COVID-19 Student Resources

COVID-19 Updates Resources

Important Documents

March 25, 2020 Provost Letter

Student Q&A: COVID-19 Measures for Student Academic Success

Faculty Senate Resolution

Pros and Cons to Grade Mode of CR/NC

Implementing a Grade Option Change to CR/NC During Spring 2020

Bursar’s FAQs Policies during COVID-19 Crisis

Catalog Updates

Semester at a glance calendar worksheet for students to use for planning

Good Information to know

Advising

Advisors are available and are offering remote services. Log into loboachieve.unm.edu to make an appointment to speak with an advisor via phone, email, chat, or video chat.

IT Resources

Students technology fee helps to provide IT products and services. Look at the available no-cost or discounted options before you purchase! Click here for details

Internet

Please visithttps://at.unm.edu/coronavirus/student-tech-access.htmlthere are a few tips for discounted /or free internet access.

No Computer

UNM is loaning students laptops. Please visit https://at.unm.edu/coronavirus/student-tech-access.htmlthere is a form that students can fill out on their phone. They will then be contacted by someone with more information. Do not hesitate as there are a limited number of laptops available.

Summer/Fall Registration Remains on Schedule

Summer and Fall 2020 course registration. Only online and remote courses will be offered during the regular and first half summer session that begins June 1; for the second session, students should periodically check online or with advisors for the latest information regarding the possibility of in-person courses being available. Registration begins on April 13 for the approximately 4,337 course sections available this summer including thesis and dissertation credits across all campuses. As of now, the Fall 2020 semester will proceed as originally planned. We will continue to monitor conditions and modify the Fall schedule as necessary. We will keep you informed as these important decisions are made.

Returning Books

Drive-through/drop-off
UNM Bookstore is currently planning to operate a drive-through/drop-off event at the main campus Bookstore during main campus finals week, May 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This return option is available for Albuquerque-area students who wish to return their textbooks in person.

Ship UPS
All students with outstanding rentals will be emailed a prepaid UPS shipping label on April 29. This return label can be printed at home or at the UPS store (with provided email). Only one prepaid shipping label will be provided per student. Textbook rentals may be shipped beginning April 29 until May 20. All textbook rentals must be received at the main campus Bookstore no later than June 5.

Rental to Purchase
Students who prefer to keep their textbooks instead of returning them may convert their rental to a purchase. To purchase a rental, students will need to pay the difference between the rental price and the purchase price of each textbook. Students may request a quote for textbook rental to purchase price and may begin the process of converting rentals to purchase through our Spring 2020 Rental Return/Information Form.

For more information go here: http://news.unm.edu/news/unm-bookstore-textbook-rental-return-procedures

Transitioning to Learn

UNM Online has created tutorials and how-to guides to help students navigate the Learn website. Students can visit:http://online.unm.edu/help/learn/support/. Students should communicate with their instructor if they are unsure where the best place to check for updates in the Learn course are, because each instructor may approach their course delivery differently.

etexts and Online Access

Pearson’s MyLab, Mastering, or Revel components and textbooks have agreed to provide those components for free. Students who have issues accessing their texts should contact their instructors to let them know. Instructors should contact Peg Lewis at the Bookstore and/or help@redshelf.com.

Commencement

After careful review and consideration, University leadership has determined that The University of New Mexico will conduct a virtual celebration of the Class of 2020 on Saturday, May 30 at 9 a.m. Students will receive further details on how to participate in the virtual celebration from the University Secretary this week—but please keep in mind the virtual event is not intended to replace an in-person ceremony. Members of the class of 2020 will be invited to participate in a future “live” commencement when we can be assured of a safe date for the ceremony. Additionally, I know many of our individual colleges are also planning their own virtual celebrations, so students should watch their inboxes for more information.

PENP /PREP

Most PE courses will continue and instructors will offer the material remotely and web-enhanced.

How to use Zoom

In order to access Zoom meetings students will first want to download the software: https://zoom.us/download#client_4meeting. Here is more information on: How do I join a meeting? If students run into issues they can contact: media@unm.edu

New Student Orientation to begin virtual ‘NSO… To-Go' Program

For more than 50 years The University of New Mexico has welcomed new Lobos through an on campus New Student Orientation (NSO) program, and although the tradition will always remain, this summer, it will look different.

