Advisement Center
Intentional and informed decisions lead to academic success!
In the College of Fine Arts, academic advising provides students with the opportunity to build a collaborative relationship with their advisor for the purpose of gaining assistance in planning their educational, career, and life goals by learning the skills needed for academic success. Students can discover how to access the variety of resources and services available to them on the UNM campus. The College of Fine Arts Advisement Center is staffed by experienced advisors who provide Fine Arts undergraduate students with a multitude of advisement services.
The Center functions to help students learn about the degrees available in the College of Fine Arts as well as core curriculum, major course requirements, and College and UNM graduation requirements. Although requirements are listed here and in the UNM Catalog, many of the degrees in Fine Arts are complex. While it is the student’s responsibility to know and understand the requirements for the degree and graduation, many may need further guidance, which the advisors can provide. Along with information, the Fine Arts advisors can provide degree progress sheets, curricular updates, and degree summaries.
If you are an incoming first-year, transfer student, or someone who just wants to know more about our degrees, please feel free to contact us with your questions or to get help setting up an advisement meeting. We are here to help support and guide you on your academic journey!
Contact Us
(505) 277-4817
finearts@unm.edu
Office: Center for the Arts, Rm 1100
Please schedule an appointment with a CFA Academic Advisor online through LoboAchieve, or call the Advisement Center.
Directions To Our Office
Our office is located in the Center for the Arts (aka Popejoy Hall) is Building 62 on the online campus map. The nearest parking is the Cornell Parking structure. The Center for the Arts building is directly west of the parking structure.
Entering through the lobby, straight through the lobby to the Art Museum, then make a right and a quick left, there will be a mural to your left and make a right at the next hallway. Our office is on the left in room 1100.
CFA Academic Advisement Staff
Jennifer Lucero
Director of Advisement, (she/ella)
I am the Director for the College of Fine Arts Advisement Center and advise for all majors in our college.
I started in Fine Arts as an undergraduate student earning my BA in Media Arts, while also working as a student employee in the Advisement Center. I am working on my master’s degree in Education Leadership. I have worked in the Art Department, CFA Dean’s Office, and moved from front desk to Academic Advisor to Director in the Advisement Center. I adore all areas of the fine arts and look forward to supporting you on your academic journey!
Fun Fact: I became a big Lego enthusiast during the pandemic. Lego Creator Expert builds is my happy place.
Rachel Perovich
Academic Advisor, (she/her)
I’m Rachel Perovich and the primary advisor for the Music Department in the College of Fine Arts. I also advise for Art Education, Art History, Art Studio, and Interdisciplinary Arts majors.
I have a BA in English from UNM and a MS in Academic Advising from Kansas State University. I’ve been a CFA Advisor for over 10 years and my favorite part of my job is helping students feel confident in making their own choices about their education.
Fun Fact: My favorite dinosaur is the stegosaurus.
Daniel Guardado
Academic Advisor, (he/him)
I advise for all majors in the College of Fine Arts.
I’ve been advising with Fine Arts for 4 years! I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Social Work with the goal of becoming a counselor. I received my BA in Psychology here at UNM in 2017.
Fun Fact: Proud mother of over 30 indoor plants! (Including the 3 in my office)
Kelsey Tinker Hannum
Academic Advisor, (she/her)
I advise for all majors in the College of Fine Arts.
I’ve been advising with CFA for almost 3 years, and I love being part of our advisement team! I’m a military spouse originally from Georgia, and I received a BA in Religion from LaGrange College.
Fun Fact: I recently attained expert level Sesame Street
Deanna Sanchez Mulcahy
Academic Advisor, (she/her)
I advise for all majors in the College of Fine Arts.
I am a Lobo 4 Life – I earned my undergraduate degree in Communication and Business and a graduate degree in Education with an emphasis in Adult Learning & Training. I am also a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and trained mediator.
Fun Fact: I am the only member in my family who is left-handed!
Resources & Links
Contact the Advisement Center
How to Apply
• All students must be admitted to the University, whether as an incoming freshman, transfer student, or non-degree student. Apply online through the Admissions Department at UNM
•After meeting all CFA admission requirements, students must apply to become a declared major.
Academic Advisement
The College of Fine Arts Student Success & Advisement Center is committed to serve the UNM community with compassion, guidance, and respect as we promote academic excellence.
To speak with a CFA advisor, please call (505) 277-4817.