The UNM College of Nursing is enthusiastically interested in all applicants. Our Faculty Admissions Committee holistically reviews academic records, experience in health care, professional and community experience, accomplishments, professional goals, and personal character.
Interviews (for some programs) and recommendations are also taken into consideration.
Selections from qualified applicants are based on the HESI A2 composite score, GPA in required classes, and other factors. HESI A2 information can be found here. Applicants are selected on the entrance exam composite score, GPA in required classes, and other factors.
This entry-option is for current high school seniors only. If you have taken advanced placement/college credit courses in high school, you may still apply for this admission option.
To be considered, students first must complete the admission application to The University of New Mexico. Applicants should declare Nursing as their intended major at the time of application to UNM. Next, the applicant should apply to the College of Nursing through NursingCAS, the common application system for nursing programs at accredited institutions.
To be considered for the Direct-Entry admission option, you must be accepted into the University of New Mexico and meet the following criteria:
Requirements:
There are a few more requirements for international applicants to be considered for admission to the UNM College of Nursing.
As the No. 1 nursing school in New Mexico, we don’t just educate nurses. We change the entire field of nursing. We educate inquisitive professionals who improve patient care. Our nurses are scientists who find smarter methods of serving the people of our state.
Admissions & Recruitment
College of Nursing
Building Number 228
Suite 255
1 University of New Mexico