Frequently Asked Questions - Undergraduate Programs

What are the admissions requirements?
Most students will have successfully completed 16 college-prep courses as part of their high school graduation requirements.

How do I apply?
See: Apply Now

When are courses offered?
The academic year for our undergraduate day programs is divided into two semesters — fall and spring. For a calendar of important dates, see Academic Dates to Remember.

Do you accept transfer credits?
We accept up to 90 transferred academic credits. When you transfer to Southern New Hampshire University, our goal is to make the transition smooth as you work toward completing your degree.

What is the cost of tuition?
See: Costs & Affordability

Is financial aid available? 
Many of our undergraduate degree-seeking students receive some type of Financial Aid. This may include grants, scholarships, loans or campus employment.

Are courses offered on campus and online?
Both. This allows you to build a course schedule that’s convenient and flexible for your busy lifestyle.

Do I need to take all courses on campus, on location or online, or can I do some of each?
If you are enrolled as an undergraduate day student, you take courses at our main campus in Manchester, NH. If you are enrolled in our undergraduate continuing education degree program, you can take evening and weekend courses on campus, on location at our continuing education centers in New Hampshire and Maine, or online -- whatever your schedule allows. If you are enrolled in our online degree program, you can take classes online from anywhere in the world and log in at a time that best suits your schedule.

What housing options are available?
Approximately 75 percent of undergraduate day students live on campus, a testament to our vibrant campus life. Housing options range from residence hall suites to on-campus apartments and townhouses to residential learning communities. Each residence hall offers numerous organized activities.

Do I need to purchase a meal plan?
All students are required to have a meal plan. Freshmen and new students assigned to residence halls are required to have a full meal plan for the first year. Transfer students assigned to the apartment areas or townhouse areas are required to have a minimum meal plan. There are also other meal plan options available.

Do you offer on-campus parking?
Yes. See Parking Permits