Students enter the College of Arts and Sciences when they select a major or program inside the College.
Click here for a list of A&S majors.

Students who wish to transfer into the College of Arts and Sciences must meet the following requirements:

1. Earned 26 hours of credit. At least 23 of those hours must be acceptable hours toward graduation in the College of A&S.
2. An earned GPA of 2.0 or higher.
3. Satisfaction of the English competence requirement.
   This may be accomplished by:
   · completing English 102 with a C or higher;
   · scoring 29 or higher on the English section of the Enhanced ACT;
   · scoring 650 or higher on the verbal section of the SAT;
   · credit for English 102 through CEEB advanced placement; or
   · completion of the writing proficiency portfolio requirement available through the Department of English.

Upon transferring into the College of A&S, students must fill out a “Declaration of Major” form. This form designates the student’s major and minor (or second major). Students must take the form to the major department (both departments in the case of double majors) to be signed by the undergraduate advisor in the major department.

For example, Biology majors take the form to the Biology Department for the Biology advisor’s signature. When the form has been signed by the departmental advisor in your major field(s), turn in the form to the A&S Advisement Center.

Here are some frequently asked questions about transferring into the College of A&S:

1. What if I am now taking English 102, but I will complete it at the end of the semester. Can I transfer into A&S before I get my grade?
   
   No. Students must have a recorded grade of C or better in English 102 before using English 102 to satisfy the English competence requirement and entering A&S. The College of Arts and Sciences will not accept students who lack demonstrated English competence.
   
2. I am a non-degree student. Should I apply to A&S?
   
   No. You should go to the Office of Admissions and submit an application as a non-degree student.
   
3. What is the writing proficiency portfolio and how do I know whether it is a better choice for me than taking English 102?
   
   The Department of English has written a helpful brochure that explains how the writing proficiency portfolio works. Click here to read the brochure. If you have questions, visit the Department of English and speak with the Undergraduate Advisor or the Director of the Writing Proficiency Portfolio Project.
   
4. I met with A&S advisors at Lobo Orientation, but I’m still a student in University College. Should I meet with an advisor at University College or at the A&S Advisement Center?
   
   When you are ready to transfer into A&S, you should come to the A&S Advisement Center. Until then, your University College advisors, the undergraduate advisor in your intended major, and the A&S E-Advisor can assist you with your advisement questions. Of course, if you do not understand an A&S requirement, you are welcome to visit the A&S Advisement Center as well.
   
5. What do I need to bring with me when I visit the A&S Advisement Center?
   
   Always bring photo identification, a copy of your unofficial transcript (available from the Records Office), transfer evaluations if you have transfer work from another university, and a copy of any advisement materials you have been given by any UNM advisors.