Application Procedure

The University of New Haven has a rolling admissions process for part-time students. That means that we do not have specific deadlines. Applications are accepted and processed up until the start of the specific academic term. However, we strongly recommend that you submit your application as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing.

All new students must submit an online admission application. When you get to the application menu you will see four application options. Select the "UNDERGRADUATE Part-Time, Accelerated or Visiting/Non-Degree Students" application. NOTE: When you click, it will open an application that says "Graduate & Adult Application for Admission" on the top. This is the correct application. There is no application fee to apply for part-time undergraduate admission.

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1. complete: After completing the application you must be certain to click the "Submit" button on the BOTTOM of the "Final Step: Signature Page".

2. submit: Submit official transcripts from all the colleges/universities that you have attended as well as an official copy of your high school transcript. A satisfactory General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is acceptable in place of a high school diploma. (If you have completed more than 24 college credits you do not have to submit your high school transcript.) If you are a veteran and have been in the military, please submit your official SMART transcripts

Transcripts should be sent to:

University of New Haven
c/o College of Lifelong and eLearning
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516

Important Note
- Once your application has been received and processed, you will receive a letter and information packet from the College of Lifelong & eLearning. Instructions for registration will be included in the packet.
- You will receive 2 emails from matrixstudentsupport@newhaven.edu as well as written copies of the email in letter format from the Office of Information Technology. It usually takes a minimum of 48 business hours to process before they send the letters & emails to you. Please note that you will receive a separate email/letter containing your user ID and a separate email/letter containing your password for security reasons. The emails/letters will include your unique university ID number and your UNH network account. Your User ID and Password will give you access to the Matrix Student Information System, on-line bill payment, Degree Audit, as well as access to your UNH email and the Blackboard Learning System.
- According to Connecticut State Law (Public Act 89-90) all students born on or after January 1, 1957 who are entering an institution of higher education must show proof of having received immunizations. You must have an "Immunization Form" completed by your physician and submitted to the UNH Health Services Office by the first day of the academic term. Further "Part-Time Student Immunization Information" can be found on the Health Services webpage.
Former UNH Students

Former UNH students who have not attended UNH within the past year must complete a new admission application in order to be reactivated. (Note: You may be required to resubmit your previous credentials if the university no longer has your old records on file). Please note that students who have attended UNH previously will still have the same User ID and password for accessing the Matrix Student Information System once you have been reactivated.
Non-Degree Students
Students applying to UNH as a Non-Degree/Visiting Student should select "Non-Degree" as their intended major. "Non-Degree/Visiting Students" do not have to submit official transcripts. However if you intend to register for a course that has a prerequisite you will be required to submit copies of your college academic transcript(s) to verify that you have met any prerequisite requirements for your course(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for Non-Degree/Visiting Students. You can fax transcripts to the College of Lifelong & eLearning at (203) 932-7261, email them to us at lifelong_elearn@newhaven.edu or mail them to us.

Additional Requirements: (if applicable)
- If you are currently enrolled in high school student and wish to take a course at UNH course you must submit a letter from your high school guidance counselor authorizing permission for you to take a specific course along with an unofficial copy of your high school transcript.
- If you are not a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, you must submit copies of your current Immigration documents to the College of Lifelong & eLearning.
- International students attending another college or ELS program in the U.S. on an F-1 Student Visa who wish to take courses at UNH during the summer must submit a letter from that school verifying your immigration status. The letter must also give permission for you to enroll during the summer at UNH.
NOTE: Non-Degree/Visiting Students are not eligible for financial aid.