Student employment

The University has issued guidelines for student employees/workstudy students. Employers are to continue paying students for their regularly scheduled work hours. Please contact stuemp@unm.edu if students want specific information about their work situation. Staff in the Student Employment Office are responding to email M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Art Supplies

The Art department emailed students information about the lockdown. Students can retrieve their materials when UNM reopens. If students have questions or concerns students can email their instructor &/or the Art Dept. Chair, Dr. Susanne Anderson Riedel at ariedel@unm.edu.

Birth control

For birth control pills (oral contraception) only: If your annual prescription is expiring and you have been seen at SHAC, please send a secure message to Kara Stiles.

Department Specific Information

Accessibility Resource Center

ARC staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Accommodations specialist are available remotely through email, Zoom and telephone. Signed language interpreters are working as needed and preparing for online classes. All services and accommodations are available for students with disabilities already registered with ARC. Call 505-277-3506 or email arcsvrs@unm.edu with any questions.

African American Student Services

AASS staff is working remotely from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-5645 or email afro@unm.edu with any questions.

American Indian Student Services

AISS staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-6343 or email aiss@unm.edu

Air Force ROTC

Air Force ROTC is working remotely Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Lt Col William Beauter at 505-227-0079 for more information.

Army ROTC

Army ROTC is working remotely Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30pm. Call (505) 277-2270 or email armyrotc@unm.edu.

ASUNM Events

See ASUNM events schedule. All events have been moved to virtual events.

Bookstore

Please visit https://bookstore.unm.edu/ for more information.

Bursars Office

Effective Tuesday, March 24, the Bursar's Office will be working remotely, 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. For account inquires, please submit questions or chat with us by visiting studentinfo.unm.edu. You can also call (505) 277-5363 and leave a message. We will respond to your voice message via email so please leave your UNM ID and email address in your message.

Cashier Windows will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 AM to Noon only. During this time, in an effort to reduce potential exposure to COVID-19, we ask current students, parents, faculty, staff and retirees to consider paying online in the Bursar Account Suite, which is accessible via LoboWeb, instead of mailing in check payments or visiting us in person. Electronic Check payment (which is considered ACH – Automated Clearing House) and credit cards are accepted online. As has always been the case, there is no fee for using an ACH payment method - please first confirm, though, that you have sufficient funds in your bank account prior to the payment. As a reminder, when using a debit or credit card, a 2.85% service fee (minimum $3 fee) is assessed (more information here). For assistance, please visit studentinfo.unm.edu, Answer ID 4149.

Regarding payments that are due on April 10, they are still due; however, we will be waiving service charges on late payments. If you’re on a payment plan and need your automatic payment stopped, please let us know and we will work with you. We will address May 10 payments and service charges at a later time.

http://bursar.unm.edu/

CAPS

Please visit http://caps.unm.edu/ for more information.

CAPS will be 95% online in Fall 2020 except for STEM and Writing/Language supports which are available by appointment only
There are no CAPS Satellite locations planned for Fall 2020 (the ethnic centers, satellite coffee etc.)
All CAPS tutors who are in-person at Zimmerman Library will be training on social distancing and cleaning procedures for their safety and the safety of students using their services
There will be Online Learning Assistants (OLAs) in Fall 2020. These students are tutors that are embedded into Fall courses and work to build community in individual UNM coursework.

Career Services

All career development appointments will be conducted online through email at onlinecareerservices@unm.edu. Career Services will NOT be holding regular walk-in appointments until further notice. Please contact the front desk at 505-277-2531 for scheduling options.

Children's Campus

The Children’s Campus has been reopened. The Children’s Campus Management Team will continue to be available remotely and can be contacted via email at weecare@unm.edu.

College Assistance Migrant Program

CAMP is not conducting any in-person meetings at this time. Program staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 505-340-4856 with any questions.

College Enrichment and Outreach Programs

CEOP includes: College Prep Programs, Educational Opportunity Center, McNair/Research Opportunity Program, New Student Orientation, Student Support Services, and Upward Bound. CEOP staff are working remotely Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. email cep@unm.edu or call 505-277-5321 for information.

College Enrichment Program

CEP staff is working remotely and will conduct hours through Skype and Zoom, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-5321 or email cep@unm.edu with any questions.

Community Engagement Center

CEC staff is working remotely through Sunday, April 5. Staff will conduct Zoom office hours Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dean of Students Office

Dean of Students Office staff will be working remotely and will be available by phone during normal business hours. Call 505-277-3361.

