Ten Things You Should Know About UNM-Gallup degree option, all allow students to enter directly into the workforce or transfer to a four-year institution to continue their education. With assistance from student affairs specialists, students can get assistance in deciding on a program and designing their educational plan. Visit www.gallup.unm.edu for a full listing of certificate and degree programs.
1) Our Mission
UNM-Gallup is an open admissions campus which means students can enter noncompetitively and pursue a college education. As such, we deliver access to all students and meet them at whatever place they are in their educational journeys and their lives. This fulfills our mission of preparing people to achieve their educational and professional goals in a context of respect for the traditions and values of the many groups we serve. UNM-Gallup offers entrance and opportunity and works within the premise that any student should be able to pursue a college certificate or degree. Two-year institutions are generally founded on this community college model of opening their doors to anyone desiring a postsecondary education. UNM-Gallup serves multiple roles including career and technical education hub, transfer institution, concurrent course provider and community education center. All these functions are important and keep the “community” in community college. 2) Diversity and Inclusion Matter
At UNM-Gallup, we view our diversity as a strength. Our differences define and unite us and allow students, faculty, and staff members to understand, accept, and celebrate the things that make us different – and stronger. UNM-Gallup serves approximately 2,200 students of which 94% identify as being multiethnic or a racial minority. We also serve a population that is diverse in
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terms of age. From concurrently enrolled high school students to senior citizens, everyone is welcome. Being different together allows for students to feel supported academically, socially, and culturally. 3) Student Support Services are Strong Students at UNM-Gallup have many reasons to feel supported along their educational pathway. The student to faculty ratio hovers at about 20:1, allowing faculty to know their students and students to know their instructors as well as their classmates. Classes are capped at reasonably small numbers, which allows for personalized attention and more interactive learning. Teams of student support experts are available every step of the way to help with application, registration, financial aid, and advising processes. Summer bridge programs, the Center for Academic Learning, the Accessibility Resource Center, and strong and committed faculty members are a few of the many ways we close the gaps and make student success our first concern.
6) Concurrent Enrollment Gives Students a Jump Start Through high school/college partnerships, UNM-Gallup can participate in a number of concurrent enrollment programs. As a result of these early college models, students can simultaneously take high school and college classes and get a head start on obtaining certificates and degrees while working on completing their high school requirements. There are many benefits to these programs including the ability to accumulate college credits without having to incur tuition expenses. In addition to affordability, students can stay close to home while experiencing the rigors of college work. Students gain early exposure to several different career pathways while still benefiting from the supportive environment of high school counselors, college advisors, and personal support systems.
7) Financial Aid Opportunities When it comes to paying for school, UNMGallup students have many ways to cover their costs of education. Nearly 90% of UNM-Gallup students receive some type of financial aid 4) Strategic Priorities including grants, low-interest loans, scholarships, The work of the university is guided by the and work/study employment options. Whether following strategic priorities. They drive decisionit is the New Mexico Legislative Lottery making, support the institutional mission, and all Scholarship, a federal Pell Grant, or any of lead towards the finish line of student success. several available assistance options, students can a) Lifelong Learning afford a college education. The financial aid staff b) Community Engagement and Outreach can help students determine which opportunities c) Instructional Excellence will be best for them. d) Enhanced Academic and College Life 8) Branch Out Experience As a branch campus of the Flagship University e) Diversity and Inclusion of New Mexico, UNM-Gallup has strong main f) Linking Educational Needs with Economic campus affiliations including transfer options, Priorities student support resources, and programming 5) Programming opportunities. The spring 2019 semester has UNM-Gallup offers a wide range of programs provided a chance for students and community in academic and technical disciplines. Associate members to benefit from the Rainforest degrees, short term certificates, and a bachelor University Center Spring Seminar program
