Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1932🔗 www.snhu.edu
Southern New Hampshire University's 300-acre Manchester campus is home to a small residential community of about 3,000 students - distinct from SNHU's much larger online student body - with 56% of undergraduates living on campus in halls including New Castle, Belknap, and Hampton.
Enrollment
3,000
Total Students
Freshman Class
650
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 24 - August 24, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
96%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
All residential students, full-time undergraduate campus students, international students, and full-time graduate day campus students must submit required medical record forms, including a physical exam report, before the start of classes on campus. On-campus living is strongly encouraged, with 56% of undergraduates choosing to live on campus. Cars are allowed on campus starting freshman year, and a free local bus pass provides routes to downtown Manchester, the Mall of NH, and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
August 24 - August 24, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
New Castle Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Belknap Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Hampton Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Southern New Hampshire University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 27 - August 27, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$16,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Southern New Hampshire University.
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