University Honors Program
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Attention Future Wildcats: We are proud to announce the establishment of the Hamel Honors and Scholars College, opening in the Fall of 2024. Learn more here  
University Honors Program


The University Honors Program provides an enhanced academic experience for intellectually motivated students. It also draws together a rich community of peer scholars attracted by a history of academic excellence and intellectual curiosity.


Members of the University Honors Program enjoy an Honors residential hall, dynamic Honors courses, a comprehensive mentoring program, individual advising, and enjoyable Honors activities. Participants discover that being a part of Honors is more than a distinction; it is an enriched University experience. Come discover the University Honors Program for yourself!

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Honors Program Admission

Hamel Scholars Program

University Honors Program Features

  • Dean Kamen and Student Ram Prajapati
    In early December, the Hamel Scholars had the opportunity to meet world-famous inventor and entrepreneur, Dean Kamen.
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  • Sam Mercer
    2021 Goldwater Scholarship Winner
    Sam Mercer, Chemical Engineering '23
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  • Eli Duggan
    2022 Goldwater Scholarship Winner
    Eli Duggan, Bioengineering '23
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  • Grace Roy
    University Excellence Award
    University Honors Student, Grace Roy '22, has won the University Award of Excellence which recognizes excellence in leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.
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  • Nathaniel Nichols
    Frederick Smyth Book Award
    University Honors Student, Nathaniel Nichols '22, has won the Frederick Smyth Book Award, which is a merit award given to students for the purchase of books.
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Events


Honors Students in the News

McDowell Earns Hollings Scholarship

McDowell Earns Hollings Scholarship

McDowell Earns Hollings Scholarship

Sophomore becomes first UNH recipient since 2019

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Students walking on campus

UNH Set to Welcome Largest Class Since 2018

UNH Set to Welcome Largest Class Since 2018

Representation among high-achieving, multicultural and first-gen students looks strong

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Campus aerial photo in fall

Getting SMART

Getting SMART

Six UNH students make up largest one-year cohort of DoD scholarship recipients

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