How Do I Transfer to UNH?

Did you know that transfer students make up 20% of the UNH undergraduate population? If you’re considering transferring to UNH, you’re not alone. This Q & A will give you all the tips and advice for transfer students that you need to set yourself up for a successful transfer application to UNH!

UNH students walking to class on campus

When is UNH’s transfer application deadline?

Our transfer application deadline is 10/15 for the spring semester. It’s easy to apply using the Transfer Common App!

Why should I transfer to UNH?

At UNH, our 200+ degree programs offer something for everyone to study. Small class sizes and one-on-one mentorship from professors mean you won't just be a number. Our students regularly step outside the classroom to get real-world experience through internships, fieldwork, research, and other experiences that prepare them for life after graduation. After graduation, our students succeed, with a 94% placement rate for jobs and further education. 

UNH students relaxing outdoors on campus

How do I apply to UNH as a transfer student?

Transfer students come to UNH from a variety of starting points. Pick your path:

• If you are transferring to UNH from another four-year college, apply using the transfer-specific Common Application.
• If you are transferring to UNH from a New Hampshire Community College, apply using the NH Transfer application.
• If you are a Veteran or non-traditional adult student, or are applying to transfer from the Thompson School of Applied Science or UNH Manchester, apply using the UNH Transfer application. 

Learn more about applying as a transfer student.

Is there anything else I need to apply as a transfer student?

Explore UNH’s 100+ majors and familiarize yourself with any additional academic or application requirements for your program. And don’t forget to request transcripts from all your previous institutions.  

UNH students studying outside 

How hard is it to transfer to UNH?

Transferring to UNH is simple! Follow these easy steps to submit your application:

• Step No. 1: Choose the right application for you.
• Step No. 2: Familiarize yourself with your deadlines.
• Step No. 3: Gather additional required documents (official final high school transcripts, all official college transcripts, and in-progress coursework).
• Step No. 4: Tell us about your current coursework.
• Step No. 5: Hit submit.

How many transfer credits does UNH accept?

UNH accepts up to 96 credits from students transferring from a four-year college and 72 credits from a community college.

The UNH Organic Garden Club welcoming new members at UDay

How do transfer students find community at UNH?

With 200+ clubs and organizations, there's something for everyone at UNH. At the beginning of every semester, our University Day (UDay) picnic is the perfect opportunity to meet students from these clubs and celebrate the start of the semester with our community. Students also meet friends through their residence halls, which host fun social events, and through their classes. 

Learn more about finding community as a transfer student.

How will transfer students be supported at UNH?

UNH has a number of resources just for transfer students, including peer mentorship and one-on-one advising.

Learn more about transferring to UNH:

• Reach out to your UNH admissions counselor.
• Visit campus and explore transfer-specific visit opportunities to see for yourself why UNH is right for you.
• Sign up for our Fall Open House to dive deeper into the academic and campus experience.
• Learn more about applying as a transfer student.

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Finding Your Community as a Transfer Student

We asked two UNH transfer students, Ella Norenberg '24  and Brendan Moody '25, about their experiences fitting in, growing as students and finding community on our campus. See for yourself why transferring to UNH was the right choice for them.  read more about transferring to UNH