Office of Graduate Studies
The Office of Graduate Studies at New Mexico Highlands University is dedicated to supporting graduate students throughout their academic journey. The Graduate Office provides comprehensive resources and services to ensure student success. The office processes and approves all documents for graduate students, such as the Program of Study, Course Substitutions, Graduate Academic Hardship Petitions, Master Exit Exams, etc.
Additionally, the Graduate Office oversees NMHU Graduate Assistantship allocations, as well as the New Mexico Graduate Scholarship. The office also responds to student inquiries, facilitates connections to NMHU resources, and liaises with graduate program coordinators and other departments.
The office serves as a central hub for fostering a vibrant and inclusive graduate community through events, networking opportunities, and support for student organizations. By collaborating closely with faculty, departments, and university administration, the Graduate Office strives to create an enriching and supportive environment that empowers graduate students to achieve their academic and professional goals.
Dr. Ian Williamson, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Graduate Dean
Phone: 505-426-2250
Office: Rodgers Administration Building, Room 223
Email: iwilliamson@nmhu.edu
Bethany Brafford
Bethany Brafford, Graduate Affairs Coordinator
Phone: 505-454-3266
Office: Felix Martinez Building, Room 125
Email: bbrafford@nmhu.edu
Angel Benavidez
Graduate Studies Graduate Records/Center Coordinator
Phone: 505-454-3410
Office: Felix Martinez Building, Room 125
Email: aabenavidez@nmhu.edu
Germaine Alarcon
Graduate Studies Administrative Associate
Phone: 505-454-3373
Office: University Communications West Building, Room 122
Email: alarcon_g@nmhu.edu
Graduate Programs
Graduate programs overview and links
Graduate Catalog (Web version)
Office of Graduate Studies Documents
Graduate Student Scholarship Opportunities
New Mexico Graduate Scholarship
The New Mexico Graduate Scholarship Program is limited to the funding available and the amount of funding changes each year. A full-time scholarship carries a stipend of $7,200 per academic year and must be matched by a half-time assistantship from the academic unit.
Priority will be given to New Mexico students from those groups with the most severe underrepresentation and students with the greatest financial need. Applicants are nominated by their programs and must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a citizen of the United States or permanent resident.
- Agree to serve in an unpaid internship or assistantship at the eligible institution, a government agency or private industry approved by his major department for ten hours per week during the academic year.
- Agree to work a half graduate assistantship for a small stipend plus a six credit-hour tuition waiver.
- Be eligible according to a standard needs analysis or financial aid officer’s professional judgment.
Nomination forms and applications are emailed to the graduate coordinators in each program in March of every year. The graduate coordinators will submit their nominations to the Graduate Dean for approval. Once the Graduate Dean approves of the final applications, the Office of Graduate Studies notifies awardees by the end of May of each year.
NMHU Foundation Scholarships
Admitted NMHU Graduate student can apply for NMHU Foundation Scholarships at:
https://nmhuscholarships.awardspring.com/
NMHU External Scholarship Page
https//www.nmhu.edu/financial-aid/external-scholarships
Resources
Graduate Student Handbook
NMHU Admissions – admissions@nmhu.edu
NMHU International Education Center – international_ed@nmhu.edu