APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO

UNH-ECOQUEST PROGRAM
Program
Select your Program*

Ecology in ActionSustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Aotearoa
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Prerequisites
- Ecology in Action: Successful completion of at least 48 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of college or university studies, including at least one semester course in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, earth sciences, physics) and one in the social sciences (anthropology, economics, geography, political science, sociology).
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Aotearoa: Successful completion of at least 36 semester credit hours (or equivalent) of college or university studies, including at least one semester course related to agriculture production and management (such as Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Science, Agroecology, or equivalent courses), and at least one related to Agricultural Business, Environmental Economics, or Food and Society.
- A moderately high degree of physical fitness, including the ability to swim competently, to participate in the occasional overnight hike, and to work outside for extended periods in all weather.
- Agreement with the fundamental principles of intensive study, group cooperation, conservation ethic, and personal responsibility that are central to the EcoQuest living and learning environment.
- Students for whom English is their second language must demonstrate proficiency in English in an interview situation.
Application Instructions
What You Will Need To Submit

In addition to the information on this Application for Admission form you will require:
- An official, up-to-date college transcript.
- Two references: one academic reference from a professor or instructor, and one character reference from a person (other than a peer or family member/ acquaintance) who can comment on your suitability for the EcoQuest-UNH residential and learning environment.
- The form includes a secure credit card payment page for the $35 non-refundable application fee.
STEP 1
- Complete this application form and submit. You may save a draft of this form part way through & resume filling it in later. However, you must complete and submit the form for us to receive it.
STEP 2

Upon submission of your application form the following will happen:
- You will receive an email with a PDF copy of your application form for your records.
- Both your Academic referee and Personal referee will receive an email with a link to an on-line form.
- Once each referee completes & submits their form it will be sent directly to us. You will receive a notification that we have received it.
STEP 3
- Once we have received all of the above information, you will be invited for a personal or online interview.
If you have any questions feel free to contact our Admissions Director, Donna Dowal, via email (Eco.Quest@unh.edu) or call (603) 862-2036

NOTE - UNH-EcoQuest will evaluate applications on a rolling admissions basis up to the admissions deadline. In general, you should expect to hear of an admissions decision within two or three weeks after we receive your complete application. As we can only accommodate a limited number of students, and international travel preparations do take time, we encourage you to apply as early as possible. We cannot guarantee to admit students whose applications are submitted after the deadlines indicated below.
Dates & Costs
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Summer 2022Fall 2022Spring 2023
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Cost includes tuition, room, board, and in-country program travel. Transport to and from New Zealand is not included.

NOTE Costs & dates for programs commencing after 01 July 2022 will be reviewed in November 2021 & confirmed at a later date.

Applicant Information
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Nickname
The name you are called by, if different to your official first name.
Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Gender
As you identify
Citizenship
E-mail*

Confirmation Email
Phone Number
Current Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
My Permanent Address is the same as my Mailing Address

YesNo
Permanent Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Parent / Next of Kin Information
Name of 1st Parent / Next of Kin

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
1st Parent/Next of Kin Address is the same as my Permanent Address

YesNo
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name of 2nd Parent / Next of Kin (Optional)

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
2nd Parent/Next of Kin Address is the same as my 1st Next of Kin Address?

YesNo
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Education
College or University
Location
Year/Current Status

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSenior
Expected Graduation Date
Major(s) (declared or intended)
Name of Advisor
Secondary/High School
Location
How did you hear about the UNH-EcoQuest Program?

References
When your Referees submit their reference forms they will be sent directly to UNH-EcoQuest, while you will receive a notification email to say the reference has been submitted.

However, under the provisions of the Family Educational Privacy Rights and Policy Act of 1974, you may have the right to review your educational records. The Act further provides that you may waive your right to see recommendations for admission.
I hereby

DO waive my right to access these recommendation formsDO NOT waive my right to access these recommendation forms
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IMPORTANT NOTE
An email will be sent to the addresses below with a link to an on-line reference form.

Please be sure to communicate with each Referee prior to submitting their names so that they will expect to receive the reference form email.

If they do not see the email please check that you have used the correct email address and ask them to check their junk or spam folders.
ACADEMIC REFERENCE

Please nominate a professor/teacher who is familiar with your performance in an academic setting, and ask that they complete and return the form.
Academic Referee Name*

Prefix or TitleFirst NameLast Name
Academic Referee Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
CHARACTER REFERENCE

Please nominate someone, other than a peer or family member/acquaintance, who knows you well, and ask that they complete and return the form by the appropriate deadline.
Personal Referee Name*

First NameLast Name
Personal Referee Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

Academic Transcript
Request an official academic transcript from your home institution. Electronic transcripts may be sent to Eco.Quest@unh.edu. Alternatively, official hardcopies may be sent to the following address:

UNH-EcoQuest Study Abroad Program
Department of Natural Resources & the Environment
University of New Hampshire
James Hall - 114
Durham, NH 03824-2601

Response Questions
Pleas answer the following questions.

Keep in mind that there are no set requirements for admission beyond the prerequisites stated at the beginning of this form. For example, we do not expect applicants to have already had extensive outdoor or international experience. What we do expect from our students is a high level of curiosity about this planet and the personal motivation to contribute to its health. The following questions are included as an opportunity for you to reveal more about yourself, and to demonstrate that you are well suited to participate in a UNH-EcoQuest program.

REMEMBER - You can save a draft of the form & come back later to complete it.
1. Please list any extracurricular activities or organizations in which you have participated, indicating any positions of leadership you have held.
2. Please list any jobs or internships you have had.
3. Please list any honors or awards you have received.
4. Please list any outdoor skills, qualifications and experience you possess.
5. Please list any experience you have had studying, living, or traveling in another country, and any languages you speak besides English.
6a. Have you ever been subject to suspension, expulsion, or other disciplinary action by a university or college? If so, please explain.
6b. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor or are you currently facing such charges? If so, please explain.
(Note: A “yes” answer to either question will not necessarily eliminate your chances of acceptance.)
7. In an essay of no more than 500 words, please describe your interest in the UNH-EcoQuest program, what you hope to contribute, and how you expect this experience to assist in the achievement of one or more of your personal goals.

Signature
Please indicate affirmation of the following statements with your signature.
“I meet the prerequisites for participation in the UNH-EcoQuest program, and have completed this application accurately to the best of my knowledge.”
“I consent to submitting this application electronically.”
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Application Fee
Should be Empty:

Program Start	Jan 25th, 2023
Program End	May 6th, 2023
Apply By	Oct 15th, 2022

Program cost	$23,990
Plus UNH International Travel Assistance and Insurance Program Fees (includes UNH Study Abroad Fee)	$350

Program Start	May 30, 2022
Program End	Jul 01, 2022
Apply By	Apr 01, 2021

Program cost	$8,490
Plus UNH International Travel Assistance and Insurance Program Fees (includes UNH Study Abroad Fee)	$170

Program Start	Aug 30, 2022
Program End	Dec 09, 2022
Apply By	Apr 01, 2021

Program cost	$23,990
Plus UNH International Travel Assistance and Insurance Program Fees (includes UNH Study Abroad Fee)	$350

Program

Prerequisites

Application Instructions

Dates & Costs

Applicant Information

Parent / Next of Kin Information

Education

References

Academic Transcript

Response Questions

Signature

Application Fee