Chicana/Chicano Studies (MA and PhD) Application Guidelines
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| College: | Arts and Sciences | |||
| Department: | Chicana and Chicano Studies | 1829 Sigma Chi Rd NE (MSC02 1680) | (505) 277-6414 | F: (505) 212-0342 |
| Chair: | Irene Vasquez | ivasquez@unm.edu | (505) 277-0998 | F: (505) 212-0342 |
| Director of Graduate Studies: | Laura Belmonte Leila Flores-Dueñas | lbelmonte@unm.edu lflores@unm.edu | (505) 277-0733 | F: (505) 212-0342 |
| Staff Advisor: | Rebecca Martinez-Baca | rjmarti716@unm.edu | (505) 277-0733 | F: (505) 212-0342 |
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Chicana and Chicano Studies MA and PhD graduate programs at the University of New Mexico. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application instructions and required materials.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadlines | |
| Fall Admissions | January 15th |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Program of Interest | For MA: College of Arts & Sciences > Chicana/o Studies > Chicana/o Studies > MA Chicana and Chicano Studies > General (MA-CSS) For PhD: College of Arts & Sciences > Chicana/o Studies > Chicana/o Studies > PHD Chicana and Chicano Studies > General (PHD-CSS) |
| Educational Background | Please upload one unofficial copy of transcript(s) from the universities where the student received their BA and/or MA degree(s). |
| Letter of Intent | A substantive letter of intent (3-5 double-spaced pages) summarizing prior academic training and explaining current academic and professional objectives. The letter of intent should focus on scholarly and research interests and how they relate to the field of Chicana and Chicano Studies. |
| Writing Sample | A sample of recent written work, preferably academic work, not to exceed 30 pages. |
| Recommendations | Three letters of recommendation must be received by the application deadline (December 15th). |
Contacts for Questions and Further Information | |
| Graduate Program Director | Laura Belmonte lbelmonte@unm.edu Leila Flores-Dueñas lflores@unm.edu 505-277-0733 |
| Coordinator of Graduate Programs | Rebecca Martinez-Baca rjmarti716@unm.edu 505-277-0733 |
