CONNECT Program

CONNECT Program
Group of students from summer 2023

The Challenging Ourselves in a New and Nurturing Environment by Coming Together (CONNECT) Program is designed to help students that have been historically excluded from higher education (People of Color, first-generation and/or high financial need) thrive at UNH.


The CONNECT Program was founded in 1994 through a joint partnership with the Diversity Support Coalition (DSC), the late Dr. Roger M. Beattie (Special Assistant to the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management), and Dr. Judy Spiller (Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Support Services). It is designed to help students that have been historically excluded from higher education (People of Color, first-generation and/or high financial need) thrive in their transition to and through college.

All CONNECT students are matched with a Peer Mentor (based on college major) who works yearlong through the mentee's first year to support their academic, personal, and professional goals. CONNECT's primary goal is to support students throughout their time at UNH as they complete their undergraduate degree through providing academic support, social programs, and collaborations with key UNH resources.

Group of students from summer 2022

FAQ

CONNECT students participating in a pumpkin decorating social

Campus Resources

group of CONNECT students posing for photo at Hilltop Fun Center
Summer Arrival Info

Incident Report Form (IRF)


Help us improve our campus and community climate. If you have observed or experienced an incident of bias, discrimination or harassment, please report the incident by contacting the Affirmative Action and Equity Office at affirmaction.equity@unh.edu or TEL (603) 862-2930 Voice / (603) 862-1527 TTY / 7-1-1 Relay NH or complete the Incident Report Form . Anonymous reports may be submitted.