New Student Orientation is your opportunity to explore UNH's campus, register for fall courses, and connect with other incoming students, as well as staff and faculty. Students are able to spend a night in a residence hall, enjoy meals in our dining hall, and attend programming in some of UNH's most popular buildings like the Memorial Union Building (MUB) and the Hamel Recreation Center (HRC). Our goal is that you will leave June Orientation excited to start your journey as a Wildcat!
Parents and Family members will also have the opportunity to participate in an UNH Orientation that runs concurrently with New Student Orientation. Learn more about Parent & Family Orientation here.
Selecting the Orientation that is right for you:
Choose Your Dates
- First-year students can pick from five sessions in June.
- Each session runs 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. over the two days.
- Spots are first come first serve, with capacity limits by academic college.
Two-Day vs. One-day option
- Two-Day: Stay over night in a residence hall, join social events, and get a real taste of campus life!
- One-Day: Short on time? Attend just the second day (8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Over 85% of students choose the overnight experience
- Honors College students are strongly encouraged to attend a two-day session to participate in the Honors Welcome on Day 1.
First-year Orientation Dates
Monday June 9 - Tuesday, June 10
Thursday, June 12 - Friday, June 13
Monday June 16 - Tuesday, June 17
Monday, June 23 - Tuesday, June 24
Thursday, June 26 - Friday, June 27
Starting in the Spring Semester? Click here for information on January Orientation
How to register
Registration for New Student Orientation launches mid-spring. All deposited students will receive an invitation to register via email once the Orientation Registration Portal is live.
Registering for Orientation is a four-step process:
- Log into your Admissions portal
- Complete the Academic Questionnaire required by your college advisors in preparation of registering for courses at Orientation
- Once submitted, you will receive an email confirming the questionnaire completion and a new link that will bring you to the Orientation Registration Portal.
- There will also be a new link added to your Admissions portal
- Select your date of choice and complete all questions associated with registration, including registering any guests you will be bringing for Parent & Family Orientation (optional).
Schedule at a Glance
Day One (Evening)
Students attending the two-day program check in between 5–6:30 p.m.
That evening, they'll join their Orientation group for games and activities at the Hamel Recreation Center, followed by social events in the residence halls.
Day Two (Morning)
Students attending the one-day session check in between 8:30-9 a.m.
The morning starts with breakfast in Holloway Commons and includes a welcome from university leadership, group activities, and the first academic advising session focused on course selection.
Day Two (Afternoon)
After lunch, students learn about the room selection process and living in the residence halls, support resources, and strategies for a successful first semester. The day wraps up with a second academic session, and Become the Roar- a UNH tradition at the T-Hall arches.
Orientation concludes at 5p.m.
Get Ready for Class
During orientation, you'll have the opportunity to meet with staff and faculty who will share important information to help you get prepared for course selection.
We encourage you to review the academic guide for your school or college, which will provide you with information about courses you may be need to take, as well as placement tests required for some areas of study.
