Welcome First-Generation Lobos!

At UNM, we’re proud to support students who are the first in their families to attend college. We also know that being a first-generation student is just one part of who you are. Your experiences are shaped by your story—whether that includes your hometown, family traditions, challenges you’ve faced, or goals you’re chasing—all of which matter. That’s why we take an intersectional approach to supporting you. We’re here to create opportunities that reflect what success means to you and your family, while also working to make sure UNM’s programs and practices truly support your journey.

We offer several resources, programs, and communities designed to help you thrive—academically, personally, and professionally. Whether you're looking for mentorship, financial guidance, academic support, or a sense of belonging, you'll find tools here to help you succeed and feel at home at UNM. Get started by checking out some of the key resource centers and support programs below, many of which are designed intentionally to serve first-generation students just like you! 

UNM-Albuquerque Campus Resources

College Enrichment Program

  • What We Do: The College Enrichment Program (CEP) provides holistic support to student populations that are underrepresented, including students who are 1st Generation, Low-Income, and/or are from Rural Areas.
  • Phone: (505) 277-5321
  • Email: cep@unm.edu
  • Location: University Advisement & Enrichment Center (Building 85), 2nd Floor, Suite 250 

UNM-Main Student Support Services-TRIO

  • What We Do: Student Support Services-TRIO (SSS) aims to increase the college retention and graduation rates of program partici­pants at the University of New Mexico-Main Campus. UNM SSS targets 160 undergraduate students who are first-generation to college, low-income, and/or have a documented disability.
  • Phone: (505) 277-3230
  • Email: unmsss@unm.edu
  • Location: Mesa Vista Hall, 3rd Floor, Suite 3004

McNair & Research Opportunity Program

  • What We Do: The McNair/ROP programs offer eligible students the opportunity to conduct faculty-mentored research as well as travel opportunities and support during the graduate application process.The McNair/ROP programs serve undergraduate students who are first generation to college, low income, and/or members of groups underrepresented in graduate school. 
  • Phone: (505) 277-5491
  • Email: mcnair@unm.edu
  • Location: Mesa Vista Hall, 3rd Floor, Suite 3019

African American Student Services

  • What We Do: African American Student Services (the Fro) serves as a resource for students and provides culturally relevant academic and social programs to support the matriculation and graduation of our students.
  • Phone: (505) 277-5645
  • Email: afro@unm.edu
  • Location: Mesa Vista Hall, 1st Floor, Suite 1130

American Indian Student Services

  • What We Do: American Indian Student Services (AISS) provides a range of student support programming for students attending The University of New Mexico-Main Campus in an effort to ensure their academic achievement and assist in the development of personal, cultural, and social success. 
  • Phone: (505) 277-6343
  • Email: aiss@unm.edu
  • Location: Mesa Vista Hall, 1st Floor, Suite 1119

Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Center

  • What We Do: The Asian American Pacific Islander Resrouce Center (AAPIRC) fosters an educational climate of inclusiveness for all students at the University of New Mexico-Main Campus. AAPIRC offers culturally relevant programs, leadership opportunities, and building a sense of belonging for students.
  • Phone: (505) 277-2021
  • Email: aapirc@unm.edu
  • Location: Mesa Vista Hall, 1st Floor, Suite 1064

El Centro de la Raza

  • What We Do: El Centro de la Raza positively impacts the transition, retention, and graduation of students through an engaging environment built on academic, cultural, personal and professional activities. 
  • Phone: (505) 277-5020
  • Email: elcentro@unm.edu
  • Location: Mesa Vista Hall, 1st Floor, Suite 1148

Center for Financial Capability

  • What We Do: The Center for Financial Capability (CFC) is a financial outreach and educational program administered through the UNM Dean of Students Office. The program is powered by the University of New Mexico and Nusenda Credit Union as partners in education. The Center for Financial Capability is a resource devoted to assisting the UNM community on their journey toward becoming financially successful. 
  • Book an Appointment
  • Email: cfc@unm.edu 
  • Location: University Advisement & Enrichment Center, building 85, 2nd floor, Dean of Students Office, Suite 260

