Columbus Day, which many schools had off, was only four days previous to Friday's fall break. They're a week ahead. For us, fall break is mid-semester. Another reason UNH didn't give Columbus Day off is because state law requires Veteran's Day and Memorial Day be recognized holidays. But we don't have that opinion.
Some students are upset with the university's lack of holidays compared to other schools.
UNH is ridiculous. I'd rather plan around their schedules. According to UNH policy, fall semester must contain 70 class days and spring semester must contain 75. It gives you some time off. Gavin Henning, Hetzel Hall director, thinks fall break will be good to have.