University of New HampshireStudent Guide

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Student guide · Fall 2026 Term 1

The semester, explained for University of New Hampshire

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026 Term 1
Campus terms
19
Local details
15

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 Term 1 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

23 entries
  1. Summer IV 2026
  2. Fall 2026 Term 1Fall Term 1 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Full Semester
  4. Fall 2026 Term 2Fall Term 2 2026
  5. January Term 2027
  6. Spring 2027 Term 3Spring Term 3 2027
  7. Spring 2027 Full Semester
  8. Spring 2027 Term 4Spring Term 4 2027
  9. Summer I 2027Summer Session I 2027
  10. Summer II 2027Summer Session II 2027
  11. Summer 2027 Full Semester
  12. Summer 2027 Term 5Summer Term 5 2027
  13. Summer III 2027Summer Session III 2027
  14. Summer IV 2027Summer Session IV 2027

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19 terms

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-run organization that plans events like movies and bingo.

H

HoCo
Holloway Commons, the largest dining hall on campus located next to the MUB.

L

Libby's
Libby's Bar and Grill, a well-known student hangout in downtown Durham.

N

NHOC
New Hampshire Outing Club, the oldest and largest club on campus focused on outdoor trips.

P

Philly
Philbrook Dining Hall, the dining hall located on the east side of campus near the SERCs.

S

SA
Student Association, the student government body at UNH.
SCOPE
Student Committee on Popular Entertainment, the group that organizes major campus concerts.
Stillings
Stillings Dining Hall, the dining hall serving the 'Minis' and the west side of campus.
Stoke
Stoke Hall, the university's largest and most social residence hall.

T

The Fishbowl
The glass-walled, high-visibility study area on the main floor of Dimond Library.
The Gables
The Gables Apartments, a complex typically for upperclassmen located near the athletic fields.
The Minis
The Mini-Dorms, referring to the cluster of smaller residence halls: Eaton, Hall, and Richardson.
The Scorps
Scorpion's Bar and Grill, a popular local establishment for students of legal age.
The SERCs
The Southeast Residential Community, consisting of Handler, Peterson, and Haaland Halls.
The Wall
The stone wall in front of Thompson Hall, a traditional meeting spot for students.
The Woodies
Woodside Apartments, an on-campus apartment complex for upperclassmen.

U

U-Day
University Day, a massive involvement fair held on the Great Lawn every fall.
Union Court
The retail food court located on the ground floor of the Memorial Union Building (MUB).

W

WUNH
The student-run radio station (91.3 FM).

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

15 details
Cat's Cache
A debit-style account linked to the student ID card used for on-campus and local off-campus purchases.
Dimond
Dimond Library, the main university library.
Dining Dollars
Funds included with meal plans specifically for use at campus retail food locations like the MUB.
Ham Smith
Hamilton Smith Hall, a primary academic building for English and humanities.
holloway_commons_hoco
Holloway Commons (HoCo)
PCAC
Paul Creative Arts Center, the building housing the music, theatre, and art departments.
philbrook_dining_hall
Philbrook Dining Hall
T-Hall
Thompson Hall, the iconic clock-tower building and administrative center of campus.
The Connector
A specific Wildcat Transit bus route that loops through the main campus areas.
The MUB
The Memorial Union Building, the central student union and hub for student life.
The Whitt
The Whittemore Center Arena, the home of UNH hockey and a major event venue.
unh_dairy_bar
UNH Dairy Bar
union_court
Union Court
Wildcat Link
The online platform used by students to join clubs, track involvement, and find campus events.
Wildcat Transit
The university-run bus system that provides transportation around campus and to nearby towns like Dover and Portsmouth.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 Term 1 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
19 approved campus terms and 15 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Worth a look

Alpha Chi Omega

A member of the Panhellenic Council, focusing on friendship, leadership, learning, and service.

Invite only

Baseball Club

Competes in the New England Club Baseball Association (NECBA) against other colleges and universities in the region.

Tryout required

Campus Activities Board (CAB)

A student-run organization responsible for planning and executing a wide variety of events for the UNH student body, including concerts, bingo nights, and other social gatherings.

Open to all

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Figure Skating Club

The UNH Figure Skating Team competes in the U.S. Figure Skating Intercollegiate division. The club is open to skaters of all levels.

