Information on Fees
Mandatory Fees
Mandatory fees are charged to all UNH students who are enrolled in five 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.
Students who withdraw or drop to part-time after classes begin may be eligible for full or partial refund of fees, based on date of withdrawal or drop to part-time. (See Withdrawal from the University or Change to Part-Time Status.)
Student
Activity Fee
(undergraduate students only)
Support for
the following organizations and services:
The undergraduate newspaper
Yearbook
Student government
Student lawyer
Student radio station
Other student organizations
Movies at reduced rates
University Health Services
provides comprehensive, student-focused, primary medical care, laboratory
testing, radiology and pharmacy services. During the regular academic
year, the clinical staff consists 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.
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 screenings.
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 obtained at the MUB website.
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
Transportation Fee
Student transportation
services:
Campus connector
Wildcat transit
Safe rides
Amtrak Quik-Trak ticketing
Non-emergency rides
Technology Fee
Student computing
clusters
Walk-in Help Desk services
Technology-enhanced classrooms infrastructure
Academic technology liaisons
Technology-enhanced learning
Optional Fees
UNH Parent's Association
The Parents Association works to promote closer relationships and understanding between parents and the university community through informational publications and organizing events. All UNH undergraduate parents and guardians are automatically members of the Parents Association. For more information visit the Parents Association website.
The Parents Association charge ($45.00) will appear on Durham undergraduate Fall tuition bills. The charge is optional and may be deducted by contacting Business Services.
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.