Application Checklist
International Checklist
The University of New Hampshire conducts an individual, holistic review of all applications for admission. A student's academic record, including program of study, class rigor, standing in their class, and achievement is of primary importance in assessing a student's potential for success at UNH.
Important Dates & Reminders
Oct. 15 - Spring Decision Deadline - Students applying to UNH under our Spring Decision plan will receive an admission decision prior to the end of December.
Nov. 15 - Early Action Deadline - Students applying to UNH under our Early Action plan will receive an admission decision prior to the end of January.
Feb. 1 - Regular Decision Deadline -Students applying to UNH under our Regular Decision plan will receive an admission decision prior to the end of March.
Academic Preparation
Admission criteria varies by country curriculum at UNH. Evaluation of a secondary school transcript is an important part of our application review process. To meet minimum academic requirements for admission, we typically look for the equivalent of a successful university preparatory curriculum with the core academic subjects covered, including English, Math, Science, Social Science, and World Language.
First Year Requirements
Students may apply for UNH admission using the online Common Application. Further instructions and details about the application process are outlined on the site.
Application Fee
$65 for non-residents
Fee waivers can be requested through the Common Application.
Pay online at the time you submit your Common Application.
Additional Documentation
The University of New Hampshire will accept unofficial documents for undergraduate international students to complete their application. Upon confirmation of enrollment, UNH will require official copies of documents that were previously submitted as unofficial. All official documents must be received by June 30.
All paper materials for any undergraduate application should be sent to the following address:
UNH Admissions
3 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
- Please use black ink when submitting any paper materials, and be sure to include a date of birth on all paper materials.
- There are no interviews as part of the application process.
- International Students should include a photocopy of the passport page with biographic information.
- All offers of admission are considered conditional and are subject to the verification of satisfactory achievement when final transcripts are reviewed by the Admission Committee.
Secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required. International documents received by UNH Admissions are verified, scanned, and confidentially destroyed. Official documents submitted will not be returned to the student.
Ideally, the letter should be from a student's school counselor or teacher. UNH does not require more than one recommendation and our preference is to receive no more than two. Excess recommendations may delay the admissions review process.
Demonstration of English Proficiency is required if English is not a student’s first language. The scores must be sent directly from the agency. English proficiency waivers from an institution are considered on a case-by-case basis. UNH’s CEEB code for TOEFL is: 3918
The following tests are accepted, along with minimum scores:
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59
- Duolingo English Test (English Proficiency Test): 120
The University of New Hampshire is now test-optional for first-year applicants. Candidates for admission to bachelor’s degree programs may submit the results of the SAT or ACT exam. The latest statistics on test scores by the university's admitted first-year students indicate that the average SAT combined score was 1175 and the average ACT composite score was 25.
UNH considers your highest section scores across all SAT/ACT test dates that you submit. Final admissions decisions will be made using only your highest scores. Each time you submit scores, we will update your record with any new high scores. We thus encourage you to submit your scores to us each time you take the SAT. UNH's CEEB for the SAT is: 3918 and for the ACT is: 2524.
There are no cut-offs for standardized test scores in the UNH admissions process, rather more emphasis is paid to one’s academic program of study and record of achievement. Students are not denied or admitted based solely on the results of their standardized test scores.
*SAT subject tests are not required
Audition
For specific music and theatre programs only
Students planning to study music education, music history, music performance, or music theory are required to audition as part of the application process. Please visit the Music Department for more details and information.
Students planning to study theatre acting, dance, or musical theatre are required to audition as part of the application process. Please visit the Theatre Department for more details and information.
Portfolio
For art studio majors only
Students planning to major in studio arts are required to submit a portfolio as part of the application process. Please visit the Studio Arts Department for more details and information.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
For qualified students only
UNH recognizes the College Board's Advanced Placement Examination (AP) program as a means of evaluating a student's eligibility for advanced placement and credit. Students who have participated in the AP program and who have been admitted to the University should have official AP grade reports sent directly to the UNH Admissions Office (CEEB # 3918) from the College Board (telephone: 609 771-7300). After receiving the College Board AP grade report, the Admissions Office notifies the student, the student's college dean/adviser, and the Registrar's Office of any credit award and advanced placement. Please review UNH’s AP policies related to scores and transferring credits.
