Summer 2012: Need Help?
WELCOME and GREETINGS from the Graduate School at the University of New Hampshire!
Classes Begin May 21
The Summer semester is rapidly approaching with classes in Durham beginning on Monday, May 21, 2012. We trust that you are looking forward to an exciting and productive Summer at UNH. On this site you will find information which should be helpful in planning for the Summer semester. Registration information, including the Course Schedule, can be found at the Summer Session website.
General Information
Use the summer session calendar for all registration deadlines. Refer to the graduate school calendar for all academic and policy related deadlines.
Should you have any questions about your graduate status please contact our office directly. If you have questions about the registration process please contact the Registration Office directly.
Graduate School Manchester Campus (GSMC) Students
Please visit the GSMC Website for information specific to new and returning students in these programs for the Summer semester.
Important Registration Notices
Please note that payment is due at the time of registration. If payment is not made you will be dropped from all of your classes by the Registrar's Office.
All summer matriculated graduate students must be registered for coursework every summer, i.e., courses in your program or Grad 800 continuing enrollment (after your 1st semester) at UNH, until they complete their program of study. If you have questions please contact our office at 603-862-3000 and review our policy on continuous registration.
New and Returning Students
Commuter Student Services
Commuter Connection: Interested in knowing what is happening on campus each week? The Commuter Connection is a great source! This e-newsletter is e-mailed to your inbox every Monday with campus events, activities, and news important for students living off campus to know. Also, if there are campus closings or delays, the Commuter Connection will arrive in your inbox to let you know. To subscribe go to the Commuter Connection website and click on ‘Get the Commuter Connection’ and enter your full name and e-mail. The Commuter Connection is brought to you by the office of Commuter Student Services.
The Inside Track: The Inside Track website is designed specifically for Graduate Students at the UNH Durham campus. Find community information, campus information, and lots more!
Conduct of Research and Scholarly Activity
As an institution of higher education that prides itself on extensive research endeavors and the involvement of graduate students in research projects, UNH has an obligation to teach and actively promote integrity in research and scholarship. UNH has policies that govern your research activities at the university. It is your responsibility to be familiar with them and to follow them. For more information on research conduct and integrity issues, visit the Research Integrity Services homepage.
Dining Services/Meal Plans
With all the meal plan options available for busy graduate students, UNH Dining guarantees that you will never go hungry! Choose from one of the Unlimited Access Meal Plans, which include the convenience of Dining Dollars and guest passes or select the summer meal plan to choose a set number of meals.
Summer Meal Plans: These meal plans are for use at any meal period at Holloway Commons during the summer and are non transferable. Any unused meals at the end of the summer term will expire and are non-refundable. For more information about our meal plans, log on to the UNH Dining website or call 603-862-2273 today!
Health Insurance
The University of New Hampshire requires health insurance as a condition of enrollment for full-time degree students at its Durham and Manchester campuses. Visit the Health Services FAQ page for more information.
Housing (Off-Campus)
The Memorial Union Building (MUB) provides a listing of off-campus housing for the local townships. The Information Center at the University of New Hampshire maintains this list of available rental properties. This list is provided as a convenience to both students and the property owners and is updated on a weekly basis. UNH has not checked or approved these accommodations for fire, heat, or safety conditions and makes no warranties or representations concerning these items.
Housing (On Campus)
Summer Housing Lodging in student residence halls is available to individuals who register for summer credit courses. Application and payment for housing accommodations must be on file at least two weeks prior to class start date.
If you would like to learn more about graduate Student and Family Housing, please visit the Housing Office Website. If you would like to contact us please feel free to call our office at 603-862-2120 or email us at housing.office@unh.edu.
MUB: Memorial Union Building
The Memorial Union Building is known as the University of New Hampshire’s “heart of campus”, providing services, leisure, conveniences, and amenities to enhance the quality of life for students on campus. Also serving as the official State War Memorial, the building’s facilities, surroundings, and staff support a sense of community. MUB leadership focuses on a wide range of learning opportunities and experiences that reflect the values and mission of the university. Join in on the MUB’s Summer Series with free entertainment and free movies!
Visit our website at www.unhmub.com for more information.
Online Access to UNH
UNH offers students a variety of online services, such as paying bills, registration, course work, checking grades, getting email and much more. Using our Single Sign-on process students need just one username and password to access the UNH portal through their MyUNH/Blackboard account. Your MyUNH username was created for you when you first applied to UNH. For further information on acquiring your username and setting your password, please visit the MyUNH Instructions web page.
Communication - Your UNH Email Address
Your UNH Email address is the official address used for all communication from UNH and you are responsible for checking this account for email from University offices. If you are a new student at UNH, starting in the summer, you can activate your UNH email account anytime after June 1st.
