Southern New Hampshire University
School of Professional and Continuing Education Southern New Hampshire University’s School of Professional and Continuing Education has been offering adults quality academic programs in a student-centered environment since 1932. Our goal is to create an environment that maintains academic excellence as it provides the flexibility and convenience you need to succeed. Whether you are a first-time college student or returning to class after many years, you will find that Southern New Hampshire University is the place to realize your academic potential! We urge you to visit our School of Professional and Continuing Education locations and our Web site, www.snhu.edu, to learn more about how we can help you reach your educational and professional goals. At Southern New Hampshire University, you will benefit from: • Accredited courses and programs that will challenge you and help you reach your goals. • Staff who are specially trained to work with adult students. They can help you choose a program of study, analyze which academic course work will transfer for credit and advise you on how to create a schedule that works for you. • An education that fits your schedule. Classes are offered weeknights, weekends, partially online and completely online, so you can create a schedule that works for your busy life. • A liberal transfer policy. Because we know that many adults have attended more than one college, we created a policy that allows students to transfer a large number of credits from other accredited institutions. • Faculty who have real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. • A variety of locations, with campuses throughout New Hampshire and in Brunswick, Maine. • An interactive education where you learn in small classes from supportive faculty members and from other students. • An outstanding network of more than 40,000 successful alumni.
Application Admission to Southern New Hampshire University through the School of Professional and Continuing Education is easy. There is no application fee and you may apply at any time throughout the year. You are welcome to register at the same time your application forms are submitted and may begin course work immediately. Once official copies of transcripts from other education institutions, including high schools or GEDs, are submitted, you will receive official admission to the university.
Course Load Courses offered through the School of Professional and Continuing Education contain the same content and maintain the same high standards as courses offered in the traditional day format. A full-time academic load in the School of Professional and Continuing Education consists of two courses (six credits) within an eight-week period. Students are discouraged (but not prohibited) from taking three courses in one term. Students must have permission from their center director or academic advisor and a minimum GPA of 3.0 prior to enrolling in three courses. Occasionally, students may be approved to enroll in four courses. Students wishing to do so must have: a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, no outstanding debt to the university, and a plan for how they intend to manage this heavy course load. Students should meet with an advisor to discuss the request. Four courses per term is the absolute maximum number that a student may take. A schedule of courses for the upcoming term is available at each SNHU location. A projected schedule for the year is available at www.snhu.edu; click on “On Location,” your center of choice, that center’s term schedules and then the projected schedule. Schedules may also be found on each center’s web page. Terms are generally eight weeks in length with six terms per year. A student who enrolls in two courses per term has the potential to complete a certificate program in one year, an associate degree program in two years and a bachelor’s degree program in just four years.
Scheduling Southern New Hampshire University recognizes the many demands that adult students have on their time. In an attempt to meet this need for flexibility, the university offers classes at a variety of times in several convenient locations. Students can easily create a schedule that mixes evening, weekend and online classes at any of our locations. We also offer “hybrid classes” in which the best of online teaching and learning combines it with the best of traditional classes. This cuts down on the number of times students must travel to campus, does away with make-up classes for missed days and adds improved interaction to the class. Southern New Hampshire University is committed to using technology to enhance teaching and learning. Most courses at the university require students to use word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, or e-mail. All courses call for students to make use of Blackboard,™ the software the university uses to work online. While it is helpful for students to have their own computers, the university has fully equipped computer labs that students may use for their class assignments.
Class Periods We offer classes at a variety of times and days to make it possible for even the busiest student to attend class. School of 80