Thank you for your interest in our graduate program. Our department offers students a wide range of areas of study in a friendly and supportive environment. The graduate program generally has around 50 students in-residence at any given time.

All students should submit the following materials to the UNM Sociology Department:

• Unofficial copies of transcripts from each institution attended by the applicant.
• A letter of intent that clearly and concisely describes the applicant's academic background and interests. The letter should include professional experience and objectives, and any other factors bearing upon qualifications for graduate work in Sociology. your reasons for applying to the program and pursuing graduate study in sociology. If there are any weaknesses in the application file such as poor grades, lack of previous Sociology studies coursework, or low GRE scores, applicants should address those in the letter.
• Three letters of recommendation from academic references that address the applicant's past academic performance including analytical abilities and potential for success in graduate studies. If an applicant requests a letter from a professional reference, the letter should address analytical abilities and professional qualifications relevant to Sociological area of studies. Please ensure references include the completed cover form.
• Two writing samples of approximately 5 - 15 pages in length. The samples may be a previously submitted term paper or an original essay. This requirement provides the applicant with the opportunity to demonstrate research and analytical abilities
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are required and should be sent to the Testing and Data Management Division of the University of New Mexico (Institutional code 4845). Applicants should use the area studies code (2102) listed under departmental codes for UNM. Applicants should also send a photocopy of the scores to the Sociology Department.
• A resume or curriculum vitae is optional.

Please see the links below for more information on our graduate program. Or, you may contact the graduate advisor, Dr. Robert Fiala (rfiala@unm.edu; 505.277.2725).

LINKS:

• MA/PhD Requirements
• Graduate Student Funding: with information on GA/TA assignments
• Minority Fellowships
• Graduate Student Resource Guides (MA pdf or PhD pdf)
• Visit Information
• Frequently Asked Questions
• UNM Office of Graduate Studies
• Current Courses
• Apply Now!
• Robert Wood Johnson Doctoral Fellowship Appliction Material