Please check with your department about the most
current application deadlines. The deadlines we provide are the general deadlines and the department will always have the most up to date
ones.
It is strongly recommended that
you apply on-line as this is the most efficient method of applying.
When requesting test scores our college CEEB code
is: 003918
All application material must be submitted
directly to the UNH Graduate School office in Thompson Hall.
Online Application Instructions (If you are applying by paper please follow
these instructions)
Please
thoroughly read these directions before submitting your online
application. It is suggested that you print these directions
before you begin your application. When you are ready to apply please follow the link to
apply
online. Please note this is only for our regular
graduate applications. If you are interested in one of our
Certificate Programs please visit our Certificate
Application Instructionspage.
The UNH Graduate School application is
self-administered, meaning that the applicant is responsible for
submitting the online application as well as all of the required
supporting materials. This includes recommendations, transcripts,
residency statement (if applicable), any documents required by the
department, as well as the non-refundable $60 application fee, which must be paid
via
credit card, at the time the online application is submitted.
If you need any help with paying your fee online use our
quick help sheet.
When submitting the supporting application
materials please gather all of the required documents yourself and submit
them to the Graduate School Admissions Office, either by mail or in person, in one complete package.
Application
materials sent separately will be accepted, however doing so will slow down
the processing of your application.
Please note that ALL application materials must be
submitted directly to the UNH Graduate School office in Thompson Hall.
Do NOT send or address any materials to the department. We will send all of your materials to the department after we create a file
for you.
Please do NOT submit more than one application for
the same program and term. This will greatly slow down the
application process and may prevent your application from being
reviewed.
International applicants have separate deadlines
that need to be used in place of the standard deadlines. Please
visit the
International Students page for more information on applying. A four
year baccalaureate degree is normally the minimum academic credential
required for admission.
Deadlines: When to Apply
Graduate School admissions at the University of New
Hampshire are both limited and competitive. Applying early is strongly
encouraged, and it is your responsibility to make sure that ALL
application materials are submitted to the Graduate School BEFORE the
appropriate deadline. Specific department deadlines are listed by
department on our
Programs of Study page or can be obtained by contacting the
department directly.
NOTE: Applications completed after the published deadlines may
not be acted upon in time to enroll for the desired session. This
is particularly true of applications for the Fall session, as many
programs have earlier deadlines and most programs will fill their
available openings prior to July 1st.Please try to submit your application
materials well before the deadline date, instead of on that date
specifically.
Important Information
Before applying it is advised that you check with your
department to confirm deadlines, application periods, and any
special requirements (test scores, writing samples, etc.) All of
this information can be obtained from our
Programs of Study page.
IMPORTANT: You will be required to pay the non-refundable $60 application fee, by
credit card, as soon as the completed online application is submitted.
Applications submitted without the fee will NOT be processed
until the fee is received. This
applies to both US and International* applicants. (You can pay the
fee online by going to our
online payment page.)
*We do not normally accept online INTERNATIONAL
applications unless the applicant has gone through our
Preapplication Process and been approved.
To Apply Online
Follow the link on the right hand side of this page
to begin your online application (or go to
http://webcat.unh.edu/index_adm.html). If you do not have a Login
ID and Pin (which is likely if it is your first time applying) please click on "First time user
account creation." Once you have created your Login and
Pin you can begin your application.
Fill in all of the required information to the best
of your ability. Note that the sections containing a red star
MUST be filled out before you will able to continue on to the
next section. If at any time you want to stop you can simply
click on the "Finish Later" button at the bottom of the page
and your application will be saved for you. Later when you
want to return you can use your Login ID and Pin to pick up where
you left off.
Once you have completed all sections of the
application you can submit it to our office by clicking on the "Application
is Complete" button. You MUST click this button or
the application will NOT reach our office. Once the
application is submitted you will NOT be able to edit it.
If you need to edit something after the application is submitted
please email our office at
.
Once you have submitted your application you will
immediately be required to pay the non-refundable $60 application fee by credit
card. If you had problems paying at the time you submitted your
application you can use our
Pay Application Fee link.