Children's Campus

  • What We Do: The UNM Children’s Campus provides the children of UNM’s student, staff and faculty parents with a high quality early childhood experience. They also provide resource navigation and support for parenting students attending UNM.
  • Phone: (505) 277-3365
  • Email: parentingstudents@unm.edu 
  • Location: 1210 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Student Activities Center

  • What We Do: The Student Activities Center (SAC) enhances the academic student experience at the University of New Mexico by facilitating opportunities for students to develop and practice essential skills, cultivate meaningful relationships, and connect with the campus community.
  • Phone: (505) 277-4706
  • Email: sac@unm.edu 
  • Location: Student Union Building, 1st floor, Suite 1018

Veteran & Military Resource Center

  • What We Do: The Veteran & Military Resoucr Center (VMRC) provides high quality and comprehensive support to student veterans in an atmosphere that provides commitment, respect, and academic excellence. We provide education, administrative services, and job advisement to our student veterans, their families, and active duty students, as well as outreach to military communities at large.
  • Phone: (505) 277-3181
  • Email: vrc@unm.edu
  • Location: 608 Buena Vista DR NE (Building 20A, near Dane Smith Hall)

Women's Resource Center

  • What We Do: The Women's Resource Center (WRC) is a place of advocacy, support, and safety for all members of the UNM and greater community. Through an intersectional feminist model of empowerment, we offer educational, social, and cultural programming aimed at encouraging self-determination and community engagement.
  • Phone: 505-277-3716
  • Email: women@unm.edu
  • Location: 302 Cornell Dr NW, Mesa Vista Hall (Bldg 56), 1st Floor, Room 1160

UNM Online Resources

UNM Online Student Support Team

  • What We Do: The Marketing, Outreach, Recruitment, Retention (MORR) team is the student support branch of UNM Online. They're here to provide help and guidance whether you're just considering online learning with UNM, are a current online student, or are a staff/faculty member with questions about online classes.
  • Phone: Albuquerque: (505) 277-9000 or Toll free: (866) 869-6040
  • Email: online@unm.edu
  • Virtual Help: Join us on Zoom for virtual Advisement Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon (Mountain Time). Meeting ID: 967 7118 3893

UNM Branch Campus Resources

UNM-Gallup TRIO-Student Support Services

  • What We Do: The SSS Program is for incoming and current UNM-Gallup student who need and require our services to be successful at UNM-Gallup. We are here to help you develop a personalized educational plan and career exploration.
  • Phone: (505) 863-7751
  • Location: Gurley Hall GH-1137

UNM-Gallup Native American Student Success Center

  • What We Do: The Native American Student Success Center is dedicated to serving Indigenous students at The University of New Mexico-Gallup.
  • Phone: (505) 863-7645
  • Location: Gurley Hall GH-1133

UNM-Los Alamos Student Services

  • What We Do: UNM-Los Alamos Student Services is a central hub of information for prospective, current and former students to find assistance and answers to questions about admissions, academic advising, registration, financial aid and other resources on campus.
  • Phone: (505) 661-4692
  • Location: Student Services Building

UNM-Taos Trio-Student Support Services

  • What We Do: UNM-Taos TRIO Student Support Services committed to providing excellent academic advising and access to financial literacy education, college tours, cultural events, and workshops to empower TRIO-SSS participants to thrive in higher education.
  • Phone: (575) 737-3772

UNM-Valencia PASOS Resource Center

  • What We Do: The PASOS Resource Center is an on-campus center that serves as a “one-stop” for all non-academic needs of UNM-Valencia students. 
  • Phone: (505) 925-8546
  • Email: pasos@unm.edu
  • Location: Learning Resource Center Building. Enter via the Learning Commons directly across from the bookstore.