 | Applying to UNH The University of New Haven has adopted an Early Action policy for students interested in Applying to UNH for the fall semester. Below are important dates associated with applying to UNH. Be sure to contact your admission counselor at 1-800-342-5864 ext. 7319 or e-mail adminfo@newhaven.edu should you have any questions. Our Admissions Staff begins reviewing applications for the fall semester on September 1 on a rolling basis, even for Early Action. Students should expect to receive a decision on their completed application within 2-4 weeks of when the application is complete. To begin your application go to www.newhaven.edu/apply. In addition to our own application, UNH also accepts the Common Application and the Universal College Application. Equal weight is given for any of these options. Important Dates UNH offers three non-binding admission programs for fall admission. To be considered for certain programs, you must follow the established timelines and important dates which are noted in the details below. Admission Program | Applications Due By | Early Action I | November 15 | Early Action II | January 15 | Rolling Admission | After January 15 | Spring Admission | Mid-January | | Early Action I If UNH is one of your top choice schools, you should plan on applying for Early Action I. Then after you are admitted, you will have some advantages if you meet the deposit deadline when it comes to consideration for additional scholarships, class registration, Learning Communities, and other programs. Due to the high volume of applications we receive for certain programs, Early Action I is recommended for the Forensic Science, Dental Hygiene, Marine Biology, and Biology - Pre-Med Programs. November 15 (or earlier) – application and all required materials due. Admission decisions for Early Action I are mailed no later than December 17 January 31 (or earlier) – Submit your Enrollment Commitment Form and refundable deposit of $400 for residential students or $200 for commuter students. Please note that deposits are non-refundable after May 1. March 1 (or earlier) – Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for financial aid consideration. The University of New Haven’s Title IV School Code for the FAFSA is 001397. March 15 – Notification of financial aid for incoming freshmen begins to be mailed. Please note that it is likely financial aid packages will be mailed earlier if a student’s FAFSA is completed prior to March 1. | Early Action I Benefits Merit-Based Scholarships – All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of their application to the university. Priority consideration is given to Early Action I applicants. Click here for a complete list of merit-based scholarships. Dean’s Scholarship Consideration – Each of our four colleges offer special scholarships to students enrolling in one of their programs. Early Action I students are given special consideration for these scholarships. Dean’s Scholarships are awarded in addition to any other merit-based scholarships that a student receives. Living/Learning Communities – At UNH we offer students in many of our programs the opportunity to participate in a ‘Living/Learning Community’ (LLC). In an LLC students are grouped by majors and/or common interests for their freshman year, and enjoy benefits such as trips off campus related to their major/interest, shared advising, linked classes, and group study sessions. Students admitted to UNH under Early Action I are given priority for the LLC program. Click here for more information about the LLC program. Honors Program – Students who qualify academically for admission to the UNH Honors Program will receive an invitation after admission to the university. You must apply under Early Action I in order to be considered for the Honors Program. Housing – Special consideration will be given to Early Action I students who desire to live on campus. | Early Action II If you’ve decided to apply after November 15, there is still time to apply for the fall semester with special considerations. January 15 (or earlier) – application and all required materials due. Admission decisions will be mailed no later than February 1. February 28 (or earlier) – Submit your Enrollment Commitment Form and refundable deposit of $400 for residential students or $200 for commuter students. Housing will be assigned based on availability. March 1 (or earlier) – Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for financial aid consideration. The University of New Haven’s Title IV School Code for the FAFSA is 001397. March 15 – Notification of financial aid for incoming freshmen begins to be mailed. | Early Action II Benefits Merit-Based Scholarships – Based on availability of funds, Early Action II applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships. Click here for a complete list of merit-based scholarships. Living/Learning Communities – Based on availability, Early Action II students may still qualify for participation in a ‘Living/Learning Community’ (LLC). In an LLC students are grouped by majors and/or common interests for their freshman year, and enjoy benefits such as trips off campus related to their major/interest, shared advising, linked classes, and group study sessions. Click here for more information about the LLC program. Honors Program – Based on availability and the academic qualification of the student, Early Action II students may receive an invitation to join the UNH Honors program after admission to the university. Housing - Based on availability, students may still be eligible for special housing consideration if they desire to live on campus. | Rolling Admission Based on space availability in certain majors after the Early Action I and II deadlines, you may still apply to UNH and your application will be evaluated on a rolling basis. This means that you will receive a decision on your application within 2-4 weeks of when your completed application materials are received. March 1 (or earlier) – Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for financial aid consideration. The University of New Haven’s Title IV School Code for the FAFSA is 001397. March 15 – Notification of financial aid for incoming freshmen begins to be mailed. May 1 – Submit your Enrollment Commitment Form and refundable deposit of $400 for residential students or $200 for commuter students. Housing will be assigned based on availability. Based on availability, students that apply after January 15 may still be considered for opportunities such as scholarships, Living/Learning Communities and the Honors program. | Spring Admission UNH considers potential freshmen and transfer students for spring semester admission. Applications for students interested enrolling for the spring semester are evaluated on a rolling basis. We recommend completing your application by mid-January. | To Reserve Your Place at UNH Your Enrollment Commitment Form and $400 deposit for residential students or $200 deposit for commuter students must be postmarked by May 1 for fall admission and January 2 for spring admission . Housing will be assigned based on availability after the Early Action I deadline. UNH adheres to the National Candidate’s Reply Date of May 1 for fall deposits. All deposits paid prior to this date are refundable. Requests for a deposit refund must be made in writing and postmarked by May 1. Deposits made on or after May 1 are non-refundable. Students who pay their deposit after May 1 may be waitlisted for both courses and housing, depending on availability.
The UNH Admissions Staff is happy to help you throughout the application process. Should you have any questions you can e-mail adminfo@newhaven.edu, call us at 1-800-342-5864 ext. 7319 or send us an instant message at www.newhaven.edu/IM. | | |
