UNM is one of three Doctoral/Research Extensive universities that is also recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), a member of the Consortium for American Indian Graduate Education, and a participant in the Western Regional Graduate Programs.

UNM is home to over 20 campus research centers and institutions, including the Latin American & Iberian Institute, the Center for High Technology Materials, the Southwest Hispanic Research Institute, and the Bureau for Business and Economic Research. Our campus cultural resources include museums, libraries and special collections, centers for performance, entertainment, recreation and athletics. UNM graduate students also benefit from local research labs, cultural centers and cultural events that are easily accessible to the campus (e.g. Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Research Lab, the National Hispanic Cultural Center, the American Indian Graduate Center, and the Annual Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow).

UNM graduate students are recipients of state, regional, and national/federal support to complete their studies, engage in research, complete theses and dissertations, and participate in numerous internship opportunities.

The Peer Mentoring for Graduates of Color (PMGC), the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) and departmental student associations provide peer support and funding opportunities to our current students.