Welcome to Wildcat Country!
Admitted students, let’s get started
Being accepted to college is an important milestone. As a student, you’ll likely balance a job, life at home, and other commitments that are important to you, which makes your decision to finish your degree an even more bold, brave, and inspiring choice. We applaud you and your dedication to building a bright future—this is the essence of our mission and we can’t wait to support you along the way!
To help you get started, below you’ll find a list of to-do items to complete before you take your first courses.
From admitted to enrolled
Follow this simple six-step checklist to say, “I’m in,” set yourself up for success, and get ready for an unforgettable first year.
Step 1: Create your accounts
Students need to set up their UNH College of Professional Studies Account which will provide access to the following systems:
- Webcat: Used for registering for classes, financial aid, paying tuition, and more
- Canvas:Used for online courses, online tutoring, and more
- UNH Email: Serves as your email for receiving official communications from the College
- Financial Aid Form Submission: Used to securely submit your financial aid documentation
Step 2: Send your transcripts
Make arrangements for your official transcripts to be sent to Admissions at the UNH College of Professional Studies Online. The UNH CPS Online CEEB code is 0458.
College Transcripts
Mail to: UNH CPS Online Admissions, 88 Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101
Request official transcripts from your prior institutions be submitted to: admissions.cps@unh.edu
Military Transcripts
Army, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard – Request transcripts using the Joint Service Transcript (JST) system.
Air Force – Request transcripts from the Community College of the Air Force through the Air Force Virtual Education Center.
International Transcripts
Transcripts from a foreign college or university must be translated and evaluated before you're fully accepted. UNH CPS accepts evaluations from any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) — a course-by-course (comprehensive) evaluation is recommended. The evaluation fee is paid by the student, and the evaluated transcript must be sent directly from the evaluation agency to Admissions to count as official.
Mail to: Admissions, UNH College of Professional Studies, 88 Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101
Email to: admissions.cps@unh.edu
Equivalency Testing
If you earned credit through college-level testing, arrange to have your score report sent directly to admissions. Examples include CLEP, DSST, AP Exams, and Excelsior examinations.
Mail to: UNH CPS Online Admissions, 88 Commercial St, Manchester, NH 03101
Email to: admissions.cps@unh.edu
Step 3: Apply for financial aid
Complete the FAFSA to establish eligibility for grants, loans, and work-study — priority deadline March 1, UNH school code 002589. You'll be notified by email once your aid offer is ready to view in Webcat.
Step 4: Complete orientation
Participate in an upcoming orientation! Our new student and Canvas orientations are available on-demand for you to access anytime. You can also register for a selection of live webinars and other sessions specific to master’s degree and post-baccalaureate students.
Step 5: Register for courses
Once your accounts are set up, you can register for courses online. Touch base with your advisor to pick the right courses each term.
Post-Baccalaureate students
Teacher candidates have several additional steps to reach full acceptance, such as the Praxis Core exam and meeting field-based requirements. Use the School of Education checklist to help you organize your requirements and documentation.
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