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SUMMER 2018
The Navigator
Your guide to all things SNHU
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ORIENTATION
beginning
April 13, 2018
Welcome to SNHU! On behalf of the entire community of learners at SNHU, welcome to one of the most exciting universities in the country today! At SNHU, we are committed to making your transition to campus life as easy as possible. We have created the Navigator as a resource for you, featuring all the information you will need between now and your first day at SNHU. The Navigator will also provide you with important deadlines you will need to keep in mind. Please take a few minutes to review this information. I can promise you that our faculty, staff, and administrators will do everything they can to ensure your educational experience is one that will have a lasting impact on your life well beyond your college years. You can also access an online version of the Navigator by visiting my.snhu.edu/orientation. Please do not hesitate to contact any member of the staff here at SNHU if you have any questions at all. I look forward to seeing you on campus! Sincerely, Patricia A. Lynott, Ph.D. President University College Southern New Hampshire University
Contents
Understanding my.SNHU Account Access........................2
Accessing the Online Navigator......................................3
Information for Families................................................3
BEFORE ORIENTATION: 6 EASY STEPS................................ 5
Step 1: Complete Your New Student Inventory ............... 6
Step 2: Complete Your Housing Profile............................7
Step 3: Sign Up for Orientation.......................................8
Summer Bridge Programs............................................. 9
Step 4: Complete Your Medical Records......................... 10
Step 5: Get Connected................................................... 11
Step 6: Making Sense of Financial Aid and Your Bill....... 12
BankMobile, Financial Aid Refunds, and iGrad .............. 13
Health Insurance ........................................................ 13
Before Orientation ...................................................... 14
Before Classes Begin.................................................... 15
YOUR NEW LIFE ON CAMPUS: THE ESSENTIALS ...............17
Live Life on Campus!................................................... 18
Campus Life as a Commuter......................................... 19
SNHU Student Employment and Work-Study................20
Penmen Cash.............................................................. 21
See What Manchester Has to Offer................................ 22
SNHU Athletics............................................................ 23
Parking Decal Information........................................... 23
Office of Diversity Programs.........................................24
President’s Commission for LGBTQ Advocacy................24
DeColfmacker Veteran’s Lounge................................... 25
The Deborah L. Coffin Women’s Center......................... 25
Relax and Eat in the Dining Center...............................26
EVENTS ............................................................................. 27
First Days...................................................................28
The Involvement Fair...................................................28
Homecoming Weekend................................................29
Penmen Pride..............................................................29
Calendar..................................................................... 30
Campus Map............................................................... 32
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 1
Understanding my.SNHU Account Access
my.SNHU is a web portal that allows students to
access information from the Southern New Hampshire
University database. Your username and password
allow single sign-on access to register for orientation,
which you can access by navigating to
my.snhu.edu/orientation.
Your username and password will also grant you
access to many other online services at SNHU. These
include your SNHU email account, our academic
portal called Brightspace, course registration
services, and our bill payment system. You can
explore all of these services and more by visiting
my.snhu.edu and familiarizing yourself with the
self-service area of the site.
After you log into your my.SNHU account for the first
time, you will be asked to immediately change your
password. This is a security precaution that will help
protect your privacy and the use of your account.
If you have not logged into your my.SNHU account
yet, please do so. Your username is your SNHU email
address, and your password is your birthday in
MMDDYYYY format (for example, if your birthday is
August 25, 1992, your password is 08251992).
If you have problems logging into your account, you
can contact the SNHU Help Desk by calling 1-855-877-9919.
2 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!
Accessing the Online Navigator To access the online version of the Navigator, simply visit my.snhu.edu/orientation. Together, the online and print forms of the Navigator help to provide a full picture of what is required before arriving at SNHU. The online Navigator offers 24/7 access to additional details regarding the steps that you and your family will need to take, as well as a helpful timeline, to help you prepare for orientation and First Days. Still need help? Don’t worry. You can always email us at orientation@snhu.edu if you get stuck or have a question. Information for Families We know you want to help. That’s why we have designed a condensed version of the online Navigator that you can view from any computer. Just visit family.snhu.edu/family to see what you can do to help your child or family member chart their course before arriving on campus. Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 3
BEFORE ORIENTATION: 6 EASY STEPS
STEP
1
New Student Inventory
(including Math/English Self-Placement Activities)
The New Student Inventory (which includes Math and
English Self-Placement) is an important, mandatory
first step in the creation of your course schedule. This
online inventory helps an advisor create your schedule;
you should allow 25-30 minutes to complete this
important activity. Course preferences are honored
on a first-come, first-served basis–so log in and
? complete this soon!
