University of New Mexico Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• Important Dates and Deadlines

  Monday, March 1, FAFSA priority deadline Tuesday, March 12, deadline to register for Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference (by 2 p.m.), visit the website Sunday, March 14- Sunday, March 21, Spring break Monday, March 22, second eight-week term courses begin Read More

• Events of Interest

• Important Dates and Deadlines

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Academics

• UNM professor brings reform vision to higher education statewide

  Since 1977, Peter White has served UNM as professor of English and American Studies, vice provost for Undergraduate Education, and dean of University College. White now takes his experience to Santa Fe where he serves as Secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department. Read More

Career Planning

• Now is the time to visit UNM's Career Services Office

  Lobos on the employment trail head for UNM’s Engineering and Science Career Fair Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Business Career Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both events will be held at the UNM Student Union Building Ballrooms. Job seekers are asked to come prepared, professionally dressed, and with plenty of copies of their resume. Science and business-related career fairs set for September UNM's Career Services Office, is robust with enthusiastic, helpful staff, and to boot they offer free coffee each morning to students who stop by. Be sure to catch the UNM's two Back-to-Back Career Fairs during the month of September. UNM's Engineering and Science Career Fair is Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Business Career Fair is Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both events take place at the UNM Student Union Building Ballrooms. Job seekers are asked to come prepared, professionally dressed, and with plenty of copies of their resume. Read More

• Student Job Fair is Aug. 28 at the Duck Pond

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Health & Safety

• Student Health 101

  Health magazine for students and parents deals with topical issuesThe December issue of the web magazine Student Health 101 (SH101) has a lot of valuable health information for students and their parents. Articles this month include: Dealing With the Stress of Finals, Winter Workout Tips... Read More

• Early Warning Signs of Mental Health Issues: When Parents Should Worry

• Health 101: A web magazine for students, parents

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Student Life

• New Transportation Information Center opens in SUB

  The Transportation Information Center , a new service housed in the UNM Student Union and offered by UNM Parking and Transportation Services, will be staffed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is intended to enhance and encourage student, staff and faculty use of alternative transportation. "The TIC will not only make alternative transportation more visible on UNM's campus, but will provide information necessary to make alternative transportation more accessible," said Cynthia Martin, PATS' program planning manager. Read More

• UNM Housing Contract Options for Spring 2010

• Big changes made to student housing

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Tips for Parents

• Laurie's Letter

  Fall semester ushers in a new season, a new group of students, and quite often, a pleasant breeze of change. UNM's Dean of Students G. Randy Boeglin is pleased to inform parents and families that the UNM Parent Relations Office and UNM Parent Association will now be units in the Dean of Students Office, the entity on campus that also oversees LOBO Orientation for incoming freshmen as well as the Family Connection orientation for parents and family members. Read More

• UNM mom organizes first Gallup Parent Club

• Parents of teens invited to live and learn on campus

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Transition from High School

• Dr. Peg provides immunization check-list for the college-bound:

  Your child is in college. Can you believe it? Doesn't it seem like just yesterday you applauded the very first toddling steps? And now look at those giant strides. Good job! You have raised a scholar. I'm sure you also watched out for their health all these years, kissed their boo-boos and took them to the doctor for their shots. They're all up to date and ready to go out and face the world, right? Are you sure? Read More

• UNM's Freshman Family Day Set for Sunday, Aug. 23

• President's Message

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