Step 1:
Apply online
- Start your Application!
- Program-specific application requirements
- To understand the cost of attendance view the Tuition & Financial Aid information.
- Complete the Application Form: Once your application is submitted it cannot be changed in the application platform. Contact the Graduate School to make any updates.
- Review Forms and Policies page: Important documents you may need are available on this webpage.
Step 2:
Submit Documents
- Submit Documents: Copies of transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions should be uploaded through the application form. If your program requires the GRE/GMAT, please have scores sent to the UNH Graduate School by the testing service.
check requirements on your program - Transcripts: Transcripts are required for all post-secondary institutions that you attended. If admitted to the program, you will need to request that official transcripts be sent directly to the UNH Graduate School via email ([email protected]) or hardcopy (UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824).
- International Students: Official English language score reports (such as TOEFL) must be sent to the UNH Graduate School by the testing service. Internationals who graduated as an undergrad from UNH will have the score requirement waived.
Step 3:
Monitor Your Application
- Monitor Your Status: After you’ve submitted your application, you can monitor when we’ve received your transcripts, recommendation letters, test scores, etc., by logging into your application status portal.
- View your Decision and Respond to Offer of Admission: Once a decision has been made on your application, you can view your decision letter by logging in to your application portal. Your decision letter will be available to view or download.
- If you have been admitted, you can respond to your offer of admission directly through your application portal by selecting “Reply to Offer of Admission.” Follow the instructions provided to accept, decline or defer your offer.
Detailed instructions
- Complete the Application Form. Provide the appropriate information in each of the sections provided. Click “Continue” after completing each section.
- The application questions are generated based on the program and the information you provide.
- Transcripts: Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. You will be asked to upload copies of your transcripts through the application form. If admitted, you will need to request official transcripts to be sent directly to the UNH Graduate School from the institution(s) you attended either via email ([email protected]) or hardcopy (UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824). If you are a current UNH undergraduate student or have previously attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC), you will not need to upload your transcript. We will retrieve your transcript for you.
- Letters of Recommendation: Provide your recommenders' names and email addresses in the application form. Once you enter the recommendation information, an email will be sent to them from the Graduate School with instructions and a link to a form they will need to complete. They may contact the [email protected] at any point. Encourage your recommenders to send their letters before your program’s application deadline.
- You can send reminders to your recommenders through your application portal.
- You can change any of your recommenders by clicking the “Change Recommender” button in the application portal or by emailing the Graduate School.
- Upload all required documents to the application form.
- Pay the application fee and submit your application: Once you have answered all required questions, provided your recommenders' contact information, and uploaded your documents, scroll to the bottom of the application. If you have a fee waiver code you can enter it there. When ready click on the "Submit Your Application" button. If you have to pay the fee, follow the instructions to make the application fee payment. Once submitted, your application will be sent to the Graduate Admissions office for review and processing.
- Some people are eligible for an application fee waiver (e.g., U.S. Veterans, McNair Scholars, former and current AmeriCorps members, etc.).
- After submitting your application. We’ll send you an email confirming we received your application and we’ll provide you with a nine-digit number that will become your UNH ID number (a 9-digit number beginning with a 9).
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have NOT submitted your application, you can change the program and/or term that you are applying for through your application. Select the application you are working on, select Open Application. Under Program Selection, select Update Program and choose the program and/or term you are switching to and select Submit.
If you wish to change your program or term after you submitted your application, log in to your application portal and select the Request to Change Program or Term button under Quick Links. The Graduate Admissions Office will receive your request and update your record accordingly.
You can log into your application dashboard to see your application decision, select “Reply to Offer of Admission.” Follow the instructions provided to accept, decline or defer your offer.
If you wish to defer your application, login to your application portal and select the Request to Defer Application button under Quick Links. The Graduate Admissions Office will receive your request and update your record accordingly.
If you have an application fee waiver code, you may enter the code in the application to waive the fee.
Application fee waivers are available for the following:
- Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. Veterans (does not include family members)
- McNair Scholars
- Current UNH graduate students, starting another program
- Applicants applying to the Accelerated Masters program
- Undergraduates who participate in CFAR (Center for Academic Resources) and have been certified as eligible for a waiver based on their financial need status.
- Applicants are also eligible for a fee waiver if you have served or are serving in the AmeriCorps, Peace Corps or City Year programs.
All other applicants must pay the application fee ($65 for Master's/E.D.S./Ph.D. programs; $25 for certificate programs) in order to have their application processed and reviewed.
New Hampshire residents who wish to claim in-state residency for tuition purposes must complete the Residency Form in their application portal. Veterans currently residing in New Hampshire who wish to claim in-state residency should also complete the Residency Form in their application portal and indicate their veteran status where requested. Please complete the form and submit any required supporting documentation through your application portal.
Until in-state status is proven, applicants will be considered out-of-state residents. For more information see the graduate school residency policy. Note: If you live in New England you may be eligible for the New England Regional (NER) tuition discount program.