Follow these simple steps:
REMINDER!
If you need help or have any • Log into webmail.snhu.edu with your my.SNHU email and
additional questions about the password (or access your email via link on my.SNHU).
NSI or self-placement process,
feel free to email an advisor at • Access the email from SNHU Academic Advising
academicadvising@snhu.edu titled “Instructions for Registering for Classes”
or call us at 603-645-9630. and click the link inside.
• Complete the New Student Inventory (NSI) including
Math and English self-placement activity.
• If you need to pause and return later, you
can finish the NSI by accessing the original link in
the email.
• Some students may be required to take in-person
placement exams. You will be notified within the
NSI if this applies to you.
Once you have completed your NSI, an academic
advisor will register you for your fall classes. You
will receive your schedule when you attend Summer
Orientation, where you will also have a chance to ask
questions and request changes.
NOTE: if you are transferring in credit for College
Composition I, you do not need to complete the
English activity.
6 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!STEP
2
Complete Your Housing Profile (if applicable)
Our campus houses over 2,000 students in a variety
of different housing options, including residence halls,
apartments, and townhouses. First-year students
generally reside in residence halls that offer single,
double, triple, and quad accommodations. Transfer
students are permitted to live anywhere on campus
where there are available rooms.
The Office of Residence Life offers three theme
communities that help students with similar ?
interests connect. These themes are Wellness,
If you have questions at
Substance-Free, and Gaming. They will be housed
any point in the housing
in Hampton Hall. Please call, Facebook message,
sign-up process, contact
or email us for more information. the Residence Life office
at 603-645-9758 or email
To complete your housing profile and request a housingquestions@snhu.edu.
roommate, follow these simple steps:
• Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation.
• Scroll to Step 2 and click the MyHousing link.
• Follow the step-by-step instructions to complete
your profile.
• Once your profile is complete, select “Living
Preferences” and select your preferred living
options.
Each living area has a live-in staff member
(Residence Director) who supervises the student
Resident Assistant staff, acts as a support services
liaison, provides referrals to students in need
of personal assistance, and coordinates hall
programming. Hall programming is designed to
encourage students to interact with one another
in a social environment and foster a greater sense
of campus community.
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 7STEP
3
Sign Up for Orientation
Orientation is for all new transfer and First-year
students. Please visit the SNHU Orientation Portal at
my.snhu.edu/orientation.and select the date that pertains to
your student type:
? Transfer students: June 15
First Year: June 18, 22, and 25
WHY NOT SEE FOR
YOURSELF?
Overnight: June 20-21
Note: Overnight orientation is not open to Culinary Students
Want to experience what it’s because of their specific program requirements.
like to live on campus before Culinary, Honors, and First Year: June 27
you move in? Join us for an
overnight orientation session!
To register for Summer Orientation, simply follow
Participate in a variety of
these steps:
activities and events, take
part in a community service
project, and get the full SNHU • Visit the SNHU Orientation Portal at
experience. The overnight my.snhu.edu/orientation.
orientation experience is • Go to Step 3 of the online Navigator and follow the
available at no added cost,
link to the online orientation registration site.
and will leave you more
excited for the fall and eager • Follow the instructions to fill out and submit your
to start at SNHU! registration. Sessions are available on a first-come,
first-served basis and fill quickly. Please register as
soon as you can.
• Please note that all new SNHU students are
charged a non-refundable Orientation Fee. This
is a comprehensive fee that covers the full cost of
orientation and First Days, including the programs
for both students and family members. The fee is
added to your first semester bill.
If you have trouble registering or have questions
regarding the registration or orientation process, feel
free to call us at 603-629-4631 or email orientation@snhu.edu.
