Admission Process
In this competitive process, we will only consider for admission those students who meet minimum criteria and whose complete application packets are received by the deadline. Minimum criteria for admission are as follows:
Preference will be given to New Mexico residents.
Requirements for Consideration for Admission: Basic Entry Option
- A cumulative and science grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0.
- Successful completion of all required freshman and sophomore classes before the term of admission.
- Successful completion of at least 16 credits of the required science courses before submitting application. (Science courses include General Biology, General Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy & Physiology I and II, and Pathophysiology I and II [or Human Physiologic Function & Disease]).
| Completed Application Deadlines | |
|---|---|
| Fall | Spring |
| February 15, 5PM MST |
September 15, 5 PM MDT |
Requirements for Consideration for Admission: RN to BSN Option
- Valid RN License
- Eligibility for NM RN licensure and at least 26 transferable credit hours that count towards the BSN.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.5
| Completed Application Deadlines | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall |
Summer |
Spring | ||
| June 1, 5 PM MDT |
April 16, 5 PM MDT |
November 1, 5 PM MST |
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For more information, please contact:
Student Advisement Office
College of Nursing
MSC09 5350
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 272-4223