University of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusStudent Guide

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Public Trade School in Los Lunas, NM. Operating on a semester system.

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Los Lunas, NM
921 students
@valencia.unm.edu
3 syllabi analyzed
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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
7
Local details
10

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

5 entries
  1. Fall 2026Relevant now
  2. Fall 2026 First Half (1st 8 Weeks)
  3. Fall 2026 Second Half (2nd 8 Weeks)
  4. Spring 2027
  5. Summer 2027

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Campus language

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7 terms

L

Lobo
The universal nickname for any UNM student, derived from the university mascot.

P

PASO
Promoting Academic Success through Outreach, a Title V program providing support services and workshops.
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the representative body for the student population.
STEM Center
A dedicated space and program providing tutoring and resources for science and technology students.

T

The Branch
A common term used by students and staff to refer to the Valencia campus in relation to the UNM Main campus in Albuquerque.
The Café
The Campus Café, the primary dining facility located in the Student Community Center (SCC).

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

10 details
AS
Arts and Sciences Building, housing general education classrooms and faculty offices.
HED
Higher Education Center, specifically referring to the UNM-Valencia site located in Belen.
Late Start
A common registration term for 8-week courses that begin midway through the standard semester.
LoboAlerts
The emergency notification system that sends text and email alerts regarding campus closures or safety issues.
LoboCard
The official student ID card required for library services, printing, and campus identification.
LRC
Learning Resource Center, which houses the campus library and the Writing Center.
Rail Runner
The commuter train service used by students traveling from Albuquerque or Belen; the campus provides a connecting shuttle.
SCC
Student Community Center, the main hub for student services, the bookstore, and dining.
The Shuttle
The campus-operated van service that transports students between the Los Lunas Rail Runner station and the campus.
VCTC
Valencia County Training Center, used for specialized workforce and technical training.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 17, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 10 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
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Recent University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Syllabus Analyses

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BIOL 1110

Biology for Non-Majors, Lecture

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HLSC 1521

Basic Body Structure and Function I

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SPAN 1210

Spanish as a Heritage Language I

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Life in Los Lunas for University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Los Lunas.

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Campus News

Latest updates from University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

UNM-Valencia eyes Workforce Training Center expansion if voters approve GO Bond 3

Voters will decide on GO Bond 3, which would provide $1 million for expanding the Automotive Technology Lab and technical education at the Workforce Training Center.

Nov 1, 2026

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UNM-Valencia Joins Accelerate New Mexico Campaign

UNM-Valencia is participating in a university-wide $1.2 billion fundraising campaign focused on student success, scholarships, and workforce partnerships.

Sep 18, 2026

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LoboAlerts system is active for emergency notifications; users are encouraged to verify contact information in the student information system.

LoboAlerts system is active for emergency notifications; users are encouraged to verify contact information in the student information system.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

ASL Socials at the Library

November 3, 2026

UNM-Valencia Library

A voice-off conversation group for signers of all levels to practice American Sign Language.

Poetry Club

November 3, 2026

UNM-V Library

Weekly meeting for poetry lovers to connect, share ideas, and celebrate poetry.

Resource Pop-ups

November 3, 2026

Library, Pasos Resource Center, Lobo Cafe, and Student Activities Center

In-time, convenient access to campus resources, including Career Services and Accessibility Services.

Campus Blood Drive

November 4, 2026

Valencia Campus

Community blood drive hosted in partnership with Vitalant from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Community Game Night

November 18, 2026

UNM-Valencia Library

A variety of strategy games and refreshments; open to the general community.

Annual Faculty & Staff Art Exhibition Reception

November 19, 2026

Valencia Campus

Exhibition reception with the theme 'When Music and Art Come Together'.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

8 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Alvarado Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Coronado Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Hokona Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Laguna DeVargas Hall

Room types: double, single

Lobo Village

Redondo Village Apartments

Room types: single, double

Santa Clara Hall

Room types: single, double, triple

Student Residence Center Apartments

Room types: single, double

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Public

Email Domain

@valencia.unm.edu

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