Advising at UNM

Students at UNM work with different types of advisors who collaborate to support you on your road to success.

Undergraduate students at UNM are assigned an academic advisor or group of advisors based on their major. Academic advisors are professional staff who help students plan their degree and academic goals.

Students may also work with integrated advisors, who provide holistic advising for additional support and enhancement of the college experience. Integrated advisors are housed in various areas of campus including Athletics, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management.

Most academic units also have faculty advisors or mentors. They are experts in the field and can provide valuable guidance in degree specialization, graduate school, and career planning. Some degree programs have required faculty advisement.

Graduate students are centrally supported through the Office of Graduate Studies alongside staff or faculty advisement provided by their program.

Ways to connect with advisement:

  • Appointment: Appointments are a reserved time for you to meet one-on-one with an advisor. You can schedule an appointment in LoboAchieve and choose from different modalities advisors offer which may include in-person, virtual, or phone. Leave a detailed description of what you want to talk about so your advisor can prepare for your appointment.
  • Drop-ins: Many advisors set aside specific time each week to see students without an appointment on a first come, first served "drop-in" basis. In general, it is best to use drop-in hours for a quick question and schedule an appointment for a more in-depth conversation. You can view drop-in hours for your advisor on LoboAchieve.
  • Workshops: Advisement centers may hold workshops including degree-planning advisement for first-semester students, graduation planning, completing your FAFSA, and more. Workshops can be found on LoboAchieve or on advisement websites.
  • Email: If you have a quick question or want to follow up on something from a recent meeting, emailing your advisor is a great option. In general, you can expect a reply within 2-3 business days, though response times can be a little longer during busy times of year such as the start of the semester, registration, and the end of the term.