8 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!SNHU Summer Bridge Programs At Southern New Hampshire University, we know that getting involved early makes a difference, which is why we offer multiple programs to help you get a head start on your SNHU experience. We offer three programs that each run the week prior to the official move-in date. While all programs are offered during the same week, they each offer a different way to help you make friends and connect with the community. JumpStart An early entrance program for first year students transitioning from high school to college. The program is designed to help you make a positive transition to the SNHU experience and enhance your chances for academic success. For more information, contact the Wolak Learning Center at JumpStartWLC@snhu.edu or 603-645-9606. Take 5 A weeklong program for first-year and transfer students focused on building community through service. Participants will spend time each day serving with local nonprofit organizations and learning about the Manchester and SNHU communities. For more information, contact the Center for Community Engaged Learning at serve@snhu.edu or 603-314-7965. Unity With a primary goal of building community, the Unity program aims to create a sense of belonging, particularly for those that identify from underrepresented populations (race, gender, orientation, sex, spiritual background, ethnicity, etc.). This program includes a series of team-building activities, interactive workshops, service learning, and community exploration. Peer mentorship is an integral component of Unity, with several events coordinated throughout the academic year. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity Programs at diversity@snhu.edu or 603-645-9653. COST: $325 *Covers all programming, meals, housing, off-site trips, transportation, etc. *Financial assistance may be available. For more information, inquire with the program coordinator at the contact information above. DATES: August 27-31, 2018 APPLICATION: tinyurl.com/SNHUstart DEADLINE TO APPLY: July 31, 2018 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 9
STEP
4
Complete Your Medical Records
At SNHU, we want to keep you healthy, which is why
our nurses and nurse practitioners are prepared to offer
medical evaluations and treatment for most common,
acute problems.
All students (residential and commuter) must complete and submit
medical information to Health Services by August 15, 2018.
? To submit your medical records to SNHU, complete
the following steps:
DO YOU HAVE MEDICAL
OR HEALTH-RELATED • Go to your my.SNHU page and sign in with your
QUESTIONS? SNHU username and password.
The Wellness Center is here • Scroll to the bottom of the home page.
to help. Contact us at
603-645-9679 or email • Under the Wellness heading select Patient Portal/
wellness@snhu.edu to Medical Records.
speak to a Wellness Center • Next, select “Immunizations” and enter the dates
representative.
of your immunizations and the date of your physical
(must be within the past year).
• Click the “Upload” tab and upload a copy of your
immunizations and your current physical.
• Finally, select the “Forms” tab, and click on “SNHU
Medical History Form” under “Required Online
Forms,” then complete the form.
Students are also strongly advised to complete the
Workplace Answers eLearning “Student Empower
Plus” sexual assault and responsible drinking module.
At the beginning of the semester, students will receive
an email with a link and login credentials to access the
program.
10 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!STEP
5
Get Connected
Before you arrive on campus, you’ll want to make sure
you’ve got all the technology you need. SNHU students
are required to bring a laptop computer with an up-to-
date operating system and anti-virus software. If you ?
do not have a laptop of your own, you can purchase
one at a discounted rate through the SNHU Laptop TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK
Program partnership with Dell. Technology have you stumped?
Be sure to reach out to the
Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation. Click the Laptop Program link SNHU Help Desk. You can get
under On-campus Links for details. in touch by stopping by the
Technology Help Desk & Repair
Center (located in Exeter Hall)
Keeping Your Computer Safe or the IT Solutions Service
Both Macs and PCs must have updated anti-virus Desk (located in the Library
software before you will be permitted to access the Learning Commons). You can
SNHU network. If you do not currently have an anti- also call us at 855-877-9919.
virus program on your computer, you can download
the free Symantec anti-virus software by visiting You can also open Help Desk
webapps.snhu.edu/Symantec. tickets through my.SNHU. Log
in at my.snhu.edu and look for
Staying on the Cutting Edge the link under the Technology
section on the left-side
Keeping your operating system (OS) up-to-date is
navigation menu. There you
important. In order to access the SNHU network,
can view your active Help Desk
your computer must have the latest updates to your tickets or open a new one.
OS installed.
• For Windows computers: visit the Windows/
Microsoft Update website at windowsupdate.microsoft.com.
There, you can scan your computer and download
the latest updates.
• For Mac computers: the Software Update program
from the Apple Menu will provide the latest updates
to all of Mac OS X and Apple Software.
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 11STEP
6
Making Sense of Financial Aid
and Your Bill
Our goal at Student Financial Services is to make the
financial aid process as easy as possible. We partner
with students and families to identify, educate, and
award the best financial resources available so that
you can remain focused on your college experience.
