Dates and Deadlines for Campus International Students
Applications submitted with all necessary documents before the priority deadlines will be processed for the relevant term.
We will accept applications for an additional month after the deadline but cannot guarantee processing for the next upcoming term.
Dates are subject to change; admitted students should check their acceptance letter for final dates.
Undergraduate
| Term | Campus Check-In* | Orientation | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | December 29, 2025 | January 2, 2026 | January 5, 2026 | April 26, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 24, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | December 28, 2026 | December 30, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | April 23, 2027 |
Graduate
| Term | Campus Check-In* | Orientation | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | December 29, 2025 | January 2, 2026 | January 5, 2026 | April 26, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | April 27, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | August 23, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | August 24, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | August 31, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | December 28, 2026 | December 30, 2026 | January 4, 2027 | April 23, 2027 |
Unit of Credit
The unit of credit at Southern New Hampshire University is the semester hour.
*Students unable to arrive on the residence hall move-in date must receive prior approval from Residence Life (housingquestions@snhu.edu). Please note that arrivals outside of the move in day will result in additional financial charges.