Information on Fees
Mandatory Fees
Mandatory fees are charged to all UNH students who are enrolled in 5 or more credit hours. The technology fee is listed separately on student bills and is charged to all UNH students, including those registered for fewer than 5 credits.
The services and facilities supported by mandatory fees are available to all students. They are not charged based on the extent of students' usage of the facilities or services supported by the fees. For a listing of current academic fee rates please select your student type from the menu on the left.
Students who withdraw or drop to part-time after classes begin may be eligible for a full or partial refund of fees based on the date of withdrawal or drop to part-time (see Withdrawal from the University or Change to Part-Time Status for more information).
Student Activity Fee (undergraduate students only)
Support for the following organizations and services:
- The New Hampshire (student newspaper)
- Yearbook
- Student government
- Student lawyer
- WUNH (student radio station)
- Other student organizations
- Movies at reduced rates
Health Services
University Health Services provides comprehensive, student-focused, primary medical care, laboratory testing, radiology, and pharmacy services. During the regular academic year, the clinical staff consist of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical assistants who have experience working with adolescents and young adults and are committed to prevention and holistic care. The Office of Health Education and Promotion presents educational workshops, offers support groups, and facilitates ongoing educational groups on a variety of physical and emotional health issues. Visit UNH Health Services for more information.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is a mental health facility whose services are designed to enhance students' ability to fully benefit from the University environment and academic experience. Services include counseling and therapy for students who may be experiencing situational or ongoing psychological difficulties, providing programming to meet the developmental needs of the student population, and encouraging a University atmosphere conducive to personal and intellectual growth and psychological well-being. The Center provides individual counseling, emergency assistance, consultation, group counseling, and learning disabilities screening. Visit UNH Counseling Center for more information.
Memorial Union
The Memorial Union Building (MUB) provides opportunities for student involvement and offers space for programs, meetings, and study, as well as for major public events, movies, and other entertainment. A complete listing of programs, services, and events can be found on the MUB web site.
Student Recreation
- Use of indoor pool at the field house
- Use of athletic facilities at the Whittemore Center, which includes:
- Multipurpose courts
- Group exercise studio
- Club/martial art studio
- Fitness center with more than 100 exercise stations
- Basketball/volleyball courts
- Indoor track
- Intramural sports program
- Aerobics
- Saunas
- Locker rooms
Student Athletics (undergraduate students only)
- Admittance to all home games of organized sports at UNH
- Financial support for athletes and athletic teams
For more information visit UNH Athletics
Transportation Fee
- Campus connector
- Wildcat Transit
- Safe Rides
- Amtrak Quik-Trak ticketing
- Non-emergency rides
For more information visit UNH Transportation Services
Technology Fee
- Student Computing Clusters
- Walk-in Help Desk services
- Technology-enhanced classroom infrastructure
- Academic technology liaisons
- Technology-enhanced learning
For more information visit UNH Information Technology
Optional Fees
Cat's Cache
Cat's Cache is an optional declining balance account used for meals, vending machines, laundry, bookstore, MUB and many downtown Durham businesses. The account carries forward from semester to semester.