Transfer Admissions Guidelines
Admission Requirements
UNM Institutional Equivalencies
The following link will take you to a listing of current institutional transfer equivalencies for the University of New Mexico. Please be aware that this list is continuously being developed; therefore, you should check back often for new additions. It is also very important to contact the Department Advisor for guidance on degree program applicability.
Click here for listing
Transfer Guides and Agreements
The minimum requirement for admission to UNM is a "C" average (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in all transferable college work attempted. Individual colleges or programs may require a higher average for acceptance of transfers. Check the UNM Catalog for specific requirements.
- Completed application.
- $20 non-refundable application fee.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Domestic students with international coursework please follow the instructions in the section titled Submitting Academic Documents.
If you have fewer than 24 transferable hours, you are considered a transferring freshman. You must, therefore, submit high school credentials and also meet freshman admission requirements.
How to Transfer to the University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico works closely with all New Mexico two-year institutions to ease your transition to UNM, and has developed transfer guides listing individual course equivalencies as well as specific program articulation agreements for these schools. In addition, the University participates in all statewide articulation initiatives.
Transfers from out-of-state institutions are welcome as well! While there are few established course equivalencies for out-of-state schools, all credits are evaluated according to the same institutional policies.
Wherever you're considering transferring from, we're very interested in assisting you in your desire to continue your undergraduate education at the University of New Mexico. We welcome you to utilize our various transfer guides and articulation agreements available here for your use.
NOTE: If you are transferring from a New Mexico college or university and are currently on the Lottery Success Scholarship, click here to obtain the form needed to transfer your scholarship to UNM.
Some Reminders...
- Transferring from a New Mexico college or university and are currently on the Lottery Success Scholarship, click here to obtain the form needed to transfer your scholarship to UNM.
- Admitted to UNM? If so, then you must attend an orientation program. For more information, click here.
- Once you are admitted, get connected - create a net ID at my.unm.edu to access your UNM admissions account with great information!
