First Year Students
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First Year StudentsApplying to UNH The University of New Haven offers three non-binding admission programs for freshmen fall admission: Early Action I, Early Action II, and Regular Decision. 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.
To be considered for certain programs, you must follow the established timelines and important dates which are noted in the details below.
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 15 January 31 (priority date) -Students who have made UNH their top choice school may choose to submit their non-refundable enrollment commitment fee by this date to take advantage of the benefits associate with Early Action I. 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. May 1 - For students who have not submitted their enrollment commitment fee by the January 31 priority date, the final deadline to submit a non-refundable enrollment commitment fee is May 1. 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.
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.
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 15. 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 (priority date) -Students who have made UNH their top choice school may choose to submit their non-refundable enrollment commitment fee by this date to take advantage of the benefits associate with Early Action I. March 15 – Notification of financial aid for incoming freshmen begins to be mailed. May 1 - For students who have not submitted their enrollment commitment fee by the March 15 priority date, the final deadline to submit a non-refundable enrollment commitment fee is May 1.
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.
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 non-refundable deposit of $500 for residential students or $300 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.
UNH considers potential freshmen and transfer students for spring semester admission on a rolling basis. We recommend completing your application by early January. The priority date to pay your Enrollment Commitment Fee for the spring semester is Friday, January 7, 2012. However, the deposit should be paid as soon as the student decides to attend UNH. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable to another semester.
Your Enrollment Commitment Form and $500 deposit for residential students or $300 deposit for commuter students must be postmarked by May 1 for fall admission and January 5 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. Students who pay their deposit after May 1 may be waitlisted for both courses and housing, depending on availability.
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