Test Scores (CEEB Code: 003918)
Testing Information
A number of programs at the Graduate School require applicants to submit one of the standardized tests, usually the GRE or GMAT. International applicants must also submit the TOEFL test (some departments also require the TSE) unless they attended a college within the United States for more than two years.
For more information about the tests and testing process please contact the UNH Career Services center in Hood House. See our application instructions page for details on which programs require which tests.
Note: When requesting to have your test scores sent to us be sure to indicate you want them sent to the Graduate Institution (not the Undergraduate Institution). Also the most common reason for our office not processing scores is due to errors in the data from ETS in regards to name and date of birth so be sure to verify that ETS has your information correct.
GRE Revised Testing Information for 2011
Registration for the GRE revised General Test is Now Open! On March 15, test takers from all around the world started registering for the GRE revised General Test, which begins in August. They're now getting ready for the exciting changes that are coming, like the new test-taker friendly design and new types of questions that better reflect the kind of thinking they'll do in graduate or business school.
Applicants who register to take the test between August 1 and September 30, 2011 will save 50% on their test fee; their scores will be sent by mid-November. Currently applicants can register for either the existing GRE General Test, which will be administered through July, or the upcoming GRE revised General Test. For more details please visit the GRE Revised General Test website.
GRE Test Takers: Applicants who need their GRE scores before November 2011 should take the GRE General Test before August 1, 2011.
Starting August 1, 2011, the GRE revised General Test will replace the current GRE General Test, giving you the advantage of a better test experience — and new types of questions that help show your readiness for graduate-level work.
If you take the GRE revised General Test during our special discount period of August – September 2011, your scores will be sent by mid-November. However, if you need your scores before November 2011, take the current test before August 2011.. You can find out more details on the changes to the GRE Test layout at the GRE Revised General Test website.
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
All applicants who are not native English speakers are required to demonstrate a sufficient level of proficiency in the English language to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School. Proficiency can be demonstrated by the receipt of a Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university in another country where English is the primary language of instruction. All other non-native speakers must take the TOEFL exam and submit recent scores to our office as part of their application packet.
| Accepted TOEFL Test Types | Score Range | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (Paper Based) | 200-800 | 550 |
| TOEFL (Computer Based) | 0-300 | 213 |
| TOEFL (Internet Based) | 0-120 | 80 |
| TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication | 0-990 | Contact department directly |
| TSE (Test of Spoken English) | 0-800 | Contact department directly |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - This test is only accepted on a case by case basis. | 0.0-9.9 | 6.5 |
Note: There is a version of TOEFL called Institutional Testing Program (ITP) and this test is NOT accepted at UNH. Also many departments and programs require submission of a TOEFL score of at least 600 (paper-based test,) 250 (computer-based tests,) or 100 (internet based test.)
English as a Second
Language (ESL)
The University also offers our English as a Second Language (ESL) Program through the ESL Institute each summer as well as during the academic year. The institute is designed for students who wish to develop their English Language skills and learn more about American culture and/or prepare for study at an American university.
Department Waivers
A department may provide a full or temporary waiver of test scores based on previous degrees or special circumstances. If you would like to request a test score waiver, contact your department of interest directly. If the department agrees to your waiver, please either have them contact our office or include documentation with your application so that we can contact the department to verify. Waivers will not be granted by our office until we get confirmation directly from the department.
Program
Requirments & Old Scores
Review the admissions requirements of your program carefully to be sure you submit any required tests.
Test scores over five years old are usually not accepted. Contact your department to see if you will need to retake the test or if they will be willing to accept them.
Computer Based Testing
Computer Based testing is offered all over the globe, for a variety of tests, and can be scheduled by the test providers or through Prometric Testing. The Prometric Testing Center closest to UNH is in Portsmouth, NH at Thomson Prometric Testing Center, 200 Griffin Rd No. 4, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Phone: 603-433-6800; Site Code: 4003
Did you know ...
- The UNH College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) code is 003918.
- The most commonly required test score at UNH is the GRE.
- You can find out if the program you are applying to requires test scores by looking at their admission requirements in our catalog.
