Information for Transfer Students

TRANSFER CREDITS

How to Determine if Transfer Courses Count Toward an SOE Degree

Information about UNM course equivalencies for transferring courses can be obtained by contacting the UNM department that offers the course. It is the student's responsibility to submit transcripts, course descriptions, syllabi, etc., for courses to be evaluated for transfer. The department will determine equivalences to UNM courses based upon the information that provide by the student. Typically this is not needed for colleges within the state of New Mexico.

Upon admission to a SOE department, the SOE department will formally evaluate the transfer credits vis-à-vis the current Degree Program Requirements.

Note: To facilitate the transfer process more efficiently, students can assist the departments by identifying ahead of time, which of the transfer courses may be possible equivalents. This is especially important when trying to determine which of courses will count toward the sub-sections of the UNM Core Curriculum which includes: Writing and Speaking, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Second Languages, Humanities and Fine Arts.

INFORMATION

Traits of Successful Transfer Students

• Stay on track with the academic curriculum
• Complete courses in a timely manner
• Take courses in sequence
• Know and follow pre-requisites
• Work minimally (<10 hrs/week)
• Assume ownership of their education
• Active learner: consistency, persistence, sustained effort, and time-on-task are critical personal attributes

How to Compute Work/School Balance

We recommend that total work/school commitments not exceed 55 hours.

For Example: (55 Hours Work/School Commitment) 12 credit hours of classes + 36 hours of active learning (preparation and studying) = 7 hours available for part-time work

Academic Advisement

All SOE students must schedule academic advisement each semester with their academic or faculty advisor. An advisement hold is placed on every student account each semester that can only be released after meeting their advisor.

Degree Progress

Course repeats, withdrawals, and non-passing grades are signals that the student needs to re-focus and prioritize their goals. We recommend they take the time to evaluate choices and decisions in both their personal and academic life.

Probation Status: Probation is a process to help students establish a solid track record and make progress toward their degree. Tutoring, study groups, campus resources and referrals are part of every personal educational plan.

30-Hour Rule: Students cannot earn an SOE degree with excessive credit hours that are D, F, WF or NC.

Suspension: SOE wants all students to be successful. Suspension results when a student has not demonstrated a willingness to commit to an effective/successful personal education plan.

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

It is important that students purchase a UNM course catalog from the UNM Bookstore. The catalog contains information on:

• Degree Program Requirements
• Course Descriptions
• Academic Policies and Requirements

UNM Schedule of Classes are available free-of-charge at the Registrar’s Office and various departments around campus. The schedule contains information that is specific to each semester which includes:

• Deadlines for Registration
• Withdrawals
• Fee payments

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