Fall Experience

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The AISB Fall Experience provides expanded support for 1st-semester American Indian freshmen students at The University of New Mexico-Main Campus and includes a 17-week three (3) credit hour FYEX 1110 Seminar course designed to immerse students into the rigors of college life. Personalized academic planning assistance, extensive scholarship search processes, financial aid guidance, leadership development, and the opportunity to further grow and succeed in a collaborative cohort setting with fellow AISB peers are additional components of the AISB Fall Experience. 

 

2023 AISB Fall Experience components:

 

Eligibility

  • 2023 High School Graduate
  • Admitted to UNM-Main Campus as a 1st-semester Freshman Student for Fall 2023
  • Minimum High School GPA of 2.75
  • Enrolled Member of a Federally Recognized Tribe - a copy of a Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) OR proof of Tribal Enrollment is required to complete the online application
  • Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2023-2024
    • UNM School Code - 002663

Pre-Program Meeting

Participants meet with American Indian Student Services (AISS) to discuss academic plans, review completed scholarship applications, and assess first-year financial aid status and processes.

FYEX 1110 - Seminar: Introduction to UNM-AISB |
First Semester Experience

The First-Year Experience course provides participants with the necessary skills for success at The University of New Mexico. This semester-long course (17 weeks) focuses on University academic & social advancement, educational skill workshops, team-building opportunities, and campus network engagement. Concentrated effort in the areas of scholarship processes, scholarship preparation activities, budgeting exercises, study skills development, and introduction/exposure to various campus resources are additional elements of the course.

Benefits

  • Learn how to navigate the University system
  • Develop an undergraduate experience roadmap
  • Receive personalized financial aid guidance & academic support
  • Identify, apply for, and secure ongoing scholarship opportunities
  • Build friendships & expand campus networks
  • A $3,000 scholarship to support first-year Cost of Attendance upon successful completion of the course & program requirements

Requirements & Expectations

  • Submit a completed 2023 AISB Fall Experience application - PRIORITY consideration will be given to applications received by Friday, June 30, 2023.
  • Complete a mandatory individual Pre-Program Meeting by Friday, August 11, 2023.
  • Register for a New Student Orientation session - https://nso.unm.edu/.
  • Commit to the entire 17-week Fall Experience scheduled from August 21 – December 16, 2023.
  • Attend all scheduled team-building activities & workshops that take place during class time and/or at a time determined by participants.
  • Complete a minimum of four (4) Fall 2023 semester progress check-in sessions held during Week #4, Week #7, Week #12, and Week #16.
  • Engage & participate in student support programming provided by American Indian Student Services.
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 semester & cumulative GPA and complete at least 15 credit hours for Fall 2023 and 15 new credit hours for Spring 2024.
  • Complete & submit the 2024-2025 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by December 1, 2023.
  • Comply with all UNM campus policies regarding safety, conduct, academic honesty, and behavior. Please refer to The Pathfinder – UNM Student Handbook.
  • Meet with the American Indian Student Services advisement staff for a minimum of FOUR (4) consecutive semesters following the 2023 AISB Fall Experience.

 

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Email Andrew Yazzie, andi08@unm.edu, for any questions.