College of Liberal Arts Admitted Student Visit Day

Schedule of Events^*

*Tentative schedule; subject to change

10 a.m. Check-in
For those arriving after 11:15 a.m., please check in with an admissions staff at the resource fair in the Granite State Room.
10:30-11:15 a.m. Opening Session
Welcoming remarks from the Associate Dean, Jenni Cook, faculty, and current students.
11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Resource Fair, Academic Department Fair, and Lunch in the Dining Hall
Learn more about your admitted major from current students and faculty during the Academic Department Fair. Speak with representatives from campus offices and organizations that help support students, during the Resource Fair. Attendees will be dismissed in three groups with distinct agendas allowing them 45 minutes at each fair and for lunch.
11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Drop-in Questions with Student Financial Services
Representatives will be available to address general questions about financial aid.
11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Filling out FAFSA with Granite Edvance
Granite Edvance staff will be available to help with filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), whether it is setting up the student's FSA ID, submitting the application or answering questions to enable students to complete the process on their own. Please note, due to staffing, this session will only be offered on 4/12/25.
12:30-3:30 p.m. Select Residence Halls Open
Select residence halls will be open to visitors to learn about the community. Hall Directors and residents will be available to answer questions.
1- 1:30 p.m., 2-2:30pm Residential Life and Housing Presentation
Learn about the variety of residential options for our students during this overview presentation. Residential Life and Housing representatives will also be present during the resource fair.
1:15 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 2:45 p.m. General Campus Tours
See the core of campus while learning more about UNH and the student experience on this student-led walking tour. The tour is approximately one hour.

Parking and Directions

Parking will be available in A-Lot for guests attending the Admitted Student Visit Day. We recommend arriving at least 45 minutes prior to the program start to allow enough time for parking and walking to the event location. Look for the large orange teardrop sign outside A-Lot. The event check-in is at the Hamel Recreation Center. Use the directions below to navigate from A-Lot to the Rec Center.

A-LOT DRIVING DIRECTIONS
GPS ADDRESS: 15 GABLES WAY, DURHAM, NH

Use the map for driving directions from your location. We recommend using the exit at Route 155A to access parking easily and following the instructions to campus below.

Exit at Route 155A and turn towards Durham (the 3rd exit that references "Durham", if coming from Route 4).
Follow 155A past a short stretch of fields to continue to the UNH campus.
At the traffic circle, take the third exit onto North Drive and continue for 0.1 miles.
Turn right onto Sage Way and continue for 0.2 miles.
At the stop sign, turn left onto Gable Way. The parking lot will be on your right.

A LOT TO THE RECREATION CENTER

Once you have parked in A-Lot, proceed to the Hamel Recreation Center building. Walking Directions (7-10 minutes)

Exit the lot by walking towards Main Street via the stairs at the end of the parking lot or walking up the sidewalk on Gables Way and Sage Way.
The Field House is across the street from A Lot.
Do not cross the street.
Facing the field house, you will see train tracks to your left. Remain on the A Lot side of the street.
Turn left onto Main Street and walk towards the train track overpass so that it is on your left side.
You will walk past Depot Road on your left. A large field and a large building (Whittemore Center Arena) will be on your left. Walk past these and continue towards the pedestrian pathway just past the Wildcat Statue.
The Hamel Recreation Center is located behind New Hampshire Hall and after the parking lot.

Should lots fill, please feel free to park in any parking lots designated for faculty/staff use. These lots are free and open on the weekends. Please pay attention to signage in lot entrances to avoid ticketing. Below are our recommendations for the largest lots closest to the venue for the first session of the day.

Metered spaces on Garrison Avenue and Main Street are monitored by the town of Durham. Unfortunately, Admissions cannot work to have tickets waived should you receive a parking fine ticket. Meters do not start accepting payment until 10 am. We discourage parking at the meters.

D-LOT DRIVING DIRECTION
(ELLIOT ALUMNI CENTER)
GPS ADDRESS: 9 EDGEWOOD ROAD, DURHAM, NH

Use the map for driving directions from your location. We recommend using the exit at Route 155A to access parking easily and following the instructions to campus below.

Continue onto Main Street towards Downtown Durham.
At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Main Street.
Proceed down Main Street for 0.5 miles.
Turn left onto Edgewood Road.
Proceed straight on Edgewood Road for .02 miles.
Turn left onto Strafford Ave.
D-Lot will be on the left.

