First Year Fall Checklist

Today

• Activate your MyUNH account using the student identification number on your acceptance letter.
• MyUNH is where you’ll apply for housing, choose a meal plan, check your financial aid, make payments, register for classes and more.
• Access your Parent Portal.

March

• Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  by March 1 if you are applying for aid.
• Learn more about financial aid.
• Register for orientation, and save the date for your session.
• Explore your housing and dining options. Learn about our 30 residence halls, three dining halls and extensive menu of meal plans.

May

• Pay your enrollment deposit by May 1 — $600 if you plan to live on campus, $400 if you’ll be commuting. 
• Complete your online housing/dining application by May 1.
• NH residency declaration form will be emailed to students who indicated a legal residence/domicile address in the state of NH
• Request a deferral if you would like to postpone enrollment at UNH for a semester or a year for personal reasons such as work, travel or health issues.

June

• Attend the orientation session you selected in May. You’ll have an opportunity to experience your new campus firsthand, meet with academic advisors and register for classes.
• Set up your UNH email using MyUNH and sign up for UNH Alerts.
• Explore your UNH resources like the Center for Academic Resources, Connors Writing Center, Mathematics Center and Student Accessibility Services.
• Review the technology checklist to prepare for your arrival to UNH. 

July

• Complete your required health forms and your UNH Student Health Benefit Plan enrollment or waiver by July 15.
• Submit your final high school transcript by July 15. Don't skip this step; we need to receive your transcript to secure your enrollment for fall.
• Watch for your fall tuition bill by mid-July on your MyUNH account.
• Get credit for your Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams and any previously completed college-level courses.
• NH residency declaration must be completed and submitted electronically to UNH Admissions by July 15 to be eligible for in-state tuition benefit

August

• Contact UNH Housing & Residential Life at (603) 862-2120 if you haven’t received your housing assignment by August 1.
• Pay your fall tuition bill by August 8 unless you have set up a monthly payment plan. For more information on billing and payment options contact Business Services.

CONGRATULATIONS: You’re a Wildcat! Have any remaining questions? Call UNH Admissions at (603) 862-1360.