National Transfer Student Week (NTSW)
October 16-20, 2023
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) describes National Transfer Student Week as a time to "celebrate transfer students and the professionals who support them on their journey." https://www.nists.org/national-transfer-student-week
This year's theme, "Full Steam Ahead" was created and described by NISTS to "clear the path to transfer success by removing barriers and obstacles and add fuel to students' journeys by connecting them to tools and supports and empowering them to proceed at their own pace." We are celebrating our transfer students (those who transfer to UNM Albuquerque from outside of they UNM system) and our transition students (those who transition to UNM Albuquerque from a different UNM campus) as well as our staff and faculty who support these students by highlighting some events at both UNM Albuquerque and other UNM campuses that will be taking place October 16th - October 20th.
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 16, 2023
UNM Albuquerque: Transfer Proud! Celebration & Student Group Fair
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Mesa Vista Hall Southwest Courtyard (across from the SUB, next to SHAC)
UNM loves our Lobo Transfer and Lobo Transition students! Come celebrate being a transfer or transition student at UNM—complete with cake and refreshments! Come meet fellow students who transferred from outside of UNM as well as students who transitioned to UNM Albuquerque from UNM Gallup, UNM Los Alamos, UNM Taos, or UNM Valencia. We also have a special giveaway for all our transfer and transition students who attend!
For more information, contact Sarah E. Dominguez (skieltyk@unm.edu) or Danielle Isabelle-Berrien (dberrien@unm.edu)
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
UNM Albuquerque - Tau Sigma National Honor Society - Induction Ceremony
UNM is the first institution in the state of New Mexico to start a chapter of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society. Tau Sigma specifically recognizes high achieving transfer students. Students who earn a 3.5 UNM GPA after having earned a minimum of 12 credit hours after having transferred or transitioned to UNM receive an invitation to join. This ceremony celebrates the induction of new members as well as serving for a gathering sport for all Tau Sigma members.
For more information, contact Danielle Berrien (dberrien@unm.edu) or Sarah E. Dominguez (skieltyk@unm.edu)
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
UNM Gallup - College Transfer & Scholarship Fair
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Gurley Hall
• Meet with Student Success advisors.
• Learn about Transfer programs.
• Connect with colleges and universities in one place.
Friday, October 20, 2023
UNM Albuquerque - Transfer Exploration Day (CANCELLED)
All prospective students who are interested in transferring from another institution or transitioning from a different UNM campus to the UNM Albuquerque are invited to attend this event! We plan to give students an overview of UNM, advisement, the admissions process, securing financial aid and scholarships, and managing the financial transition to UNM. We also will have an opportunity for you to take a Campus Tour and meet representatives from several different UNM departments and programs at our Resource Fair!
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Presentations - Various locations on campus
Three different presentation clusters will be held over three different locations on UNM's campus. Presentations will be held in three different UNM classrooms and will cover the following information: Transfer/Transition Advisement, Financial Aid & Scholarships, and Getting Connected.
12:30 PM - Lunch
Pizza served in the lobby located just outside of three of our Integrated Advisement Centers: El Centro de la Raza, American Indian Student Services, and African American Student Services.Students can eat and mingle in the Mesa Vista Hall SW Courtyard before heading over to the resource fair.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Resource Fair
Several different UNM Albuquerque Campus departments, programs, and offices will host an information table where you can chat with a representative, make connections, and take home valuable information and maybe even some fun UNM swag! Also, students who complete their application for Spring, Summer, or Fall 2024 at the UNM Admissions table will get their application fee waived!
2:00 PM - Campus Tours
Optional campus tour provided by our Campus Tours Office. Tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
Registration Form: https://goto.unm.edu/transferexplorationday
For more information, contact Sarah E. Dominguez (skieltyk@unm.edu) or Danielle Isabelle-Berrien (dberrien@unm.edu)
UNM Albuquerque - Resource Fair
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Union Square Tree Planters (just outside the northern doors of the SUB-Level 1)
This event is beneficial to all students but especially our current and future transfer and transition students are invited to attend the Resource Fair. Several different UNM Albuquerque Campus departments, programs, and offices will host an information table where you can chat with a representative, make connections, and take home valuable information and maybe even some fun UNM swag!
Schedule at a Glance
| Day | MONDAY October 16, 2023 | TUESDAY October 17, 2023 | TUESDAY October 17, 2023 | WEDNESDAY October 18, 2023 | FRIDAY October 20, 2023 | FRIDAY October 20, 2023 |
| UNM Campus | Albuquerque | Los Alamos | Albuquerque | Gallup | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| Event | Transfer Proud Celebration | UNM Transfer Advising | Tau Sigma Honors Society - Induction Ceremony | College Transfer & Scholarship Fair | Transfer Exploration Day | Resource Fair |
| Time, Location | 11-1 pm, Mesa Vista Hall Southwest Courtyard (next to SHAC) | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Student Services | 12-1 pm, History Dept Common Room | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Gurley Hall | 9 AM - 2 PM, various locations, some afternoon activities optional | 12:30-2 PM, Union Square Tree Planters (just outside the northern doors of the SUB-Level 1) |
| For Whom? | Current UNM ABQ transfer and transition students and anyone who supports transfer and transition students! | UNM Los Alamos students interested in transitioning to UNM Albuquerque | Current UNM ABQ students who previously or recently accepted an invitation to join Tau Sigma. | UNM Gallup students interested in transferring and learning about scholarships | Students from outside of UNM ABQ interested in transferring or transitioning to UNM ABQ. | For all students, especially our current and future transfer and transition students. |
