For each 3 credits you earn at UNM, you earn 1 high school elective credit.

Some high schools will even allow certain UNM classes to count towards their high school core classes. Contact your high school counselor to see if this is something your high school does.

The tuition and general fees for students who are admitted to the UNM Dual Credit program are waived by UNM-ABQ.   Students are, however, responsible for paying all courses fees.  Students are responsible for checking their Bursar Account in their LoboWeb account to view and pay their course fees.

Applications take approximately 7 business days to process, depending on the season you turned it in. If yours has taken longer than 10 business days, please email the Dual Credit Coordinator at dualcredit@unm.edu.

Registration typically takes place the Friday before the semester begins.  Dual Credit students must wait to be registered for courses until after all of our degree-seeking students have had a chance to register first.  Once we open registration for Dual Credit students, the Dual Credit Coordinator will register students for their requested course(s) in the order by which their applications were approved.  Dual Credit students do not register for courses on their own.  It is always done by the Dual Credit Coordinator on behalf of the student.

PLEASE NOTE: Admission to the Dual Credit Program does not guarantee registration for courses.  Oftentimes, courses a student originally requested are full by the time we open registration for students.  This is why we recommend students provide a list of back-up courses at the time they submit an application.

The Concurrent Enrollment Hold is an automatic hold that happens when you become a Dual Credit student at UNM. The hold does not get removed. It is there because the Dual Credit Coordinator performs all registration functions on behalf of a student.

General Education empowers students to face a rapidly changing world with the ability to frame questions and solve problems. Complementing the major, gened courses provide a set of strategies: communication, critical thinking, information analysis, quantitative skills, responsibility towards local and global communities. In many gened courses, students address urgent problems directly through undergraduate research, race and social justice analysis, global awareness, community engagement, and innovation. By providing a base of knowledge and flexible tools for thinking, gened courses equip students for success throughout their education and after graduation.

Students can choose ten classes (31 credits numbered at the 1000- and 2000-levels), or at least one three- or four-credit course in each of eight areas of study.

Exploring different gened areas can be a great college strategy to find out what really interests you. Or, if you have a major in mind, your advisor can help you identify some courses to help you prepare for your next steps. Either way, browsing the course descriptions in areas of study will help you find courses that take you to unexpected places.

The courses approved for enrollment on the master agreement between your high school/district and UNM Albuquerque/Main includes General Education courses.. A minimum grade of C (not C-) is needed to satisfy the General Education requirement. Please note: UHON courses on the UNM General Education are not approved on any dual credit master agreement.

To view your class schedule:

• Log onto LoboWeb
• In the “Student” tab, click on “Registration & Records”
• Choose one of the different options under “Student Schedule” (there are many different ways to view your schedule, such as “weekly schedule”, or “detailed schedule”)

Your UNM ID Number (sometimes referred to Banner ID) is the 9-digit number the Dual Credit Coordinator gives you in your welcome email.

Your Net ID is the part that’s in front of your UNM email address. For example, if your email address is lobo@unm.edu then your Net ID would be lobo. You’ll need your Net ID to enter into important websites, such as UNM Learn and LoboWeb.

Check out the “Resources” tab to find more information on these websites.

• All dual credit students at UNM must meet the minimum eligibility requirements regardless of whether they are taking UNM courses located at their high school, online, or on the Albuquerque Campus.
• If students do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements, it is within their right to petition if they have extenuating circumstances that caused them to not meet the requirements.
• Petitions are reviewed individually and decisions are made on a case by case basis.  Submission of a petition does not guarantee its approval.
• Students who wish to petition should email dualcredit@unm.edu directly to request the form.  The form should be completed by the student and will need signature approval from parent/guardian and a high school representative.
• We recommend petitions be submitted for review at least two weeks prior to the application deadline to give students who are approved ample time to submit all application materials on time.  Petitions may be submitted at the same time as an application but that does not guarnatee it's approval.
• Petitions submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed as there should have been ample time prior to the deadline to determine from our list of eligibility requirements that a student wasn't eligible.

It depends.

• If you are not taking a math, English, or reading intensive course, then you do not have to submit your scores.
• If you are taking a math, English, or reading intensive course, then you do need your SAT/ACT scores to place you into a math or English class or out of FYEX 1030: Critical Text Analysis, which allows you to take reading intensive courses. If you have not yet taken the SAT/ACT, that's ok!  We have other placement tools we can give you access to once you are admitted to UNM.  If you need these, more details will be sent with your admission email.

If you are failing a class, you have a couple options:

• Discuss your grade with your professor (this option is highly recommended). They may be able to work with you.
• You may drop the class. Discuss this option with the Dual Credit Coordinator to fully understand what dropping a class means and what the consequences are.
• The university drop deadline will be followed each semester.

