NHTI/USNH Dual Admission
Attending college at NHTI can be your first step toward your bachelor’s degree!
DualNH provides a seamless academic pathway from NHTI to one of the institutions of the University System of New Hampshire (USNH): University of New Hampshire, Keene State, Plymouth State and Granite State) in a broad range of programs.
If you enroll in this program, you will receive special academic advising to chart a seamless transfer pathway.
- Apply to NHTI.
- Once you have been accepted, meet with an NHTI advisor to review the DualNH Admission requirements.
- Complete the Application for Dual Admission and submit to the NHTI Registrar.
- Sign a Dual Admission Program agreement outlining the program requirements.
- Keep a copy of the Dual Admission Intent to Enroll form, which you will need to complete with your advisor by the deadline provided and provide the required supporting materials (e.g., transcripts).
Admission to USNH is guaranteed by maintaining a 2.5 GPA and earning your associate degree while remaining in good standing. Only courses in which you earn a C or better will transfer. It’s important to talk to an academic advisor as you plan your courses.
- Plymouth State University – Any program on space available basis (excluding nursing or specialized programs)
- UNH Durham – Liberal Arts
- UNH Manchester – Major-specific. Please consult with an NHTI academic advisor.
- Granite State College – Any program on space-available basis (excluding nursing and specialized programs)
- Keene State – Major-specific. Please consult with an NHTI academic advisor.
*Program pathways include most liberal arts degrees and, depending on the specific colleges, other programs outside of liberal arts. An NHTI academic advisor can work with you to determine which programs are part of DualNH and which may be accessible through other types of transfer agreements between the institutions.
Degree Pathways with UNH
UNH has partnered with NHTI to offer a Pathways Program that allows you to smoothly transition to a wide variety of bachelor’s degree programs on the UNH-Durham campus. Academic guidance sheets show you exactly which courses to take while enrolled as a NHTI student for seamless transfer to the program of your choice.
Dual Admission Program with UNH-Manchester
NHTI and UNH-Manchester allow students interested in pursuing specific degree pathways to be admitted jointly to both institutions. After earning your associate degree at NHTI in one of these majors, you’ll automatically begin studies for your bachelor’s degree at UNH-Manchester without having to complete a separate application.
| NHTI Associate Degree | UNH-Manchester Degree |
|---|---|
| Accounting A.S. | Business, B.A. (accounting option) |
| Business Administration, A.S. | Business, B.A. |
| Computer Engineering Technology, A.S. | Computer Science, B.A. |
| Criminal Justice, A.S. | Homeland Security, B.S. |
| Electronic Engineering Technology, A.S. | Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S. |
| Information Technology – Networking, A.S. | Computer Information Systems, B.S. |
| Information Technology – Software Development, A.S | Computer Information Systems, B.S. |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology, A.S. | Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S. |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology, A.S. | Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S. |
| Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology, A.S. | Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S. (robotics and automation) |
RN to BSN Public Pathway
NHTI nursing graduates can make a seamless transition to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Granite State College while taking advantage of NHTI’s low tuition rates.
The RN to BSN Public Pathway allows you to complete your third year toward a BSN at NHTI. By earning 90 credits at NHTI, you save substantially on tuition while continuing classes in a familiar environment.
You’ll complete the BSN by earning 30 additional credits through traditional, online and hybrid format courses through Granite State College. Visit RN to BSN at Granite State College for details.
NHTI Nursing alumni and current second-year Nursing students may enroll in the RN to BSN Public Pathway by completing the RN to BSN Public Pathway form. The completed form should be submitted to the NHTI Admissions Office.
- Complete an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
- Pass the Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN).
- Hold an active, unrestricted RN license and be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
NHTI Nursing program alumni who are registered nurses are also eligible.
Granite State College maximizes transfer credit: up to 90 credits of prior college coursework, with no time limit. Those with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in another field who also hold an Associate of Science in Nursing are required to take Statistics (MATH 251C) and only 30 credits of nursing courses to complete the BSN.
Contact our Admissions Office for more information on starting your Nursing career at NHTI.
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Admissions Office
Phone: 603-230-4011
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