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Admission:  Southern New Hampshire University welcomes applications from individuals with bachelor's degrees from an accredited institution seeking to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers.  (Note: All international students must complete an application through the International Admissions Office). For additional information call 603.645.9629.

Interviews: Although interviews are not a required part of the admission process for business programs, we welcome prospective students to visit us at any of our center locations. Our academic advisors are available to meet with prospective students throughout the year to help students plan a program of study that meets their objectives. 

Application Instructions: The following materials are required to be submitted for admission consideration:

• Completed SNHU Online: graduate application for admission.
• A $25 Application Fee must accompany your completed application. Checks are payable to Southern New Hampshire University. (Students may make payment by check or credit card). Contact your center of choice to make payment.
• Official undergraduate transcript from the institution that awarded your degree. Note: In some cases, transcripts from transfer institutions also may be needed.
• A copy of your resume or employment history.

Application decisions are made on a rolling basis, with a letter normally being sent to an applicant within four weeks of the completion of their file. The application review process includes a thorough review of undergraduate course work.  

Center of Record: Choosing your center of record is an important step in the application process. If you are planning to attend the university as a part-time student, you will need to decide where your records will be held. Students attending on a part-time basis can choose any of our locations as their center of record. Your center of record should be the campus where you plan to take the majority of your courses. Students attending on a full-time basis will have Manchester as their Center of Record. (Note: Not all centers offer all programs.)

Full-Time Status: Students who plan on taking three to four courses per semester are considered full-time students.  Manchester is the center of record for full-time students. (Note: All international students must complete an international application through the International Admissions Office). For additional information call 603.645.9629.

Part-Time Status: Students planning to take one or two courses per term are considered part-time. Students who attend the university under this status may choose any of our locations or SNHU Online as their center of record.

Financial Aid:  For additional information contact the SNHU financial aid office at 603.645.9645.