Undergraduate Admissions | Office of Admissions and Recruitment

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Admissions Process

A few things you need to know about, before you get started on your admissions process for Western.

How to Apply

Applying to WNMU is easy and can be done quickly. The following checklist is your path to successfully being admitted to WNMU. After completing the first step, you will receive a notification from the Office of Admissions on your application status. There is a $30 application fee. Scholarships may be available for incoming freshmen applying for the first time.

Checklist/Requirements

Requirements and checklist for you to complete before you can be fully admitted to Western New Mexico University.

Apply for Admissions

Fill out online application: www.wnmu.edu/applynow

Provide official high school transcripts or GED scores.

These transcripts/scores need to be in a sealed envelope. If transferring from another college, the college transcripts will also need to be provided. High school/GED transcripts are not required if you have more than 24 college credit hours. Send your transcripts by mail to: “WNMU Office of Admissions and Recruitment P.O. Box 680 Silver City, N.M. 88062″ OR Official transcripts can be sent electronically/emailed to: submit.transcripts@wnmu.edu *electronic transcripts must be sent directly from the school to be considered official

Provide ACT or SAT scores

They need to be less than 5 years old. Scores determine if Accuplacer Placement Test is needed. ACT or SAT scores are not required for Admission to WNMU.

Complete the FAFSA Application

Visit our Apply For Aid page for steps on how to successfully fill out your FAFSA application.

Review scholarship opportunities

Scholarships may be available to first time students and transfer students. Tuition Waivers are available to students that live in certain states. See a comprehensive list here: https://financialaid.wnmu.edu/financial-aid-scholarships/

Check to see if the Accuplacer Test is needed

Contact WNMU Testing Center at 575.538.6134.

Apply for Housing/Residence Life

Find at more here: http://wnmu.edu/residencelife.

New Student Orientation

Required for all new students. Sign up online at http://www.wnmu.edu/orientation.

Student Costs

Tuition and fees to attend WNMU are among the lowest in our region. You will receive a quality education at an affordable cost.

Tuition & Fees

These amounts do not include lab or course fees that may be associated with a student’s registered courses. Please refer to our catalog for more information. Tuition and fee charges are subject to change(s) made by the WNMU Board of Regents and may be revised.

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Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms

WNMU’s tuition and fees are amazingly competitive.

View a complete list of tuition and fees. Also check out our tuition discounts for non-resident undergraduates.

We offer very competitive rates. If you are out of state your first 6 credit hours are heavily discounted.

The Summer semester is also a great time to take classes and save money and time at Western. We don’t care if you are in-state or out of state, our prices are the same. We charge in-state no matter where you come from.

*Certain courses include extra lab fees. Online courses also have an extra fee, see: https://online.wnmu.edu/tuition

See our Ways to Save page to save even more.

Everyone Gets Charged In-State Tuition Over the Summer.

Spend the summer in our mild temperature climate, and take classes at in-state rates no matter where you’re from! Or just take online classes and enjoy the same.

Ways to Save

Learn Ways to Save!

Scholarships, Out of State discounts, Tuition Guarantee, and more! Learn about ways to save on your Tuition and Fees.

Tuition Discounts

Depending on your place of residency, you may qualify for reduced tuition. This reduction can be up to $8,039.52 a year.

Tuition Discount Page

Here you will find how much you can save a year and the application you need to complete. Tuition Guarantee.

Tuition Guarantee

The tuition guarantee offer has been sunsetted effective summer of 2020. Any new or readmitted students will be charged at the current approved rates throughout their academic career.

Scholarships

Even though our costs are low, we know you will probably need a little extra help. WNMU offers many chances for our students to get financial support. We know its important.

Comprehensive Scholarship Page

Visit our Comprehensive Scholarship page to see all our available scholarship/discount options.

Dual Enrollment

WNMU offers high school students an opportunity to begin their post-secondary education before graduating from high school. This opportunity applies to students in public high schools, public charter schools, bureau of Indian educational-funded high schools, private schools and those students who are homeschooled.

Outreach Programs Office Website

Formerly called “Dual Enrollment Office”.

Contact Information

If you need to send us forms, applications or just your greetings; here are several ways you can do that.

Mailing Address

WNMU Office of Admissions and Recruitment
PO Box 680
Silver City, NM 88062

Phone Numbers

Local: (575) 538-6000
Toll-free: 1 (800) 872-9668 ext. 6000
Fax: (575) 538-6127

Email

E-mail: admissions@wnmu.edu