Supporting Documents
Online applicants must gather all of the documents below
and submit them to the Graduate School office in Thompson Hall as one
complete package. Do NOT send or address any materials directly to the department. Applications will not be processed until all required
information is received by the Graduate School. The required downloadable documents (recommendations,
residency forms) can be found on our
forms page.
Request that TWOofficial transcripts
from each college/university attended for at least one year be
returned directly to you. Transcripts must remain sealed in order
for them to be considered official by our office. If you
attended UNH as an undergrad you must contact the
Registrar's Office
to request your transcripts. It will NOT be done
automatically.
Request three recommendations, using the
forms we provide on our
forms page. Instruct the referee to seal the letter in an
envelope and sign across the seal before returning the
recommendation directly to you (Non-Graduate School issued envelopes
are acceptable as long as the referee signs across the back). Please be sure that your referees
use your full name instead of a nickname they might know you by. Photocopied, faxed, or emailed letters are
not acceptable as we need official INK signatures. Letters
from relatives/friends are NOT acceptable. Placement credentials
over three years old may be accepted as one letter of
recommendation. Letters must remain sealed and unopened to be
accepted by our office.
Request that official test scores, if
required, be sent directly to the Graduate School by the
testing service. Test scores more than five years old may not be
acceptable. Student copies and photo copies or scores are not
considered official. (Our GRE CEEB code is 003918)
Submit the Statement of Residence Form (New
Hampshire residents only) with your application materials. This form
can be found on our
forms page.
You can submit your Personal Statement (or
Essays) online, which is encouraged to speed up processing. Should
you prefer to not use the online form you will need to
send in a hard copy. Prepare a brief but careful statement regarding: 1) reasons
you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate
and long-range objectives, and 2) your specific research or
professional interest and experiences in this field.
NOTE:
NOTE:
The UNH Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Program and Public Health
Certificate (PHC) Program requires each applicant to submit a typed,
well-written personal statement that answers five essay questions -
you can get the essay questions
here.
Provide any documents or items required specifically
by your department (writing sample, resume, etc.)
Please be sure to include your
full name (ie. Jonathan, not John) on ALL
documents submitted, including the recommendation forms, to minimize the possibility of items becoming lost. All application materials become the property of the University of
New Hampshire and will NOT be returned, duplicated, or forwarded to a
third party at any time. If you have any questions please first look at our
FAQ page. If this does not help please contact our
office or your department directly. You can monitor the status
of your application online through the
MyUNH
(Blackboard) website - for details on how to do this
please see
our instructions. If you check your status online and see
that you have an admit type of "WO - Web Applicant" it means
that your online application has reached our office but we have not yet
verified the data you have submitted. Once we have verified and
made any corrections we will remove the "WO" status and at that
point it should match all of your records and submitted
documents. The review of applications generally takes
3-8 weeks from the date your application was complete.
Please note that all letters of admission will come from the Office of
the Dean of the Graduate School. Letters of admission will
include a link that should be used to respond to the offer of admission.
Statements about admission -
verbal or written - from other sources, including the department, are
NOT official. Offers of assistantships will come directly from the
department.
Social Security
Numbers: The University of New Hampshire is requesting your Social
Security number (SSN) for identification purposes. Your SSN will
be used to process your application materials as well as to comply with
federal and state reporting requirements regarding students attending
the institution. You must provide your SSN if you are applying forfinancial aid. The institution is required by the Internal
Revenue Code and other federal laws to report names and SSNs of students
who receive financial aid. The institution will not disclose an
applicant's SSN to anyone outside the institution except as mandated by
law or institutional policy.
The UNH Graduate School offers several professional Master's programs
through its Center for Graduate & Professional Studies, located in
Manchester NH. For a list of programs offered, and other information,
visit their website at
www.unhmgrad.unh.edu.
Disability services for students can be found on
their website:
www.unh.edu/disabilityservicesand they can be reached via phone at
603-862-2607.
Revised Nondiscrimination Policy of the University of
New Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire is an Equal
Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The University
seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty,
staff, and students. The University prohibits discrimination on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status,
or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups
is encouraged. Inquiries regarding discrimination should be made to
Donna Marie Sorrentino, Director, Affirmative Action and Equity Office,
Thompson Hall, telephone (603) 862-2930 v/tty; or Director, Office for
Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20201.
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