2022-2023 Student Housing Guide

STUDENT HOUSING GUIDE

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

INDIVIDUALS TOGETHER

WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES. LIVING ON CAMPUS IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST HAVING A SPACE TO SLEEP AND STUDY . IT’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR FELLOW LOBOS, AND ABOUT YOURSELF. UNM HOUSING IS A COMMUNITY WHERE YOU ARE EMPOWERED TO GROW ACADEMICALLY AND AS A PERSON . WE ARE DIVERSE , COURAGEOUS AND UNITED . AT UNM HOUSING , WE ARE A FAMILY . WE ARE A PACK . JOIN US .

LIVING THE LOBO LIFE

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A RESIDENT LOBO?

By living on campus with UNM Housing, you become a member of a unique pack. You live in a place where you are supported academically and emotionally in every way. A place where you are safe and comfortable, and have the opportunity to explore. You are a part of a community where you can connect, collect and spread knowledge.

Recent statistics* show that freshman students living on campus had higher GPAs and better graduation rates than those living off campus.

WHY ARE OUR RESIDENTS SO SUCCESSFUL?

Residence Life & Student Housing offers an educational model of community, wellness, personal and academic development, and diversity and inclusion. Through over 2,000 events and activities each year, we use this educational model to enhance your college experience.

You can reach out through community service, embrace thoughtful conversation or gather a group for spontaneous movie nights. As a Resident Lobo you are involved, engaged and supported.

*2016 UNM Office of Enrollment Management Study

HOW DOES BEING A RESIDENT LOBO MAXIMIZE YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE?

Your UNM experience includes your academic program and all of the supporting resources which make your time here enjoyable and fulfilling. A positive experience here helps you to be more successful in your post-graduate career and in your personal life.

This is where UNM Housing comes in. With all-inclusive pricing and housing options to suit most students, our residents feel safe and connected—maximizing their engagement across campus. By providing a stable and inclusive environment, UNM Housing gives students from any background the opportunity to succeed, explore and become the best Lobo possible.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

At UNM Housing, we make it our mission for residents to feel comfortable and at home.

UNM Housing is more than just a place to sleep. It’s a community where you will be sustained in the company of lifelong friends you have yet to meet.

STUDENT PROFILE

JACKIE P. Junior, Animation Queens, New York, New York Laguna DeVargas Resident

“The community aspect of living in a suite style dorm is top notch. My suitemates and I became fast friends. We always eat at La Po together, help one another with homework and lift each other up when the stress of midterms and finals comes around. Some of my favorite memories are getting a knock at my door at 11pm from my neighbor who had a film and or photography project due in an hour and wanted to see if I could be the main subject. This happened a lot in my suit area, which allowed me to make connections and not be afraid to ask for help myself. Living in the Art LLC help me gain confidence in my own work and broaden my perspective of art as a whole in all its different mediums.”

PROFILE

MARISSA C. Senior, Psychology Chicago, Illinois Lobo Rainforest Resident

“As an employee and resident of UNM Housing, I’ve met so many amazing individuals throughout the years. From building important connections to having long-lasting friendships, Residence Life has been very helpful. Being an out-of-state student, acclimating to a new atmosphere can be difficult. With the true college experience, Residence Life gave me a chance at creating a life for myself through the workplace and social skills. A core memory would definitely be leaving my door open and letting people pop in. I’m still friends with many of those individuals now!”

Sr. HOUSING AMBASSADOR

LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Are you interested in living with like-minded students with similar academic and career interests? The Living Learning Community program gives residents who have similar interests the opportunity to live, study and interact together outside the classroom. With 11 programs located in each type of hall, there is a community for you. Please visit housing.unm.edu for more details on each community.

• BA/MD*

• BLACK LLC • FINE ARTS • GENDER NEUTRAL & ALLIES • PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONALS • ANDERSON LLC

• OUTDOOR LIVING & ENVIRONMENTAL

LEARNERS

• SCHOLARS COMMUNITY* • SECOND YEAR EXPERIENCE • S.T.E.M. LLC (SCIENCE, TECH, ENGINEERING, MATH)

*These communities may be limited based on various eligibility criteria, such as admittance into a specific university program or being a scholarship recipient.

OUR COMMUNITIES LLC PROFILE S.T.E.M. LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY

The S.T.E.M. LLC is a great mix of upperclassmen and freshmen, creating a focused, mentoring environment for S.T.E.M. students of all disciplines. Activities including advisement, guest professors and outings such as a visit to the Lobo formula-style race car, designed and built by UNM engineering students, provide learning opportunities outside the classroom.

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CAMPUS LIVING

YOU SHOULD SPEND YOUR TIME BEING HERE , NOT GETTING HERE. LIVING ON CAMPUS PROVIDES THE AMENITIES AND CONVENIENCE YOU DESERVE TO BE SUCCESSFUL. UNM HOUSING GIVES YOU ACCESS TO EVERYTHING YOU NEED . CLASSES, FOOD, ZIMMERMAN LIBRARY, AND JOHNSON GYM, ARE JUST STEPS AWAY FROM YOUR FRONT DOOR.

CONVENIENCE

The best part of living on campus is the convenience. Living where you go to school allows you full access to your professors, a short walk to classes and worry-free amenities. Free amenities for all our halls include:

• Wi-Fi

• Laundry Facilities

• 24/7 Help Desk & Maintenance Staff

• Fully Furnished Rooms

SAFETY

Your safety and security are a high priority at UNM Housing. Our 24/7, trained Residence Life Student Safety staff and the UNM Police Department are here to keep our residence halls safe.

