| Admissions to the College of Arts
and Sciences |
| Freshman
and new transfer students who intend to major in the College of Arts & Sciences
must visit the College Advisement Center before registering for classes. The Center
is located in Ortega 201 and advisors are available MWF 9:00-3:00 and TR 9:30-3:30.
Appointments are not needed. |
| Transfer
from Other Units Within the University |
| 1. |
A
minimum of 26 hours; 23 must be in courses acceptable toward graduation. |
| 2. |
A
cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on all work attempted |
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or |
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A
cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 on the most recent 26 hours, and an overall
grade-point average of 1.80. Such students will be admitted on Probation and should
refer to the section in the course catalog on Probation, Suspension and Dismissal. |
| 3. |
Demonstrated
competence in the writing of English as evidenced by one of the following: |
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a. |
Completion of English 102 with a grade of C (2.00) or higher. |
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b. |
A score of 29 or better on the English portion of the Enhanced ACT. |
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c. |
A score of 650 or better on the verbal portion of the SAT. |
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d. |
Credit for English 102 through CEEB advanced placement program. |
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e. |
Acceptance
of a writing proficiency portfolio (procedures available through the Department
of English). |
| 4. |
Students should apply to the College of Arts and Sciences and declare a major
as soon as these requirements are met. |
| 5. |
Non-degree students apply to the Office of Admissions. |
| 6. |
Any exception to the above must be approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences.
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| Transfer
from Accredited Universities |
| 1. |
A
cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on all work attempted. |
| 2. |
A minimum of 26 hours; 23 must be in courses acceptable to Arts and Sciences. |
| 3. |
Demonstrated competence in the writing of English (see above). |
| CLEP |
| The
College of Arts and Sciences accepts credit earned through the general CLEP and
the ACT only as elective credit unless UNM course equivalent is specified, not
as credit toward fulfillment of major, minor or group requirements. Subject CLEP
may be used to fulfill group requirements and toward elective credit, but not
for the major or minor requirements. |