HOOT REGISTRATION OPEN 7/1! Honors students should check their email in late June for program information.
Find your community and get a head start on your Honors requirements in the context of adventure and skill-building
HOOT makes the transition to college easy and fun, offering first year Honors students the opportunity to make connections and build a sense of belonging in a challenging and exciting environment.
HOOT 2026
Spend 3 days/2 nights on 100+ acres of private forest at The Browne Center, UNH's partner in Innovative Learning.
Exact dates for 2026 haven't been finalized, but HOOT typically takes place in the third week of August.
"I went into HOOT feeling anxious about the transition to college, not knowing the ins and outs of how it all worked, uneasy about making friends, and finding a place where I fit in. HOOT cured all of those anxieties in the first few hours of being there."
-Raegan French, '28
Read more from UNH Today: "Outdoor Orientation Experience Eases Transition to College for Honors Students"
HOOT experiences are an opportunity for incoming students to start creating connections with their UNH Honors College classmates and staff.
Through programs thoughtfully designed by UNH's outdoor leadership educators and Honors College staff, HOOT participants will:
- Meet other first-year Honors students
- Learn what opportunities Honors has to offer
- Have early dorm room access
- Cultivate new skills in a unique, historical environment
Cost: $200 for HOOT Classic; $300 for HOOT-E
Discounts are available for students with financial need
All meals and gear are provided
Each HOOT experience is capped at 40 students. Spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
