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Manchester campus bachelor's degree students may request a change of major/option, add a second major/option or drop a second major/option using the online process in Webcat.

How to access the Change of Major/Option Request:

  1. Log into my.usnh.edu
  2. Access WebCat
  3. From the top menu, hover over “Student Records”
  4. Select “Change major/option”

Once your request is successfully submitted, it will be reviewed by the UNH Manchester Dean’s Office. If your request is approved, you will receive a confirmation email to your UNH student inbox.

Note: Starting August 2024, paper or PDF Change of Program forms will not be accepted for changes of major.

Questions? Email unhm.advising@unh.edu

For more information, please visit the Registrar’s Website.

The Change of Program Form linked below must be used to change to/from UNH Durham from UNH Manchester (also known as the College of Professional Studies, Manchester Division).

Change of Program Form

Changing from Manchester to Durham:

Please complete the Change of Program form electronically and email it to unhm.advising@unh.edu for processing.

Changing from Durham to Manchester:

The request to change campuses will need to begin in Durham. For more information, please visit the Registrar’s Website.

After your form has been reviewed by your current advisor and dean, send it to unhm.advising@unh.edu for further processing in Manchester.

Before deciding to add or change a minor, be sure to meet with your advisor to ensure that any changes align with your academic and career goals.

Students may declare up to two minors in Webcat. To declare additional minors contact Registrar.Records@unh.edu.

HOW TO DECLARE A MINOR:

  1. Login to Webcat
  2. Select Student Records menu
  3. Select Declaration of Minor
  4. Click Add New Minor
  5. Select Minor from dropdown list
  6. Click Save
  7. Review selection and click OK to declare minor

Learn more about minor declaration, here.

Notice: Students who have already submitted an intent to graduate for the current term cannot use Webcat for minor(s) declaration and must submit a Declaration of Minor form.

The Petition a Variance in Policy form can be used to request an exception to a particular University policy.

Please complete the Petition of Variance form electronically and collect any necessary documentation. Then, submit academic petitions to unhm.petitions@unh.edu and financial petitions to unhm.businessoffice@unh.edu.

Petition of Variance in Policy Form

Students must complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval process before taking courses at another institution while enrolled in a UNH undergraduate degree program.

Please complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval form and collect course descriptions. If you are requesting to take a course and have it transfer into your major, you will also need to obtain your Program Coordinator’s approval before submitting your form to Academic Advising.

Transfer Credit Prior Approval Form

When you’re ready to submit your form and course descriptions, you can send them to unhm.advising@unh.edu.

To learn more about the Transfer Credit Prior Approval process, please watch these short tutorials.

The Transfer Credit Prior Approval Process:

How to complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval form:

After the drop deadline, students can complete the Course Withdrawal Form to withdraw from a course until the withdrawal deadline (the 60% mark of the term). Review the Academic Calendar to review these deadlines.

Students must speak with an advisor prior to making any changes to their schedule. Dropping below full-time status will impact financial aid and billing.

Course Withdrawal Form

Please complete the Course Withdrawal form electronically and email to unh.registration@unh.edu for processing.