College Enrichment Program Application

We coordinate the most comprehensive new student orientation program at UNM. Our goal is to prepare incoming students for a successful university experience. Orientation participants spend three days and two nights on campus, so they get to experience what life is like at UNM.

During their stay, our participants learn about the resources available to students here at UNM. They also learn about various student programs throughout the campus and they tour UNM's libraries, athletic facilities, fine arts venues, among other things. Students also participate in valuable life skills workshops that will help prepare them for life on their own. Finally, students also receive individualized and professional academic advising so that they can register for classes that best suit their needs and goals. We can offer more individualized attention because we limit our orientations to approximately fifty students per session.

Summer 2008 Orientation Dates

  • May 27 - 29 - CLOSED
  • June 2 - 4 - CLOSED
  • June 16 - 18 - CLOSED
  • June 23 - 25 - CLOSED
  • July 7 - 9 - CLOSED
  • July 14 - 16 - CLOSED
  • August 19 - 21 (non-residential orientation)

Components of Summer Orientation

  • UNM general information (housing, registration, etc.)
  • Career and college information
  • Campus and library tour
  • Parent orientation
  • Preparation of Fall class schedule
  • Registration for Fall semester
  • Health and wellness issues
  • College skills assessment
  • Leadership and team building
  • Life skills
  • Pre-professional activities
  • Time management
  • Evening activities

Supportive Services

  • Academic advisement
  • Scheduling of classes
  • Personal support
  • Career exploration
  • Academic support services – tutoring
  • Freshman Scholars Program
  • Internships, co-op, and student exchange programs
  • Graduate and professional schools information – law, health professions, business

Admission Criteria to the College Enrichment Program

The student must be admitted to the University of New Mexico and must fulfill at least one of the following criteria:

  • First generation to college (parents/guardian have not earned a Bachelor's degree)
  • A member of an under-represented group
  • A TRIO participant (Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Center, CAMP)
  • Meet income guidelines (described in the application)
  • Prior participation in CEP by a family member
  • Special Admission student
  • Have an ACT score (or SAT equivalent) of 16 or below

Please note: Any student who feels they can benefit from participating in the program can register for an orientation session even if specific admissions criteria are not met. Please contact one of the CEP advisors for more details at 277-5321.

Things To Do Before Orientation

  • Create a UNM NetID
  • Complete the placement exam
  • Complete the foreign language placement exam
  • Read the material sent to you from the College Enrichment Program

Application

Students may now complete the application online.

More Information

For more information, call, write, or email the College Enrichment Program.