January Orientation

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.

Campus in the winter Orientation Welcome Session

STUDENT Schedule

Time Program Location
10:00 - 10:45 AM Check-In Memorial Union Building (MUB)-
Granite State Room
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Welcome to UNH!

MUB-
Granite State Room
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Off on the Right Paw
Learn some of the basics about UNH, including an introduction to campus resources and wildcat lingo

MUB-
Granite State Room

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Wildcat Group Time
Join your Orientation Leader and get to know other incoming students, as you begin to explore UNH

MUB-
Various rooms assigned by group
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

 

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-
Strafford Room

Parent & Family Schedule

Time Program Location
10:00- 10:45 AM Check-In Memorial Union Building (MUB)-
Granite State Room
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Welcome to UNH!

MUB-
Granite State Room
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Academic Welcome
Join staff from your student’s college to learn essential information about the academic experience

 

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
Enjoy a meal with your group at UNH’s award-winning dining hall

Holloway Commons
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Student Life 
Hear from members of the Student Life team about the resources and support your student has available to them here at UNH

MUB-
Granite State Room
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!  

MUB-
Strafford Room