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Minimum academic requirements
The University of New Hampshire takes a holistic approach in reviewing your application for admission. While your academic record is the most important piece of information, our team will review your whole application for relevant context to help us learn more about who you are and how you will contribute to Wildcat Country. These requirements apply whether you're applying to our Durham or Manchester campus, an online program, graduate study or law school.
Looking for graduate admission requirements? These vary by program — review the program of study you're interested in for specific requirements, or visit Graduate Admissions for steps on how to apply.
First-year admission requirements
Applies to first-year applicants to the UNH Main Campus in Durham, NH.
The most successful applicants exceed the minimum entrance requirements with college prep level high school coursework. Some majors have additional requirements — see below.
At a minimum* candidates for all majors at UNH are expected to have met the following requirements prior to enrollment:
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of mathematics (including Algebra I & II and Geometry or equivalents)
- 2 years of laboratory sciences (3 years preferred)
- 2 years of history or social science
- 2 years of a single world language is preferred
- 2 additional full-year college preparatory courses within the subject areas listed above
Requirements for Associate Degree Programs and 2+2 Pathway Options
Applied Animal Science
- Overall GPA of C+ or higher
- College Preparatory Biology with laboratory coursework required
Veterinary Technology
- Overall GPA of B or higher
- 3 years of college preparatory science - College Preparatory Chemistry and Biology with laboratory coursework required ( grade of B or higher in Chemistry)
Language requirement is optional for 2-year associate degree programs.
2+2 Pathway Options to 4 year Degree Programs
- Both Applied Animal Science and Veterinary Technology are two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) programs that continue directly into the Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
Requirements for Biological/Physical Sciences & Forestry
- 4 years of mathematics
- 4 years of science, including chemistry and/or physics laboratory coursework
Note: it is expected that students be enrolled in math and science courses in their senior year
Requirements for Business Programs
- 4 years of mathematics (eg: trigonometry, finite, pre-calculus, statistics)
Note: it is expected that students be enrolled in an upper-level math course (trigonometry, finite, pre-calculus, or statistics) in their senior year
Requirements for Engineering & Mathematics
- 4 years of mathematics, including pre-calculus
- 4 years of science, including chemistry and/or physics laboratory coursework
Note: it is expected that students be enrolled in math and science courses in their senior year
Requirements for Health-Related Disciplines
Biology or chemistry laboratory coursework recommended
Requirements for Nursing Program
Chemistry and biology or physics
Additional requirements for international applicants
international first-year applicants meet the same requirements listed above, plus English language proficiency documentation and credential evaluation for coursework completed outside the U.S.
Requirements for military and veterans
Military and veteran applicants apply through the standard first-year or transfer process based on their academic background.