D LOT TO THE RECREATION CENTER

Once you have parked in D-Lot, proceed to the Hamel Recreation Center building.
Walking Directions (5 minutes)

Walk towards Edgewood Road to exit the parking lot via the stairs and/or sidewalk.
Turn right on Edgewood and walk towards the traffic lights on Main Street.
You will eventually see the Hamel Recreation Center (on your right).
Turn right when you see the Edgewood Visitor Lot parking area and proceed straight ahead on the sidewalk.
The entrance to the Hamel Recreation center is straight ahead to the right.

B-Lot Driving Directions
GPS Address: B Lot, Mcdaniel Drive, Durham, NH

Use the map for driving directions from your location. We recommend using the exit at Route 155A to access parking easily and following the instructions to campus below.

Exit at Route 155A and turn towards Durham (3rd exit that references "Durham", if coming from Route 4).
Follow 155A past a short stretch of field to the UNH campus.
At the traffic circle, take the 2^nd exit to continue on Main Street.
Take a right at the traffic lights onto College Road.
Continue down College Road until it becomes McDaniel Drive, approximately 0.6 miles.
B-Lot will be on your left.

B LOT TO THE RECREATION CENTER

Once you have parked in B-Lot, proceed to the Hamel Recreation Center building. Walking Directions (16 minutes).

Exit B-Lot by crossing the road at Academic Way (lot entrance).
Proceed towards and walk down Quad Way for about 0.2 miles.
Turn left on Main Street and continue walking for about 0.3 miles. When you turn left on Main Street, the Memorial Union Building should be on your left.
Walk past Thompson Hall (clock tower) which will be to your left. Just before the traffic lights, cross the street at the intersection of Main Street and Edgewood Road.
The Hamel Recreation Center is just past Edgewood Visitor Lot on Edgewood Road.

Schedule of Events^*

*Tentative schedule; subject to change

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8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Registration and Refreshments
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Opening Session
Welcoming remarks from the Associate Dean, faculty and current students.
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Resource Fair and Academic Department Fair
Learn more about your admitted major from current students and faculty during the Academic Department Fair. Speak with representatives from campus offices and organizations that help support students, during the Resource Fair.
10:30 p.m. – 12 p.m. Granite Greatness
Drop in to meet fellow granite-staters that are rising to greatness at UNH. New Hampshire residents are invited to hear about research, study away, internships, and more.
12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch at Holloway Commons “HoCo” Dining Hall
Open until 4 p.m. Financial Aid Office
Located at 11 Garrison Avenue, Stoke Hall. Representatives will be available to address general and specific questions.
1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Residence Hall Self-Guided Tours
Select residence halls are open for guests to visit and learn about the community from a Hall Director and current students. Guests will be able to see a room(s), common space(s) and get their questions answered about living on campus.
1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. General Campus Tours
See the core of campus while learning more about UNH and the student experience on this student led walking tour. The tour is approximately one hour.

8 a.m.- 9 a.m. Registration and Refreshments
9 a.m. Opening Session
Welcoming remarks from the Associate Dean, faculty and current students.
10:15 a.m.- 12 p.m. Academic Department Sessions and Fair
Learn more about your admitted major from current students and faculty.
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Stillings Dining Hall
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Resource Fair
Speak with representatives from campus offices and organizations.
12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Granite Greatness
Drop in to meet fellow granite-staters that are rising to greatness at UNH. New Hampshire residents are invited to hear about research, study away, internships, and more.
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Financial Aid Office
Located at 11 Garrison Avenue, Stoke Hall. Representatives will be available to address general and specific questions.
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Residence Hall Self-Guided Tours
Select residence halls are open for guests to visit and learn about the community from a Hall Director and current students. Guests will be able to see a room(s), common space(s) and get their questions answered about living on campus.
2 p.m.; 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m. General Campus Tours
See the core of campus while learning more about UNH and the student experience on this student led walking tour. The tour is approximately one hour.

Explore Possibilities

Thanks for your interest in the Admitted Student Visit Day for the College of Liberal Arts (COLA). While this event has passed, there’s always more to come. Head over to our visit opportunities page for our latest offerings. You can also explore other resources offered at COLA to learn more about the distinct COLA experience from our faculty, staff, and students. We can't wait to see you soon!

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