The Society of Landscape Architecture Students was established to increase educational and social communication among Landscape Architecture students and professionals at the University of New Mexico and in the state of New Mexico. SOCLAS is a chartered student organization that complements the formal Landscape Architecture curriculum through student:

-          Development of, and participation in, organized activities such as workshops, lectures, displays, competitions, field trips, conferences, and community projects.

-          Communication and interaction with students and professionals interested in Landscape Architecture including UNM students, other student chapters of ASLA, New Mexico ASLA, ASLA, and practicing professionals.