Admissions Details

In order to be considered for the upcoming UPN cohort your complete application package must be received by the Application Deadline and include the completed online UPN application AND the following additional documents:

• A copy of your transcripts from every college or university you've attended.
• A copy of your academic resume/CV
• Your personal statement about why you would like to be considered for the Summer Research Experience. Please ensure to address your career goals and reasons for wanting to engage in summer research.
• The UPN Program requires one (1) letter of recommendation before the February 1 deadline to complete your application package. Provide the name and contact information for your reference, in your online UPN application. Ideally, your reference should be either a faculty member at an institution of higher learning or a recent research mentor. Additionally, they should be able to comment on your current ability to perform academically and/or on your recent research experience.
  • It is your responsibility to contact your referee with instructions to send your letter of recommendation directly to the UPN program via email (somreo@salud.unm.edu) Subject line should read "UPN Recommendation for XXXX (XXXX=your name)" from their official university or business email.
  • It is also your responsibility to ask for your letter of recommendation before you submit the referee information on the application and to ensure that your letter of recommendation is received by SOMREO prior to the February 1st deadline.
  • FERPA Waiver: The admissions committee appreciates recommendation letters that provide a genuine, honest evaluation of an applicant's ability to be successful in our program. When applicants do not waive their FERPA right to see letters of recommendation, the admissions committee tends to worry that the recommendation letter is less candid and less valuable for understanding a candidate's true ability. Thus, the general rule for letters of recommendation in college admissions is that they are kept confidential from the applicants, and applicants tend to waive their FERPA right to see their letters of recommendation.

All components of the UPN Application are due no later than February 1.

Your reference may be contacted by us to verify information provided by you or your recommender.

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UPN Applications are due no later than February 1.