Hamel Scholars Shadow Day

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Thursday, March 6 | Friday, March 14 | Tuesday, March 25
Session 1 (8:00 AM-2:00 PM) | Session 2 (1:00 PM-6:00 PM)

UNH Hamel Scholars are looking forward to hosting you on campus. Register for one of our three Hamel Scholars Shadow Days to get a personalized campus experience and learn more about what it means to be a Hamel Scholar in the UNH Honors College. Connect one-on-one with a Hamel Scholar to ask questions about the Program, extracurriculars, coursework and about daily life at UNH. We will work hard to match you with a student who shares an academic or cocurricular interest.

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The Hamel Scholars Program

The program is oriented around intellectual community and public engagement, from the close-knit honors floors in our residence halls to the student-driven task forces tackling some of today’s most urgent challenges. Forge meaningful connections with world-class professors. Advance knowledge through innovative research starting your freshman year. You’ve worked hard for this caliber of academic and professional opportunities.

UNH Honors College
Huddleston Hall, Ste 201
73 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824

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Students will have the option to attend one of the two sessions offered each Shadow day. Please hold open 8:00 am-2:00 pm for the first session or 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm for the second session. Holding these times gives us the flexibility to make a better match for you. Due to the demand of the program, students are only allowed to attend one session.

While students are participating in their shadow experience, parents/guardians and other guests will have the opportunity to explore campus on a self-guided tour or explore the Durham community. Feel free to ask us for places we recommend seeing or visiting when you check-in.

Note: Students will likely not be on campus for the entirety of the "held" time. You can expect your total time on campus to be about 3 hours within the selected window.

Students attending a Hamel Shadow Day can expect to

Meet and spend time with a Hamel Scholar
Attend a class with your student host
Eat at one of UNH's fantastic dining halls

Once you’ve registered, an email with your personal start and end times, information about your Hamel Scholar host and details about where to meet will be provided at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled visit.

for Hamel Award Recipients only

Hamel Scholar Shadow Day

Monday, March 10 | Friday, March 14 | Tuesday, March 25
Session 1 (8:00 AM-2:00 PM) | (Session 2- 1:00 PM-6:00 PM)

for Parents of Hamel Award Recipients only

Parent hamel virtual information session

Tuesday, March 11 | Thursday, March 13
Time: 6:00 PM

Upon registration, students will be matched with a current Hamel Scholar and an individualized schedule with your personal start and end times will be provided at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled visit. Note: Students will likely not be on campus for the entirety of the "held" time. You can expect your time on campus to be about 3 hours within the selected window.
The Hamel Scholars Program will make every effort possible to pair students based on their intended majors or program. However, no guarantees can be made due to our students’ busy schedules and when courses are offered.
While students are participating in their shadow experience, parents/guardians and other guests will have the opportunity to explore campus on a self-guided tour or explore the Durham community. Feel free to ask us for places we recommend seeing or visiting when you check-in.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, March 6 | Friday, March 14 | Tuesday, March 25
Hamel Scholarship Shadow Day | registration coming soon

*Tentative schedule, subject to change

5:45 p.m. Check-in
6 p.m. Awards Dinner
Enjoy your meal in the company of current and other admitted Hamel Scholars as you make connections with present and future Wildcats. Meanwhile, your guests will be seated at a separate table with the accomplished faculty and staff that comprise the program.
6:45 p.m. Faculty and Student Speeches
UNH President James Dean Jr. shares welcoming remarks and insight into the history of the Hamel Scholars Program. Hear from a panel composed of a Hamel Scholar alumna, current Hamel Scholar, accomplished faculty member, and program advisor about the merits of a Hamel Scholar experience at the University.
7:30 p.m. Panel Conclude
We encourage conversations and questions after the speeches conclude with those at your table or others in the room you wish to meet.

Read about the 2023 Hamel Recipients
*Please note, it may not be possible to accommodate dietary restrictions for registrations received after February 16. Menu will include options for vegetarians.

Can’t attend the celebration?

We’re sorry we’ll miss you. We would love to meet or speak with you. Please remember to register and attend the Honors College Reception if you plan to attend your college’s Admitted Student Visit Day. Please reach out if you have questions about the Hamel Scholars program at honors.program@unh.edu.

CAMPUS CROSSING PARKING LOT - DRIVING DIRECTIONS

GPS ADDRESS: 8 MILL RD, DURHAM, NH

Use the map for driving directions from your location. Use exit at Route 155A to access parking easily.

Continue onto Main Street towards Downtown Durham.
At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on Main Street.
Proceed down Main Street for 0.9 miles and then turn right onto Mill Road.
Campus Crossing Lot will be on the right just 0.1 miles after you turn on Mill Road.

FROM CAMPUS CROSSING TO Huddleston Hall

Once you have parked in the Campus Crossing Lot, proceed to Huddleston Hall.

Proceed towards Quad Way by walking in the opposite direction of Mill Road, which you used to access the lot.
Turn right on Quad Way.
Proceed to Main Street and turn right
The big building on your right on Main Street is Huddleston Hall

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