Short Term Loans (STLs) are still available to students through the DOS. These are being processed remotely. To apply for an STL contact doso@unm.eduor call 505-277-3361 for instructions on how to complete the application remotely.
Center for Financial Capability has limited services offered during this time. CFC is temporarily hosting drop in hours on zoom. To drop by our digital office hours, visit Join Zoom Meeting https://unm.zoom.us/j/316116591between 12:00 and 2:00 on Thursday afternoons. Contact CFC@unm.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment with our staff.
National Student Exchange - Contact Greg Golden to schedule an appointment at ggolden1@unm.eduor call 505-277-3361. He is available remotely on skype and Zoom
Disciplinary Record Checks - If you are an investigator or employer dropping off a record check clearance form, please email aetorrez@unm.eduwith a copy of the waiver, your business card, and the deadline for you to receive the response. If you are a student seeking a record check for yourself, email aetorrez@unm.edu with your request and the deadline for you to receive the response. You can reach Andria Torrez, Associate Conduct Officer, at aetorrez@unm.edu and Kelly Davis, Student Conduct Officer, at kdn@unm.edu.
Students of Concern - If this is an emergency, dial 911. To Report a student of concern or to file a CARE report visit care.unm.edu or contact Lydia Wolberg at lrwolberg@unm.edu
Code of Conduct - Please contact 505-277-3361 or contact our conduct staff Andria Torrez and Kelly Davis for issues or concerns pertaining to the Code of Conduct.

El Centro de la Raza

El Centro de la Raza staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-5020 or email elcentro@unm.edu

Financial Aid

Staff in the Division of Enrollment Management are working and available to be of assistance. Although no in-person services are being offered, personnel and services are available online through live chat (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MDT). We also encourage you to utilize our online forms and document upload options.

Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies will be open remotely. Please contact staff by email. Please visit: https://grad.unm.edu/about/coronavirus.html for more specific graduate information.

Graduate Resource Center

The Graduate Resource Center is offering remote services; please email unmgrc@unm.edu

High School Equivalency Program

Program staff is available by telephone Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 505-235-3316 with any questions.

Housing

Housing and Meal Plan adjustments/refunds being given to students as a result of the measures taken by the University for the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to be processed by Resident Life and Student Housing (RLSH) and LoboCard Office, respectively, by the end of the week ending April 3. As adjustments/refunds post to student accounts, they will be applied to any existing balances first, thereby reducing any balance owed by the student, with any remaining amount being refunded to the student as either a direct deposit or check refund. If a balance does not exist on the student account, then the full adjustment/refund processed by those offices will be refunded to the student in full.

Any student that lived with UNM Main Campus Housing and checked out by March 24th will receive an automatic refund for housing and meal plan, if they had one. This is prorated as of that date. They will hit the bursars charge by 4.3.20.

If students lived at Casas which is an ACC property - this is a monthly rent type situation - students won’t be charged rent anymore based on when they moved out.

If students lived in Rainforest - offering the same as UNM Main Campus - but it may be prorated based on when they move - but it will then also be automatic.

Lobo Village is similar to Casas because it is managed by ACC.

More Info: http://bursar.unm.edu/

Johnson Gym

Restricted Access beginning Thursday, March 19. Only authorized UNM employees, who need to work within to continue operations online, will have access to Johnson Center.

Library

There are Librarians are available and may help you access research materials. Students may chat with a Librarian by visiting https://library.unm.edu/.

Lobo Food Pantry

The Lobo Food Pantry is ONLY hosting drive-up or walk-up services for students. Drive-up and walk-up services are being offered every Monday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students can pick up pre-made bags or boxes of groceries at the loading dock on the Northeast corner of the Student Advising and Enrichment Center (the same building where the campus pantry is housed).

LoboRESPECT Advocacy Center

LARC staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-2911 or email loborespect@unm.edu with any questions.

Mentoring Institute

Staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-1330 or email mentor@unm.edu. Also available through Zoom and Skype.

UNM Online

UNM offers courses and degrees online. Connect with UNM Online for more information. Web:online.unm.edu; Email: online@unm.edu; Call: 505-277-8128.

Parking Refunds

http://news.unm.edu/news/unm-parking-transportation-offers-refunds-for-parking-permit-holders

Residence Life / Student Housing

All residents living on main campus in Alvarado, Coronado, Hokona, Laguna/DeVargas, Redondo Village Apartments, Santa Clara, SRC Apartments, and Casas del Rio should make plans to move off campus by Tuesday, March 24. For additional information, visit Residence Life / Student Housing.