? Your financial aid award is determined by the
information you and your family provided on the
HAVING TROUBLE? Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The online Navigator is a great A financial aid award may consist of:
place to look for information
on financial aid, tuition, fees, • Scholarships or Grants (do not need to be repaid)
medical insurance, housing • Federal Student Loans (must be repaid)
rates, dining plans, and more.
• Federal Work-Study (must be earned)
If you still have questions,
contact Student Financial
To accept an offered Federal Direct Student Loan,
Services. No matter where
you will need to complete Entrance Loan Counseling
you are in the process,
we can help. and sign a Direct Loan Master Promissory Note,
both of which can be done online at www.studentloans.gov.
Call 603-645-9640, If you have not yet applied for Federal Financial Aid,
or email sfscampus@snhu. please do so by visiting www.fafsa.gov. SNHU’s School
edu and we’ll give you a push Code is 002580.
in the right direction!
To learn more about payment options, please contact
our office. We can guide you through options on how to
pay your bill and/or enroll in a payment arrangement
with Tuition Management Systems (TMS).
Please note: Payment of the balance is due in full by
August 1, 2018.
12 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!BankMobile
What is BankMobile?
If you have a surplus in your financial aid, or from
payments made by you, you may be due a financial aid
refund. BankMobile is a resource for you to help secure
your refund. If you are due a refund, you will receive
allocation instructions by mail. These options are as
follows:
• Open a OneAccount with BankMobile, and be
issued a debit/credit card
• Deposit the funds into a current bank account
Please note: Direct Parent PLUS Loans and credit card
payments are not eligible for BankMobile refunds.
Health Insurance
All SNHU students are required to have health
insurance. If you do not have coverage, you will
be automatically enrolled in a plan through the
university and will be billed annually for this charge.
If you have private health insurance, you must
complete a Health Insurance Waiver Form before
August 1, 2018. The form can be obtained online
through the my.SNHU student portal. For questions,
call 603-645-9640, or email sfscampus@snhu.edu.
iGrad
iGrad is a financial literacy portal students can log
into and learn about budgeting, managing bank
accounts, financial aid, career assistance, and
information about scholarships. iGrad is accessible
by logging into your my.SNHU page.
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 13NAVIGATOR TO-DO LIST
Use this checklist to ensure you’re prepared for SNHU!
Before Orientation
? Step 1 – Complete New Student Inventory including
placement activities
ADDITIONAL OFFICES Step 2 – Complete your housing profile (if applicable)
AND INFORMATION
Step 3 – Sign up for orientation
The online Navigator can
provide you with more Step 4 – Submit your Medical Records Form
information about our campus
Step 5 – Get connected
community, offices, and local
neighborhood. Information Step 6 – Make sense of financial aid
on Academic Advising, the
Campus Store, Dining
Services, the Laptop Program,
and much more can be found
at my.snhu.edu/orientation.
14 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!Before Classes Begin
Fill out your Health Insurance Waiver by August 1
(can be downloaded from and returned to Student
Financial Services). See page 13 for details.
If interested in working on-campus in a Federal
Work-Study or University Paid position, apply for
positions anytime after August 1, 2018. To learn
more, visit www.snhu.edu/jobs.
If you need a parking permit, go to
snhu.thepermitstore.com to get one. See page 23
for details.
Purchase your laptop (orders must be placed by
August 15). Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation. Click the Laptop
Program link under On-campus Links for details
about purchasing a new laptop.
Purchase books for your classes.
Visit www.snhu.edu/about-us/university-store for details about
ordering books.
Review the Student Handbook and agree to abide
by SNHU guidelines.
Add money to your Penmen Cash Account by
visiting bit.ly/penmencash. See pg. 21 for details
Sign up for SNHU Alerts to receive important
campus information. Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation and
click the SNHU Alerts link under On-campus links.
Complete the online “Student Empower Plus”
sexual assault and responsible drinking module
after you receive the e-mail at the beginning of the
semester. See page 10 for details.
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 15YOUR NEW LIFE ON CAMPUS: THE ESSENTIALS
Live Life on Campus!
