Thank you for your interest in the New Mexico Humanities Now! Summer Academy 2023. This opportunity offers a transfer pathway for students from Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) or our University of New Mexico (UNM) branch campuses (UNM Gallup, UNM Los Alamos, UNM Taos, or UNM Valencia) to our UNM main campus. 

Summer Academy offers two summer courses with either 1) an in-person (hybrid-UNM Main Campus) or 2) a fully remote option for all branch campuses. 

The application are open until filled. 

*Please note: Summer Academy students transferring from CNM must apply and be accept to UNM.

Additionally, all Summer Academy students are required to attend an orientation on either May 19th or May 30th, 2023. You must have a UNM NetID to register for this event. First, complete the application process for UNM. When you receive your acceptance letter listing your student ID number, create a UNM Netid. Then use the link below to register for orientation.

Please register here for student orientation using your UNM NetID:

https://nso.unm.edu/incoming-students/transfer-orientation/transfer-orientation-dates.html

Please contact UNM Admissions at unmlobos@unm.edu or the New Student Orientation office for additional help at nso@unm.edu. 

WHAT IS SUMMER ACADEMY?:

A rich, supportive learning environment to create a seamless transfer pathway for students from Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) or our University of New Mexico (UNM) branch campuses (UNM Taos, UNM Gallup, UNM Valencia, or UNM Los Alamos) to our UNM main campus where students develop critical thinking and research skills for academic success in the Humanities. 

During Summer Academy students take 6 credits of upper division (300-level or higher) humanities courses, taught by UNM faculty. With grades of "C" or better, the credit hours may be applied to both the AA degree at CNM and the BA degree at UNM. In addition, students are eligible for a stipend of $1000 per class upon completion of the courses. Lastly, students will have access to graduate student mentors in the humanities for guidance - academic or professional - for the duration of Summer Academy, perhaps longer if you choose.

WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED IN SUMMER ACADEMY 2023?:

1)  June 12, 2023-June 28, 2023-CCS 370 Section 001, Southwest Studies in Film, CRN: 30757, Time: 9:30 am- 1:30 pm, M/W/F with Fridays being hybrid, 3 credits-CROSS-LISTED-Pending 

Instructors: Irene Vasquez, Ph.D. & Jennifer Denetdale, Ph.D. 

2)  July 5, 2023-July 26, 2023-SPAN 301 Section 002, Narrating Social Justice, CRN: 30754, Time: M/W/F 9:00 am-12:00 pm hybrid (F2F and Zoom) and T/TH 9:00 am-12:00 pm remote (Zoom), 3 credits-CROSS-LISTED-Pending

Instructors: Ana Gabriela Hernández-González, Ph.D. & Maia Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Course Flyers can be found (Pending)

 BENEFITS OF SUMMER ACADEMY:

- 6 credits of upper division courses (300-level or higher) to apply to CNM AA degree and UNM BA degree

- $1000 stipend per class upon completion

 - GA mentorship and support

- Developing reading, research, and study skills for higher level major courses

- Establish relationships with UNM faculty and other campus and community humanities professionals

ELIGIBILITY:

 NMHN! Summer Academy is for students who are:

1)  Transferring from Central New Mexico Community College or from a University of New Mexico  branch campus including: UNM Taos, UNM Gallup, UNM Valencia, or UNM Los Alamos to the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 

 2)  For CNM only-Completed 24 transferable credits with 2.0 minimum gpa,

 3)  Preferably have experience working with, or professional relationship with, a CNM or UNM faculty member,

4)  Accepted to University of New Mexico (as degree-seeking, highly recommended for financial aid purposes) and

 5) Majoring in a Humanities subject at UNM

Eligible UNM Majors:

Africana Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Chicana/o Studies, Classical Studies, Communication, Comparative Literature/Cultural Studies, East Asian Studies, English-Philosophy, English Studies, French, German, History, International Studies, Journalism & Mass Communication, Languages, Latin American Studies, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies

 TRANSFER TRACKS:

 NM Humanities Now recognizes that students interested in the Summer Academy may be at various stages in their transfer journey. You are welcome to apply if you are in either track listed and meet the eligibility requirements!

- students currently attending a UNM Branch campus including UNM Los Alamos, UNM Taos, UNM Gallup or UNM Valencia and who are interested in transferring to UNM main campus 

OR 

-for CNM only-students with 24 minimum college credits completed, but have more than 30 credits left to complete their CNM AA degree

-for CNM only-students just completing the final semester of their AA degree courses before the start of Summer Academy

 For additional information about NM Humanities Now, NMHN Summer Academy, or questions regarding eligibility and application, please contact Cameron Langner clangner@unm.edu. 

Visit our UNM Website-Pending 

Visit our CNM Website 

https://www.cnm.edu/programs-of-study/liberal-arts/new-mexico-humanities-now 

NM Humanities Now! Summer Academy is supported by: CNM, UNM, and the Mellon Foundation.

*Required-UNM Application, Acceptance, & Additional Information

The NMHN Summer Academy admits between 25-35 transfer students that meet the eligibility. As previously stated the application is due May 5, 2023 by 11:59pm. Notifications of acceptance will be announced May 19, 2023. In addition to this NMHN Summer Academy application, you must also complete an application to UNM. Here is how:

 TO APPLY TO UNM:

 1)  Create a login ID and PIN at https://admapp.unm.edu/home

 2)  Complete your online application at https://www.unm.edu/apply/ - click on Albuquerque campus and then Undergraduate Applications

 ONCE ACCEPTED TO UNM:

Once you are accepted to UNM you will be given information on how to:

1)  Create your UNM NetID - to receive email that NMHN and course faculty will use to communicate with you

 2)  Sign up for and attend a Transfer Orientation program - prior to the start of Summer Academy!

 3)  If you are a current Lottery Success Scholarship recipient - instructions on submitting the scholarship transfer transcript

4)  How to use LoboTrax to review how your CNM credits apply to your future UNM Humanities degree program

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

 In accordance with University Policy 2310 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring such needs to the instructor’s attention, as they are not legally permitted to inquire. Students who may require assistance in emergency evacuations should contact the instructor as to the most appropriate procedures to follow. Contact Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) at 277-3506 for additional information.

Additional information may be found at https://arc.unm.edu/students/index.html

 VETERAN EDUCATION BENEFITS

If you are a Military Affiliated student receiving Federal Veteran Affairs (VA) assistance during the summer and would like to request more information, please contact the UNM Veterans Resource Center at (505) 277-3181 / 3184 or by email at vrc@unm.edu

 For more information, please visit: https://vrc.unm.edu/index.html *********************************************************************************************************** ******************

 For additional information about NM Humanities Now, NMHN Summer Academy, or questions regarding eligibility and application, please contact Cameron Langner via email at clangner@unm.edu. y is for