The Division of Student Affairs individuals. The division, in collaboration with the university and local community, provides programs and services which encourage and empower students to develop priorities, values, critical thinking and behaviors appropriate to positive personal and professional lives.
Statement of Belief • We believe that students come first. • We, the staff members of the Division of Student Affairs, believe that the student is shaped by all campus activities in and out of the classroom. We need to empower students to be intellectually curious, socially involved and appreciative of differences in assisting them in becoming well-rounded human beings. • We believe that as a staff we must collaborate, communicate and cooperate to provide the safest, most supportive environment for our students. • We believe that our cultural and ethnic diversity is key to developing well-rounded, caring citizens of the world.
Athletics Southern New Hampshire University supports an active athletic program as an integral part of the educational process. Both intercollegiate and intramural competitions are offered to men and women of the university community. On the intercollegiate level, men’s teams are fielded in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer and tennis. Women’s teams include basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Southern New Hampshire University is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Eastern College Athletic Conference and the Northeast-10 Conference. The university sponsors a varied intramural program aimed at active student involvement in sports. Men’s intramural sports are flag football, basketball, indoor soccer and racquetball. Women’s intramural sports include indoor soccer, flag football, basketball and racquetball. Softball, tennis and volleyball are coeducational offerings. Mini-tournaments are sponsored in 3-on-3 basketball, whiffleball and miniature golf.
• We believe that our students’ needs are most important and we strive to support them academically, physically, spiritually, psychologically and socially.
Recreational offerings available at Southern New Hampshire University include various cardio classes, weight training, wall climbing, swimming, cross country skiing, step-interval training and yoga.
• We believe that the university should be a collaborative community.
Athletic Facilities
Important Student Handbook Information http://www.snhu.edu/2103.asp The Student Handbook is a critical document for SNHU students as it contains many of the institution’s policies, expectations, and student rights and responsibilities, as well as important federal compliance information regarding the use of substances. Among the many topics, the handbook includes information on institutional departments and programs, student organizations, the Code of Conduct, the Alcohol and Other Drug Policy and Procedures, policies and procedures pertaining to living in residence, health and safety policies (e.g. sexual assault, sexual harassment, antiviolence, communicable diseases), financial aid, disability services and undergraduate academic programs. Students may access the handbook by going to the university’s website (www.snhu.edu) and proceeding to the section entitled “Student Life.” Students are urged to take the time to review the website and to familiarize themselves with the contents of this handbook. It is expected that as members of this university community, all students have taken the necessary time to review the handbook and to seek clarification of that information which is not clear to them. Questions regarding a program or policy can be addressed to the Office of Student Affairs in the Student Center by calling 603.645.9608. Thank you for your attention to this important information.
The university has two gymnasiums. The field house has a wooden floor with a seating capacity of 1,900. The auxiliary gym has a multipurpose, synthetic surface and a stage to accommodate a variety of university activities. The Fitness Center includes state-of-the-art aerobic equipment and free weights. Other facilities are a 25-meter, six-lane, competition swimming pool, a racquetball court, an aerobics/exercise room, multiple locker rooms and a fully equipped training room. Outdoor facilities include four lighted tennis courts, baseball and softball diamonds, a lighted artificial turf varsity game field and several practice fields.
Campus Ministry The campus ministry program contributes to the goal of fostering the personal development of students addressing their religious needs and concerns. There is a Campus Ministry Student Association on campus (for Catholic, Jewish and Protestant students) and the Muslim Student Association. It is through these groups that students have an opportunity to come together to share and grow in their faith. During the school year, a Roman Catholic Mass and a student led Bible Study are held on campus on Sunday evenings. A Protestant Prayer Service is also held on campus once a week. Students of other religious denominations may contact the Office of Campus Ministry for information concerning the location of a church or synagogue in Manchester. The Office of Campus Ministry provides personal and spiritual direction, religious instruction and sacramental preparation.
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