Our goal in the Office of Residence Life is to make
? your living experience as personalized as possible. To
ensure that each student’s voice is heard, we have
developed the MyHousing interface, accessible through
HAVING TROUBLE the my.SNHU portal. Once you have applied online,
LOGGING INTO THE MyHousing will guide you through your profile setup
HOUSING PORTAL? and connect you with other students with similar
Have questions? Not sure if interests. You’ll also be one step closer to finalizing
you completed your housing your living space and meal plan for the year.
questions correctly?
No problem! Contact us at MyHousing provides access to information about what
housingquestions@snhu.edu makes each residence area unique. All housing areas
or 603-645-9758 and we’ll
are supplied with basic furniture, access to laundry
walk you through the process.
facilities, and secure, lockable entries. Because these
features are universal, you can base your housing
selection more on your personal preferences for hall
and room type.
Once you arrive on campus, you will find hundreds
of opportunities to get involved at SNHU, both inside
and outside the classroom. Within your residence hall
alone, there will be many opportunities to attend fun
programming events, meet other SNHU students, and
explore your interests.
Get ready to live life on campus!
18 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!Campus Life as a Commuter
If you’ve decided not to live on campus and will be
commuting to SNHU, there are still many ways for
you to get involved and connect with other students.
Commuter Services, located within the Student
Center, is available as a resource to help you enjoy CAMPUS TRADITIONS
a fulfilling and vibrant college experience. Visit the
Commuter Services page on my.SNHU (scroll over
‘Office of Student Involvement’ on the ‘Offices’
dropdown menu and select ‘Commuter Services’)
to find a listing of available resources.
The Student Center will become a one-stop shop for
COMMUTER WEEK
commuter students. In it you will find lockers to store
your belongings between classes, the Wellness Center Each year, during the fall
(which is for commuters, too), Copies Plus, Club semester, the Office of
Student Involvement hosts a
Resource Center, where you can learn more about
Commuter Appreciation Week
clubs and how to join them, Penmen Place café, and
to acknowledge and show
the bookstore. The Commuter Lounge, opened Spring appreciation for the extra
2017, will become your favorite place. This space is effort made by commuter
the perfect home-away-from home and includes a students. Events, which are all
refrigerator, microwave, TV, and commuter-specific held during the day at times
resources, and is staffed by friendly and helpful convenient for commuters,
commuter assistants. Another space for commuters to often include BINGO (a
gather in the Student Center is the Last Chapter Pub. campus favorite), coffee
There are common areas to relax in the Pub, and it breaks, giveaways, novelty
provides free soft drinks and snacks to all students. programs, and a commuter
luncheon.
Every month, daytime events are planned by
Commuter Assistants as a way to connect commuter
students to campus. The SNHU Commuters Facebook
page, facebook.com/groups/SNHUCommuters, is also a great
way to reach out to other commuters and learn about
our commuter programs. If you have any additional
questions about SNHU’s commuter resources, feel
free to contact commuters@snhu.edu.
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 19SNHU Student Employment and Work-Study
The SNHU Student Employment program provides
students with part-time employment opportunities
either on campus or with an off-campus community
? service partner. These opportunities give students a
chance to gain valuable work experience and prepare
NEED A JOB? for life after graduation.
Students will find jobs
If you were offered Federal Work-Study as part of
posted in early August online
at www.snhu.edu/jobs. your financial aid package, you may apply for a
A job fair will also be held on work-study position. Please note that work-study
September 5 from 2-4 p.m. in positions are not guaranteed; you must apply and be
the Dining Center. Students hired for an open position. SNHU also has a limited
will have the opportunity to number of university-paid positions that any student
meet with on-campus and may apply for.
off-campus employers, so
come prepared with a resume More information about student employment
for on-the-spot interviews. (including what documents you need before
you can begin your job) is available online at
www.snhu.edu/jobs. Students may also email any
questions to workstudy@snhu.edu.
20 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!Penmen Cash
Penmen Cash is a spending account attached to your
SNHU ID, serving as a convenient way to manage
your cash flow and offering parents, guardians, and
other relatives an easy way to send some extra cash
your way.
CAMPUS TRADITIONS
Locations accepting Penmen Cash include:
• The Dining Center and other cafes around campus
• The Campus Barnes & Noble Bookstore
• On-campus laundry facilities and vending machines
• Athletic events THE MAJOR CONCERT
• The Quill restaurant
Every fall semester, SNHU
gives students the opportunity
For an updated list of off-campus locations that accept to see a well-known artist
Penmen Cash visit: bit.ly/penmencash. without leaving campus.
