Transfer Students-Mellon Foundation

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Are you planning to transfer from a Community College to UNM and complete a major or second major in Spanish or Portuguese? The NM Humanities Now! Program provides guidance, mentoring, stipends, and other services that will enhance your transfer experience. 

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded in 2019 a generous grant to Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) and the University of New Mexico with the important goal of increasing the number of students pursuing associate and bachelor’s degrees in the humanities and to support the transfer of humanities students from CNM, UNM branch campuses, and other community colleges to UNM.

The grant has been used in different capacities such as career fairs, outreach activities and other events created to stimulate students´ interest in the humanities. Our Department of Spanish and Portuguese has the honor and the responsibility to participate in this initiative.

More information about NM Humanities Now. Mellon Transfer Initiative click here.

Summer Academy

The Mellon Summer Academy is a rich and supportive learning environment that creates a seamless transfer pathway for students from Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) or our UNM Branch Campuses (Taos, Gallup, Valencia, or Los Alamos). The Summer Academy consists of two classes during the summer (one in June and one in July), each lasting three weeks.

Benefits of the Summer Academy 

  • 6 credits of Upper Division Courses (300-level or higher) to apply to CNM AA degree and UNM BA degree
  • A stipend per class upon completion
  • GA mentorship and support
  • Developing reading, research, and study skills for higher-level major courses
  • Establish relationships with UNM faculty and other campus and community humanities professionals 

Examples of Courses in the Summer Academy

Southwest Studies in Film

June 10th, 2024 - June 28th, 2024

Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, MWF, with Fridays being Hybrid

Cross-Listed: LTAM 400, NATV 450, SPAN 301, AMST 310, CCS 370

Instructors: Irene Vasquez, Ph.D. (Chicana/o Studies) and Jennifer Denetdale Ph.D. (American Studies)

Testimonies of Social Justice

July 8th, 2024 - July 26th, 2024 

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, MWF, Hybrid (F2F and Zoom) and TR 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Remote

Cross-Listed: LTAM 400, SPAN 301, AMST 310, ANTH 340, CCS 393

Instructors:  Ana Gabriela Hernández-González, Ph.D. (Spanish and Portuguese) and Maia Rodriguez, Ph.D. (Native American Studies) 

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How To Apply

How You Can Start The Process:

  • Submit your application at apply.unm.edu
  • Pay the non-refundable application fee
  • Send official transcript(s) to UNM Admissions once completed 25 credit hours with at least a “C” average (2.0 on 4.0 GPA Scale) in all transferrable college work
  • Contact the UNM Office of Admission for additional questions at (505) 277-8900
  • Submit a FAFSA application at fafsa.ed.gov and add the UNM School Code, 002663
  • Apply for Scholarships

Once Admitted:

  • Create a NetID at my.unm.edu
  • Sign-up and attend an orientation program and meet with your major academic advisor to determine transfer coursework and to plan upcoming semester courses
  • Review transfer coursework through your Lobotrax Degree Audit at my.unm.edu

Contact Us

Liaisons:

UNM faculty members liaise with the CNM and UNM branch campuses and have information about how the Mellon Transfer Initiative can help you

For a list of Liaisons in CNM or branch campuses, please click here

If you have any questions about transferring to our BA in Spanish and Portuguese, please contact Dr. Ana Gabriela Hernández González (aherna@unm.edu) or Maame Adofoah Yamoah (mayamoah@unm.edu)

If you have questions about the NMHN! Mellon Transfer Initiative, please contact Dante Olivas (danteoivas@unm.edu)