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Whether you’re a high school graduate, a transfer or readmit student or an international learner, we know how exciting this step is. That’s why our campus admission team is here to help you with what’s next:
- Ready to apply? Our applications for the fall semester are open, free and only take a few steps to complete.
- Already accepted? Submit your deposit today to make it official!
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Want to see what SNHU’s all about?
During our weekday campus tours (Mon-Fri at 10 am and 2 pm), you’ll get to connect with an admission counselor and see our 300-acre campus. Plus, spring break is the perfect time to visit and experience SNHU for yourself!
Application Submission
If you're applying as a transfer student, please visit transferring to SNHU for more information.
Considerations for First-Year Applicants
When evaluating applicants, the first thing we look at is your academic background, but we don’t stop there. SNHU looks for well-rounded students with a variety of interests in and out of the classroom. Have a pastime you’re passionate about? Let us know! Did a volunteer experience change your life? Share it with us! Dreams of traveling near and far? We’re all ears.
Most candidates admitted to SNHU have completed 16 college-prep courses, including:
- Four years of English
- Three or more years of Mathematics
- Two or more years of Science
- Two or more years of Social Science
Considerations for Home-Schooled Applicants
A traditional high school experience is not required to apply to SNHU. Our students come from all types of educational backgrounds including home-schooling.
Accredited home-schooled application requirements:
- An applicant must submit the equivalent of a high school transcript or records of homeschool studies. If the applicant has finished coursework in a non-homeschool setting, official transcripts or an official copy of the General Educational Development (GED) test scores or equivalent are required.
- An applicant must provide verification that they have completed a secondary school education. This requirement may be satisfied by a signed statement from the parent or guardian, a home education diploma or a graduation date posted on the home education records.
- The applicant must provide verification that the home education was carried out in compliance with applicable commonwealth or state laws. The form of this documentation will vary state-to-state. The documentation may be a letter from the local school board or public school superintendent, a letter from an umbrella school or a signed affidavit from the parent or guardian.
Non-accredited home-schooled application requirements:
If the home school program is not accredited, the applicant must meet all state regulations put forth by their home state and the state of New Hampshire, and may be asked to submit a portfolio including course descriptions, an annotated reading list and graded work for review.
Student Support
We want you to know that you’ll be supported every step of the way, from admission and advising to career coaching and mental health. SNHU is a place where you belong.
Ready for More
If you’ve already completed your Bachelor's degree, be sure to explore our campus graduate programs, where you can earn your master’s degree in as few as 12-18 months.