We’re back!  The recruiters have been busy collecting applications on the road.  If you haven’t seen us yet, odds are we’ll be at your school very soon.  Seniors, if you haven’t completed your admission application, make sure to do so.  Also, the first scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching on December 1st for the Regents and Presidential scholarships.  If you’re thinking about living on campus, make sure to check our our dorm rooms online at: http://housing.unm.edu/ or come for a housing tour to see them in person.  Remember, it’s always a good idea to visit campus before making your decisions.  Hope you all are having a good fall semester, keep up the good work.

We’re in our second week of college days which means two of our recruiters are in the northwest part of the state, traveling between high schools and informing you all about the great things UNM has to offer.  If we’ve been to your school already, hopefully you had the opportunity to get all the information you needed from us; and if we have yet to be in your area, make sure you take time to meet with us and even turn in your application for next fall!  Next Monday, September 22nd, we’ll start the southeast week followed by the southwest week starting the 29th of September.  If you’re in the Albuquerque area, your college days will kick off with the RMACAC College Fair at the Albuquerque Convention Center on Sunday, October 5th from 12 - 3 p.m.  We hope to see you all in the next few weeks!

August 25th-29th

Monday, August 25th•UNM President’s Ice Cream Social

Start the week off right with free COLD STONE ICE CREAM CAKE served to you by University VIPs! There will be information booths from UNM Schools and Depts plus live music & FREE COLD STONE ICE CREAM CAKE at the DUCKPOND from Noon-1pm.

Tuesday, August 26th•Safety, Health, Wellness and ROTC Day

Enjoy the free massages, safety demos & healthy food alternatives at booths from the Safety, Health, Wellness and Recreation departments at the DUCK POND. ROTC units will have military vehicles, displays, rappelling, an obstacle course, climbing walls and MORE! Live music and FREE watermelon from Noon-1pm. Come watch Indiana Jones 4 for FREE in the SUB theater at 5pm.

Wednesday, August 27th•Women’s and Cultural Day

Information about all of UNM’s ethnic & women’s center programs & departments. Cultural entertainment will run throughout the day at the DUCK POND. Enjoy a long standing tradition of Welcome Back Days- FREE green chile stew and Pepsi! Come see Indiana Jones 4 for FREE in the SUB theater at 7pm.

Thursday, August 28th•Student Organization Day

Meet student leaders from around campus and learn how to get involved with the over 400 student organizations on campus. Listen to great live music at the DUCK POND from 12-1pm while ASUNM student leaders serve FREE pizza & Pepsi. Come see Indiana Jones 4 for FREE in the SUB theater at 3:30pm.

Thursday, August 28th•North Campus Welcome Back Day

UNM Alumni will serve FREE hotdogs and Pepsi in the courtyard between the BMSB and Nursing & Pharmacy Building while you enjoy great music and information booths from 11:30am-1:30pm.

Friday, August 29th•Campus Employment & Community Service Day

Looking for a campus job? Interested in helping out the community? Stop by! University departments will be hiring students for workstudy and student employment positions. Community organizations will be recruiting volunteers for their worth while events and causes. Alumni will serve FREE hotdogs & Pepsi. Enjoy live music from a great local band from Noon-1pm.

Free Music and food run daily from Noon-1pm/Info Booths run from 9am-3pm.

It’s that time…school is right around the corner! Classes begin on August 25th, 2008. Before you hit the books, there are a few events you should attend to become more acquainted with the campus.

Friday Night Live

August 22nd, 2008

Join 2000 students at the SUB from 8-11pm for FREE food, karaoke, casino games, dance, henna tattoos, video games, salsa lessons, student organization information, UNM sports teams, great giveaways and more! This is the perfect way to meet new people, try something new and have a blast at UNM!

Freshman Family Day

August 24th, 2008

Freshman Family Day is a UNM event which is intended to welcome incoming students and their families to the University Community. Freshman Family Day recognizes all of our incoming freshmen, introduces them and their families to the University administrators, faculty and staff, all of whom have been preparing for this day for a long time. The University wants our incoming students to know that they are about to enter a new phase in their lives, an academic adventure, which will prepare them to lead a rewarding and fulfilling life.

