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Welcome to Graduate Studies at the University of New Mexico!
At UNM, New Mexico's flagship university, graduate students enjoy access to nationally recognized faculty and degree programs, cutting edge research, student support organizations, and professional and academic workshops.
Our programs and services, including initiatives such as Graduate Community Mentoring (GCM) and the Project for New Mexico Graduates of Color (PNMGC), assist in guiding students through degree completion requirements, providing scholarships and grants, and offering mentoring opportunities. We also host our Showcase Events -- LoboBites in the fall semester and the Graduate Poster Showcase in the spring -- which are annual events designed to give graduate students experience in presenting their research and scholarly endeavors to the community.
Upcoming deadlines for Fall 2026 graduates
- PAST DUE July 1 (master’s students): Submit your Program of Studies for review.
- July 28 (doctoral students): Submit your Application for Candidacy by the last day of the fall term.
- July 28: Deadline for programs to submit the fall 2026 graduation list,but we recommend early submission if you have any students who want to walk in the fall commencement ceremony.
- Two weeks before your thesis/dissertation defense or examination: Students must submit the Announcement of Exam form.
- Nov 15 (@ 11:59pm): Deadline for submission of all degree requirements, including thesis/dissertation manuscript, report of examination, etc
What’s New in Grad Studies?
A big welcome to the new Associate Dean of Grad Studies, Dr. Sarah Davis-Secord
Sarah Davis-Secord began her term as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies on July 1. Her leadership role will focus on graduate program support, assisting graduate degree/certificate programs as well as graduate leaders across campus.
Among other things, she will lead regular workshops, provide consultations to programs wanting to problem-solve and improve their program's success rates, and hold weekly drop-in hours for grad leaders. You can reach Associate Dean Davis-Secord at scds@unm.edu or by emailing grad@unm.edu.
Dr. Davis-Secord has been a professor in UNM’s History Department since 2012. Learn more »
Meet the Deans of Graduate Studies!
Stop by the New Starbucks in the SUB (second floor) on Wednesday, Sept 2 9AM – 1OAM and meet the Deans of Grad Studies: Dr. Maria Lane (Dean of Graduate Studies / Professor, Geography and Environmental Studies) and Dr. Sarah Davis-Secord (Associate Dean of Graduate Studies / Professor, History). Attendees get a free drink up to $6!
Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule for Grad Program Leaders
Faculty grad leaders, don't miss our Fall workshop series! We are offering three comprehensive workshops. They will be fun, informative, and we'll have snacks!
Manuscript Form Submission Portal
Defending your thesis or dissertation soon? Graduate Studies has launched a new Manuscript Form Submission Portal where you can submit all your manuscript forms to our Manuscript Coordinators. Questions? Attend one of our upcoming Manuscript Workshops or email us at manuscripts1@unm.edu.