Parking & Permits
Parking permits are required in order to park a vehicle on campus during the day. You should be aware that cars without permits, unless parked at a paid meter, and cars illegally parked will be ticketed and/or towed. For students who do not own cars and live in Dover, Newmarket or Portsmouth or for those who do not want to drive to campus, the Wildcat Transit bus service may be an alternative. Information on Parking and Wildcat Transit passes can be obtained at the Parking and Transit Building, 295 Mast Road (across from A-Lot). The phone number for Transportation Services is 862-1010 and Wildcat Transit is 862-2328. Commuter permits can be purchased online. It is strongly suggested that you purchase your permit prior to arriving on campus.
Registration, Planning Your Program, and Policy
When registering you can use the UNH Summer Session website to find the time and room course schedule, course descriptions, and the graduate registration page to help you find what you need.
- For general registration information visit the summer session registration page.
- Graduate courses are numbered 800- or 900-level.
- All graduate students must be registered for coursework every semester, (i.e., courses in your program or Grad 800 continuing enrollment (after your 1st semester)) at UNH, until they complete their program of study. If you have questions please contact our office at 862-3000 and review our policy on continuous registration.
- Up to 12 graduate credits can be earned in 700-level courses provided such courses are outside the student's major program. A petition for exception to academic policy (available on-line or at the Graduate School) must be completed and approved prior to registration in order to receive graduate credit for a 700-level course. Undergraduate level courses taken by graduate students are billed at the graduate rate. Such courses must be taken for a letter grade.
- A graduate student may petition to take undergraduate courses on a pass/fail basis. Such a petition must be approved by the end of the add period for the term in which the course is to be taken. Again, any 700-level course approved for graduate credit must be taken for a grade. Therefore, they can not be taken using the pass/fail grading option.
- Graduate credit cannot be earned in courses below the 700-level.
- If you are a new graduate student, you are NOT eligible to enroll in GRAD 800. If you are not taking course credits or research credits, you may wish to request that your admission be deferred to a future term by contacting the Graduate School’s Admission Office directly.
- Although many graduate-level courses are offered during the summer session, the University does not guarantee that any particular course will be offered. The availability of individual faculty members to supervise research or to participate in qualifying examinations and final examinations or defenses during the summer session varies from year to year.
- Maximum Load During the Summer: The maximum graduate load allowed is 12 credits for the entire summer session. A student will be allowed to exceed this limit only by petition with the recommendation of the student’s adviser, graduate program coordinator, and the approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.
Student Billing at UNH
Tuition and fees are due by the published deadline, and students are not considered registered until they have paid. UNH no longer sends bills through the mail – students receive bills through MyUNH (Blackboard). E-mails are sent to students’ UNH-assigned e-mail addresses when new bills are posted. Payment may be made online or mailed – check, credit card, cash or wire is accepted. Visit the summer session tuition web page for the summer tuition and fee rates and the Business Services website for general billing information. Note: During the summer payment is due at the time of registration.
UNH ID Card
You should carry your UNH ID card at all times on campus. It identifies you and verifies your status as a graduate student at UNH. If you have selected a Graduate Student Meal Plan, you will need your UNH ID for entrance into the dining halls. Your Cat’s Cache and Dining Dollars accounts (if applicable) are accessed with your University ID card which also serves as your library card, recreation pass at the Whittemore Center and bus pass. There is a charge of $25 to replace a lost, stolen or damaged photo ID card. Lost or stolen cards must be reported immediately to the Dining ID Office (603) 862-1821 or by suspending activity to protect your account by going to blackboard.unh.edu.
Students may have their ID card issued at the Dining/ID Card office located in Holloway Commons. You must bring a picture ID (driver’s license, passport, or other government issued ID) for verification of identity. The Dining/ID office contact information is as follows:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Holloway Commons, Room 101
75 Main Street Durham, NH 03824
Phone: 603.862.1821
When having your ID picture taken, please indicate that you are a graduate student. Students must be registered and financially cleared and have a valid ID card prior to using the Campus Recreation Center.
Students on Assistantships
General policy information and overviews of various graduate aid can be found on our graduate appointments webpage. Graduate summer appointments are appointments made to students during the summer. Students on summer appointments may work for up to forty hours per week. Graduate students working full time on research or combined teaching and research for the entire summer earn 2/3 of their prior academic year stipend. Appointments for less than the maximum time are prorated.
- Get a parking permit, if eligible, BEFORE you arrive on campus.
- Pay for your courses at the time of registration.
- Check your UNH Email account for important communications.
- Double check all academic and registration dates and deadlines!
