Prospective Students
We are pleased that you are considering the Water Resources Program at the University of New Mexico. The degree is recognized by Graduate Studies as a Plan II (non-thesis) degree. There are two main concentrations in the program, Hydroscience (HS) and Policy/Management (PM) plus an option for a dual degree with Community Regional and Planning (CRP).
Follow the links below to learn more about our admission guidelines:
- Water Resource Program Guidelines
- UNM Graduate Admission Guidelines
- Bringing Back the Pack (covid updates)
What do I need for my Water Resources application?
- GPA > 3.0/4.0
- Letter of intent
- Current resumé/CV
- All college transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- All prerequisites completed (see below)
Deadlines (rolling admissions)
Fall Admissions | Domestic Applicants: July 15 International Applicants: March 1 |
Spring Admissions | Domestic Applicants: November 15 International Applicants: August 1 |
Prerequisites
Hydroscience (HS) Concentration
- Calculus I and II
- Statistics
- Introductory Microeconomics or Intermediate Microeconomics I
- Three semesters of introductory (or higher) science courses from at least two different disciplines
Policy/Management (PM) Concentration
- Calculus I
- Statistics
- Introductory Microeconomics I or Intermediate Microeconomics I
- Two semesters of introductory (or higher) science courses
- One introductory or higher course in: sociology; political science; or psychology
⇒ See Program Guidelines for details.
Questions?
Don't hesitate to contact Director Dr. Becky Bixby: bbixby@unm.edu