Ready to become a Wildcat?
It's easy to apply to UNH
Applying to college doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here we break it down into clear steps, provide the resources you need, and guide you through every stage so you can start your Wildcat journey with confidence.
Undergraduate Applicants
How to apply as an undergrad
Whether you’re applying first-year, transfer, international, non-traditional, or online, our step-by-step process makes it easy to navigate. UNH uses the for student admissions, whether you are applying to our Durham campus or Manchester campus.
First-Year Applicants
Transfer Applicants
International Applicants
Veterans & Non-Traditional Applicants
Online Applicants
Key dates to know
From applying early to securing your spot, these are the big dates every future Wildcat should keep in mind. Staying on track with deadlines ensures you’ll move smoothly through the admissions process and into life at UNH.
Early Action
November 15
Want your answer early? Submit your Common App by Nov. 15, supporting docs by Dec. 12, and receive an admission decision before the end of January.
Regular Decision
February 1
Prefer more time? Apply Regular Decision and hear by March. We’ll send portal setup details soon so watch your inbox for updates.
FAFSA
March 1
Ready to make UNH more affordable? File FAFSA between Oct. 1 and March 1 with code 002589. We’ll email when your aid is ready to view in WebCat.
Deposit
May 1
Make it official! Submit your UNH deposit by May 1 to save your spot and unlock next steps like housing and course registration.
graduate Applicants
How to apply as a grad student
With tailored instructions for domestic, international, online, and law applicants, we make the grad application process easy to follow.