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The Application Process 

Unless specifically advised by a UNH Global Education Advisor, students should apply to only one program. Students will apply to that one program in two places: 

1. UNH-Via, starting with study away eligibility check (see below)
2. With the program director or partner/provider directly 

• Login to your UNH-Via account with your UNH username and password.
• Once you've selected the one program you wish to apply to, select “Start my Application."
• Read & follow the instructions carefully. Use these Step-by-Step Instructions if you need more detail.
• Check your official UNH or PSU email for messages from Via-No Reply. If you do not see them, check your junk folder and drag them to your inbox. You will use UNH-Via for submitting required paperwork and it will be our primary mode of communication with you!
• UNH Global deadlines trump all others, unless partners have an earlier deadline, and we strongly encourage early application submission.  Complete your application by the following deadlines:
  • October 1 (for most J-Term and Spring study abroad)
  • March 1 (for most Summer and Fall study abroad)
  • Some programs have earlier deadlines or fill up; please check program specifics in UNH-Via for more information
• Once your UNH-Via application is submitted and approved, you will be given access to the required forms and documents, and a Canvas course. Some of these will take time and effort, so please read the instructions carefully and get started on them as soon as you can.  You cannot be registered for your program until these are completed.

Establish Eligibility

To study abroad or study away, you must meet the Study Away Eligibility requirements. This certifies that you meet the basic UNH Study Away Eligibility academic and judicial criteria. Once you have submitted your application in UNH-Via, your eligibility will be checked. Note that individual programs or providers may have additional or higher eligibility requirements. Check the requirements of the program you are interested in before applying.

The UNH Study Away Eligibility criteria are:

• Be in good standing with UNH/PSU Community Standards at the time of application, time of departure, and throughout the study abroad or study away program.
  • A student who is on probation, regardless of the underlying violation, must petition to participate. UNH students petition through the Academic Standards and Advising Committee (ASAC). PSU students petition through the Frost House Care Team.
    • A student who has had a violation in the past may still be asked to petition.
    • Petitions will be available through your Dean's Office (UNH) or the Degree Completion Advisor (PSU) once you have submitted your study away eligibility form.
    • Contact your Dean's Office (UNH) or Degree Completion Advisor (PSU) for more information.
• For UNH Faculty-led Programs:
  • Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departure. Students who have a cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.5 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Earned at least 12 credit hours at UNH at the baccalaureate level at the time of application.
• For UNH Partner and Exchange Programs:
  • Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departure. Note that some programs have a higher cumulative GPA requirement.
  • Earned at least 32 credit hours at the time of departure (12 of which at UNH or PSU at Baccalaureate level).

Please be aware that your Education Abroad Advisor cannot sign any forms from a study abroad provider or foreign university until your eligibility has been confirmed.

Please also note that another judicial and academic eligibility check will be performed just prior to departure. 

Thompson School of Applied Science

Students enrolled in the degree programs of the Thompson School of Applied Science (a division of COLSA) may participate in approved study abroad programs appropriate for two-year degree candidates. More information can be found here:

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