Summer Academy

A rich, supportive learning environment to create a seamless transfer pathway for students from Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) or our University of New Mexico (UNM) branch campuses (Taos, Gallup, Valencia, or Los Alamos) to our UNM main campus where students develop critical thinking and research skills for academic success in the Humanities. 

During Summer Academy, students take 6 credits of upper division (300-level or higher) humanities courses taught by UNM faculty. With grades of "C" or better, the credit hours may be applied to both the AA degree at CNM and the BA degree at UNM. In addition, students are eligible for a stipend per class upon completion of the courses. Lastly, students will have access to graduate student mentors in the humanities for guidance, academic or professional.

WHAT COURSES ARE OFFERED IN SUMMER ACADEMY 2025?:

June 9th, 2025-June 25th, 2025: Southwest Studies in Film
Time: 9:30 am- 1:30 pm, M/W/F, with Fridays being hybrid
CROSS-LISTED: LTAM 400, NATV 450, SPAN 301, AMST 310, CCS 370
Instructors: Irene Vasquez, Ph.D. (Chicana/o Studies) & Jennifer Denetdale, Ph.D. (American Studies) 

July 7th, 2025-July 26th, 2025: Testimonies of Social Justice
Time: M/W/F 9:00 am-12:00 pm hybrid (F2F and Zoom) and T/TH 9:00 am-12:00 pm remote
CROSS-LISTED: AMST 310, ANTH 340, CCS 393, LTAM 400, SPAN 301
Instructors: Ana Gabriela Hernández-González, Ph.D. (Spanish and Portuguese) & Maia Rodriguez, Ph.D. (Native American Studies)

BENEFITS OF SUMMER ACADEMY:
- 6 credits of upper division courses (300-level or higher) to apply to CNM AA degree and UNM BA degree
- A stipend per class upon completion
 - GA mentorship and support
- Developing reading, research, and study skills for higher-level major courses
- Establish relationships with UNM faculty and other campus and community humanities professionals

The Mellon Summer Academy Application

Open from March 28, 2025 to May 16, 2025.