Admissions Checklist

Begin the path to being successfully admitted to Western New Mexico University as a transfer student.

Apply to be admitted.

1. From the Apply Now page, select Transfer Application.
2. Select Start Your Application and enter your information under ‘Create Account’.
3. Your email address will be your Username (this cannot be changed). Your username and password will be used to access your ‘Student Self Service’ portal, where you can submit your application, see your application status, and see what items may still be needed by the Office of Admissions.
4. Select Transfer Student (Undergrad) from the drop-down menu.
5. There is a $30 application fee that must be paid before the application process is complete.

Provide required documentation.

Provide one of the following:

1. ACCUPLACER placement exam scores; or
2. An official transcript showing completion of a college level writing course with a grade of C or better and mathematics course with a grade of D or better; or
3. Achievement of an ACT sub-score of 21 or better (or SAT equivalent of 500) in math, English, and social science. The ACT/SAT must have been taken in the past five years; or
4. An official transcript showing completion of an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

All transfer applicants who have completed less than 24 credit hours must submit an official high school transcript or an official GED transcript.

Submit transcripts.

All applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions previously attended to earn final admission status.

• Submit transcripts electronically to submit.transcripts@wnmu.edu or
• Submit sealed official transcripts by mail to Office of Admissions, Western New Mexico University, P.O. Box 680, Silver City NM 88062.

Find money to pay for college.

• Review financial aid options.
• Complete the free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The WNMU school code is 002664.
• Apply for an on-campus job.

Apply for housing.

If you plan to live on-campus, apply for university housing.

Connect with us.

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Student Costs

WNMU’s tuition and fees are among the lowest in the region. You will receive a quality education at an affordable cost.

Transfer Partner Schools

WNMU partners with regional two-year institutions to make transferring credits easy.

Learn About Our Transfer Agreements

To make transferring easy, WNMU partners with these schools:

• Central Arizona College (AZ)
• Central New Mexico Community College (NM)
• Cochise College (AZ)
• Dona Ana Community College (NM)
• Eastern Arizona College (AZ)
• El Paso Community College (TX)
• Glendale Community College (AZ)
• Pima Community College (AZ)
• San Juan College (NM)
• Santa Fe Community College (NM)
• Trinidad State Junior College (CO)
• University of New Mexico-Gallup (NM)