Study Away Eligibility Requirements

Study Away student on Golden Gate Bridge

All Study Away USA opportunities at UNH (including but not limited to NSE, UCSC Exchange, and NHCUC programs) require that students meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a full-time Bachelor's candidate with a declared major, enrolled at UNH or UNHM the semester immediately prior to the intended exchange semester.
  • Must have a preferred minimum cumulative UNH GPA of 2.5 at time of application and at time of exchange. 
  • Must be in good academic, judicial, and financial standing.  
  • Must have a minimum of 32 earned baccalaureate credits (12 of which must be from UNH) by the start of the exchange
  • Must not have any coursework for which grades are still pending beyond currently registered courses (e.g., incompletes from prior semester)
  • Must not be on, or have pending, any probationary status due to misconduct or arrest
  • Must be able to demonstrate maturity, organization, adaptability, and flexibility

All participants are required to complete the UNH Study Away Student Eligibility Form, which can be found on the UNH-Via portal, at the time of application.