What to Expect
This orientation is geared towards all First-Year and Transfer students enrolling in the spring semester. January Orientation occurs the day before classes begin and is your opportunity to explore UNH's campus, learn about the academic and student life experience, and connect with other incoming students, as well as staff and faculty.
Parents and Family members will also have the opportunity to participate in an UNH Orientation that runs concurrently with New Student Orientation.
Scroll down for the official schedule New Student and Parent & Family Orientation Schedules
Registering for Orientation
Students who have deposited will be emailed the link to register and it will also be posted here on our website. Access can also be found in the application portal. At registration you will also be asked to register any guests you plan to bring for Parent & Family Orientation (you will need to know the contact information- email and phone number for each of your guests).
Register for New Student Orientation- January 2023
Time & Date
Monday, January 23, 2023
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Parking- Campus Crossings Lot on Mill Road (kiosk code 2323)
Before Orientation
Students should begin regularly checking their UNH email as Academic Advising teams, as well as other departments on campus will be contacting you there to help prepare you for the start of the spring semester.
STUDENT Schedule
Time | Program | Location |
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10:00 - 10:45 AM | Check-In | Memorial Union Building (MUB)- Granite State Room |
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM |
Welcome to UNH! |
MUB- |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Off on the Right Paw |
MUB- |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Wildcat Group Time |
MUB- |
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch
Enjoy a meal with your group at UNH’s award-winning dining hall |
Holloway Commons |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Academic Welcome
Join representatives from your college to learn essential information about the academic experience
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CEPS- DeMeritt Hall 112 CHHS- New Hampshire Hall 208 COLA- Hamilton Smith Hall 205 COLSA- James G46 PAUL- Paul College 125 |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Resource Fair
Finish your day by exploring some of the campus resources you have been introduced to. This is a great chance to meet the staff who are here to help you find success during your time at UNH. Participate in Resource Fair Bingo for the chance to win prizes! |
MUB- |
Parent & Family Schedule
Time | Program | Location |
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10:00- 10:45 AM | Check-In | Memorial Union Building (MUB)- Granite State Room |
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM |
Welcome to UNH! |
MUB- |
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
Academic Welcome
|
CEPS- DeMeritt Hall 112 CHHS- New Hampshire Hall 208 COLA- Hamilton Smith Hall 205 COLSA- James G46 PAUL- Paul College 125 |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Lunch |
Holloway Commons |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Student Life |
MUB- |
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Resource Fair
Finish your day by exploring the Student Life resources you have been introduced to, and have the chance to meet the staff who are here to help your student find success at UNH!
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MUB- |