The Freshman Convocation is a ceremonial event held at most colleges and universities in America today. Typically, this symbolic and traditional event marks the beginning of the academic year, and most important, welcomes incoming students to the institution, to its culture and environment, to its history and traditions, and to its leaders, its faculty, and staff.

Class Crawl

August 24th, 2008

Not sure where all of your classes are? Don’t be lost on your first day of classes! Come print a copy of your class schedule and current UNM students and staff will help you find where your classes are on a personalized campus tour. Stop by the Duck Pond from 5:30-7:00pm.

Movie on the Field

August 24th, 2008

Watch the hit Indiana Jones 4 drive-in style outside on Lower Johnson Field at 8:00pm. FREE!!! Bring a blanket and drinks and popcorn will be provided.

 Incoming Freshman:

Orientation sessions are filling up very quickly! If you still have not signed up for orientation, do so today. Remember: all incoming freshman must attend an orientation session. 

You have two options when considering orientation: Lobo Orientation and CEP Orientation. 

There are only two sessions remaining for Lobo Orientation, and only one session of CEP Orientation.

Sign up today!

The best way to determine whether or not you feel comfortable at a university is to go and visit the campus! The more schools you visit, the better you can decide which school is right for you. Prepare yourself before your tour with a list of questions you’d like to ask the representative.

Some good questions to ask are:

1. What’s the student population at your school?

2. What’s the student to faculty ratio at your school? What’s the average class size?

3. What’s the student demographics on campus?

4. Is there an active campus life?

5. How many students live on campus? What can you tell me about resident hall life?

6. What kind of scholarships are available? What about financial aid?

7. What kind of support services are available for students? Tutoring? Advisement?

8. What academic programs is your school known for?

9. What makes your school different from other Universities in the state/country?

10. What are the costs to attend your school?

If you ask these ten questions, you should have a good grasp of what a university is like. The key to visiting a campus is to be proactive by asking questions and taking notes. It’s also important to be observant and look around. If you feel comfortable on campus, that’s very important as well!

At UNM, we offer campus tours, housing tours, an appointment with a University Representative and a meeting with someone who can speak to you about your intended major. Give us a call to set up your tour today!

While most students relish the lazy days of summer, if you’re college bound, summer is the time to get a move on.

For graduated seniors, if you haven’t signed up for orientation, now is the time to do so. There are only three remaining dates for Lobo Orientation, and CEP’s orientation is filling up quickly as well. The only sessions available for Lobo Orientation are in August. If you plan to come to UNM in the fall, you must attend orientation so sign up today before all the spots are full.

For students who are about to be seniors, juniors or sophomores: the best thing you can do this summer is to go on a campus tour. UNM has tours available Monday through Friday, twice a day. You can also go on a housing tour to check out our resident halls. Click here to arrange a tour!

You really don’t know what a school is like unless you go there to visit yourself. Take the time this summer to plan for your future by visiting UNM. You won’t be disappointed.

Welcome to the brand new University of New Mexico Admissions blog. This is a great place to find information about applying to UNM, scholarships, events, and to-do lists. Your favorite recruiters will be posting regularly to keep you up-to-date on all that’s going on.

Right now, campus is full of excitement as we have a new crop of students transitioning from high school to college. Hundreds of students are here to attend orientation and it’s fun to see all the new faces. Orientation is the last step in the process of becoming a Lobo and it’s when you see your advisor for the first time, sign up for classes and get your student ID. You also get to learn about all of the cool traditions at the University of New Mexico. Students can choose from two types of orientation: Lobo Orientation and College Enrichment Program’s orientation.

If you are planning on attending UNM in the fall, make sure you sign up for orientation soon if you haven’t done so already. The dates are filling up quickly. And remember: Everyone’s a Lobo!