Southern New Hampshire UniversityMove-In Guide
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
Aug 24, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
96%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
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.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Check-in is Monday, August 24, 2026; watch your SNHU welcome emails for your assigned time.
- Parking
- Cars are allowed on campus starting freshman year.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
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New Castle Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Belknap Hall
Traditional · Coed
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Hampton Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Southern New Hampshire University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
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
- Walgreens1.1 miles
- CVS Pharmacy1.4 miles
- Walmart3.1 miles
- Target3.5 miles
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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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