Internal Transfer Process

All CHHS majors require an application process. Please explore the majors and their unique internal transfer requirements. Questions can be directed to the major coordinator listed or to CHHS.Advising@unh.edu.

If you are a student transferring into UNH from another institution, please visit the UNH Admissions website for more information. 

Major Advising Contact Declaration/Application Process
Communication Sciences & Disorders

Mary Jane Sullivan

mary.jane.sullivan@unh.edu

Hewitt Hall 187

2-5077

  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher (on average) and a B or better in COMM 420
  • Student who do not meet the above guideline are welcome to submit an application.
  • The committee reviews each application on an individual basis. Exceptions to the guidelines may occur based on factors such as courses completed and the applicant's essay.

Deadlines: April 1 for Fall start November 1 for spring start

How to Apply: CSD Internal Transfer Information

Exercise Science

Summer Cook

summer.cook@unh.edu

NH Hall

2-0895

  • Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Minimum grade of C in major required courses
  • Complete BMS 507 and one other major required course
    • *acceptable required courses: BMS 508, EXSC 520, EXSC 620, NUTR 400, CHEM 403, CHEM 404, PSYC 401
  • Letter of interest
  • Grade report (screenshot of “class history” link in degreeworks)
  • Complete checklist provided by department

Deadline: January 7 and June 7

How to Apply: Application

Health & Physical Education

Holly Alperin

holly.alperin@unh.edu

NH Hall 302

2-1211

  • Overall GPA of 2.67 or higher (C average)
  • Letter of Interest 
  • Interview with program coordinator, Holly Alperin
  • Courses previously taken that are required for the major must have a “C” or better

Deadline: Rolling admission 

Health Management & Policy

Anne Jamieson

anne.jamieson@unh.edu

Hewitt Hall 3rd floor

  • Students must meet with the academic department coordinator
  • Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Must complete 1 required course with a grade of B- or higher
    • HMP 401, 403, 501, ENGL 502, Statistics.
    • All required courses must have a B- or higher.

Deadline: Rolling

How to apply: Meet with Anne Jamieson to discuss requirements and application process - application can be submitted once minimum requirements are met. 

Health Sciences

Lisa Waller

lisa.waller@unh.edu

2-2346

  • Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Complete BMS 507 and be enrolled in or completed BMS 508 with "C" or better
  • Application essay

These requirements reflect the minimum standards for eligible applicants; competitive applicants will exceed these benchmarks by showing proof of academic excellence.

Deadline: April 15

How to Apply: Submit application to Lisa Waller by deadline

Human Development & Family Studies

Jill Trumbell

Jill.trumbell@unh.edu

Pettee Hall 310

  • Overall GPA of 2.6 or higher for all specializations
  • Students should speak with department coordinator to discuss different specializations.

Deadline: October 1 or March 1

How to apply: https://chhs.unh.edu/human-development-family-studies/academics/how-apply-humandevelopment-family-studies-programs

Nursing

Alyssa O’Brien

 alyssa.obrien@unh.edu

Hewitt Hall 239

  • Overall GPA of 3.2 or higher (minimum requirement)
  • Complete or be enrolled in ENGL 401, PSYC 401, BMS 507, BMS 508  with "C" or better
  • High School Chemistry and Biology with a “C” or better
  • Attend spring info session held in Feb for interested candidates – contact dept for date
  • Competitive applicants will be interviewed prior to decisions in March
  • Letter of intent

Note - students are admitted for fall semester at the nursing sophomore level only

Deadline: March 1

How to apply: Internal Transfer | Nursing 

Occupational Therapy

Shelley Mulligan

 shelley.mulligan@unh.edu

Hewitt 323

2-3528

  • Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Complete or be enrolled in PSYC 401, BMS 507, BMS 508, OT 510 (or equivalent); Completion of OT 500 is desired also.
  • Complete on-line application by final Friday in October of sophomore year which includes:
    • Essay
    • Plan for completing pre-requisite and required coursework and Discovery requirements through the Senior year
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • A copy of transcript or summary of university/college coursework completed to date, with grades (unofficial transcript is OK, such as scanned copy of degreeworks audit)

Students should review application information for internal transfer students and detailed information about the program on the Occupational Therapy Department website. Students are encouraged to make an appointment with the department’s internal transfer advisor prior to applying or completing fall semester registration.

Deadline: Final Friday of October, of sophomore year
How to ApplyInternal Transfer Process | Occupational Therapy 

Recreation

Management and

Policy: Outdoor

Leadership and

Management

Nate Fitch

nate.fitch@unh.edu

Location: G12

2-200

Application (available on website or in Hewitt Hall 108)

Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year and decisions are made on a rolling admission basis.

How to apply: Internal Transfer (Current UNH Students) | Recreation Management & Policy

Recreation

Management &

Policy: Program

and Event

Management

Sean McLaughlin

sean.mclaughlin@unh.edu

Hewitt 107

2-2749

Meet with Sean McLaughlin

Deadline: Decisions are made on a rolling admission basis. 

How to apply: Internal Transfer (Current UNH Students) | Recreation Management & Policy

Recreation

Management &

Policy:

Therapeutic

Recreation

Matt Frye

matt.frye@unh.edu

Hewitt 132

2-6173

  • Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Interview with option coordinator
  • Application (available on website or in Hewitt Hall 108)

Deadline: Applications are accepted throughout the year and decisions are made on a rolling admission basis. 

How to apply:  Internal Transfer (Current UNH Students) | Recreation Management & Policy

Social Work

Gretchen Bean

gretchen.bean@unh.edu

Pettee Hall 241

2-4551

  • Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Application (online application)
  • Meeting with department coordinator (after completing application)
  • "C" or better in all completed major coursework

Deadline: Contact department for details

How to Apply: Transfer Students | Social Work 

Sport Management & Leadership

Gretchen Browne

gretchen.browne@unh.edu

NH Hall

2-2241

  • Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Complete SML 580 with "B-" or better
  • Complete Stats with "C" or better
  • Attend informational meeting
  • Resume, including contact information for two sport industry professionals familiar with applicant’s volunteer or paid work while in college
  • Copy of unofficial transcript
  • Personal career plan (details on SML website)

Deadline: December 1

How to apply: Sport Management & Leadership Application

HHS Undeclared

Catherine D'Auteuil

Sarah Zakerski

Contact Catherine or Sarah to discuss interest

 

Internal transfer information for non-CHHS majors

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Stephanie Wares, Director of Advising & Academic Success, stephanie.wares@unh.edu, Kingsbury, 603-862-1783

Abbey Howard, Sr. Academic Advisor, abigail.howard@unh.edu, Kingsbury Hall W255, 603-862-3253

Elvis Marin, Academic Advisor, elvis.marin@unh.edu W250 Kingsbury

For entry into most CEPS programs, there are minimum requirements that include, but are not limited to, grades of C or better in Calculus I and CEPS-specific physical sciences. Please contact your advisor for details before requesting a change of major into a CEPS program.

CEPS Application Information 

College of Liberal Arts

Kevin Sousa, Academic  Affairs Coordinator, kevin.sousa@unh.edu, 603-862-2062, 110 Murkland Hall

University Advising Center: uac.advisors@unh.edu

Detailed Application Information by major

COLA Undeclared Student information

College of Life Science and Agriculture

Katie Cousens, Academic Advisor/ Program Coordinator Katie.Cousens@unh.edu, 603-862-1451, Rudman Hall G05

COLSA Detailed Application Information by major

Peter T Paul College of Business and Economics

For advising contact: Paulcollege.advising@unh.edu, Paul College, Suite 201, 603-862-3885

Paul Detailed Application Information by major