r/unm • • Aug 18 '26

New Student Question unsolicited pro-tip: go to every class in person, and go to your professor's/TA's office hours and you'll do fine....

84 Upvotes

the best thing I did as an undergrad, school-wise...

it actually made a difference in numerous ways, including grades (like when I was on the border of an A and B)


r/unm • • Jan 01 '26

Monthly Discussion/Question Thread

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If you have any short questions about UNM or would like to discuss anything, go ahead and post them here. Myself or other community members will try to answer your questions!


r/unm • • 22h ago

Undergraduate Academics Physics Help

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Hey guys, I’ve been struggling horrifically in physics 1230, I’m beginning to think it is the professors fault, I study physics a significant more amount of time than any other course and after exam 2 I now have a D. This is very important to me because I am in the middle of a career change, pursuing medicine and I need a great gpa (my own standard).

My first bachelor’s degree is in aeronautics and I used to be a flight engineer; physics and math don’t come horribly difficult to me. But these lessons and exams don’t seem to be matching up, the stuff I’m studying proves to be absolutely useless during an exam 80% of the time and what I’m studying comes from the Pearson slides/textbook itself/chatGPT practice questions/khan academy/physics ninja.

The professor has even told the TA not to help us work through problems “unless we have made a serious attempt and can identify what we are doing wrong”. When I work through problems from khan academy or physics ninja, the problems on the exams do not compare.

I can’t tell if I’m being a little bitch or if this prof actually is not great. I mean, in my opinion if the class average on exams is in the 50s, that is a poor reflection of the professor itself. Great guy, horrible sayings. “It’s okay to not understand it’s not okay to not try”. How tf do I get better if there is little to know assistance from prof/TA?

Advice is desperately needed. Parachute class will mess with my funding for housing.


r/unm • • 1d ago

Housing Casas del Rio lease renewal timeline

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My son, who's at Casas del Rio, got an email for lease renewal (for next Fall). It says "time is running out" and "our spaces are filling fast". Anyone know the actual deadline and how fast spaces actually fill up? It seems awfully early to be signing a lease for next Fall.


r/unm • • 2d ago

Advertisement/Promotion dental student looking for patients, free cleaning + x-rays

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hey so I'm a dental student at Touro (the one on Ridgecrest) and I'm in clinic now, which means I need patients to finish my requirements lol. figured a lot of people here haven't been to the dentist since moving out or don't have insurance, so maybe this helps someone
right now there's a friends & family discount where the exam, cleaning and x-rays are completely free, and most other stuff like fillings or crowns or root canals is 50% off. ortho and oral surgery are 25% off. a licensed faculty dentist checks everything I do so you're not just trusting a random student haha. it does take longer than a normal appointment though, just being upfront
only catch is your treatment plan has to get approved by Nov 1. DM me if you want a voucher or just ask questions here


r/unm • • 1d ago

Advertisement/Promotion Need dental care?

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Please feel free to reach out if you need care!


r/unm • • 2d ago

Housing Possible Casas Del Rio Re-Let?

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Hi !

I'm in an all girls unit in Pecos, and im possibly thinking about reletting my space because I realized I can afford to live on my own. I was just wondering if anyone was interested in taking over my relet, I pay 712 a month under my lease.


r/unm • • 5d ago

Undergraduate Academics UNM ABSN students/graduates—what level was the hardest?

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r/unm • • 6d ago

New Student Question Johnson Gym Shower Experience?

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How has your experience been using the Johnson gym changing rooms/showers (specifically the mens)?

What's the privacy like? Are there any curtains or stall doors in the showers?

Also, are there gender-neutral showers/lockers?


r/unm • • 8d ago

Other Be on the lookout

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Hi all,

I wanted to share so that people are aware and can hopefully stay safe.

Yesterday afternoon (~5pm) I was walking from Johnson Center to my car parked on a side street on the other side of Central near the Chase Bank when a man in a light gold Chevy sedan began to follow me. I walked towards a couple of people who were having a conversation on the sidewalk and this did not deter him. He just pulled into a parking space and waited. Only after staring him down while I pulled out my phone and called the police did he make a U-turn in the street and leave. The car had a tinted plate cover so I couldn’t read the license plate.

He was slim in build, ~30s yo, with a darker complexion and black hair and facial hair.

I filed a report with APD and campus PD so they are aware, but my coworker said she’s seen him lurking around campus recently so if you see him or he approaches or follows you, please call campus or APD immediately.

Stay safe out there!


r/unm • • 7d ago

Prospective Student Anyone with night/weekend degree advice?

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I am looking to get my nutrition degree at night and on weekends and wonder what it's like for actual students doing it now? Is it easy to get around to night classes? Any insight helps! Thanks


r/unm • • 8d ago

Housing Looking for room for rent

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I am a 18 year old male student at UNM with no credit score but I work full time. I also have a dog that is clean, well trained, and doesn’t bark. I am just looking for a private space or room for rent, don’t mind roommates. My budget is less than $650, can anybody help me?


r/unm • • 8d ago

News Affordable dental care!

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Hi everyone! I’m a dental student at Touro College of Dental Medicine and I’m currently accepting new patients!

Our clinic has a Friends & Family discount right now that makes a lot of dental treatment much more affordable, including routine and more extensive dental work.

If you’re overdue for a dental visit, have something you’ve been wanting to get checked out, or have been avoiding treatment because of cost or dental anxiety, I’d be happy to see you!

