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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.
- PAST DUE July 28 (doctoral students): Submit your Application for Candidacy by the last day of the fall term.
- PAST DUE 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?
SAVE THE DATE: Graduate Studies Open House, Oct 12
Fall 2026 Grad Leaders Workshop Schedule and Registration
- Using Graduate Handbooks for Effective Student Advisement: Monday 9/14, 10:30 am - noon Thank you to all that attended!
- Developing a Recruitment Plan: Thursday 10/15, 1–2:30 pm
- Supporting International Students and Applicants: Tuesday 11/10, 10:30 am – noon
Busani named director of Optical Science and Engineering
Tito Busani, an associate professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, has been named the new director of the Optical Science and Engineering program at The University of New Mexico. Busani, who has been involved with the program for nearly a decade, took over as its director in August. The program, which was established in 1983, is now overseen by Graduate Studies dean Maria Lane.
Next Manuscript Workshop Oct 13
We invite you to attend one of our workshops to learn about the UNM-specific requirements for formatting and submitting your thesis or dissertation on time. These workshops are offered by our Graduate Studies manuscript team and all workshops cover the same material.
Meet our Recruitment Ambassadors
The Graduate Studies Recruitment Ambassadors support prospective students in researching and applying to graduate programs at UNM. Our Ambassadors are experienced master’s and doctoral students who can help you identify programs of interest, discuss the admissions process and funding, provide information about student resources, and share their own experiences of studying at UNM and living in Albuquerque.
