Incoming Degree Students Incoming Exchange Students Current International StudentsTo subscribe to the OIPS Listserv for all annoucements-
Please also see New Student Packet Materials for more information about living and studying in the U.S.
International Students are individuals studying at UNM full-time in degree or exchange programs in legal student immigration status (F-1 or J-1 Student status). Individuals who are in the U.S. in J-1 status with the primary purpose of engaging in research or teaching (J-1 Researcher, Short-Term Scholar or Professor) are known on campus as International Scholars. If you are a scholar, please visit the International Scholars page. Otherwise, select a link relevant to your student status.
You can talk to an International Student Advisor during designated walk-in hours from Monday thru Friday, 1-3pm. If you are unable to make it during these times or require an extended session, please schedule an appointment by phone at 505.277.4032.
International Student Advisors are available at OIPS to help you with any questions you might have.
The Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) is required to report information about you and your student status to the US government via the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). For this reason, you MUST contact our office whenever you make changes in your academic program, your address, ID numbers, name, etc. The consequences for not reporting this information can be very severe, so it is extremely important that you consult with us if you make a change or are unsure if a change in your circumstances needs to be reported.
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The Office of International Admissions at UNM handles admission of all international students to the University of New Mexico. To know more about the admission process and requirements for new international students, please contact the Office of International Admissions directly.
