This form is primarily for new students that have not yet arrived in Albuquerque.

New Students - Request for Services

International Students Inc. welcomes you to Albuquerque by offering several free services that include:  Airport Pickup, Temporary Home-stay (up to 4 nights maximum), Apartment Finding Help, and Friendship Partners.  These services are provided by ISI volunteers. To request any of these services students must submit a completed Service Request form at least 5 days in advance of their expected arrival date. Use the button at the left (Request for Services) to request airport pickup,  temporary homestay, apartment finding help, or friendship partner services. This form is primarily for NEW students who have not yet arrived in Albuquerque.
Use this form if you are already in Albuquerque.

Friendship Partners

One important way that ISI Albuquerque serves the international students at UNM is by facilitating the Friendship Partner program. A Friendship Partner is an American family or individual who offers to share their life as a genuine friend.  These volunteers help answer questions about American life, share meals and holidays, help with English practice, help with practical needs, and share cultural and social events.
If you would like to have an American Friendship Partner assigned to 
you, please fill out the online and we will contact you via email.

ISI Albuqerque Welcome Center

Fall 2025
July 28 - August 15
​Monday through Friday
10-4pm (closing time is approximate)
To make an appointment outside of this time,
​Contact [email protected] or call/text 505-238-6064
International students who have recently arrived in Albuquerque for the Fall or Spring semester at the University of New Mexico are invited to come to the ISI Welcome Center.  ISI Albuquerque volunteers will be glad to help you with your immediate needs, such as: finding a room or apartment off campus, driving you to stores or government offices, delivering furniture to your apartment, and answering any questions you have about Albuquerque.  
A free lunch is available to all international students who come to the 
Welcome Center between 12:15 (noon) and 1:30pm.  The Welcome Center is open for one to three weeks before the start of a UNM semester. This is the time and the place to sign up for an ISI Friendship Partner if you haven't already done so.. 



Apartment Finding Assistance: 

International Students Incorporated (ISI) volunteers are available at the ISI Welcome Center to introduce you to possible apartments for your consideration. Students requesting this service should complete the Apartment Finding Assistance section on the Request for Service form.  You can get in-person assistance at the ISI Welcome Center at the Christian Challenge building located at 401 University Blvd.  Use the button at the top left of this page (Request for Services) to request apartment finding help.

Furniture Giveaway

Free used furniture and household goods will be available for you to select and have delivered to your apartment after you have your apartment key. This service is provided during the ISI Welcome  Center hours at the Christian Challenge building (BSU), 401 University Blvd NE.