You’re invited to attend the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) Admitted Student Visit Day on Saturday, April 6, our signature event for future Wildcats. Spend the day on campus learning more about your major, meeting faculty and future classmates, and exploring our beautiful campus where there’s possibility in every direction.
Register for admitted student visit day
Unable to attend? Join us at ours at our alternate admitted student event on Thursday, April 11.
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Check-in Location:
Memorial Union Building
Granite State Room (2nd Floor)
Thanks for your interest in Admitted Student Visit Day for the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA). While this event has passed, we have additional resources available, so that you can learn more about the distinct COLSA experience from our faculty, staff, and students. We can't wait to see you soon!
Schedule of Events*
*Tentative schedule; subject to change
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8:30 a.m. Check-in
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9- 9:45 a.m. Opening Session
Welcoming remarks from the Dean and Associate Dean. -
10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Academic Department Visits
Participants will learn more about their major during this session as well as speak to faculty and current students. Some programs will have the opportunity to visit labs and/or other facilities. -
11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Lunch at Dining Hall
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11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Resource Fair
Speak with representatives from campus offices and organizations. -
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. -
12-2:30 p.m. Bus Tours of COLSA Facilities
Bus will periodically pick up guests outside of Holloway 'HoCo' Commons and the Memorial Union Building (MUB). Guests have the option of visiting one or all the following stops: NH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, MacFarlane Greenhouse, Equine Science Center, Spaulding Life Sciences Center and Fairchild Dairy Teaching & Research Center. -
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., 2-2:30 p.m. 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. -
1-1:30 p.m., 2:30-3 p.m. Student Financial Services Presentation
This presentation will cover4 frequently asked information about financial aid. -
1:45 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:15 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.
Parking and Directions
Parking will be available in B-Lot for guest 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 B-Lot. The event check-in is in the Granite State Room, located on the second floor of the Memorial Union Building (MUB). Use the directions below to navigate from B-Lot to the MUB.
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 2nd 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.
Once you have parked in B-Lot, proceed to the Memorial Union Building.
- Exit B-Lot by crossing the road at Academic Way (lot entrance).
- Proceed towards Academic Way and Quad Way.
- Once on Academic Way, cross the street and walk towards 10 Academic Way.
- Take a right on the pedestrian pathway that is immediately to the left of 10 Academic Way.
- Residence Halls will be to your right and landscape to your left.
- Proceed down the pathway until you reach a ramp.
- Go up the ramp to enter the Memorial Union Building.
- An elevator is available straight ahead to the left. Stairs are located to the right.
- Proceed to the 2nd floor to check-in outside the Granite State Room.
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.
(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.
Once you have parked in D-Lot, proceed to the Memorial Union Building.
Walking Directions (11 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 walk by the Hamel Recreation Center (on your right) before approaching the Edgewood Road and Main Street intersection.
- Cross the street at the lights (intersection of Main Street and Edgewood Road).
- Take a left and continue down Main Street past a large clock tower (Thompson Hall) and a brick building with white pillars (Hamilton Smith), which will be on your right.
- Take a right up the driveway to the Memorial Union Building (MUB).
- Go to the main entrance (sliding doors) and proceed to the 2nd floor to check-in outside of the venue room.
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 MEMORIAL UNION BUILDING
Once you have parked in A-Lot, proceed to the Memorial Union Building.
Walking Directions (13 minutes)
- Walk to Main street via the stairs or sidewalk.
- Turn left and walk towards the traffic lights. You will see the Wildcat Statue and the Whittemore Center Arena on your left as you walk up Main Street.
- Cross the street at the lights (intersection of Main Street and College Road).
- Continue down Main Street past a large clock tower (Thompson Hall) and a brick building with white pillars (Hamilton Smith), which will be on your right.
- Take a right up the driveway to the Memorial Union Building (MUB).
- Go to the main entrance (sliding doors) and proceed to the 2nd floor to check-in outside the Granite State Room.
ADDITIONAL DISABILITY-RELATED PARKING INFORMATION
Accessible spaces can be found in every campus parking lot except for A Lot and Mast Road Lot. The closest accessible spots to the Memorial Union Building, where the first session of the day is occurring, are noted below. Please proceed to the Memorial Union Building after parking.
HAMILTON SMITH HALL
The side near Hood House
GPS Address: 89 Main Street, Durham, NH
MEMORIAL UNION BUILDING (MUB)
At the Circle Driveway
GPS Address: MUB circle, Durham, NH
CAMPUS CROSSING LOT
(it is not required to pay the meter if placard is visible)
GPS Address: 8 Mill Road, Durham, NH
B LOT
GPS Address: B Lot, McDaniel Drive, Durham, NH
Thanks for your interest in Admitted Student Visit Day for the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA). While this event has passed, you can still join us at our alternate admitted student event on Thursday, April 6. Explore other resources offered at COLSA to learn more about the distinct COLSA experience from our faculty, staff, and students. We can't wait to see you soon!
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What are the class sizes at UNH?
The largest classes you will take are usually in your first year. Your introductory biology and chemistry lectures may be as large as 100-240 students. These classes will also have laboratory sections that are much smaller, usually no larger than 24. However, you will also have some smaller classes in your freshman year. As you progress in your degree, your class sizes tend to become smaller and often your upper-level major courses will have 20-30 students, and sometimes will be even smaller.
