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
  or
  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:
  a. Completion of English 102 with a grade of C (2.00) or higher.
  b. A score of 29 or better on the English portion of the Enhanced ACT.
  c. A score of 650 or better on the verbal portion of the SAT.
  d. Credit for English 102 through CEEB advanced placement program.
  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.
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.
Go To A Department/Program Web Site:
Ortega Hall 201, Albuquerque, NM 87131 Phone (505) 277-3046 Fax (505)277-0351