Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences (MA) Contact Information and Application Instructions
Program Leadership | ||||
| College: | University Libraries and Learning Sciences | |||
| Department: | Organization, Information and Learning Sciences | Zimmerman Library, 242 | (505) 277-4131 | |
| Chair: | Dr. Victor Law | vlaw@unm.edu | (505) 277-2565 | F: (505) 277-7196 |
| Graduate Faculty Contact: | Dr. Victor Law | vlaw@unm.edu | (505) 277-2565 | F: (505) 277-7196 |
| Staff Advisor: | Christopher Larrañaga | chrisla1@unm.edu | (505) 505-277-2137 | F: (505) 277-7196 |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences MA 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.
Please note: These instructions are for MA applications only; PhD application instructions are available here.
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, First Half of Semester | July 15th |
| Fall Admission, Second Half of Semester | September 10th |
| Spring Admission, First Half of Semester | November 5th |
| Spring Admission, Second Half of Semester | February 5th |
| Summer Admission | April 5th |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Educational Background | You may submit unofficial transcripts to apply, but the Office of Admissions will require official transcripts for their administrative purposes. |
| Program of Interest | Select: University Libraries and Learning Sciences > Organization/Information/Learning Sciences > MA Organization/Information/Learning Sciences |
| Letter of Intent | Describe your background, interests, objectives, and how the degree fits into your plans. A clear connection between your career goals and the program is needed. Be specific. |
| Writing Sample | One sample required. Your writing sample doesn't have to be a class paper or be very long. However, it should show your strengths in academic writing. |
| CV/Resume | Please upload a resume which provides a summary of your experience, especially that which relates to your proposed graduate work |
| Assistantship Interest | Applicants should designate their interest in an assistantship as well as list their research experience and background. |
| Recommendations | One Letter of Recommendation - References should speak to your academic ability/potential. Requests for letter of recommendation are processed through the online application system. Please provide the names and email addresses of the individuals. The system will send them the link to complete the process. *Students may replace one letter of recommendation with a recommendation from an OILS faculty. The student will need the OILS faculty advisor to submit an email to Christopher Larranaga (Chrisla1@unm.edu) stating that they will vouch for the student's ability to perform well academically in the Master's program. |
Contact for Questions and Further Information | |
| MA Program Contact | Christopher Larrañaga chrisla1@unm.edu 505-277-2137 |
Click here to visit the program website | |
