Application Information: One-to-One Exchange

INSTRUCTIONS
For UNM exchange programs,you may print the application below or for programs in Spain or Latin America go to the LAII website. Fill out and return the application to the Office of International Programs & Studies or the Latin American & Iberian Institute. Be sure to read and follow the directions carefully. A non-refundable application fee of $150 must be submitted with the application.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
For programs beginning in the fall of 2009, applications must be received in the correct office by
February 15, 2009.

For programs beginning spring semester of 2009 (includes Australia, New Zealand, and some Latin American countries) applications must be received by
October 1, 2008.

For affiliated programs you must fill out the application from the program sponsor, have it checked and approved by a UNM study abroad advisor, and meet the deadline stated by the program sponsor. Application fees and deposits may be required depending on the program.

SELECTION PROCESS

For UNM exchange programs, students will be interviewed by a committee, and if recommended their applications  are submitted to the host school for final approval. Host schools review the applications, and send their decisions to the UNM study abroad advisors. Students are then notified by the host school that they have been admitted.

For affiliated programs, all admission decisions are made and communicated to the applicants by the sponsoring organization.

UNM One-To-One Exchange Application Instructions

The application process is comprised of several sections.

1) Language Approvalsare required for students attending any school in which the language of instruction is NOT English. If this applies to you, you must complete the Language Evaluation form included in the application packet.  Language Evaluations are administered by an instructor from the Spanish & Portuguese Department or the Department of Foreign Languages & Literature.

2) Proposed classes: For the application you should list several courses from the host university catalog that you would like to take.  This is a tentative list and may change later.  Once you have been accepted to a host university, you must meet with your department’s academic advisor to have them assist you in making an appropriate plan of study. A Course Approval form is available at the UNM Admissions office for your advisor to sign.

3) Unofficial Transcript must be submitted with the application.

4) Recommendation Letters - 2 from UNM instructors. These will have to be submitted on letter head stationery as they will be reviewed by the host school.

5) Hard Copy Application Available at the Latin American & Iberian Institute or Office of International Programs & Studies.

6) Interviews and Additional Information
Candidates for exchange programs will be scheduled for a personal interview with a study abroad selection committee.

7) This completes part one of the two part process. Part two includes the application process to the host school. Your study abroad advisor will provide this information.

--Download Application Form--
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NOTE: Use this form only for UNM programs outside of Spain or Latin America.

For UNM programs in Spain and Latin America, you must use the form available on the website of the Latin American & Iberian Institute

Contact Information

Spain and Latin America:
Robyn Côté
Latin American & Iberian Institute
801 Yale, NE
(505) 277-6843
E-mail: rcote@unm.edu

For other countries:
Ken Carpenter
Office of International Programs & Studies
Mesa Vista 2111
(505) 277-4032
E-mail: studyabd@unm.edu