Other ways we keep our residents safe include:

• Live-in Resident Advisors (RAs) conduct health and safety checks

• Blue Light Emergency Call Boxes (direct phone lines to the UNM Police Department) located throughout the campus

• 24/7 security escort anywhere on campus

• Zero tolerance policies regarding weapons, illegal drugs and alcohol on main campus

• UNM Police Department located inside Hokona Hall (Zuni Wing)

Welcome to La Posada Dining Hall! When it comes to dining, UNM’s center for gathering offers flexibility, value and variety—it’s more than a meal plan. La Posada offers a wide range of options each day to satisfy your cravings, dietary restrictions or preferences, and your nutritional goals. Find super foods on the menu throughout the stations to fuel your mind for those long study sessions and avoid the most common food allergens and sensitivities by choosing selections from the G8 station. In addition, the Rooted station features vegetarian/vegan options and best of all, options at ¿Red or Green? serves up authentic New Mexican cuisine with local ingredients and flavorful recipes. Of course, there are also the “La Po” favorites including pizza, home-style cooking and customizable creations at Chef Innovation.

Freshmen central campus residents are required to select one of our four Full Access Meal Plans which include Unlimited and Weekly-style plans. Unlimited Plans offer maximum access, usability, and the best value. Unlimited plan holders may visit La Posada as many times as they like and enjoy three daily Meal Swipes for use at any of our swipe exchange locations. Unlimited Plans also come with guest passes for use at LaPosada and Dining Dollars to use at any food locations on campus. Weekly Plans provide flexibility and value. They include 10 or 15 meal swipes per week plus Dining Dollars. Unused swipes are removed each Sunday at 2:30 am and replaced with a new balance of swipes. Swipes may be used at La Posada or swipe exchange locations across campus.

Living Options: Your Lifestyle Defined

UNM Residence Life & Student Housing offers a variety of living options to fit your lifestyle and all the free amenities you need to be successful.

Our traditional halls will give you the typical college experience , but living in UNM Housing is anything but typical. Whether it be a spontaneous movie marathon with your roommate, or a late night breakfast in La Po, adventure awaits. Join a community of friends from around New Mexico, the country and the world.

Choose the popular, independent environment of main campus apartments or the urban , modern and collaborative living style of the Lobo Rainforest.

Bring your furry or scaly friend with you by joining one of our Pet-Friendly Communities !

Looking for more privacy but the same community? Consider a single room, many of which come with a full-size bed .

Do your laundry or endlessly cruise the internet on our campus-wide Wi-Fi. You’ll find all the free perks you need included with your housing to make college life stress free, including free utilities, 24/7 maintenance, security staff and help desk.

Your space will be a blank slate. Dress it up with your own personal style or go minimalist. All your furniture is included , no matter which living style you choose.

Need a quiet space to study? All our halls include study lounges in each area.

Miss your favorite cookies from home? Bake up a batch! Our suites and traditional halls have community kitchens to help bring you a taste of home.

Visit our website at housing.unm.edu to schedule an in-person tour , see video tours , or for more information !

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Photo: Kirk Gittings

HALL

CORONADO HALL

HOKONA HALL

SANTA CLARA HALL

LAGUNA DEVARGAS HALLS

HOW TO APPLY & LIVE WITH US

You must be admitted to UNM prior to submitting your application

Go to housing.unm.edu and click on “Apply for Housing” on the homepage

Residence Life and Student Housing works in partnership with the UNM Accessibility Resource Center to provide accommodations to UNM self-identified students with disabilities. Any student in need of a reasonable accommodation due to a documented disability should work with UNM Accessibility Resource Center (arc. unm.edu). RLSH provides accommodations in accordance with University Administrative Policy 2310. Students with a documented disability that affect a major life activity are eligible. Students must be registered with the Accessibility Resource Center to receive housing accommodations under the ADA.

While housing accommodations are available, they are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Housing assignments are made based on the required recommendations from the Accessibility Resource Center. Students seeking accommodation should register for housing as early as possible and immediately begin the accommodations process with ARC.

For students seeking housing for Fall 2023, they should complete a registration with housing and have a finalized accommodation with ARC prior to June 5, 2023 to provide RLSH the ability to facilitate the most appropriate accommodation based on the ARC recommendation. Requests received on or after June 6 will be considered based on space availability. ubmitting your application

THE IMPORTANCE OF REGISTERING FOR UNM HOUSING EARLY

Assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Register as early as possible for the best chance to obtain your preferred hall or roommate. It’s a good idea to register as soon as you are certain you will be attending UNM and want to live on campus.

FRESHMAN RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

UNM believes in the benefits students receive from living on campus. First year, first time freshmen are required to live on campus their first year. Students from within 30 miles of campus, or who are at least 20 years of age at the start of the academic year are automatically exempt. That said, UNM Housing strongly encourages all freshmen to live on campus. Exceptions may be requested for the following:

• Living with a parent, guardian or family member within 30 miles of main campus

• Domestically partnered, married or have legally dependent children

• Medical or accessibility circumstance (must apply and be approved through UNM’s Accessibility Resource Center)

• Demonstrate that living on campus would present an undue hardship

For more information: housing.unm.edu/living-on-campus/freshman-residency.html

TAKE A TOUR! SEE FOR YOURSELF!

Email rlshtours@unm.edu to schedule a personalized tour to see any of our halls. Can’t see it in person? Watch one of our video tours! Happen to be on campus? Feel free to come and visit with us! For more information, contact us at our 24/7 Help Desk at 505.277.2606 or housing@unm.edu , or visit housing.unm.edu/about .