Scholarships for freshman (pre-major) students are available through the School of Engineering Student Programs Office; contact that office (505 277-4354) for applications and eligibility. Departmental scholarships are usually limited to junior or senior students, and are awarded on both need and academic performance.
Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the Co-operative Education program, in which students alternate work periods with academics. Participation in the Co-op program not only helps integrate the student's classroom learning with actual engineering practice, it enhances his or her job opportunities after graduation.
Local part-time employment is also available, both on and off campus, as is full-time summer work in industry. And, there are opportunities to work with faculty on research projects.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and the major's honorary society, Pi Tau Sigma, all have active chapters at UNM. In addition, many other student chapters of professional and honorary societies are active in the School of Engineering, supporting various academic and social activities. These include the Society of Women Engineers, the Society of Black Engineers, the Hispanic Engineering Organization, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, and Tau Beta Pi.
Even though Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico, it has the ambience of a smaller town, and the University area is virtually a self-contained community. Within UNM, you may participate in intramural sports, or take advantage of organized outings such as rafting and hiking trips; you can attend concerts (classical and contemporary music and dance), see plays, and go to sporting events (UNM has a great women's volleyball team, as well as a strong gymnastics team, and everyone knows about the Lobo basketball program and "The Pit"). There is also a wide variety of live music at many clubs in town, organized softball, volleyball and soccer leagues, and other recreational activities to relax with.
If you are not from this state, and nature is your thing, then you will love New Mexico. Our hiking trails, lakes and ski areas, historic and archeological sites, museums, and vast open spaces are without equal. The national/federal laboratories (Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Lab, and the Air Force Research Laboratory) provide both academic enhancements as well as job opportunities for our students. Albuquerque is in the center of this vast natural resource; come and join us in this technical and natural adventure land.
To arrange for a campus visit and tour, please contact either of the following offices:
Outreach Services
Student Services Center
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505 277-7588
Engineering Student
Programs Office
Electrical and Computer Engineering Building Rm. 133
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505 277-4354
For Admissions Information and Applications, please contact:
Undergraduate Admissions
Student Services Center
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505 277-2446
For Financial Aid Information, please contact:
Financial Aid
Mesa Vista Hall, Room 1030
The University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
505 277-2041
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