Native American Studies (MA and PhD) Contact Information and Application Instructions
Program Leadership | ||||
College: | College of Arts & Sciences | |||
Department: | Native American Studies | Mesa Vista Hall 3080 | (505) 277-3917 | F: (505) 277-1818 |
Chair: | Lloyd L. Lee, Ph.D. | triplel@unm.edu | (505) 277-3917 | F: (505) 277-1818 |
Graduate Faculty Contact: | Myla Vicenti Carpio, Ph.D. | mvicentic@unm.edu | (505) 277-3917 | F: (505) 277-1818 |
Coordinator of Student and Graduate Services: | Kyle Harvey | kyleharvey@unm.edu | (505) 277-3715 | F: (505) 277-1818 |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Native American Studies (MA or PhD) 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 Deadlines | |
Fall Admission (MA) | January 31st |
Fall Admission (PhD) | Ph.D. fall admission applications due first Monday of December of each year |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
Educational Background | In addition to completing this section, please submit official transcripts to the UNM Office of Admissions. |
Program of Interest | Select: College of Arts & Sciences > Native American Studies |
Test Scores | Not required. |
Letter of Intent | Personal Statement (3-5 pages) that addresses educational goals, professional plans, interest in the MA or PhD degree program, and background in NAS or Indigenous communities. |
Writing Sample | One Writing Sample (10-15 pages) of original work that is academic, technical, professional, or artistic in nature (i.e. research paper, article, thesis, film, manuscript, reports, briefings). |
CV/Resume | Required. |
Recommendations | Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Academic letters are strongly encouraged. |
Eligibility Requirements | MA Applicants must:
PhD Applicants must:
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Contacts for Questions and Further Information | |
Coordinator of Student and Graduate Services | Kyle Harvey |
Graduate Faculty Director | Myla Vicenti Carpio, Ph.D. mvicentic@unm.edu 505-277-3917 |
Click here to visit the program website |