How to Apply to or Get More Information About UNH

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The University of New Hampshire (UNH) gives prospective students three direct starting points on its homepage: Apply now, Request info, and Visit campus. If you already know you want to attend, start with the application; if you are still deciding, request information or plan a visit first. UNH offers undergraduate, graduate, and online programs, so the exact steps depend on which path fits you.

Start With the Right Entry Point

UNH's site presents three actions for prospective students, each suited to a different stage of the decision:

Your situation Best starting action
Ready to apply to an undergraduate or graduate program Apply now
Want brochures, program details, or updates before deciding Request info
Want to see campus before committing Plan a visit

All three appear on the UNH homepage, and admissions and aid information is grouped under the university's admissions-aid section.

Steps for Prospective Undergraduate Students

  1. Explore programs first if you are undecided. UNH lists 200+ majors and areas of study, plus hands-on opportunities such as research and internships. Use the "Explore areas of study" and "Explore all programs" links to narrow your options before applying.
  2. Request information. Submitting the request-info form puts you on UNH's contact list so you receive program and admissions updates.
  3. Plan a campus visit. UNH's "Plan a Visit" page under admissions-aid is the entry point for scheduling a campus visit.
  4. Apply. Use the "Apply now" link on the homepage to begin your application.

Expected result: After completing these steps you will have a shortlist of programs, have made contact with admissions, and either have a visit scheduled or an application underway.

Steps for Prospective Graduate and Online Students

UNH separates its offerings into undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and online programs. If you are pursuing a graduate degree or an online credential:

  1. Go to the graduate or online programs section rather than the undergraduate admissions flow.
  2. Review the specific program's requirements, since graduate and online admissions are handled separately from undergraduate admissions.
  3. Use Request info to get program-specific details, then Apply now when ready.

What to Check Before You Apply

  • Program availability: Confirm your intended major or program appears in UNH's program lists (undergraduate, graduate, or online).
  • Admissions and aid: The admissions-aid section is the starting point for both applying and understanding financial aid.
  • Campus options: UNH's site references multiple campuses ("Explore campuses"), so verify which campus hosts your program.

Common Stops Along the Way

  • Applying before choosing a program. With 200+ majors, it helps to explore areas of study first so your application targets the right program.
  • Using the undergraduate flow for a graduate degree. Graduate and online programs have their own sections and requirements.
  • Skipping the visit. UNH highlights campus visits as a distinct step; scheduling one before applying can confirm fit.

Quick Reference

  • Apply: "Apply now" on the UNH homepage
  • Get information: "Request info" on the UNH homepage
  • Visit: "Plan a Visit" under admissions-aid
  • Explore programs: Undergraduate, graduate, and online program links on the homepage
  • News and community: UNH Today, the university's official news source

UNH describes itself as the #1 Best Value Public University in New England, with small class sizes and a 94% undergraduate success rate — context that may matter if value and outcomes are part of your decision.