Spaulding Life Science Center is the academic heart of life sciences at UNH, where students build the core knowledge behind biology, biomedical science, genetics, and related fields. Inside, lectures, teaching labs, and active research spaces exist side by side, so students see how scientific ideas move from concept to experiment. Spaulding sets the foundation that makes everything else in COLSA possible — giving students the skills and confidence to apply science beyond the classroom.

Hodgdon Herbarium houses a scientific collection of preserved plant specimens used in teaching and research across biology, ecology, and environmental science. Students work with real historical and modern samples to learn plant identification, biodiversity, and how scientists document change over time. The Herbarium shows how careful observation and long-term data turn individual specimens into lasting scientific insight.

Macfarlane Research Greenhouse give students a controlled environment to study plant growth, genetics, and environmental conditions with scientific precision. Here, variables like light, temperature, and water can be adjusted to test real hypotheses rather than follow preset lab exercises. The greenhouses teach students how experiments are designed, run, and refined — a core skill in both research and applied science careers.

Putnam Hall supports COLSA coursework with classrooms used for foundational and supporting classes across life sciences and environmental programs. This is where students build essential concepts that complement lab, field, and applied learning elsewhere on campus. Putnam represents the academic backbone that helps students connect theory to the hands-on experiences that define COLSA.

Barton and Cole Halls are where COLSA and Thompson School students move from theory into applied, skills-based learning. Coursework here connects directly to hands-on environments, including PAWS, UNH’s veterinary clinic, where students gain exposure to clinical settings and professional animal care. Together, Barton and Cole show how scientific knowledge becomes practical expertise for careers in animal, agricultural, and applied life sciences.

The Smith Equine Center is a working equine facility where students learn through direct, hands-on experience with horses. Coursework here focuses on animal care, health, behavior, and management, with learning driven by real responsibilities rather than simulations. The Equine Center shows how applied science at UNH is grounded in trust, practice, and day-to-day decision-making with live animals.

Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center is a working dairy operation where students study animal health, nutrition, and agricultural systems in real time. Classes and research here use live data and daily decision-making to show how science drives food production and sustainability. The Fairchild Dairy connects classroom learning to industry-scale practice, preparing students for careers in animal science and agriculture.

College Woods is an outdoor classroom where students apply biology, ecology, and environmental science concepts directly in the field. Courses here emphasize observation, data collection, and understanding ecosystems as living systems rather than abstract models. College Woods shows how learning at UNH extends beyond buildings, turning the campus landscape itself into part of the curriculum.