The Inside Scoop - Academic Advising

Again, every student at UNH--undeclared or declared--has an academic advisor. New students should meet with their advisor within the first six weeks of the semester, but all students must meet with their advisors each semester for course selection approval prior to registering for classes. Dates for Registration appear in the Time and Room Schedule sent to every student each semester.

New Students (Fall Semester)

Attend June Orientation: register for classes at orientation and leave with a schedule

June Orientation

New Students (January)

Students entering in January register by a telephone/office visit with an advisor or by using the Webcat Registration web site. Check for more information on January Orientation

Webcat Registration

January Orientation

Continuing Students

Register Spring courses in October/November, and in April for fall semester. You should plan to see your academic advisor a few weeks prior to registration to discuss your courses.

How Do I Register for Courses?
The Time and Room Schedule which you will receive just before mid-semester provides all the details on registering for classes. Here are the steps:

1.	After reviewing the Time and Room schedule, complete the Registration Worksheet (and any other worksheets your academic program requires). Meet with your advisor at a scheduled time. This meeting is required for you to obtain your Registration Access Code (RAC) number and to have final course list approved.
2.	Obtain any needed "permission required" slips from the professor or department office and take them to the Registrar's Office.
3.	Register at the appointed time to get your desired courses using the Webcat Registration web site or the telephone system. WebCat Registration
4.	Review the Registration Web page, particularly the open/closed course pages, either before you call in or after when you're trying to make a change. Registration Web page
5.	The web and telephone systems open for additional time after each class has registered. Persistent use of the open windows during these times pays off for many students. Students can also try to change courses during the drop/add period at the start of each semester.

How Do I Declare a Major?

	Students must declare a major by the end of their sophomore year or when they have earned 58 semester hours of credit.
	Some majors are "open" majors - no pre-requisites, application process, or deadline for admission. Students just complete the Change of Program form, and obtain the necessary signatures.
	Other majors are "restricted" and students must complete specified courses, complete an application, or apply by a deadline or within a certain time period for admission.
	A student's current academic advisor can provide information about restricted or open majors and refer them to the appropriate contact person. Students should begin exploring prospective majors as soon as possible after they arrive at UNH.

Academic Support and Allied Programs

	Disability Services for Students (2-2648)
	University Advising and Career Services (2-2010)
	Center for Academic Resources (2-3699)
	Counseling Center (2-2090)
	Honors Program (2-3928)
	International Students and Scholars (2-3491)
	Mathematics Center (2-3576)
	National Student Exchange/Washington Program (2-3485)
	PreLaw Advising (2-2064)
	Premedical/Predental (2-3625)
	Study Abroad (2-2398)
	Robert J. Connors Writing Center (2-3272)
	UROP/IROP (2-4323)

Advising Resources

	Undergraduate Catalog
	Time and Room Schedule
	The Inside Scoop (an introduction to UNH for first year students and a campus resource for all students)
	UNH Student Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities Handbook
	Registration Web Site
	Major Department or Advising Office information sheets/handouts
	College Dean's Offices

If you don't know who your advisor is, ask:
Undeclared students ask the appropriate school/college:

Declared Majors ask the Department Office
(exceptions below)


Dept of Residential Life 13A Hitchcock Hall 5 Quad Way-UNH Durham, NH 03824 N. Gonzalez, Web Questions	Need More Information? Colleen Sullivan, Assistant Director Department of Residential Life University of New Hampshire Phone(603) 862-2268

If you don't know who your advisor is, ask: Undeclared students ask the appropriate school/college:

Declared Majors ask the Department Office (exceptions below)

If you don't know who your advisor is, ask:
Undeclared students ask the appropriate school/college:

Declared Majors ask the Department Office
(exceptions below)