UNH is top-rated for sustainability and committed to a better future.
That’s why this is your place to make positive change.
Explore courses, majors, internships and more to find your place in sustainability at UNH.
Did you know we're the only University in New England, and one of just a handful in the country, to have a platinum rating in STARS? That means you have incredible opportunity here.
Over 450
sustainability related courses across all UNH colleges
Nearly 40
sustainability related majors/minors
One
unique dual major in sustainability that pairs with ALL majors
Sustainability Institute
UNH’s Sustainability Institute is a gateway for you to make impact on campus and in local communities through internships, fellowships, hands on experiences and volunteering.
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You have the unique opportunity to shape UNH’s practices and make an impact on our road to continual improvement. We take sustainability seriously; it’s embedded in all we do, which means the campus is a powerful living learning lab. Students were integral in helping UNH become Bee Campus certified.
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Students proposed the idea of UNH becoming a Fair Trade campus and worked collaboratively with leaders, dining and other departments to make it happen.
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As an intern, you could help UNH ensure our ecosystems and waterways remain healthy, working closely with the UNH Stormwater Center to track and analyze data and educate the campus community on sustainable practices.
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Waste is problem we all face! We’re working hard to creatively find ways to reduce our waste AND create less to begin with. UNH Trash 2 Treasure is student-created and student-powered and allows you to purchase gently used items at the fall back-to-school sale, and donate unwanted items in spring when moving out. Student leaders are gaining vital professional skills running the T2T and promoting a circular economy on campus!
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You could be a leader in your residence hall by serving as a Sustainability Advocate. Advocates plan fun events that educate peers on sustainable practices and work to help life in the halls be more sustainable. These are just a few ways students have made lasting impact. How will you?
Going to be a first-year Wildcat?
The Sustainability Institute’s Changemaker Fellowship makes a big campus feel small. We’re here to support first-years in navigating how to build sustainability into your UNH experience. Apply now!
- Peer mentorship from a Changemaker Coach
- Regular events to build your campus community, confidence and your skills
- Pre-acceptance into two transformative internship programs
Explore Sustainability Academics at UNH
You want to make a difference and we know addressing the challenges of sustainability will take all of us. The world need leaders with a wide range of skills to collaborate innovative solutions. You have exciting opportunities to embed sustainability into your education.
You can pair the dual major in Sustainability with your primary major – no matter which major you choose. It's a powerful experience to better understand your field of study through the complex lens of sustainability. The first required course, SUST 401: Exploring Sustainability, also counts as a Discovery course!
Explore the courses, majors and minors your college has to offer:
Get to Know UNH's Sustainability Institute: A Gateway to Make Impact on Campus and in Local Communities
Internships & Fellowships
UNH’s Sustainability Institute hosts a variety of real-world experiences to help you build the courage, confidence, and skills to create a resilient and sustainable world.
- Sustainability Institute Internship (part-time, paid, fall/spring)
- Sustainability Fellowship (full time, paid, summer)
- Semester in the City (in BOSTON, credit-bearing, spring/fall)
- Semester for Impact (in NH, credit-bearing, spring/fall)
- Changemaker Fellowship (for first-years, peer mentorship & community building)
More Hands-on Programs
Step out of the traditional classroom and apply what you're learning to real-world projects, harness your passions, and make big impact at UNH and beyond. With support, work with Sustainability Institute staff and campus and local partners to complete sustainability projects with impact.
- B Impact Clinic & Climate Action Clinic (for credit, spring/fall)
- International Changemaker Grant (funding, year-round)
- Trash 2 Treasure (paid and volunteer, spring/fall)
- Sustainability Advocates (volunteer in your residence hall, spring/fall)
