UNH Manchester: Apply as a transfer student

Apply as a transfer student to UNH Manchester

Ready to continue your academic journey at UNH Manchester? Whether you're transferring from a community college, four-year institution, or returning to complete your degree, we're here to help make the process straightforward.

Thank you for considering the University of New Hampshire. You are considered a transfer student if you have met one of the below criteria:

You have graduated from high school or have earned the equivalent of a high school diploma and have taken any college level coursework post high school graduation.
You have graduated from high school or have earned the equivalent of a high school diploma and are a non-traditional student (24 years or older, a caregiver, or financially independent).

How to apply

Application process

Every transfer applicant completes four required steps. A few additional requirements apply only to specific applicants — check whether any of these describe your situation.

Complete these steps

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Step 1: Complete Application

Submit the UNH Transfer Form (or the NH Transfer Form if you’re transferring from a New Hampshire community college)

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Step 2: Submit High School Transcript, GED, or HiSET Scores

Students must submit their official high school transcript, general equivalency diploma (GED), or HiSET scores unless they have previously obtained their associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

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Step 3: Submit Official College Transcript

Have your official transcript(s) from each college you’ve attended sent to:

UNH Manchester Admissions
88 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101

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Step 4: Complete Residency Statement

NH residency declaration form will be emailed to students who indicated a legal residence/domicile address in the state of NH.

Additional requirements that may apply

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Have AP credit?

UNH recognizes the College Board's Advanced Placement Examination (AP) program as a means of evaluating a student's eligibility for advanced placement and credit. Students who have participated in the AP program and who have been admitted to the University should have official AP grade reports sent directly to the UNH Admissions Office (CEEB # 3918) from the College Board. After receiving the College Board AP grade report, the Admissions Office notifies the student, the student's college dean/adviser, and the Registrar's Office of any credit award and advanced placement. Please review UNH’s AP policies related to scores and transferring credits.

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Serving, a veteran, or military-affiliated?

Visit our Military & Veterans page for DD214 submission and credit for military training.

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Not a U.S. citizen?

Permanent resident aliens need to submit a copy of their permanent resident card. Non-U.S. citizens should include a photocopy of the passport page with biographic information. If you are applying from outside the U.S., you should visit our International Students page for full details on documentation, visas, and additional admission requirements.

Transfer Deadlines

Key dates to know

From applying early to securing your spot, these are the big dates every future Wildcat should keep in mind. Staying on track with deadlines ensures you’ll move smoothly through the admissions process and into life at UNH.

Spring Application Deadline

October 15

Application review for the Spring term will begin in late September, and decisions will be released as they are finalized starting in mid-October/early November.

Fall Application Deadline

April 1

Rolling application review begins in mid-February; decisions released starting in March.

Extended Fall Application Deadline

June 15

Rolling review will continue through the end of July.

Financial Aid Priority Deadline

March 1

The sooner you apply, the better! You can start the application process even before you are accepted at UNH. The federal code for UNH: 002589

Before you apply

Planning your transfer

Explore resources to help you evaluate transfer admission requirements, understand how your credits may apply toward a degree and identify scholarship opportunities available to transfer students.

Transfer admission requirements

Most admitted transfer students have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above, college coursework related to their intended major, and good academic standing at their most recent institution.

Credit transfer

Transfer up to 72 credits from a community college or up to 96 credits from a four-year institution. Use Transferology to see how your courses will transfer, or search UNH’s Transfer Credit Database for previously evaluated courses.

Community college pathways

We’ve worked with community colleges in New Hampshire and Northern Essex Community College in Massachusetts to build curriculum guides for a smooth transition into a UNH Manchester bachelor’s degree program.

Additional information

A few more details to help you get your application materials to us correctly.

Physical application material

All physical application materials (non-online) for undergraduate admissions should be mailed to the following address: UNH Manchester, 88 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101

Please use black ink and the student’s date of birth on all documents.

Accessibility services

Please don’t send IEPs, 504 Plans, or other documentation about a disability to the Admissions Office. Bring these materials to your first meeting with your academic counselor after new student orientation.

Check application status

Once you've submitted your application, you can track its status — including received materials and decision updates — through the Applicant Portal. Log in with the email address you used to apply.