Study Away Eligibility

Academic Eligibility

Students enrolled in UNH baccalaureate degree programs may participate in approved study away programs provided they meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must have earned at least 32 credit hours, at least 12 of which must have been earned at the University of New Hampshire at the baccalaureate level.
  • Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application to and at the time of departure for the study away program. Study Away Programs provided by UNH or approved institutions may have higher minimum GPA requirements.
  • Must have a declared major.

Transfer students, including transfer students from Thompson School of Applied Science (TSAS) are not eligible to study away during the first semester of their baccalaureate program at UNH.

Students enrolled in the degree programs of the Thompson School of Applied Science may participate in approved study away programs appropriate for two-year degree candidates. TSAS students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • Must have earned 32 credits, at least 12 of which must have been earned at the University of New Hampshire at the associate degree level.
  • Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application to and at the time of departure for the study away program. Study Away Programs provided by UNH or other approved institutions may have higher minimum GPA requirements.

Special consideration will be given to those students who, although below the 2.5 cumulative GPA threshold, have demonstrated promise in the previous two semesters. Those who wish to be considered for academic variance must petition for an academic variance with the support of their advisor and their Dean’s Office. Petitions for academic variance are subject to approval by the Academic Standards & Advising Committee (ASAC).

Eligibility and Student Conduct Policy

Students sanctioned by the University Student Conduct System for a serious violation of the University of New Hampshire Student Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities, including but not limited to academic dishonesty, repeated drunk and disorderly behavior, illegal drug activity, destruction or theft of property, or physical or sexual assault must satisfy the following conditions prior to consideration for participation in a UNH-managed or UNH-approved study away program:

  • Students must have satisfied all conditions and/or sanctions imposed as a result of the infraction, including probation.
  • Students must submit a statement for approval to the university’s Academic Standards and Advising Committee (ASAC) explaining why the University can be confident that they will behave appropriately during the study away program.

These same conditions will apply in instances where the conduct issue has been addressed through the court system rather than through the University’s Student Conduct system.