Frequently Asked Questions

Student Services

unmlainfo@unm.edu
505-662-5919

You can use the LoboTrax degree audit tool in LoboWeb to review your degree requirements. Then compare the required courses you still need to the Class Schedule to see what options are available each semester and which ones fit your desired time frame. Bring your tentative schedule to an advisor for review and recommendations.

The General Education curriculum empowers students to face a rapidly changing world with the ability to frame questions and solve problems. Complementing the major, General Education courses provide a set of strategies: communication, critical thinking, information analysis, quantitative skills, responsibility towards local and global communities. Students develop these strategies from different angles by taking one or more courses (usually numbered at the 1000- and 2000- levels) in each of the areas of study of the General Education curriculum. Some General Education courses involve students directly in addressing crucial problems 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, General Education courses equip students for success throughout their education and after graduation. You can learn more about them at: https://gened.unm.edu/

UNM–Los Alamos offers free Accuplacer placement tests for math and English. Learn more about the tests and how to schedule them at: https://gened.unm.edu/

If you do not have any holds on your account, you can register in LoboWeb through the Registration Portal. You can either search for classes within the portal or enter the specific Course Registration Numbers (CRNs) for the courses you have selected from UNM–LA's Class Schedule (recommended). You can make changes to your registration by adding or dropping a class in the same way. Be sure to check Enrollment Deadlines when making changes after the semester has begun. Always consult your advisor before dropping a class, because doing so may impact your financial aid, scholarships, and/or your degree progress.

A CRN (course registration number) is the unique number for a specific class on a specific campus. If you select the right class but on the wrong campus—for example, CLST1110 Greek Mythology at UNM–Albuquerque instead of at UNM–Los Alamos—you may be billed at a much higher tuition rate.

This is a question we encourage you to discuss with your academic advisor or a career advisor. The answer will depend on many factors, including your long-term career goal, your interests, and the level of education you intend to complete. See our current list of degree programs in our UNM-LA Academic Catalog.

Many of our majors form the foundation of other majors in 4-year programs. For example, a student who wanted a bachelor’s degree in chemistry could start with our associate in science, and then transfer to UNM–Albuquerque to finish a chemistry program. Additionally, you can easily complete your General Education requirements for any degree while you’re at UNM–Los Alamos. Talk to your advisor to determine what route is best for you.

Before changing your major, be sure to discuss your new degree plan with your academic advisor so that you are fully informed about your new major’s requirements, pre-requisites, time to completion, impact on financial aid, etc. Once you’ve made the decision to change your major, fill out the Change of Major form and submit it to your advisor for processing.

A catalog year refers to the requirements in the catalog issue in effect at the time of a student’s admission into the college or school from which they are seeking a degree. For example, if a student is admitted to UNM–Los Alamos in Fall 2025, the requirements listed in the Academic Catalog at that time for their major are the requirements they will need to fulfill in order to graduate. Students may also request to follow the requirements of a catalog after their admission year as long as the program name has not changed. See your academic advisor for more information.

Unofficial transcripts may be requested and printed for you in person in the Student Services Office. You must present a photo ID to receive it.
Official transcripts can be requested through Parchment, UNM–LA’s online transcript processing service. Use LoboWeb or visit the UNM Registrar’s website to submit your request. Official transcripts cost $11 and are paid for through the Parchment website.

Several different kinds of holds exist:

  • Admissions holds are applied to your account if your file is missing an important admission document (e.g., final high school transcript, official college transcript, etc.). Contact Student Services for more information: 505-662-5919 or unmlainfo@unm.edu.
  • Advising holds are applied to all degree-seeking students’ accounts every semester to prompt them to speak with an academic advisor before registering for the upcoming semester. Contact Student Services or your advisor for more information or to schedule an appointment.
  • Bursar holds are applied to your account when a bill or scheduled payment is overdue. See your account in LoboWeb or contact the Cashier’s Office at 505-663-3416 for more information. If you have financial aid questions, contact the Financial Aid office at 505-662-0341.

Please call the Student Services Office at 505-662-5919. The front desk staff have access to all of the advisors’ calendars and can schedule an appointment for you in real time. If you have an active Net ID, you may also use StudentHub to look up individual advisors and schedule your appointment in any available slot on their calendar. 

Advisors’ offices are located in the Student Services Office in Building 1. This building is located just north of the plaza area at the middle of campus.