Application Information

The Department of Political Science offers Fall admission only.

Complete applications received by January 15th will receive priority consideration for financial aid.

After January 15th, applications will be considered on a rolling basis, through May 1st.

Applicants to the Political Science Department will submit materials to two separate units at UNM: (1) Either the Office of Admissions or the Office of International Admissions and (2) The Political Science Department. In addition, applicants will also need to ensure that their GRE scores are sent to UNM, code 4845. All application materials must be received by each office on or before the dates indicated above.

Office of Admissions or the Office of International Admissions

U.S. citizens and permanent residents should submit the following materials to the
Office of Admissions:

• Application for domestic and permanent resident applicants
• Application fee
• One official transcript from each institution attended by the applicant

Mail to:

Office of Admissions
Attn: Graduate Admissions
PO Box 4849
Albuquerque, NM 87196-4849

International students should submit the following materials to the
Office of International Admissions:

• Application
• Application fee
• Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency
• Academic records (with English translation)
• Financial guarantee

Mail to:

Office of Admissions
International Admissions
Student Services Center 140
Albuquerque, NM 87131-2046

Department of Political Science

All applicants should submit the following materials to the department:

• Application Cover Sheet
• A short (1-2 page) letter of intent describing your interest in the study of political science at UNM.
• Writing sample (preferably a research paper) illustrating analytical ability and stylistic mastery.
• Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former instructors. Please ensure references include the completed cover form.
• One unofficial transcript from each academic institution attended.
• NOT required, but helpful: A copy of the application form submitted to admissions. (If submitting an online application, please print a copy before submitting it or print your application summary).

US Mailing Address

Department of Political Science
Attn: Graduate Assistant
MSC 05-3070
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Street Address (use for FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.)

The University of New Mexico
Attn: Graduate Assistant
Department of Political Science
Social Sciences Building 2059
1915 Roma NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

GRE Scores

All applicants must have ETS send official GRE scores to UNM code #4845. (The ETS takes up to six weeks to report results, so plan ahead when selecting exam dates)