First Year Applicants
Whether you’re a high school senior, have received a high school equivalency diploma (like a GED) or you graduated from high school and haven’t taken any college classes, Southern New Hampshire University is here to make the process as smooth as possible. Here, you’ll explore the steps to apply, including key deadlines, required documents, optional standardized test scores, options for financial aid and even what we look for in our applicants, like your academic background and extracurricular interests. Let’s get started!
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How to Apply
Here are the steps you'll take when applying to Southern New Hampshire University as a first-year student. The Office of First-Year Admission can answer any questions about application requirements along the way.
Step 1: Complete your application
Visit the Common App to fill out and submit your application. Then, celebrate! It’s a big deal.
Important last days to submit applications:
- Early Action - 11/15/2025
- Priority - 02/01/2026
Step 2: Submit supporting documents
We'll also need you to send a few documents, along with your application, to the SNHU Office of Admission. Here's a list of required documents and things to keep in mind:
- Official high school transcript (or GED)
- One letter of recommendation from a school counselor or teacher
- Standardized test scores are optional and not required for admission
Step 3: Explore financial aid options
While it has always been our mission to make college more affordable, we understand it’s still a financial investment. If you have questions about financial aid options, please reach out to Student Financial Services at SFScampus@snhu.edu.
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
Meet the Team
At Southern New Hampshire University, we’re committed to making the admission process easier. Whether you have questions about your application or want to learn more about the SNHU community, our dedicated admission team is here to help.
To connect with the team, reach out to admission at 603.645.9611 or admission@snhu.edu.
Meet the Team
Brittany Flannery
Director, First Year Admission
b.flannery@snhu.edu
Amelia Duane
Team Lead, First Year Admission
Territory: New Hampshire - Merrimack Valley
a.duane@snhu.edu
Jessica Gallant
Admission Specialist III
Territory: New Hampshire - Merrimack Valley
j.gallant3@snhu.edu
Amanda Berthiaume
Admission Specialist III
Territory: Rhode Island; Illinois; Massachusetts - Essex County, Cape Cod and Islands, Quincy and Plymouth County, Norfolk/Bristol County
a.berthiaume@snhu.edu
Rebecca Stampfli
Admission Specialist III
Territory: Maine; New Hampshire – Seacoast; all home school programs; all other states outside of New England/ New York/New Jersey/Pennsylvania/Illinois
r.stampfli@snhu.edu
Madison Hopkins
Admission Specialist III
Territory: Massachusetts - Berkshire/Franklin Counties, Springfield/Hampshire County, Lowell/Concord/Wellesley, Fitchburg/North Worcester County, Worcester
m.hopkins2@snhu.edu
Brianna Coleman
Admission Specialist I
Territory: Vermont; New Hampshire – Monadnock/Lake Sunapee/Lakes Region/White Mountains
b.coleman1@snhu.edu
Colby Willis
Admission Specialist I
Territory: New York; New Jersey; Connecticut; Pennsylvania; Massachusetts – Boston, Milton/Lexington/Waltham
c.willis2@snhu.edu
Madison Houle
Office Manager
m.houle1@snhu.edu
SNHU First-Year Admission team travel dates
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Want to Learn More?
Take a Tour
On our in-person campus tours, you’ll speak with our admission team, explore the campus grounds and get your questions answered. We also have open houses, transfer collaboratives and a virtual tour to help you get acquainted.
Campus Life
College is meant to be fun. In addition to pursuing your passion, you’ll also you’ll also get to experience our state-of-the-art dorms, DII athletics, internships and student clubs, all while making life-long connections.