Required Application Materials

for First-Year/Freshmen Applicants

Students have the option of applying directly to the major of their choice or applying as an Undeclared Exploratory major. Applications for admission are considered complete and will be reviewed for admission to the university once the following materials are received:

1. Application – Students can apply with the UNH application or the Common Application. Please note that equal consideration is given for admission to students who submit the UNH application or the Common Application. While we strongly recommend applying online, students wishing to complete a paper application should contact your admissions counselor.


2. Application Fee – The application fee when is $25 online (or $75 for the paper application). These fees are the same regardless of which application is completed.


3. Official high school transcript – Submit an official copy of your secondary/high school transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. A satisfactory General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is acceptable in place of a high school diploma. (Note: The Right of Privacy Act requires that you must request your official transcripts. UNH cannot request them on your behalf.)


4. Official SAT and/or ACT scores – Submit official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores from the testing center.
   
   • Our SAT code is #3663. For further information about the SAT, go to www.collegeboard.com.
   • Our ACT code is #0576. For further information about the ACT, go to www.act.org.


5. A personal essay – The essay is an opportunity for us to get to know you as a person, not just your grades and test scores! It also gives us an example of how you express yourself and demonstrates your ability to organize your thoughts. The personal essay should be between 250 and 500 words on a topic of your choice.


6. Letter of Recommendation – Submit at least one letter of recommendation from an academic source. An academic source can include a teacher, principal, or guidance counselor who can attest to a student's academic capabilities and ability to work at the college level. Students are welcome to submit multiple letters of recommendation if they wish. In addition, you may download the UNH Recommendation Form here if you wish to use it.

Transcripts and letter(s) of recommendation, as well as any additional materials directly from your secondary/high school, can be sent via:

• Mail
  • Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    300 Boston Post Road
    West Haven, CT 06516
• Email (as a PDF file)
  • adminfo@newhaven.edu
• Fax
  • 203.931.6093
• Naviance (if your school utilizes this system)