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Eligibility for Admission | General Admission Procedure | International Students | Admissions Status

• Admission Requirements
• Special Admission Options
• Transferring from Other Institutions
• New Mexico Residency for Tuition Purposes
• Records and Registration
• Changes in Enrollment
• Extension and Independent Study
• Withdrawal from the University
• Academic Regulations
• Scholastic Regulations
• Access to and Confidentiality of Records
• Academic Renewal Policy

Eligibility for Admission

The College Registrar directs all functions of the Admissions and Records Office. The Office of Admissions is located in RM 1138 of Gurley Hall. All correspondence regarding admissions should be directed to: Office of Admissions, UNM Gallup, 200 College Road, Gallup, NM 87301.

The University of New Mexico Gallup has an open-door admission policy. Admission is available to any student, not currently under suspension from any postsecondary institution, who meets at least one of the following criteria:

1. Is a high school graduate
2. Has passed the GED test.
3. Is 18 years or older and not currently enrolled in high school. Students under 18 should contact the Admissions Office for special admissions programs and requirements.
4. Is a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.

General Admission Procedure

To apply to UNM Gallup, submit a completed admission form. If you are applying for admission to a degree (AA/AS/AAS) program, you must also submit:

• A $15.00 check or money order (this is non-refundable).
• An official copy of your high school transcript or report of GED scores. The transcript or score report must be sent to UNM-Gallup directly from the institution of origin and bear the signature of the registrar or test center administrator.
• Official copies of transcripts from each post secondary school you have attended. These, also, must be sent to UNM-Gallup directly from the institution of origin.
• An official copy of your ACT scores, sent directly from ACT to UNM-Gallup.
  (ACT Code #2650)

Students applying for financial aid must be admitted to degree status by Friday of the third week of classes. Students permitted to enroll for classes prior to receipt of official transcripts may be returned to Unclassified Status if their transcripts do not reach the Admissions Office within three weeks following the beginning of classes.

Applications for admission may be submitted at any time during the year but should be on file at least one month before the beginning of the semester you wish to attend. Applications may be submitted in person or by mail. An application is required. An interview is not required.

International Students

The University of New Mexico welcomes applications from international students who have earned distinguished academic records and have demonstrated English proficiency. The University is proud to claim one of the most ethnically diverse student bodies among universities anywhere in the United States. The academic programs consistently rank among the top in universities across the U.S., and the faculty is distinguished by Nobel Laureates, Fulbright recipients, and nationally recognized academicians.

All international applications are processed at the Foreign Admissions Office at UNM Albuquerque. The University admits well qualified students who are citizens of other countries. For visa purposes these students are required to enter in regular status. Therefore, the Admissions Office requires, in addition to the admission application, the following materials:

• American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores, if applicable.
• Official certified transcripts from each secondary school attended.
• Official certifications of any state or national examinations taken.
• Evidence of satisfactory results on the Testing of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination in areas where the test is administered. In other areas the student may arrange to take the American Language Georgetown University Test (ALIGU) by contacting the nearest U.S. Consulate Office.
• A certified bank statement showing ability to meet financial responsibilities while in the United States.
• A $25.00 application fee

Admissions Status

Students may be admitted to the University in one of the following statuses:

1. Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS); or
2. Certificate-seeking status for those who wish a one or two-year program of purely technical studies; or
3. Non-degree status for those already possessing a bachelors degree or higher; or for high school students in the concurrent enrollment program; or by permission of registrar; or
4. Unclassified status for those students undecided on a major course of study; or those students needing preparatory work; or those students with incomplete files.