Welcome to the "Highway to Success" Program at UNM-Valencia Campus! For many years, our campus has been a gateway to college for all of our local citizens. "Highway to Success," funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is the most ambitious project we have ever taken on to provide the entry level support that you need to be successful in college. I am very proud of the staff and faculty team who are here to answer your questions and make your college experience as rewarding as possible.
Alice V. Letteney, Ph.D.
Executive Director
A Message from the Program Manager
As Program Director of Highway to Success - Learning Communities, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our program. Take a tour of our website where you will learn about the services we offer to help new students succeed as they begin their college career.
University of New Mexico Valencia Campus was very fortunate to receive a grant from the US Department of Education to significantly increase student success rates and improve persistence. We would like to thank Title V: Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program for this opportunity.
Rosa Auletta
Program Manager
Welcome to UNM-Valencia Campus and the online "Highway to Success" New Student Orientation.
Online Orientation Sections
How to Navigate the Orientation Website.
There will be several videos to observe, some links to click on and some reading. Please complete all parts.
If you experience difficulties navigating from page to page, you can always return by clicking on the "Highway to Success" tab on the far left hand side of the current page you are viewing . Then return to the online orientation.
1. If you have a disability and need assistance with this online orientation, please tell the staff member who helped you to start the orientation. If you have a documented disability, please contact Hank Vigil at Student Services. Refer to the catalog about Equal Access Services.
2. What is the "Highway to Success"?
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3. New Student Handbook
4. Look at your compass test scores and view the video descriptions of "Highway to Success" courses you tested into here. There are no videos for ACAD 100 or 101.
5. Advice from Instructors, Tutors, and Students...
6. To schedule a tutoring appointment for "Highway to Success" classes, call 925-8907. Meet the Highway to Success tutors.
7. The catalog is your contract with UNM Valencia. You should refer to it for the required Core classes in your degree program and to determine what are the prerequisites for a selected course.
Turn to the Table of Contents in the catalog to find the list of degrees offered at UNM Valencia. Find your degree in the list and turn to the corresponding pages. If you are undecided which degree to pursue, you will follow the Liberal Arts degree plan.
It is important to follow the requirements as listed in the catalog. Remember to refer to the catalog when selecting classes.
Now look at the section labeled Course Descriptions. The classes are listed in alphabetical order. Included in the description of the class are the necessary prerequisites and which core requirement it meets. Select 1 class that interests you and note if it is a Core requirement and what prerequisites it has.
It is your responsibility to read and be familiar with the entire catalog. It provides information on conduct, tuition, grading, policy, graduation, support services, and more.
8. Next you are going to click on the following link to go to the UNM Valencia Program sheets. Select the degree program that your are taking and click on the link. If you are undecided select Liberal Arts. Print the program sheet and pick up your copy from the printer. UNM Valencia Program Sheets
9. Next watch this Prezi flow chart:
10. Day in the life of a UNM Valencia student...
Conclusion
This concludes the Online New Student Orientation. You are now required to answer questions regarding the orientation you just finished. Please speak with the person that helped you start this orientation.
