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 characteristics.
Interviews (for some programs) and recommendations are also taken into consideration.
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:
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.
* Applicants who have not completed NURS 240 Pathophysiology II, NUTR 2110 Human Nutrition, and/or NURS 224 Lifespan Growth and Development, or an equivalent course prior to submitting their application may be considered on a case-by-case basis. These courses may be taken during the first semester of the program depending on the student’s course load.
Please contact our Admissions & Recruitment Office with questions at hsc-con-admissions@salud.unm.edu or by telephone at (505) 272-4721.
Please note transcripts may take 1-2 weeks to process.
All concentrations applying to the post-bachelor’s DNP program must complete the below admission requirements. This includes the following concentrations: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Nursing Administrative Leadership.
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There are a few more requirements for international applicants to be considered for admission to the UNM College of Nursing.
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Admissions & Recruitment
College of Nursing
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