National Student Exchange - Profile: University of New Mexico

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Location:	Albuquerque
Setting:	Urban
Population:	878,209
Enrollment:	29,056
On Campus:	10%
Language:	English
Calendar:	Semester

Approximate:

Fall 08/20
Spring 01/14

Tuition & Payments PLAN B: OPEN
You will pay your normal tuition/fees to your home campus.
OPEN - Host campus accepts ALL qualified applicants.

Estimated Per Semester
Costs For Room And Meals: $4,156

Additional Information Receive From Canada
N/A

Campus Diversity

44%	Caucasian
3%	African American
36%	Hispanic
3%	Asian American
6%	Native American
3%	International
5%	Other

Campus Links
Home Page
Catalog
Outgoing Students
Incoming Students

NSE Links
Policies & Procedures
Campus Detail Info
Member Campus Links

How to Apply
Applications are submitted through your home campus coordinator.
Find Your NSE Office

Location. The University of New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, NM, a city of nearly 500,000. It is noted for its dry high desert climate, with warm sunny days and cool crisp nights. The campus lies nearly a mile above sea level on a plateau overlooking the Rio Grande Valley to the West and the Sandia Mountains to the East. You can drive to the following locations in a day: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, White Sands National Monument, Santa Fe (known for its art and culture), a number of Indian Pueblos, and several snow skiing areas.

The University. Founded in 1889, The University of New Mexico grants degrees at all levels from Associate to Doctoral. The University of New Mexico is the state�s largest university with an enrollment of nearly 27,000 students. UNM�s architecture is based on the traditional New Mexico Pueblo building style, which is unique and beautiful.

Campus Location - The UNM Campus is located centrally in Albuquerque and only a few miles away from the airport.

Helpful Information - Registration occurs for incoming NSE Students after exsisting UNM Students register. Commuting is free on the city bus system, as long as you acquire the bus sticker for your ID Card.

Programs

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Anthropology: Anthropology, Evolutionary Anthropology

Architecture: Architecture, Landscape Architecture/Design

Area Studies: African Studies, American Studies, Asian/Oriental Studies, European Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, Native American Studies, Russian Studies

Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Art History, Digital Arts, Media Arts, Studio Art

Athletics: Athletic Training, Exercise Science

Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science

Business: Accounting, Business Administration, Finance and Operation Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Organizational Studies

Chemistry: Biochemistry, Chemistry

Communications: Communication, Electronic Media, Film, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, Organizational Communication

Consumer and Family Studies: Family Studies

Criminal Justice: Criminology

Earth Sciences: Astrophysics, Earth Science, Planetary and Space Sciences

Economics: Economics

Education: Athletic Training Education, Elementary Education, Human Development

Engineering: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering

English: Classical Studies, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, English, Linguistics, Professional Writing

Environmental Studies: Conservation Biology, Environmental Design, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability Studies

Food Science: Nutrition

Foreign Language: French, German, Languages, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

General Studies: Classical Studies

Geography and Urban Studies: Community Development, Geography, Planning

Health and Safety Sciences: Dietetics, Exercise Science

History: History

Industrial Studies: Construction Management

Information Studies: Computer Science

Mathematics: Applied Mathematics, Computation Science, Mathematics, Pure Math, Statistics

Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Military Sciences, Naval ROTC, Naval Sciences

Performing Arts: Dance, Design/Technical, Music, Music Performance, Theater Arts/Drama

Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy, Religious Studies

Physics: Astrophysics, Physics

Political Science: Political Science

Psychology: Human Development, Psychology

Sociology/Social Work: Sociology, Womens Studies

Speech Pathology and Audiology: Speech Pathology and Audiology

Closed Programs
Dental Hygiene Program, Education, Medical Technology, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Speech and Hearing Sciences upper level courses.

Limitations
All art studio classes, beyond introductory courses may require a portfolio or audition. Architecture and Management courses, may be taken, but they must be approved by the department/faculty. Speech and Hearing Science courses are limited to introductory courses.

Notable Academic Programs
Latin American Studies, Native American Studies, Anthropology

Special Options
Honors Access: Yes
RA Exchange: Yes

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
2.5 GPA
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Mid-Year Exchange (Exchange that begins with the Spring/Winter Term)

Available

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 520 paper, 190 computer or 68 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6

Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Students

Available

Summer Exchange

Not available

International Students (Visa Students)

Will not accept

Tuition/Fees

Fees are subject to change without notice.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

Tuition and Fees - Plan B Students

No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Plan B students.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Plan B: 18 ($252.06 per additional hour)

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 6/11/2012.

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Application Fee:	$10	Year	Plan B	Mandatory
NSE Program Fee:	$25	Year	Plan B	Mandatory
Housing Deposit:	$250	Year	Plan B	Mandatory
Parking Fee:	$300	Year	Plan B	Optional

Financial Aid

Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures are current as of 6/11/2012.
Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.
Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.
Two semesters = one academic year
Three quarters = one academic year

On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Double: $4,156 (includes meals)
Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
On campus living encouraged

Off-Campus Housing

Appoximate monthly cost: $500
Proximity to campus: 1 mile
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Notes About Housing
We also have privatized housing both on and off campus which is separate from UNM Housing. Please contact Lobo Village or Casa Del Rio, should you wish to live in one of those facilities.

Meal Plans Per Semester