Office Hours
Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Selected Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Selected Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Phone: 800.642.4968 or 603.645.9611
Fax: 603.645.9693
E-mail: admission@snhu.edu
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Apply: Freshman Admission
Request Information Visit CampusYou can apply anytime, but we recommend that you apply;
- Before March 15 for fall admission
- Before Dec. 1 for spring
- Freshman applicants can apply under the early action plan; apply before Nov. 15 (for the fall), and you’ll get an admission decision by Dec. 15.
If you’re applying as a transfer student, see transferring to SNHU.
Visit Application Guidelines to see what we’re looking for in an application.
1. Complete and submit the application including the essay & send it with the $40 fee to Southern New Hampshire University:
- Apply Online.
- or complete a paper copy (PDF 80 kb).
- or, if you already have one, you can apply using the Common Application.
2. Submit the following documents to the director of admission:
- Your official high school transcript (or GED)
- SAT or ACT scores (with writing). Our code is 3649.
- Two letters of recommendation from teachers or one letter from your guidance counselor. Guidance Counselors can print out the Counselor Report form. (PDF 43kb)
- An additional writing sample (creative writing majors)
- An additional essay, if you’re applying to the Honors Program
3. Explore financial aid.
4. Contact your Admission Counselor if you have questions along the way.