Scholarships

Student Activities Center

SAC staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-4706 or email sac@unm.edu with any questions.

Student Government Accounting Office

SGAO staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-7888 or email sgao@unm.edu with any questions.

Student Health and Counseling

SHAC counseling and medical is converting all in-person visits to teletherapy appointments, when possible. Call 505-277-3136 to schedule an appointment. If you are an established patient with a SHAC provider, you can message your provider through your UNM Health Portal to request assistance. SHAC is NOT a testing site for the Coronavirus.

Student Union Building

Restricted Access. Only authorized UNM employees, who need to work within to continue operations online, will have access to the SUB.

Veterans Military Resource Center

Staff is working remotely Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. Contact the VMRC via email at vrc@unm.edu (preferred) or call at 505-277-3181.

Women's Resource Center

WRC staff is working remotely Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 505-277-3716 or email women@unm.edu with any questions.

Community Resources

Albuquerque Mutual Aid

ABQ Mutual Aid is a coalition of local organizations and individuals working to protect our at-risk community members during the COVID-19 outbreak in New Mexico. http://www.ffol.org/mutualaid.html

City of Albuquerque

Information and Resources Related to COVID-19

All COVID-19 testing and treatment in New Mexico will be paid for, regardless of anyone’s insurance coverage status, immigration or tribal status, everyone can get tested and treated.
Those facing homelessness in our community can also get tested and get care.
Testing is available—including drive-up testing—in our community.
Albuquerque Public Schools are serving free grab-and-go meals for kids every weekday at schools in our community.
Seniors who need meals brought to their homes can call 1-800-432-2080 to schedule meal drop-off.
Food pantries, like Albuquerque’s Roadrunner Food Bank, are mobilizing to bring food to communities with food assistance in our area.
Unemployment benefits are available—even for gig workers and the self-employed.
PNM and other utilities are not cutting off service for non-payment during this time and they have resources to help you stay on top of your utility bills.

Child Care Access

-To locate a listing of child care facilities, please visit http://www.newmexicokids.org/coronavirus/providers.php. This list will provide information on center openings, centers serving essential staff and more!

-For information on Early Childhood Services, please visit https://www.newmexico.gov/early-childhood/children-and-families/

-Please call 1-833-551-0518 to connect with the state’s child care Resource and Referral line or go to www.cyfd.org to download a child care assistance application

COVID-19 Financial Resources and Support for Students

For many students, the implications of COVID-19 will change how they pay for college. Funding opportunities — such as scholarships — could fall through, or layoffs could occur if they haven't already. No matter what a student's current financial situation (or their family's), they should educate themselves on how the pandemic impacts different funding options to be better prepared for any changes. https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planing/paying-for-college/student-coronavirus-resources/

Federal Tax Payment Deadline Extended to July 15

Income tax payment deadlines for individual returns, with a due date of April 15, are being automatically extended until July 15. This payment relief applies to all individual returns, including self-employed individuals, and all entities other than C-Corporations, such as trusts or estates. Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the IRS to qualify for this relief.

PNM Temporarily Suspending Disconnections

PNM is temporarily suspending disconnections for non-payment due to COVID-19.

State Extends Eligibility for Unemployment Insurance Benefits

The State of New Mexico has extended eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits to workers affected by COVID-19. This includes support for reduced hours or temporary layoffs. This allows employees at business that close temporarily to access benefits without having to search for a new position while they wait for their employers to restart operations. Therefore, under this emergency provision, the "search for work" requirement has been waived for up to 4 weeks. Please visit this website to learn more.

Rent resources

According to Mayor Tim Keller’s office, the city’s Health and Social Service Centers distribute money to people who cannot pay their rent. Donations – made via checks written to FCS Health and Social Services can be mailed to any of the following locations:

-Alamosa Health & Social Service Center, 6900 Gonzales SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
-Los Griegos Health & Social Service Center, 1231 Candelaria NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107
-John Marshall Health & Social Service Center, 1500 Walter SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

-East Central Health & Social Service Center, 7525 Zuni SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Resources for Undocumented Communities

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Newmexico.gov - I Need Assistance

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared a state of public health emergency in New Mexico as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (also known as COVID-19). In the midst of this unprecedented public health crisis, the negative impact to the economy has caused many individuals and families to suffer severe financial difficulties. The state and private companies have taken measures to mitigate financial hardship and the state is diligently working to identify additional sources of relief and to advocate for a full measure of federal support. https://www.newmexico.gov/i-need-assistance/