Frequently Asked Questions
Admission Process ---- Domestic Students

1. How do I request an application?

2. How do I get a Graduate Catalog?

3. How can I get additional information about departments?

4. What is the deadline to apply for a particular semester?

5. Where do I send my application materials?

6. Is it okay if I have my transcripts/test scores/letters of recommendation sent to you before I fill out an application?

7. Why can’t you tell me my test scores, whether I have been admitted, why I was declined, etc. over the phone?

8. My name is different on my transcripts and application, is this a problem?

9. How long will it take to process my application?

10. How do I check on the status of my application?

11. How do I know what is missing from my application?

12. Who will tell me if I have been accepted?

13. Who will tell me if I have been denied admission and why?

14. How do I reapply if I have been denied admission?

15. How do I reapply if I did not enroll?

16. What is the difference between re-admit and re-apply.

17. Is the application form the same for re-apply? for re-admit?

18. Do I have to pay an application fee if I’m re-applying?

19. Do I have to pay an application fee if I’m re-admitting?

20. How do I change a degree level?

21. What is the process for changing programs?

Graduate Entrance Exams

22. What are the GRE requirements?

23. Where to get info on GRE tests?

24. Is the GRE given at the University of New Mexico?

25. How can I get help reviewing for the GRE?

26. Have my GRE results come in?

Transcripts

27. Have my transcripts been received?

28. Do I have to submit official transcripts?

29. What constitutes on “official” transcript?

30. How many sets of transcripts do I have to submit? 

31. Can I get a copy of my transcripts from XXX University to use for …?

Processing Time

32. What is the turn around time for processing an application?

Residency

33. Why was I classified non-resident when I’ve been a resident of New Mexico for over a year?

34. How do I change from non-resident to resident? 

Deferral of Admissions

35. How do I process a deferral ----who approves?

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