What are Your Freshman Academic Choices?

In college, you have much more FREEDOM to CHOOSE your classes.

To use that freedom you will have to evaluate many options. These Freshman Academic Choices increase your options. Take time NOW (before Orientation) to narrow down your options when selecting your UNM classes for fall. The classes and programs in this Guide are specifically for new freshmen. Your range of options depends on your interests and your academic preparation.

Freshman Learning Communities

Freshman Learning Communities - FLC

Start your university experience right in two small classes taught by some of UNM’s best faculty. Each of the many FLC offerings is unique, so browse them NOW and note the FLCs that interest you. You may register for FLC classes when you register for the rest of your classes.

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Freshman Interest Groups

Freshman Interest Groups - FIG

Freshman Interest Group seminars accelerate successful transition to university life. Students are part of a like minded group where your instructor is your mentor and guide towards college success.

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College Success Seminars

College Success Seminars - CSS

College Success Seminars guide and support 1st semester freshmen. They teach college success skills and enhance each student’s transition to University life.

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Living & Learning Communities

Living & Learning Communities - LLC

The Living & Learnng Communities (LLC) provide you the exciting opportunity to live with your peers who share your major, minor and career interests! While living together in on-campus student apartments, you also take courses together based on your academic interests! This is university life at its best - being actively involved in your education by integrating your academics, residence and social life! Become part of a community at UNM!

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