Apply

Detailed instructions

1. First-time users choose Sign Up. If you’ve already signed up, please log in.
2. Complete the Application Form. Provide the appropriate information in each of the sections provided. Click “Continue” after completing each section.
   • You can confirm your progress via bullets on the left side of the application. The bullets turn green when the section is complete.
   • The application questions are generated based on the program and the information you provide.
3. Transcripts: Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. You will be asked to upload copies of your transcripts through the application form. If admitted, you will need to request official transcripts to be sent directly to the UNH Graduate School from the institution(s) you attended either via email (grad.school@unh.edu) or hardcopy (UNH Graduate School, Thompson Hall, 105 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824). If you are a current UNH undergraduate student or have previously attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC), you will not need to upload your transcript. We will retrieve your transcript for you.
4. Letters of Recommendation: Provide your recommenders' names and email addresses in the application form. Once you submit your application, an email will be sent to them from the Graduate School with instructions and a link to a form they will need to complete. They may contact the grad.school@unh.edu at any point. Encourage your recommenders to send their letters before your program’s application deadline.
   • You can send reminders to your recommenders through your application portal.
   • You can change any of your recommenders by clicking the “Change Recommender” button in the application portal or by emailing the Graduate School.
5. Upload all required documents to the application form
6. Pay the application fee and submit your application: Once you have answered all required questions, provided your recommenders' contact information, and uploaded your documents, scroll to the bottom of the application. If you have a fee waiver code you can enter it there. When ready click on the "Review Your Application" button. This will take you to a screen that summarizes all of your information and will indicate if you missed any required information. If you used a fee waiver code, and the application is complete, you can then click on the "Submit Your Application" button. If you have to pay the fee then click on the "Save and Pay" button to pay the fee. After you pay the fee you will be returned to your application to finish the submission process. The final submission step will ask you to verify and electronically sign your name, agreeing to the terms of submission and the accuracy of the information. Once submitted, your application will be sent to the Graduate Admissions office for review and processing.
   • Some people are eligible for an application fee waiver (e.g., U.S. Veterans, McNair Scholars, former and current AmeriCorps members, etc.).
7. After submitting your application. We’ll send you an email confirming we received your application and we’ll provide you with a nine-digit number that will become your UNH ID number (a 9-digit number beginning with a 9).