Student Life

Fostering Student Success and Well-Being


Discover life as a Wildcat! Here at UNH, you are home. UNH students feel welcomed and included. They thrive by building friendships and lasting community through on-campus living, academics and extracurricular activities. Wildcat life looks different for every student, while our campus shares the core values of access, belonging, community and engagement.  Find out what Wildcat life will look like for you.

  • Kenneth Holmes
    Our Mission

    A Wildcat Welcome

    Student Life is committed to facilitating student learning, holistic development, and overall well-being. Access, belonging, inclusion, and engagement are at the center of our work to foster a welcoming, safe, and caring campus community. Through student-centered, co-curricular programs, services, resources, and partnerships, we strive to enrich students’ education and support their personal growth to reach their potential at UNH and in the future.

    — Kenneth Holmes, Vice President of Student Life


200+

Student Clubs and Organizations


30+

Residential Communities


Take a closer look


unh students on the climbing wall

Campus Recreation


However you prefer to stay active – intramural or club sports, going for a swim, hitting the gym, a peaceful hike through scenic College Woods – you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

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aerial view of UNH students in Union Court sitting at tables

The MUB & Student Activities


The Memorial Union Building – better known as the MUB – is the action-packed hub of campus, featuring dining options, movie theaters, a game room, live events and much more.

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UNH wildcats fans cheering

Athletics


Feel the energy of Wildcat Pride through our 18 Division I athletic programs, featuring national champions and student-athletes recognized for their athletic and academic success.

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Health & Wellness


We help take care of the whole you, from getting well to being well. Health & Wellness has a full staff of medical care providers, a team of Living Well counselor/educators, various peer educator groups, and two convenient locations.

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Make Yourself At Home

Welcome to your new neighborhood. Settle in and make new friends in any of our 27 residence halls, including themed communities built around common interests, all designed to bring people together.

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Wildcat Spirit

UNH students channel their Wildcat spirit by cheering on our 18 Division 1 varsity athletic teams and 600+ student athletes. They also choose from a variety of club and intramural sports to get involved and form lasting friendships.

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More Than Just Food

Leave the cooking to us. We’ve got three green-certified dining halls (the only three such restaurants in New Hampshire) that feature local, health sustainable foods and allergen-friendly options as well as super-fun — and delicious — themed dinners all year long.

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  • UNH fans cheering for their football team

    Something for Everyone


    Whether you’re a super fan or a standout athlete, a theatre-goer or the star of the show, thinking of joining a club or trying out Fraternity and Sorority life, we’ve got what you’re looking for. With more than 275 clubs and organizations and our middle-of-everywhere location, one thing you’ll never be is bored.

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  • The UNH outdoor pool

    Something for Everyone


    Whether you’re a super fan or a standout athlete, a theatre-goer or the star of the show, thinking of joining a club or trying out Fraternity and Sorority life, we’ve got what you’re looking for. With more than 275 clubs and organizations and our middle-of-everywhere location, one thing you’ll never be is bored.

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  • UNH musicians on stage

    Something for Everyone


    Whether you’re a super fan or a standout athlete, a theatre-goer or the star of the show, thinking of joining a club or trying out Fraternity and Sorority life, we’ve got what you’re looking for. With more than 275 clubs and organizations and our middle-of-everywhere location, one thing you’ll never be is bored.

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  • UNH gymnasts celebrating a win

    Something for Everyone


    Whether you’re a super fan or a standout athlete, a theatre-goer or the star of the show, thinking of joining a club or trying out Fraternity and Sorority life, we’ve got what you’re looking for. With more than 275 clubs and organizations and our middle-of-everywhere location, one thing you’ll never be is bored.

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  • UNH students working out the Hamel Rec Center
  • UNH Students climbing on a large rock
  • UNH students during dance performance
  • UNH men's hockey skating onto the ice
  • UNH community members enjoying an outdoor movie
  • UNH students during dance performance
  • two people looking at laptop

 

 

Something for Everyone


Whether you’re a super fan or a standout athlete, a theatre-goer or the star of the show, thinking of joining a club or trying out Fraternity and Sorority life, we’ve got what you’re looking for. With more than 275 clubs and organizations and our middle-of-everywhere location, one thing you’ll never be is bored.

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