We are the University of New Hampshire in the heart of Manchester, delivering career-driven undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the state’s business hub. Welcome to our Virtual Fall Open House, where you’ll discover what you can achieve at UNH Manchester—all from the comfort of your own home.
Welcome to Virtual Open House! The event kicked off with a greeting from UNH Manchester Dean Mike Decelle and an interactive Q&A session with current students.
Our majors don’t just prepare you for the world—they’re designed to empower you to change it. In these breakout sessions, you’ll learn more about your academic program from the faculty who will inspire your success as a student here. Click on a program below to join the session.
- American Sign Language/English Interpreting
- Business and Public Service & Nonprofit Leadership
- Communication Arts
- Computer Science and Analytics
- Engineering
- English, English Teaching and Humanities
- Homeland Security
- Life Sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Neuropsychology
- Psychology
Led by Sharon Eaton, associate director of financial aid, this session explores financial aid options for affordability. You’ll learn tips for navigating the financial aid process, from filing the FAFSA to searching for scholarships.
We have an entire team dedicated to preparing you for your dream job. Career and Professional Success (CaPS) offers mock job interviews, resume writing workshops, internship resources and more. Join us for this session to learn about how CaPS prepares you with the skills, resources and opportunities for success.
As a parent, you want to know your child is happy, safe and thriving at college. In this Q&A session just for parents, you’ll get your questions answered by our student-focused panel:
- Mike Decelle, dean of UNH Manchester
- Kim DeRego, associate dean of enrollment management
- Sharon Eaton, associate director of financial aid
- Lisa Enright, director of student engagement
- Stephanie Kirylych, director of academic advising
Career and Professional Success, Financial Aid, Student Engagement and several other offices pre-recorded sessions about their services for you to watch at your convenience.
First-Year Students
- Apply online by November 15 (fall early-action and spring semester) or April 1 (fall semester regular decision)
- Submit your official high school transcript and/or GED and official college transcript(s)
- Submit a letter of recommendation, ideally from a school counselor or teacher
- Pay the application fee ($50 for N.H. residents or $65 for non-residents)
- If you’re a N.H. resident, submit the Residency Statement
Optional: Submit letter(s) of recommendation and/or official SAT/ACT scores
Transfer Students
- Apply by November 15 (spring semester) or June 15 (fall semester) using the UNH Transfer Form—or the NH Transfer Form if you’re coming from a N.H. community college
- Submit your official high school transcript and/or GED and official college transcript(s)
- If you’re a N.H. resident, submit the Residency Statement
Optional: Submit letter(s) of recommendation and/or official SAT/ACT scores
On-Demand Sessions
We have pre-recorded a few sessions for you to watch at your convenience. UNH Manchester staff from the areas below offer an overview of their services and answer some of the most commonly asked questions.
- Academic Advising: Learn about the services and support that the advising office offers to empower you to reach your academic, professional and personal goals.
Watch the recording - Financial Aid: Learn about scholarships, grants, financial aid and resources for affordability.
Watch the recording - Career and Professional Success: Explore the services that our CaPS team offers to prepare you for your career.
Watch the recording - Student Engagement: From student clubs to campus activities, discover how students get involved and stay engaged on campus.
Watch the recording - Center for Academic Enrichment: Learn about tutoring, academic services, multilingual language support and other services the CAE offers for your academic success.
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UNH Graduate School: Learn how you can earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in as few as five years through UNH's Accelerated Master's Program.
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Library: Explore the resources, services and support that the UNH Manchester library offers.
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Life at UNH Manchester
What you learn in the classroom should apply to your life. That’s why UNH Manchester students learn from, and through, experience. We believe in showing, not telling—so we’ve created a gallery of the people, places and activities that make up the UNH Manchester experience.
Student Housing
Located at 1000 Elm Street, UNH Downtown Commons offers spacious rooms, lounge spaces, laundry facilities, cable TV, internet and more. The residence hall is just a short walk to campus and steps from downtown Manchester’s vibrant restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Connect With Us
We know that connecting with an admissions counselor is a key part of your college search. That’s why we are excited to offer virtual sessions where you can learn more about our campus, academic programs, career outcomes and options for affordability.
1:1 Sessions
Meet with an admission counselor and/or financial aid advisor to answer your individual questions.