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Prospective Student Visit Day
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Saturday, May 7 | 9AM- 1:30PM
Every spring, we welcome prospective Wildcats to UNH for a day of programming. Whether you are just beginning your college search or considering transferring to UNH, join us to meet with members of the UNH admissions team, explore our beautiful campus, and learn more about our academic programs.
Check-in Location:
Memorial Union Building- Granite State Room (2nd Floor)
Parking & Directions
Schedule of Events*
*Tentative schedule, subject to change
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8:30–9AM Check-in and Refreshments
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building (MUB) -
9–9:15AM Welcome from Kim DeRego, Associate Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building (MUB) -
9:15–9:45AM Admissions Presentation
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building (MUB) -
10–10:45AM First, choose the academic session(s) you want to attend to plan the rest of your day:
Academics at UNH, 1st Session
Attend a broad overview of academics for one of the following college divisions:
College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (List of Majors)
Paul College of Business & Economics (List of Majors)
College of Liberal Arts (List of Majors) -
10–10:30AM Student Panel
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building (MUB)
Panel offered for guests only interested in attending one of the college sessions offered during the second session. Hear from current students about student life and other topics selected by the audience in attendance. -
10:30–11:10AM Brunch at Holloway Commons
Holloway Commons Dining Hall
Brunch is available during this time for guests interested in an early meal and those only interested in the academic session offered during the second session offered. We will provide a ticket during check-in that will give prospective students a free meal and provide their guest(s) with a reduced price. -
11–11:30AM Student Panel
Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building (MUB)
Panel offered for guests only interested in attending one of the college sessions offered during the second session. Hear from current students about student life and other topics selected by the audience in attendance. -
11:15AM–12PM First, choose the academic session(s) you want to attend to plan the rest of your day:
Academics at UNH, 2nd Session
Attend a broad overview of academics for one of the following college divisions:
Health and Human Services (List of Majors)
Engineering and Physical Sciences (List of Majors) -
11:30AM–12:10PM Lunch at Holloway Commons
Holloway Commons Dining Hall
This time is ideal for guests who only want to attend an academic session during the first session offered. We will provide a ticket during check-in that will give prospective students a free meal and provide their guest(s) with a reduced price. -
12:15 – 1:30 PM Campus Tour
Departs from the Granite State Room, Memorial Union Building (MUB)
The campus tour provides an opportunity to see the student union, an academic classroom, Dimond Library, the recreation facility and other student-centered spaces.
The tour will take approximately 1½ hours. -
1:30–2:30PM Lunch at Holloway Commons
Holloway Commons Dining Hall
This time is ideal for guests who plan to participate in all the offered sessions for the day. We will provide a ticket during check-in that will give prospective students a free meal and provide their guest(s) with a reduced price.
Schedule of Virtual Events
Admissions overview
9:30 – 10:00am
Join an admission representative, for a broad overview of the admissions process at UNH. Learn about our community, requirements for admission as a first year and/or transfer student, merit scholarship criteria, as well as a quick overview of the financial aid process.
Student panel
10:00 -10:30 am
During these sessions, you will hear from current UNH Wildcats about their experiences on and off campus.
Online chat
9:00am-1:00pm - General admissions online chat
Use the chat box available on this website to live chat an admission counselor with your questions or technical issues.
10:30am-12:30pm - Transfer-specific online chat
Chat with your Transfer Admissions Counselors via a chat box available during this time on this website. You will have the opportunity to ask transfer specific questions after attending the “Admissions Overview” and “Academics at UNH” session(s) of your choice.
Engineering & Physical Sciences
10:40 – 11:40am
This virtual session is for students interested in mathematics, computing, engineering, physical sciences and other related fields.
View complete list of majors
Health & Human Services
10:40 – 11:40am
This virtual session is for students interested in health and human services-related fields, such as nursing, exercise science, human development, social work and more.
View complete list of majors
Business & Economics
10:40 – 11:40am
This virtual information session is for students interested in business-related fields, such as finance, accounting, marketing, economics, hospitality management and more.
View complete list of majors
Liberal Arts
10:40 – 11:40am
This virtual session is for students interested in the arts, languages, English, psychology, social sciences and other related fields.
View complete list of majors
Life Sciences & Agriculture
10:40 – 11:40am
This virtual session is for students interested in our wide-range of exceptional academic programs in the fields of life sciences and agriculture, including animal studies, biology, genetics and sustainability, just to name a few.
View complete list of majors
Student panel
1:45 – 2:45pm
During these sessions, you will hear from current UNH Wildcats about their experiences on and off campus.
Instagram Livestream Tour
11:45 pm-12:45 pm
Join us on our Instagram page @beaunhwildcat for a live tour of campus. Simply click on our profile pictures anytime between 12:45 and 1:45 to take a walk around campus with current students.
Parking and Directions
Parking will be available in B-Lot for guest attending the Prospective Student Visit Day. We recommend arriving at least 20 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 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.
B-Lot Driving Directions
GPS Address: B Lot, Mcdaniel Drive, Durham, NH
Please Note** Due to construction on campus, College Road which leads into McDaniel Road when heading towards B Lot, is closed. Please avoid following GPS instructions that direct you onto College Road. 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 first exit and follow the detour signs until the road becomes McDaniel Drive.
- B-Lot will be on your left.
B-Lot to the Memorial Union Building
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.
