Connecting NH Colleges and Universities . . .
Recognizing the need to make the pathway to earning a college degree as simple as possible, the University System of NH (USNH) and the Community College System of NH (CCSNH) have partnered to launch www.nhtransfer.org, an online resource indicating which courses transfer among participating institutions.
The NH Transfer Connections Program is a new agreement between CCSNH and USNH that guarantees students transfer admission to USNH if they meet admission criteria at their chosen USNH institution. The database at www.nhtransfer.org assists students and advisors of both systems in understanding how courses transfer between USNH and CCSNH, as well as Southern NH Univ. and Franklin Pierce Univ.
Community College System of New Hampshire
Recruitment and Scholarship is the NHSGC focus at Community College System of New Hampshire. We are interested in students studying fields relevant to NASA, with special focus on women and groups underrepresented in these fields. NASA support is used to launch a challenge grant to increase program resources.
New Hampshire Space Grant funds are used to leverage matching funds from industry and private sources through a matching grants campaign. Scholarships are used to encourage enrollment and to enhance success and retention of disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. Public Service of New Hampshire has made a $60,000 3–year commitment to provide matching funds.
Community College System of NH Campuses
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Hampshire's public, two-year colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire serve over 24,000 students a year at seven campuses. 99% of NH residents live within 25 miles of a NH community college or academic center.
White Mountains Community College is the northernmost of NH Community Colleges. Its main campus is in Berlin, with three academic centers located in Littleton, Woodsville, and Conway.
NHTI in Concord offers programs in business, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering technologies, human service, nursing, health sciences, and liberal arts.
River Valley Community College in Keene, NH, offers associate degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities.
Lakes Region Community College in Laconia offers associate degree and certificate programs with a focus on technical education.
Manchester Community College offers degree and certificate programs as well as workshops and professional development programs.
Nashua Community College offers online courses, associate degrees, professional certificates and a "running start" program for students interested in enrolling in classes while completing high school.
Great Bay Community College at the Pease Tradeport in Portsmouth, NH, offers programs in Accounting, Automotive Technology,
Computer Technologies, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Management, Nursing, Surgical Technology, and Veterinary Technology.