International Baccalaureate Credit (IB)
For qualified students only
The University of New Hampshire recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and awards 8 credits for each IB Higher Level examination with a score of 5, 6, or 7. We do not award credit for standard level exams, Higher Level Art/Design, film, and Business/Management.
Students in an IB program who have been admitted to UNH should have their official exam results sent directly to the Admissions Office (CEEB #3918). After receiving the exam results, the Admissions Office notifies the student, the student's college dean/adviser, and the Registrar's Office of any credit awarded.
Early Action offers students with a strong interest in UNH the opportunity to receive an admission decision earlier in the process (by the end of January). Students admitted during Early Action have until May 1 to enroll.
The Common Application must be received by November 15, in order to be classified as Early Action. Supporting documents needed to complete your application must be received by December 12. Incomplete Early Applications will be deferred to our Regular Decision pool for review with a decision release date in March.
You will receive a confirmation email from UNH with instructions on how to setup your UNH Application Portal within 2-3 days of receiving your admissions application. Please remember to check your email often for important updates about your application.
More information about admissions decision outcomes can be found here.
Applicants who apply under our Regular Decision option can expect an admission decision by the end of March.
You will receive a confirmation email from UNH with instructions on how to setup your UNH Application Portal within 2-3 days of receiving your admissions application. Please remember to check your email often for important updates about your application.
More information about admissions decision outcomes can be found here.
Transfer Requirements
Students may apply for UNH admission using the online Transfer Common App. Further instructions and details about the application process are on the site.
Application Fee
- $65 for non-residents
- Pay online at the time you submit your Common App.
- Fee waivers can be requested through the Common App.
Additional Documentation
The University of New Hampshire will accept unofficial documents for undergraduate international students to complete their application. Upon confirmation of enrollment, UNH will require official copies of documents that were previously submitted as unofficial. All official documents must be received by June 30th.
All paper materials for any undergraduate application should be sent to:
UNH Admissions
3 Garrison Avenue
Durham, NH 03824
- Please use black ink when submitting any paper materials, and be sure to include a date of birth on all paper materials.
- There are no interviews as part of the application process.
- International Students should include a photocopy of the passport page with biographic information.
- All offers of admission are considered conditional and are subject to the verification of satisfactory achievement when final transcripts are reviewed by the Admission Committee.
Official secondary and university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required. For university transcripts to be considered for credit evaluation, the evaluation options include, but are not limited to, World Education Services (WES) and the Center for Educational Documentation. This is required to receive transfer credit at UNH.
International documents received by UNH Admissions are verified, scanned, and confidentially destroyed. Official documents submitted will not be returned to the student.
Demonstration of English Proficiency is required if English is not a student’s first language. The scores must be sent directly from the agency. English proficiency waivers from an institution are considered on a case-by-case basis. UNH’s CEEB code for TOEFL is: 3918
The following tests are accepted, along with minimum scores:
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59
- Duolingo English Test (English Proficiency Test): 120
Audition
For specific music and theatre programs only
Students planning to study music education, music history, music performance, or music theory are required to audition as part of the application process. Please visit the Music Department for more details and information.
Students planning to study theatre acting, dance, or musical theatre are required to audition as part of the application process. Please visit the Theatre Department for more details and information.
Portfolio
For art studio majors only
Students planning to major in studio arts are required to submit a portfolio as part of the application process. Please visit the Studio Arts Department for more details and information.
Alternative Program
ESL at UNH
For international students interested in full admission to a University of New Hampshire (UNH) degree program, and who have not met UNH minimum English proficiency requirements, the UNH English as a Second Language (ESL) Program offers a wide array of intensive English language courses at various levels of English instruction. Students who do successfully gain admittance to the University of New Hampshire, can apply up to 16 credit hours from their work in the ESL Institute as University of New Hampshire credit. The faculty and staff at the ESL Institute will work individually with students seeking full admission to UNH, helping to ensure that their admission packet is completed in a timely manner for UNH Admission review.
Learn about ESL at UNH
Office of International Students and Scholars
UNH actively promotes international engagement and cross-cultural understanding through our Office of International Students and Scholars.
Learn about the OISS
NACAC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practices
The University of New Hampshire adheres to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice: NACAC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practices when working with international commissioned agents.
Learn about the NACAC
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