How to Prepare

For UNM Freshmen

UNM freshmen are students who are just beginning their academic career at UNM. If they meet the admission requirements, they are admitted directly into the School of Engineering as a Pre Major (general engineering) and begin working on their required courses for admission to their degree granting department. Typically, if a beginning Freshman is eligible to take Math 123 (Trigonometry) AND Math 150 (Pre-calculus) based on their ACT or SAT math scores, they are eligible for direct admission to the Engineering Student Services premajor program.

PLANNING YOUR FIRST SEMESTER

To begin your studies in the School of Engineering, you will need to review several factors.

look at your ACT/SAT scores and the SOE Math Placement
review the related courses you have taken in High School, or another institution, to determine if you have the necessary academic preparation
honestly evaluate your own skills and preferences

In collaboration with your advisor, decide which courses you will take to begin your studies. For your first semester you should enroll in:

Math
English
Science
UNM Core Curriculum Electives

You may choose additional courses after consulting with your advisor.

SELECTING YOUR FIRST ENGLISH CLASS AT UNM

If your ACT/SAT English score was:	Then you should enroll in:
ACT Verbal 18 or below	English 100
SAT Verbal 440 or below	English 100
ACT Verbal 19-28	English 101
SAT Verbal 450-640	English 101

You will place out of English 101 and 102 if:
Your ACT Verbal is 29 or higher
Your SAT Verbal is 650 or higher

IF YOU HAVE TAKEN ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS

Exam	Score	UNM Equivalent Course
Engl Lang or Lit	4	Engl 101
Engl Lang or Lit	5	Engl 101 and Engl 102

Selecting your first math class at UNM
Placement in mathematics courses is based upon the SOE Math Placement Test taken during LOBOrientation.

The prerequisites for Math 162 are:

Math 123
Math 150

However...

Math 123 may be taken concurrently with Math 150.

If you scored 28 or higher on the ACT and want to enroll in Math 162 but have not yet completed Math 123, you must take a COMPASS trig exam offered at the UNM Testing Center or enroll concurrently in Math 123.

IF YOU HAVE TAKEN ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS

Exam	Score	UNM Equivalent Course
Calc AB	3,4,5	Math 162L
Calc BC	3,4,5	Math 162L and Math 163L

Attend a Summer Program Before the Fall Semester

Incoming freshmen can get a jump start on engineering, math or science by attending the 4-week residential Freshman Summer Bridge Program. Participants undertake an intensive study of math, English composition, and computer science in preparation for college level work. Students successfully completing the program receive a generous stipend and college credit.