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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
We are in the home stretch for fall graduation! Any students who have not yet submitted a Program of Studies (master's/certificate) or AC (doctoral) or are not on the graduation list should be moved to a future semester's graduation list.
- Two weeks before the thesis/dissertation defense or examination: Students must submit the Announcement of Exam form.
- November 16 (@ 11:59pm): Deadline for submission of all degree requirements, including thesis/dissertation manuscript, report of examination, etc
What’s New in Grad Studies?
LoboBITES Deadline Extended!
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 Thank you to all that attended!
- NEXT: Supporting International Students and Applicants: Tuesday 11/10, 10:30 am – noon
Applications are now open!
The ASCENDR Fellowship is a one-year, cohort-based program that supports STEM doctoral students in developing the knowledge, professional networks, and research experiences needed to engage with the national security research enterprise, designed for doctoral students at HSRU Alliance institutions. Students can apply directly through the ASCENDᴿ Fellowship Application Portal. Application deadline is January 31, 2027.
Next Manuscript Workshop Oct 21
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.
