Once at UNM, you will be required to maintain full-time student status for the duration of your studies. As an international student, you will be charged out of state tuition. As an international student in the U.S., your ability to find off-campus work is restricted. You may purchase the UNM insurance upon arrival. UNM health insurance does not begin until the first day of classes.
Health care is extremely costly in the United States.
An International Student Orientation is provided for all new international students. Upon arrival, your first stop on campus should be the Office of International Programs and Studies in 2111 Mesa Vista Hall. We will help you get settled and explain such things as getting health insurance, registering for classes, paying tuition and other items you will need to take care of in your first few days. OIPS does not handle the H-1B visa. H visas must be obtained by the department for the scholar, often with the assistance of an attorney.