Past artists have included
There are four ways to add funds to your Penmen Dane Cook, Matt Kearney,
Cash account: Kip Moore, Sammy Adams,
XAmbassadors, and Fetty
• Access your account online by visiting bit.ly/penmencash Wap. Keep an eye out for the
artist reveal announcement
• Add the GET App to your phone via the Apple Store in September. The concert
or Google Play store traditionally kicks off
• Visit the Penmen Cash Machine located in the Homecoming Weekend
in October.
Dining Center
• Visit Student Financial Services, located in
Exeter Hall
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 21See What Manchester Has to Offer
Manchester is one of the largest and most dynamic
cities in northern New England. With a population of
just over 100,000, Manchester combines small-town
charm with a lively cultural scene.
See a show! Manchester is home to two orchestras, an
opera company, and dozens of nightclubs. Is shopping
more your scene? Stores here range from upscale
boutiques to funky thrift stores—and there’s no sales
tax. Consider yourself a foodie? Downtown Manchester
boasts a variety of restaurants. Sports fans can cheer
for the Manchester Monarchs hockey team or the
Fisher Cats baseball team, and the more outdoorsy
types can go fishing, take a hike, or even go skiing.
Manchester has it all!
Check out the sites below for more ideas:
What are you looking for? Lodging Food Shopping Outdoor Activities Indoor Activities
intownmanchester.com ● ● ● ●
nh.com ● ● ●
newhampshire.com ● ● ● ●
visitnh.gov ● ● ● ●
manchester-chamber.org ● ● ●
How to Get There
Bus Service: Manchester has a city bus that comes
directly to the SNHU campus. For an up-to-date bus
schedule, visit mtabus.org and look for the Route 5 –
SNHU/River Road route. Any student can get a free bus
pass that is good for the entire school year. Please visit
the Concierge Desk in the student center to get one.
Need a Ride? Whether you need a ride to the airport or
just a lift into town, there are plenty of taxi services in
the area to choose from. Uber and Lyft users will also
be happy to know both car services are available in the
Manchester areas. All services will come to campus to
pick you up.
22 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!SNHU Athletics The official website for the SNHU Penmen Athletic program is snhupenmen.com. Follow them throughout the year or come to the games and cheer our teams to victory! Would you rather play in the game yourself? Make athletics a part of your SNHU experience. Visit eligibilitycenter.org to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center and learn about eligibility requirements to play NCAA sports. And, for the more casual player there are club sports and organized intramural on-going all year. If you have questions, please contact the SNHU Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance, Shawn Green, at 603-645-9783 or s.green@snhu.edu. Parking Decal Information If you plan to park your car on campus, you will be required to purchase a parking decal. These decals can be ordered online at snhu.thepermitstore.com and will be billed through SNHU (you will need to provide your SNHU Student ID number so that your student account can be charged accordingly). You will be required to provide your vehicle information, as well as a mailing address for the delivery of the parking decal. You can order your 2018-2019 decal beginning August 1, 2018. The cost for decals is: • Freshmen Residents: (first- and second-semester freshmen with less than 23 credits): $204.95 • Returning and transfer students with more than 23 credits: $104.95 • Commuter Students: $54.95 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 23
Office of Diversity Programs
Embracing Diversity is one of the five core values
that SNHU believes is important for creating a
welcoming and inclusive campus. The Office of
CAMPUS TRADITIONS Diversity Programs, located in Room 105 of the
Green Center, is committed to creating and
implementing enriching programs for all students.
These initiatives aim to challenge assumptions and
encourage awareness and understanding throughout
the student body. The Office of Diversity Programs
invites people from all backgrounds to visit our office;
whether you are straight, gay, white, black, brown,
SOUL FOOD DINNER binary, or non-binary, you have a place here! Visit us
in the office or email us at diversity@snhu.edu. You can also
Held annually during the spring like us on Facebook, facebook.com/SNHUDiversity.
semester, the Soul Food
Dinner celebrates our diverse
student community and
features many of our favorite President’s Commission for LGBTQ+ Advocacy
comfort foods, including
Southern, Caribbean, Asian, The President’s Commission for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
and Latin fare. The event is Transgender, and Queer Advocacy is dedicated to the
sponsored by the Multicultural
promotion of a campus climate defined by equality,
Student Union, the Office of
civility, and respect. The commission strives to ensure
Diversity Programs, and the
SNHU Culinary Arts program. a safe, positive experience for its students, faculty,
staff, and alumni who identify as part of the LGBTQ
community through advocacy, policy review,
programming, and education.
