Admission work taken, with grades or marks for each course indicated (photocopies certified as true copies of originals are acceptable). • Proof of English proficiency or agreement to enter our full-time, intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Southern New Hampshire University provides conditional admission for students needing ESL prior to entering a degree program. • Documentation of financial support. Applicants must complete the Certification of Financial Support in the application as well as submit documentation that funds are available. A demonstrated level of support not only for actual tuition and room and board, but also for living expenses, pocket money, books, etc., is necessary. Candidates for undergraduate enrollment, whose native language is not English, must demonstrate proficiency on a TOEFL test with a score of 530 or higher. Equivalent proficiency may be demonstrated by a score of 197 on CBT, 71 on internet based TOEFL, or 6.0 on IELTS.
Transfer Admission An applicant is considered a transfer student after attempting a minimum of 12 college credits after high school graduation. Transfer students are accepted to Southern New Hampshire University in either the fall or spring semester. Southern New Hampshire University recognizes most work completed at other accredited institutions and welcomes transfer applications. In reviewing applications for transfer admission, emphasis is placed on postsecondary academic work completed. Most successful applicants have a cumulative college G.P.A. of a 2.5 or higher (4.0 scale). Southern New Hampshire University does not accept as transfer credit capstones, co-ops, internships and student teaching taken at other institutions. Items required to be submitted for consideration as a transfer student:
commitment to enroll or restrict the student from applying to other colleges or universities.
Rolling Admission Most students apply under the rolling admission plan, in which applications are reviewed throughout the year. It is recommended, however, that candidates for freshman admission apply prior to March 15 for the fall term and before Nov. 15 for the spring term. Transfer applicants are encouraged to apply by March 15 for the fall term and by Nov. 15 for the spring. Applicants can usually expect to receive an admission decision within 30 days from receipt of their completed application.
Special Academic Programs Admission Creative Writing Majors Undergraduate day students applying for admission to the Creative Writing Program at Southern New Hampshire University must submit a 10 page writing sample. The coordinator of the Creative Writing program will review all application files for students seeking admission into the major. For more information contact the School of Arts and Sciences.
University Honors Program Applicants Undergraduate day students applying for admission to the University Honors program need to submit all of the items required for freshman admission, as well as SAT or ACT scores. In order to be considered for the University Honors program an additional application form and essay are required (see application for topic). The director of the University Honors program will review the applicant’s credentials for admission into the program. For more information on the University Honors Program see page 33 in this catalog or contact Dr. Andrew Martino, the director of the University Honors Program at 603.668.2211, ext. 2285 or at a.martino@snhu.edu.
• A completed application. • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended.
3Year Honors Program in Business Administration
• An official final high school transcript or equivalency (waived with six (6) transferrable credits).
Undergraduate day students applying for admission to the Southern New Hampshire University 3Year Honors Program need to submit all of the items required for freshman admission, as well as SAT or ACT scores. Successful candidates generally have combined SAT scores above 1100 and at least a “B” average in a challenging college-preparatory high school curriculum. An interview with the program director is required.
• A list of courses the student is currently enrolled in or plans to take prior to enrollment at Southern New Hampshire University.
Early Action The early action option is for undergraduate day freshmen applicants who wish to receive the earliest possible response regarding their admission to Southern New Hampshire University. Evaluation of early action applicants is based on academic work through the junior year of high school. Applications may be submitted during the summer prior to the senior year or before Nov. 15 of the senior year. Early action applicants will either be accepted within 30 days or requested to submit first quarter senior year grades. Early action, unlike “early decision,” does not require an early
Applicants who are not offered admission to this program are considered for admission into the four-year degree program.* For more information on the undergraduate day 3Year Honors Program in Business Administration contact Ashley Liadis at 603.668.2211, ext. 3178 or at a.liadis@snhu.edu. * The 3Year Honors Program only accepts applicants for the fall term beginning in September.
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