Admissions Procedures

APPLICATION PROCESS FOR PART-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

 

The University of New Haven has a rolling admissions process which means that we do not have specific deadlines. Applications are accepted up until the start of the specific academic term, however we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible to allow time for processing.

 

University of New Haven

University College

Echlin Hall

300 Boston Post Road

West Haven, CT 06516

 

 

DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS:

 

• Complete the on-line Adult Undergraduate Application for Admission on our website at www.newhaven.edu and pay the $25 non-refundable application fee. (You can choose to submit the paper version of the application to University College along with the $50 non-refundable application fee). APPLY ON-LINE AND SAVE 50% ON THE APPLICATION FEE!
• Submit an official copy of your secondary/high school transcript to University College. A satisfactory General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is acceptable in place of a high school diploma.
• Submit official transcripts from all the colleges/universities that you have attended. Have them sent them directly to University College. Upon receipt of your transcripts you will receive an academic worksheet for your intended major with a preliminary transfer credit evaluation (TCE). The TCE will outline how many transfer credits you can be awarded and will detail what courses at your previous college(s) will be accepted as transfer credit for UNH courses in your major.  
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Test (ACT) scores may be requested if the applicant has graduated from high school within 12 months of filing the admission application.
• The university recognizes both the College Entrance Examination Board's Advanced Placement Program (AP) and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Credit may be granted for AP grades of 3, 4 or 5; credit may be granted for CLEP passing percentile scores of 50 or better. Credit will be evaluated by the appropriate department chair. For further information or to have your scores sent to UNH, go to www.collegeboard.com and search for AP or CLEP.

 

Information and instructions about registration will be included in the acceptance packet for students who have been accepted to the university.

 

NON-DEGREE STUDENTS:

 

• Complete the on-line Adult Undergraduate Application for Admission on our website at www.newhaven.edu and pay the $25 non-refundable application fee. (You can choose to submit the paper version of the application to University College along with the $50 non-refundable application fee). APPLY ON-LINE AND SAVE 50% ON THE APPLICATION FEE! Be sure to select "Non-Degree" as your intended major.
• College transcripts may be required from non-degree students if they wish to take courses that have prerequisites.
• Students may earn up to a total of 12 credits as a non-degree student before they are required to matriculate into a degree or certificate program.

 

Information and instructions about registration will be mailed to you when your application has been processed.