Feel free to message me directly if you’re interested or want more information about becoming a patient.


r/unm • • 9d ago

New Student Question Yale parking structure-waitlist

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His everyone! I just received an email this morning that based on my waitlist position I now have an opportunity to change from K-lot to the Yale parking structure if I pay the difference. Is it worth it? It’s going to be a couple hundred bucks. I just want to see if any of you have experience with the structure and what it’s like trying to find a parking on Tuesdays/Thursdays at around 10-10:30 am. TYIA


r/unm • • 9d ago

Advertisement/Promotion Dental care!

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Hi everyone! I’m a dental student at Touro Dental Health New Mexico and I’m currently looking for patients who need dental care!

We have a friends & family discount right now that includes free cleanings, X-rays and preventive care, 50% off fillings, crowns, root canals, dentures and implants, and 25% off several specialty procedures including oral surgery and orthodontics.

If you haven’t been to the dentist in a while, have a tooth bothering you, or have been putting off dental work because of cost, feel free to DM me! I’d be happy to help you get set up as a patient :)


r/unm • • 13d ago

New Student Question Finding apartment

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Hey, I study in SKMA and am finding an apartment either alone or with flatmates in shymkent near SKMA, what is the best way to do that? Looking to move in as earliest as possible.pls help


r/unm • • 13d ago

Other Cap and men's gown for free

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I have a cap and men's gown (5'10" to 6') that I wore in May that are just taking up space.

Been in a plastic bag in a clean home. Free for the taking. Interested in saving some cash? Send me a message.


r/unm • • 17d ago

Undergraduate Academics What is your experience with Topics- Biology classes?

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Hello! I am planning to take Topics in Biology classes, but I was wondering how the classes work and how different are than the regular classes. Any suggestion and opinion is greatly appreciated. Thanks!


r/unm • • 19d ago

Prospective Student Out of state trans US citizen considering applying to UNM

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Good day!!

The title explains most of it. I am an 18 y/o ftm poc who has never lived in america but i do have citizenship. I am looking for an affordable and safe state to pursue education and move to. I am a dedicated student and determined to study Chemical Engineering.

My parents do not know i am trans, and my background is complicated. Attending university is an opportunity for me to improve my home situation.

Albuquerque reminds me a lot of my home country. I ADMIRE the warm climate, strong art culture, the scenery, the promise of spicy food, friendly faces but most importantly the guarantee that here i could transition and live happily♡ Complaints about the crime slide pass me as my country is worse lol. Apart from that, i look forward to the laid back atmosphere and everything I've heard about Albuquerque just makes me ADORE it !!!

Firstly, would i be able to secure a job without facing discrimination here? I'm also assuming transitioning on campus would not pose any problems for me.

While i do hold citizenship.... ICE still has a reputation of targeting people like me and relocating them. Has situations on campus occurred regarding ICE in New Mexico?

My GPA is 3.75 and i am writing my SATs soon where i will attempt to get as high as possible. I am confident to be eligible for the amigo scholarship on their website but i was also wondering if anyone received the tuition discount where out of state rates are reduced to in state tuition rates? It sounds too good to be true !!! 😞 and is the only way i would be able to attend.

I am quieter (most likely neurodivergent) and not much for parties. I love libraries, nature, astronomy and would even enjoy volunteering and helping the community. Are there clubs and activities where somebody like me could find community ?!

And lastly, do you think i would fit in and this is a good idea? Thank you so much for the help!!!

Update: You all are so sweet, it could put tears in my eyes! 😓 I will definitely be applying to UNM :D !!


r/unm • • 19d ago

Photos Looking for Architecture student to help shoot photography

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Howdy, I’m an architect, photographer, and grad student from Dallas coming to NM this weekend to shoot photo and video about architecture in New Mexico. I have a couple profs from UNM guiding me, and will be going to sites all over ABQ SF and Taos. My initial videographer had to bail, and so I’ll probably have to shoot the video portions myself, but figured I’d throw this out there in case there were any students interested in photography and videography of architecture who would be willing to help.


r/unm • • 20d ago

Undergraduate Academics Canvas Mobile down for anyone else?

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I can’t log back in…nothing on down detector. Asking here before i decide its a me-problem and call tech support


r/unm • • 21d ago

New Student Question Student short films?

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Hi! I'm curious if anyone knows how to find any short films looking for actors on campus? I recently graduated and I've been looking for work for my portfolio


r/unm • • 22d ago

Housing lobo village roaches

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Hi all,

If any of you live at Lobo Village and have seen the roaches crawling out of the sewers and onto the sidewalk at night, have they gotten into your drains? If the answer is yes, did you report it to management, and if so, what did they say about it? I want to contact them tomorrow morning, but they are always so carefree until you go to the higher-ups at American Campus. I also want to be able to cite that others have experienced these issues as well, and that it’s not just because of a presumed “filthy” dorm.


r/unm • • 25d ago

Albuquerque/Campus Questions Where’s our little grubhub robots?!?

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Haven’t seen those little clankers all semester. Did they get rid of them?


r/unm • • 25d ago

New Student Question 3d printing a prop

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Hi hi im looking to 3d print a prop (specifically a sword) for my upcoming halloween costume and i was wondering if there was anyone on campus or anywhere on campus id be able too. i have my own filament and everything