A large majority of COLSA classes have laboratory sections so for most courses, whether large, medium, or small, you will have a small hands-on lab. Depending on your specific course, the “lab” may be inside, at one of our animal facilities, in the woods, at the coast, or even in the ocean.
What are the college-specific scholarship opportunities?
The college and each department in the college have scholarships that are awarded to continuing/returning students, based on the wishes of the donors. Some of these scholarships are listed here. Other restrictions regarding major, state of origin, etc., may also have been specified by the donor.
Each year, the college and departments announce the availability of scholarship support, and students are asked to apply for consideration. The money is then made available for the following academic year. Each year a select number of students are awarded the $5000 Marble Scholarship. This scholarship is available to exceptional juniors or seniors who excel academically and who are engaged in community and college service. Students awarded the Marble Scholarship serve as “college ambassadors.”
What academic support is provided for students?
Close connections between faculty and students are central to student success and is an important part of a COLSA education. Every student in COLSA has a faculty advisor who is a resource for academic advice and counseling. Students who are planning to
attend professional medical (including not just medical schools, but also physician assistant schools, dental schools, etc.) or veterinary schools have additional advising through the Pre-Professional Health Advising Office or from a pre-veterinary advisor. All students are also served by the COLSA Academic Affairs Office, whose staff is always available to help students.
Additional resources for student support include the Center for Academic Resources (CFAR) which employs educational counselors and peer mentors to assist UNH students with reaching their academic goals. The writing center, math center, and peer tutoring in chemistry and biology are also available to students.
What support can I get with career development?
COLSA has the only endowed career office at the University of New Hampshire: the St. Martin Career Exploration Office. This office provides students with significant career development support, including resume and interview preparation, career and employment fairs, and internship opportunities.
The office offers the SOAR Fund which is designed to assist students with experiential learning expenses by providing stipends for internships and expenses. Stipends may be used to supplement unpaid internships or pay for transportation to interviews and career events.
What are the best tips for work/school/life balance?
We recommend students limit themselves to joining one or two student organizations, in the first semester: one in any area of interest and one associated with professional growth that may be degree program related. More information on student organizations at UNH can be found here.
It’s helpful to find a group of friends who want to succeed academically as much as you do, as well as students who are in majors that require similar amounts of work outside of class. If this is not available in your dorm, find another place on campus to make your go-to study space.
Attempting to work at a job for more than 10 hours a week should be avoided unless you need to do so for financial reasons.
Also, be sure to keep a calendar so you can plan appropriately for when assignments are due. Make sure you take time for exercise, eat nutritious foods, and get appropriate sleep. The College Woods, located on campus and managed by COLSA, is a great place to immerse yourself in nature.
Are there any housing options available to COLSA majors?
There are two living-learning communities available for COLSA students. Students who are taking biology and chemistry classes during your first year can choose to live in the Life Science Residential Learning Community in Peterson Hall. This learning community provides an environment that is conducive for group studying and social interaction. Peterson Hall is one of our newest residence halls and is located close to the science buildings.
First-year students interested in conservation and sustainability can live in Haaland Hall with other students who share the same passion. Students in this learning community are enrolled in NR 435, Contemporary Conservation Issues and Environmental Awareness, which provides a focal shared academic experience. Like Peterson Hall, Haaland Hall is one of our newest dorms and conveniently located near science buildings.
What opportunities are there for COLSA students to study abroad?
Along with the programs available through the UNH Global Education Center, COLSA administers five of its own study abroad programs. Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s tropical agriculture, tour working farms in Ireland, explore the Italian food system from the medieval city of Ascoli Piceno, or take advantage of two study abroad experiences in New Zealand, one focused on timely and relevant ecological field studies, the other on sustainable agriculture — all while being exposed to new cultures and ideas and meeting new and interesting people.
There are also a variety of research programs available on and off campus in the summer to include the International Research Opportunities Program (IROP), the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) and more.
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Start Here. Go Anywhere.
Saturday, April 4, 2020 - Cancelled
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Congratulations on being admitted! We know you’ll find the fit you’re looking for here, but don’t just take our word for it — come see for yourself what makes UNH such a special community.
- Meet award-winning professors
- Discover current student stories
- Learn about our living communities
- Have lunch in our dining hall
- Explore our stunning campus
- Get inspired to travel, seek academic support, enjoy the recreation center and more at a resource fair
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Fit for the FarmVeteran Dan Birnstihl '18 spent a lot of time in the UNH greenhouses as a student, and it seems he just couldn't get enough. Now he's got his hands in the soil again as a bona fide player in New Hampshire's farm-to-table movement.
—Dan Birnstihl, '18
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Start Here, Go AnywhereFollowing graduation, Lucy Spence '18 will be heading to Nicaragua to work with children and adults as an environmental educator for the Peace Corps.
—Lucy Spence, '18
Thanks for your interest in Admitted Student Visit Day for the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA). While this event has passed, you can still join us at our Prospective Student Visit Day On Saturday, May 4, to learn more about COLSA and the University of New Hampshire (UNH). In the meantime, you can explore other resources offered at COLSA to learn more about the distinct COLSA experience from our faculty, staff, and students. We can't wait to see you soon!
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