Your Dual Credit Coordinator is the only person who can drop you from a course, or make any changes. Talk to your coordinator if you are thinking about dropping a course.

Please note that there are deadlines by which you can drop a class. To find those deadlines, go to registrar.unm.edu and click on the “Semester Deadline Dates” tab.

No. Your professors will not know if you are a Dual Credit student or not. They will think of you and treat you as any other student.

Dual credit students must reapply every semester.

Students should be enrolled in one-half or more of the required course work at the student’s high school.

Students should check with their high school counselors to see which classes will apply towards their high school graduation.

No, you would be considered a first-year student (freshman) with transfer credit.

When reviewing applications for first-year admission, UNM does not use dual credit coursework as part of the admission decision. However, you are still required to submit official transcripts from any college or university where you completed dual credit courses.

Being classified as a first-year student with transfer credit is often beneficial. It allows students to remain eligible for certain scholarships that may not be available to transfer students.

Being considered a first-year student does not mean your dual credit courses do not count toward your degree. In many cases, those credits can help you make progress toward graduation. Because degree requirements vary by major, it is important to meet with your academic advisor to understand how your dual credit coursework applies to your specific degree program.

Yes. UNM has its own orientation for first-year/freshmen students that’s completely different than the Dual Credit online orientation.

Yes. Any grades that you receive will permanently be on your transcript. If you’re worried about a grade in one of your classes, discuss your options with your Dual Credit Coordinator as soon as you can.

UNM's Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) is a really great resource for all students looking for tutoring. They offer a variety of tutoring services, including individual appointments, online tutoring, drop-in labs, workshops, and more. Though their main location is on the third floor of Zimmerman library, they have other locations around campus. Visit Student Learning Support :: Center for Teaching & Learning | The University of New Mexico to find the specific service and location you’re looking for.

Remember that you always can go into your professor’s office hours and get individual help, as well.

1. A complete application packet is submitted by the deadline posted on the website.  A complete application consists of UNM Dual Credit Application Form, completion of Academic Advisement, NM Dual Credit Request Form, an official high school transcript, and, if applicable, official transcripts from other colleges/universities outside of UNM.
2. Processing takes about 5-7 business days (may take longer during peak time) after the complete packet has been submitted to the UNM Dual Credit Office and after we have approved and sent it to UNM Admissions to match with online application and transcripts.
3. If admitted:
   1. Concurrent Enrollment hold is placed on all admitted student accounts.
   2. Students are sent a Welcome Email to the email address provided on their application.
   3. Students complete the steps outlined in the Welcome email, including completion of the Online Dual Credit Orientation and any placement tools needed.
   4. The Dual Credit Coordinator will begin registering students for the semester on the date registration opens for dual credit students. Any changes are to be communicated via email to dualcredit@unm.edu.
   5. Once a student is registered for their course(s), they will recieve an email outlining next steps and where/how to view any charges incurred that must be paid by the student (course fees), and a reminder on how to drop courses.
4. If not admitted:

1. 1. The student will receive an email stating the reasons the application was not accepted.
   2. Common reasons an application is not accepted:
      1. Missing information provided
      2. Missing documents (transcripts, etc.)
      3. GPA does not meet the minimum GPA requirement
      4. Student does not meet Junior/Senior standing
      5. Missing signatures on application materials

An advisor would be the best resource in helping you create a degree plan. To reach out to an advisor, make an appointment with the advisor in the major you are interested in through Student Hub.

Take a look at degrees.unm.edu to find a degree program that follows your career pathway. Dual Credit students can take courses that are part of our General Education Curriculum, and we recommend taking a class that you are interested in and that follows your career pathway.

Visit gened.unm.edu for a listing and description of courses.

Dual Enrollment = Dual enrollment students are high school students who are enrolled at both UNM and their high school in the same semester.  They are admitted as non-degree students for one semester at a time.  Dual enrollment students can be either dual credit and/or concurrent enrollment students depending on their individual circumstances.

Dual Credit = Dual credit students are dual enrollment students who earn both high school and college credit for the courses taken under the UNM Dual Credit Program.  

• NM high school students enrolled in NM public schools, private schools, charter schools, bureau of Indian education school, or who are registered with the state as a home school student.
• The student’s high school must have an approved and current Master Agreement in place with the HEI. (exception: home school students)
• Master Agreement includes an Appendix that lists all the courses the dual credit student from that school is allowed to take
• Tuition and general fees are waived
• Students are responsible to pay course fees 

Concurrent Enrollment = Concurrent enrollment students are dual enrollment students who only earn college credit through the courses taken.

• High school students from out of state
• NM high school students who wish to take a course outside of the courses listed in the Appendix of the approved Master Agreement
• NM high school students who attend a high school that does not have a current Dual Credit Master Agreement in place with HEI
• Responsible for paying all tuition and fees for all courses taken