Academic OpportunitiesUNH offers many ways to enhance your education. You may choose to fulfill requirements for a dual major, minor, interdisciplinary program, or double major—and still graduate within four years! University Honors ProgramOpen to any student who ranks in the top 10 percent of their UNH college division after one semester. First-year students may also be invited to join at the time of admission to the University. First-year students admitted to the Honors Program typically rank in the top 10 percent of their class and have a combined SAT score (critical reading and math) of 1310+ or 30+ on the ACT. Benefits of participating in the Honors Program include an Honors advisor to help with course selection and career advice, smaller seminar-style classes and personalized instruction, the opportunity to conduct original research with a faculty mentor, and the option of living in the Honors themed housing. Learn more. (603-862-3928) Undergraduate ResearchThe Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research offers programs that engage you in the discovery of knowledge—at home and in distant lands. Whether through a funded program, research-intensive course, working in one of the University’s many centers or institutes, or teaming up with a favorite professor to pursue a mutual academic interest, the opportunities to become involved in research abound for students in all majors. Learn more at: http://www.unh.edu/undergrad-research/ (603-862-4323) Study AbroadYou can spend a summer, a semester or a year studying abroad in one of UNH’s 16 managed programs in 10 countries. Don’t see your top choice listed? Let us know and we will work with you to get you where you want to go. UNH’s Center for International Education [www.unh.edu/cie] is the clearinghouse for information on study abroad programs. Visit the center at Hood House when you get to campus. The Shoals Marine LaboratoryThe Shoals Marine Laboratory is a field station on Appledore Island, catering to students who would like to focus on marine topics within their major. Jointly operated by the University of New Hampshire and Cornell University, the SML offers more than 20 summer credit courses designed for undergraduate students. Learn more at: http://marine.unh.edu/sml/. The New Hampshire Space Grant ConsortiumA collaboration of the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth College, the consortium allows UNH undergraduates pursuing degrees in the earth sciences, engineering, physics, natural resources, computer science, molecular biology, and education to apply for research internships. Learn more at: www.nhsgc.sr.unh.edu National Student ExchangeThe National Student Exchange is a consortium of more than 170 colleges and universities throughout the United States and its territories. Through this academic program, students continue to make progress toward their UNH degree while taking advantage of the opportunity to study in a different part of the country. Learn more at: www.unh.edu/nse |
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