For additional resources, visit the Office of Diversity
Programs where you will find a multicultural lounge
and an LGBTQ resource room. For details, visit
snhuprescommission.com.
24 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!DeColfmacker Veterans Lounge
The DeColfmacker Veterans Lounge is your place
on campus to connect with other student veterans.
The lounge provides access to information and
experts on the services, support options, and benefits
CAMPUS TRADITIONS
that you are entitled to receive. The lounge is located
in Room 115 at the William S. and Joan Green
Center for Student Success. To learn more about
the DeColfmacker Veteran’s Lounge, access a list of
veteran resources or subscribe to the student
veteran listserv, visit: my.snhu.edu/offices/DVL
VETERAN’S WEEK
The Deborah L. Coffin Women’s Center Veteran’s Week is a week-long
celebration of SNHU’s student
The Deborah L. Coffin Women’s Center seeks to
veterans, which takes place
advance gender equality by addressing gender issues,
around Veterans Day each
developing womens’ leadership, and involving and year. Past events have
celebrating women who can serve as role models and included campus military
mentors to challenge, motivate, and inspire. equipment displays, film
nights, networking dinners,
The Center brings our campus community together support for local veteran’s
to explore issues, create connections, and promote non-profits, and more.
mutual understanding by offering support, providing
advocacy, implementing evidence-based programming,
and advancing social justice.
The Women’s Center open lounge is located in the
Green Center for Student Success, Suite 121.
For information on how to get involved, stop by
the Center anytime, or contact us by email at
womenscenter@snhu.edu.
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 25Relax and Eat in the Dining Center
The SNHU dining program is designed to offer students
a wide variety of options featuring only the best
ingredients. Our dining program is based on fresh
ingredients, culinary expertise, healthy options, great
service, and environmental and social responsibility.
CAMPUS TRADITIONS
You’ll always have a wealth of options to choose from
in the Dining Center. Whether you’re looking for
made-to-order burgers, customized sandwiches
and wraps, traditional home-style meals, or ready-
made options to eat on the run, the Dining Center has
something to offer. Those with dietary restrictions will
be happy to know that Simple Servings offers tempting
LATE NIGHT
BREAKFAST entrées that are free of the top eight food allergens. Our
On-Campus Registered Dietitian offers free services for
Late Night Breakfast is an those who need nutrition counseling or help navigating
SNHU tradition held the their choices.
Wednesday before finals each
semester. The Dining Center The meal plans offered at SNHU vary according to your
is open from 10 p.m. to residence hall and dining preferences. Resident students
12 a.m. for FREE breakfast will have the opportunity to select their meal plan
for all students. In addition to preferences during housing selection.
breakfast, there will also be
activities such as free chair
massages, photo novelties,
giveaways, and music to help
fuel students during a busy
and stressful finals week.
Great food and fun activities!
26 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!EVENTS
First Days
September 2–3, 2018
At the beginning of the fall semester, SNHU welcomes
first-year, transfer, resident, and commuter students
to campus with an event known as First Days.
Beginning with Sunday check-in for both resident
and commuter students, this two-day event helps
new students connect with the SNHU community.
The First Days celebration is a fun and exciting way to
connect with new friends, learn more about academic
expectations, technology, and campus life for resident
and commuter students.
FIND YOUR PLACE
Highlights of First Days include a Target Shopping
Event, meeting your orientation group, engaging
SNHU offers over 70 clubs and with exciting speakers and informational sessions,
organizations on campus, and participating in the New Student Convocation
routinely hosts at least one
Ceremony, attending various evening events, and a
event per day. Visit the Office
“Drive-in” movie.
of Student Involvement on
your my.SNHU page (under the
‘Offices’ dropdown menu) to Visit my.snhu.edu/orientation (and check your email often) to
learn about some of the great to learn more about First Days as the dates gets closer.
opportunities to get involved
once you arrive on campus!
