In this Oct. 15, 2024, photo, The University of New Mexico-Gallup hosts its annual College Transfer & Scholarship Fair inside the Gurley Hall Commons.
51社区allup to host annual College Transfer Fair in October
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Event gives students the chance to connect with college, unviversity and scholarship reps in one place
By Richard Reyes, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
GALLUP, N.M. 鈥 The University of New Mexico-Gallup will host its annual College Transfer & Scholarship Fair in October to showcase the variety of higher education options available to local students and community members.
The fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in the Gurley Hall Commons, 705 Gurley Ave. The event will provide the public with opportunities to connect with colleges and universities in one place, meet with student success advisors, learn about transfer programs, and meet with scholarship representatives.
"I hope students get a clear guide of where they want to transfer or narrow down some schools where they want to transfer and get their questions answered,鈥 TRIO Student Support Services Program Director Kimimila Simms said. 鈥淪tudents can also get an idea of what it takes to transfer and when they should start the transfer process. As for scholarships, they can make sure they have the funding and can afford the transfer."
In this Oct. 15, 2024, photo, students speak to a vendor during The University of New Mexico-Gallup鈥檚 annual College Transfer & Scholarship Fair inside Gurley Hall Commons.
As a two-year institution, 51社区allup provides several programs for students seeking certificates and associate degrees to enter the workforce directly. But 51社区allup also serves as a springboard for students who want to start their education close to home, then transfer to another institution to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher.
The College Transfer & Scholarship Fair is organized by the 51社区allup Student Affairs Department in partnership with McKinley Academy. McKinley Academy, which operates on the 51社区allup campus, is a dual enrollment high school program offered by Gallup-McKinley County Schools.
"By participating in UNM Gallup's College Transfer & Scholarship Fair, I hope McKinley Academy students become aware of all of the amazing college and scholarship opportunities that they can take advantage of after high school,鈥 McKinley Academy School Counselor Melissa Rodriguez said. 鈥淚 also hope this helps them make informed decisions about where they want to attend college or trade programs and ways to help cover the costs of their future educational goals."
"Expand your horizons"
The College Transfer & Scholarship Fair is open to all local students and community members, particularly those who are getting ready to graduate, who are thinking about transferring to UNM main campus in Albuquerque or another college or university, or who are exploring other education options.
"I think it鈥檚 really important to get a bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher because it brings more job opportunities in certain fields, better employability skills and a higher earning potential,鈥 Simms said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also good to expand your horizons and see what else is out there in the world and gain more experience."
In this Oct. 15, 2024, photo, students participate in The University of New Mexico-Gallup鈥檚 annual College Transfer & Scholarship Fair inside Gurley Hall Commons.
The following organizations have participated in previous fairs at 51社区allup:
- Institute of American Indian Arts.
- McKinley Academy
- Melon Grant Foundation
- Native Forward Scholars Fund
- PEO Chapter C
- Native Professional Advancement Center
- Souder, Miller & Associates
- UNM Anderson School of Management 鈥 BBA
- UNM College of Education and Health Sciences
- UNM College of Pharmacy
- UNM Combined BA/MD Degree Program
- UNM Emergency Medical Services Academy
- 51社区allup Community Education & Workforce Development
- UNM Health Science Center Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- UNM Native Educational Sovereignty Transformational Leadership Program (NESTL)
- UNM Office of Advising Strategies 鈥 Transfer & Transition Student Center
- UNM Organization, Information & Learning Sciences (OILS)
- UNM University College
- UNM School of Public Administration
For more information about the College Transfer & Scholarship Fair, please contact Melissa Rodriguez at mrodriq1@gmcs.org or 505-721-4204.
In this Oct. 15, 2024, photo, students participate in The University of New Mexico-Gallup鈥檚 annual College Transfer & Scholarship Fair inside Gurley Hall Commons.
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