opportunities.

The University seeks motivated students from a variety of backgrounds who will take full advantage of the broad range of opportunities offered and contribute to the dynamic UNH community.

This site is intended for undergraduate applicants to the main campus in Durham. Applicants for the Manchester campus should visit UNH Manchester admissions.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report that complies with the Jeanne Clery Act and Higher Education Opportunity Act is located online at: www.unh.edu/upd/clery.pdf.

This document contains information about statistics of reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by UNH, and on public property immediately adjacent and accessible to campus for three previous calendar years. It also contains information regarding crime prevention, Campus Sex Crime Prevention Act, disciplinary procedures and crime reporting policies and procedures.

As required by The Higher Education Opportunity Act, UNH publishes an Annual Fire Safety Report that includes maintaining a fire log of all reported fires that occur in on-campus student housing facilities, and publishing fire safety policies and fire statistics.

If you wish to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report, you may call the Office of the Vice President for Student and Academic Services at 603.862.2053 V/TTY, or stop by 102 Thompson Hall, or call the University Police Department at 603.862.1427, or stop by the Janetos House on 1 Rosemary Lane, Durham, NH.

Important News

Closed majors for Spring 2013 Transfer student applicants: Biodmedical Science: Medical Microbiology; Communication; Communication Sciences and Disorders Health Management and Policy; Nursing; Nutrition; Occupational Therapy; Undeclared Health and Human Services

Closed majors for Fall 2013 Transfer student applicants:  Health Management and Policy; Nursing; Occupational Therapy; Undeclared Health and Human Services