The Involvement Fair
September 12, 2018
Held in both the fall and the spring, the Involvement
Fair is a great way to learn about the active clubs
and organizations on campus. If you’re looking for
a group that shares your interests or in search of a
place to volunteer your time, you will find it at the
Involvement Fair.
More than 100 clubs and organizations from SNHU
and the surrounding community will be present
at the event and eager to answer any questions
you might have. Among the attendees will be
representatives from academic, community service,
media, and athletics-oriented organizations, as well as
fraternities, sororities, and other social groups. Join us
at the Involvement Fair and find your place!
28 Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start!Homecoming Weekend
October 12-14, 2018
Homecoming is a great opportunity for students,
alumni, faculty, staff, and their families to come
together for a weekend of activities that include a golf
tournament, street fair, live music, sporting events,
activity workshops, and more! CAMPUS TRADITIONS
Homecoming Weekend is always one of the
highlights of the year at SNHU, and we hope you’ll
mark it on your calendar and join us. For more
information on this exciting annual tradition, visit
alumni.snhu.edu/homecoming.
WEEKLY BINGO!
Penmen Pride Each week, the Coordinators
of Activities and Programming
The Penmen Pride Program is a Student Government Events (CAPE) host a BINGO
Association initiative that encourages and rewards event where students can win
many different prizes based
students for attending campus events. Throughout
on the theme of the week.
the semester, certain events are deemed “Penmen
Occasionally, they will host
Pride Events.” Students can earn Penmen Pride points “Big Money BINGO” with even
simply for attending these events. Events may be bigger prizes. BINGO is one of
worth one, two, or three points, and the SGA will run SNHU’s favorite traditions and
double-point weeks twice per semester, allowing you is something that students
to earn points twice as fast. look forward to!
You can view a list of upcoming Penmen Pride events
by visiting snhusga.org. At the end of each semester,
points are totaled for a Prize Giveaway. There is a
three-tiered prize system, and the more points a
student has accumulated, the better the prize will be.
The one student with the most points will receive the
Grand Prize and have their name displayed on a plaque
in the Student Center!
Got questions? my.snhu.edu/orientation is a great place to start! 29CALENDAR
2018
FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES JUNE 2018 JULY 2018
EVENTS Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
ORIENTATION 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
CLASSES BEGIN/END/ 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
FINALS 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31
First Days
September 2 – 3
Start of classes AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018
September 4
Fall Break Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
October 8 1 2 3 4 1
Homecoming Weekend 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
October 12 – 14 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Veterans Day 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
November 12
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Thanksgiving Break
November 21 – 23 30
Last Day of Classes OCTOBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018
December 14
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Final Exams
December 17 – 21 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
Winter Break 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
December 22 – January 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Spring Orientation 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
January 21
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Start of Spring Classes
January 22
Spring Break DECEMBER 2018
March 18 – 22
Classes Resume Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
March 25 1
Last Day of Classes 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
May 3
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Final Exams 16 17 18 18 20 21 22
May 6 – 10
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Commencement
To be announced 30 31
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All SNHU Campus Buildings
1. Athletic Complex 21. Hospitality Center
2. New Castle Hall 22. Washington Hall
3. Greeley Hall 23. Sunapee Hall
4. Whittier Hall 24. Cranmore Hall
5. Winnipesaukee Hall 25. Attitash Hall
6. Merrimack Hall 26. Hillsboro Hall
7. Ossipee Hall 27. Rockingham Hall
8. Kingston Hall (2018 opening) 28. Operations Center
9. Spaulding Hall 29. Central Receiving
10. Exeter Hall 30. Webster Hall
11. Stark Hall 31. Madison House
12. Robert A. Freese Student Center 32. Lincoln Hall
13. William S. and Joan Green 33. Conway Hall
Center for Student Success 34. Hampton Hall
14. Belknap Hall 35. Windsor Hall
15. Robert Frost Hall 36. Tuckerman Hall
16. Edward S. Wolak Library 37. Athletic Stadium
Learning Commons 38. Gustafson Center
17. Morrissey House 39. Monadnock Hall
18. Ford House 40. College of Engineering,
19. Dining Center Technology, and Aeronautics
20. Academic Center
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PARKING! C Commuter Students, Staff/Faculty, Visitors
Parking regulations are strictly L Handicap and Loading
enforced, so PLEASE obey all SDX Sodexo Employees
posted parking signs. SF Staff and Faculty
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