Semester Information

Fall 2025 Semester
Begins August 18, 2025

Semester deadline dates can be found on the  Registrar's website.

  • Full-term is from August 18 to December 13
  • First-half (1h) term is from August 18 to October 11
  • Second-half (2h) term is from October 13 to December 13

Spring 2026 Semester
Begins January 19, 2026

Semester deadline dates can be found on the  Registrar's website.

  • Full-term is from January 19 to May 15
  • First-half (1h) term is from January 19 to March 15
  • Second-half (2h) term is from March 22 to May 16

UNM uses the  Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). Visit the Canvas Support page for help and information.

Graduate Programs

In many fields today, a bachelor’s degree can get your foot in the door but may not be enough to advance your career or lead to a higher salary. UNM offers a selection of online graduate degree programs for busy people who want to expand their education along with their horizons.

Online Graduate Degree and Certificate Programs

The blue lightning bolt () designates an Accelerated Online Program (AOP)

What is an Accelerated Online Program?

Accelerated Online Programs (AOPs) are for people who work full-time, have family responsibilities, or other circumstances that might prevent them from obtaining their degree. Compared to traditional face-to-face classes or typical online programs, Accelerated Online Programs offer a high degree of flexibility.

AOPs are fully online programs with classes offered in an eight-week format. You access classes and interact with others regularly, and complete weekly assignments. While the courses are fast paced, you have the flexibility of completing weekly assignments when and where it works for you. And you’ll learn from the same experienced faculty who teach on our Albuquerque campus. AOPs are billed at a special flat-tuition rate.

Non-AOP Degree Program

Some online graduate-level degree programs are featured in a non-AOP format. These include the MA in Educational Leadership, the MS in Physical Education, post-masters Nursing programs, a professional Master of Science in Global & National Security, and the MA in Chicana & Chicano Studies. Non-AOP programs are billed at the standard rates.

UNM Online is Here to Help You Figure it Out

Want to learn more about a particular degree program? Reach out to the UNM Online MORR Student Success team. We have decades of experience at The University of New Mexico and in higher education. We can talk to you about the merits of various degree programs including potential future careers and help you make an informed decision.

We have an article that may help as you consider if an online graduate degree program is right for you. “What is it Like to Be an Online Student at UNM?” gives an overview of how online classes are delivered and other things you’ll want to know before beginning.

You can reach us by phone Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, at 505-277-9000, by email at online@unm.edu, or by joining us on Zoom for Virtual Advisement Hours, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Meeting ID: 967 7118 3893