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The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is the state’s flagship research institution. UNM research brings millions of dollars into New Mexico’s economy, funds new advancements in healthcare, and augments teaching – giving students valuable hands-on training in state-of-the art laboratories. Offering more than 215 degree and certificate programs, UNM has 94 baccalaureate, 71 master’s degree, and 37 doctoral programs. Providing students with the flexibility to complete courses when it works for them — evenings, nights, or weekends — UNM offers over 30 online degree programs and a schedule of over 1,000 online classes each semester. UNM also offers some evening and weekend classes, with approximately 1,000 classes offered each semester after 4:00 pm and on weekends. Approximately 12,000 non-traditional working students attend night classes at UNM every semester.

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Tier 1 research institution

Why you should attend?

UNM's greatest asset for veterans, active military, and their families (hereafter "military-affiliated") is our Veteran & Military Resource Center (VMRC). This one-stop-shop provides information on the process of educational benefits to start school, as well as resources available to succeed in school. The VMRC has a Director, Supervisor of Student Success, Student Success Specialist Senior, Student Success Specialist, two VA School Certifying Officials, a VetSuccess on Campus Counselor, an Administrative Assistant, over ten military-affiliated student employees, and a Veterans Alumni Chapter. It also has military-affiliated new and transfer student orientation, Peer Advising, and is working to develop a Veterans' Transition Resiliency course. UNM offers in-state tuition to all military-affiliated students and coordinates with all UNM Branch campuses and New Mexico statewide accredited two year degree granting institutions.