The University of New Hampshire’s flagship campus in Durham is a premier public R1 research institution best known for its prestigious land-, sea-, and space-grant status and highly ranked programs in marine sciences, engineering, and business at the Peter T. Paul College. Situated on a classic, sustainability-focused New England campus, UNH offers an active and outdoorsy student culture where school spirit thrives around Division I Wildcats hockey and the campus's close proximity to both the Atlantic coast and the White Mountains. What truly sets the university apart is its deep commitment to hands-on learning, exemplified by hosting one of the nation's largest annual Undergraduate Research Conferences, which empowers students to conduct meaningful, publication-grade research alongside faculty starting in their very first year.
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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