The University of New Mexico
Political Science

MSC05 3070
Social Sciences Building 2059
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

Phone: (505) 277-5104
 Fax: (505) 277-2821

Application Information

The Department of Political Science offers Fall admission only.

Completed applications received by January 15th will receive priority consideration for financial aid. After January 15th, applications will be considered on a rolling basis, through May 1st.

Applicants to the Political Science Department  submit materials to two separate units at UNM: (1) the Office of Admissions or the Office of International Admissions, and (2) The Political Science Department. In addition, applicants must ensure their GRE scores are sent to UNM, code 4845. All application materials must be received by the Department and Admissions offices on or before the dates indicated above.

Department of Political Science

All applicants submit the following materials to the department. All materials EXCEPT for official transcripts may be emailed directly to shandel@unm.edu

  • Application Cover Sheet
  • A short (1-2 page) letter of intent describing your interest in the study of political science at UNM.
  • Writing sample (preferably a research paper) illustrating analytical ability and stylistic mastery.
  • Three letters of recommendation, preferably from former instructors. Please ensure references include the completed cover form. 
  • Official transcript from each academic institution attended.*
  • NOT required, but helpful: A copy of the application form submitted to admissions. (If submitting an online application, please print a copy before submitting it or print your application summary).

* UNM transcripts do not need to be official.

US Mailing Address
Department of Political Science
Attn: Graduate Assistant
MSC 05-3070
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Street Address (use for FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.)
The University of New Mexico
Attn: Graduate Assistant
Department of Political Science
Social Sciences Building 2059
1915 Roma NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

GRE Scores

All applicants must have ETS send official GRE scores to UNM code #4845 (The ETS takes up to six weeks to report results, so plan ahead when selecting exam dates).

Office of Admissions or the Office of International Admissions

U.S. citizens and permanent residents submit the following materials to the
Office of Admissions:

  • Application for domestic and permanent resident applicants
  • Application fee

Mail to:
Office of Admissions
Attn: Graduate Admissions
PO Box 4849
Albuquerque, NM 87196-4849

International students submit the following materials to the Office of International Admissions:

  • Application
  • Application fee
  • Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency
  • Academic records (with English translation)
  • Financial guarantee
Mail to:
International Admissions




Global Education Office (GEO)




MSC06 3850, 2120 Mesa Vista Hall




1 University of New Mexico




Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001


email contact:  geo@unm.edu