Linguistics (MA and PhD) Contact Information and Application Instructions
Program Leadership | ||||
| College: | Arts and Sciences | |||
| Department: | Linguistics | 526 Humanities Bldg | (505) 277-6353 | F: (505) 277-6355 |
| Chair: | Jill Morford | morford@unm.edu | (505) 277-6353 | F: (505) 277-6355 |
| Director of Graduate Studies: | Naomi Shin | naomishin@unm.edu | (505) 277-6353 | F: (505) 277-6355 |
| Staff Advisor: | Lacey Chrisco | lchrisco@unm.edu | (505) 277-6353 | F: (505) 277-6355 |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Linguistics graduate program 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 deadlines, 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 Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadline | |
| Fall Admission PhD Program | For best consideration: December 15th Those wishing to apply for financial aid must meet the above deadline. Final deadline: March 31st |
| Fall Admission Master's Program | For financial aid consideration: December 15th Best consideration without financial aid: March 31st |
| Spring Admission Master's Program (No Financial Aid) | Best consideration (international students): August 1st Best consideration (domestic students): October 31st |
| International students should apply well before these dates to allow time for admissions and visa processing. | |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Educational Background | Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts or their application will be considered incomplete. Official transcripts must also be sent directly to the UNM Office of Admissions. |
| Program of Interest | Select: College of Arts & Sciences > Linguistics |
| Test Scores | GRE not required to apply. International applicants must submit their scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge CPE or CAE. More information here: https://international.unm.edu/english-proficiency.html |
| Letter of Intent | Please describe why you are interested in linguistics, why you would like to study at UNM and (for PhD applicants) what research area you plan to pursue |
| Writing Sample | For PhD applicants only: sample of linguistic analysis (term paper, MA thesis or thesis chapter, academic publication). |
| Assistantship Interest | Please state whether you are interested in a teaching assistantship and if so, describe your relevant skills and experience, such as knowledge of a language or experience teaching writing. |
| Recommendations | Three (3) online recommendations, all from persons familiar with your academic performance, are required. Recommenders should evaluate applicants in the categories given on the online form, and are encouraged to upload a letter of recommendation in addition to the online form. |
Contact for Questions and Further Information | |
| Contact | lingasst@unm.edu 505-277-6353 |
Click here to visit the program website | |
