The University of New Hampshire Hamel Honors and Scholars College provides a community for academically motivated students who want to take their college education to a higher level.
Flexible
Students choose the courses and experiences that will enrich their UNH education
Hands-On
Putting learning into practice with a focus on impact
Innovative
Finding new approaches to learning and doing
Fall 2024 Acceptance Rate: 9.6%
The Hamel Honors and Scholars College enrolls academically motivated students who want to take their college education to a higher level. Sound like you?
- Catherine Peebles, honors director
Upcoming Honors Events
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Mar1112:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
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Mar115 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
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Mar255:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Nicholls ’25 Becomes First UNH Student to Receive Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Nicholls ’25 Becomes First UNH Student to Receive Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Award will fund senior's pursuit of a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge
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Nine Students to Study Abroad Thanks to Gilman Scholarships
Nine Students to Study Abroad Thanks to Gilman Scholarships
Recipients to explore France, Italy, New Zealand and Japan
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UNH Celebrates Official Opening of Hamel Honors and Scholars College
UNH Celebrates Official Opening of Hamel Honors and Scholars College
$20M gift funds expansion of program and renovation of building
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