UNH Parents Guide to Regular Decision
If you are supporting a prospective college student through the college search process, you’ve come to the right place. Our UNH Parents Guide blog series is here to help you navigate the college application process and empower your student to make informed decisions. Today, we’re talking about what you need to know about applying Regular Decision to college.
UNH’s Regular Decision application deadline is Feb. 1, so there is still plenty of time for your student to hit submit. Read on to learn how you can guide your student through the college application and admissions process.
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What is Regular Decision?
UNH’s Regular Decision deadline is Feb. 1. This is a non-binding admissions deadline. Our Regular Decision deadline gives students more time to choose where they want to apply and to prepare their materials, compared to our Early Action deadline. Students who apply Regular Decision can still choose from an incredible range of majors and top-ranked programs. They are also automatically considered for merit scholarships based on their GPA.
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How can my student apply?
Your student can apply to UNH right on the Common App. We require a high school transcript and one letter of recommendation from a school counselor or core academic teacher. UNH is test optional. You can see the full application instructions here.
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How long do we have to enroll?
If your student applies Regular Decision to UNH, they will still have until 5/1 to make their enrollment decision. However, once they know they want to attend UNH, it's best to enroll as soon as possible. Once your student enrolls, they will get access to register for housing and orientation.
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How can my student choose a major?
Start by exploring any colleges and majors your student is gravitating toward while also encouraging them to keep their options open. Remember to remind your student that they can apply to UNH undeclared — most first-year students here do! With great academic advising programs for undecided students, they’ll have plenty of time to make a decision.
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How can I support my student?
First, reassure your student that there is still plenty of time to apply to colleges. Second, your student may benefit from some structure to the overwhelming process and timeline of applying to colleges. Support your student by helping them understand, step by step, what they need to do to submit their application and how the admissions decision process will work. The UNH Office of Undergraduate Admissions is also always here to answer any of your questions!
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How can I be supported as a parent?
Don’t forget to also take care of yourself while helping your student through this important time. Remember, this is also a chance for your student to begin to flex their independence before going to college, so give them ownership over making decisions as you guide them along the way. And if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your UNH admissions counselor — that’s what we’re here for!
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