Open to all

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Graduate Student Senate (GSS)

The official representative body for all graduate students at UNH, advocating for their interests across the university system.

Regular commitment

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Mask and Dagger Dramatic Society

The university's oldest student-run traditional theatre organization. Mask and Dagger produces, directs, designs, and casts professional-quality theatrical productions.

Tryout required

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New Hampshire Outing Club (NHOC)

The oldest and largest student organization on campus, dedicated to providing outdoor experiences, education, and activities to the UNH community.

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Campus rituals

Homecoming

A weekend of events for students, families, and alumni, centered around a home football game and celebrations at Boulder Field.

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Resources & spaces

Center for Academic Resources (CFAR)

Offers a wide range of academic support services for students, including tutoring and academic skills workshops.

Open to all

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Life in Durham for University of New Hampshire Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Durham.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,600

Cost of Living Index

115

Student Population

15,000

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

COAST regional bus service, UNH Campus Connector bus system

Nearest Airports

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Boston Logan International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

46°F

Avg Snowfall

60 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Sage Way Visitor Lot

surface_lot • High

Payment required 7am-9pm daily; free overnight.

Edgewood Road Visitor Lot

surface_lot • Moderate

4-hour limit; free overnight except during winter ban.

Lot F

surface_lot • Limited

Re-designated as Resident East lot effective August 10, 2026.

Campus News

Latest updates from University of New Hampshire

Students and Families Flock to UNH for Move-In Weekend

UNH welcomed students back to campus with Wildcat Days festivities, including floor meetings, a carnival-themed dinner, and resource fairs.

Sep 1, 2026

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UNH Deploys Cabled Ocean Observing System Near Isles of Shoals

Researchers deployed a new oceanographic apparatus to monitor marine conditions and acidification.

Aug 31, 2026

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Audible testing of campus emergency notification system conducted on July 24, 2026.

Audible testing of campus emergency notification system conducted on July 24, 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of New Hampshire

Meet FSL

September 10, 2026

Durham Campus

An event to meet Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations.

Thrive Substance-Free Weekly Meetup

September 10, 2026

Thrive (HRC 238)

Supportive, fun, substance-free weekly meetups for UNH students. Snacks provided.

Fiddle and Folk Club Contra Dance

September 12, 2026

UNH - Strafford Room

A student organization event featuring contra dancing.

Increase Student Success with a Simple TILT of Your Work

September 17, 2026

UNH Library

A workshop focused on increasing student success through transparent instruction.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of New Hampshire

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

41 known dorm and housing options. The first 24 are shown below; the rest are available in the expandable list.

Adams Tower West

Room types: triple suite

Alexander Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Alexander Lord Richardson House

Room types: unknown

Babcock Hall

Bethel Hall

Capacity: 160

Room types: double, triple

Christensen Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Christine Hall

Capacity: 180

Room types: double, triple, quad

Congreve Hall

Capacity: 250

Room types: double, triple, quad

Devine Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Engelhardt Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Fairchild Hall

Gibbs Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Haaland Hall

Hall House (The Minis)

Room types: unknown

Hampton Hall

Capacity: 133

Room types: single, double

Handler Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Hetzel Hall

Room types: singles, doubles, triples

Hitchcock Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Hubbard Hall

Room types: singles, doubles, triples

Hunter Hall (Lower Quad)

Room types: singles, doubles, triples

Jessie Doe Hall

Capacity: 220

Room types: double, triple

Marston House (The Minis)

Room types: single

Mills Hall

Room types: suite single, suite double, suite quad

New Castle Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double

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Peterson Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double

Randall Hall

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Richardson House

Room types: single

Sawyer Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double, triple

Scott Hall

Capacity: 165

Room types: unknown

Stoke Hall

Capacity: 600

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Stokes Hall

Capacity: 600

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

The Gables

Room types: apartment single, apartment double

The Mills

Room types: suite (4-9 people)

Tuckerman Hall

Capacity: 347

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

UNH residence halls (25 total)

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Washington Hall

Capacity: 242

Room types: single, double

Westside Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: double, triple

Williamson Hall

Capacity: 300

Room types: single, double, triple, quad

Windsor Hall

Capacity: 130

Room types: single, double

Woodside

Room types: apartment

Woodsides

Room types: apartment single, apartment double

Campus Details

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Email Domain

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