Finding Success

Exploring colleges and finding ‘the one’ can be stressful. In this roundtable panel discussion, students from Granite State College (now UNH College of Professional Studies), Keene State College, Plymouth State University and the University of NH share insights on choosing a college that’s right for you, preparing for college life, tips for surviving and thriving in your first year of college, and more.

Connect with Admissions

The Outreach and Enrollment Center (OEC) is a central service center guiding potential students seeking to enroll or transfer into programs identified at one of the three public USNH colleges or universities (University of NH, Keene State College, or Plymouth State University) or into the Community College System of NH.

Diverse Options in New Hampshire’s Premier Learning Environments

Whether a person is a traditional college-age student or an adult learner; whether one seeks the resources of a research university or a smaller liberal arts college, USNH institutions offer a full array of postsecondary educational opportunities. Residential campuses within USNH are integrated into the communities of three quintessential New Hampshire towns – Durham, Plymouth, and Keene.

USNH Proud

Offering the most affordable bachelor’s degree in the state, our institution ranks 1st in New England and the Northeast, and 3rd in the U.S. among public systems for bachelor’s degree completion. Annually, we award 200 bachelor’s and advanced nursing degrees and provide a full spectrum of academic programs, research opportunities, hands-on experiences, and internships.

Connect with Admissions

Keene State College

University Of New Hampshire

Plymouth State College

UNH Manchester

UNH College of Professional Studies

Our Mission

The mission of the University System of New Hampshire is to serve the higher educational needs of the people of New Hampshire. The University System strives to assure the availability of appropriate higher educational opportunities to all New Hampshire people; seeks to enroll a diverse student population to enhance educational experiences; and provides programs and activities based on a commitment to excellence. Through its institutions, the University System engages in research which contributes to the welfare of humanity and provides educational resources and professional expertise which benefit the state and its people, the region and the nation.