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Friday, May 8th at 5pm
Spring Commencement
Ben Altamirano Field at WNMU
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Summer & Fall Registration is Now Open
Classes begin June 1
Discover More
Read More: Jose Coll, Ph.D., 16th President
Applications Now Open
Become a Mustang
Apply Now
Mustang Expedition
Discover Campus & Silver City
Program Information Request
Ways to Save & Scholarships
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As the university continues working to restore access to all web-based services following a cyber incident this spring, this temporary website provides access to university academics, stories, and services. Some links may temporarily lead to static snapshots of webpages from the old website stored on the Internet Archive.
Founding Year
1893
Daring to Dream at WNMU
Nestled in the shadows of the Gila National Forest, Western New Mexico University is New Mexico's only Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences university and one of the nation's original Hispanic-Serving Institutions. WNMU offers a distinct educational experience designed for everyone from recent high school graduates to working adults ready to launch, advance or reinvent their careers. At WNMU, opportunity meets aspiration for all who dare to dream.
Book an Appointment
45
%
First Generation Students
13
:1
Student Faculty Ratio
150
+
Programs of Study
Explore Our Programs
These links temporarily direct to archived program pages as the university works to rebuild its website. To contact a department, please use the chat or contact form linked below.
View All Programs
Social Work
School of Social Work
Our graduates gain the knowledge, values, and skills to practice social work in a variety of settings with people young and old. From counseling to case management and advocacy to intervention, our graduates find fulfillment in applying their skills to improve the lives of the people they serve.
Apply Now
Education
College of Education
With the goal of building communities by being culturally responsive, the College of Education is focused on preparing educators, leaders, counselors, and rehabilitation/health professionals through igniting and nurturing a spirit of learning.
Apply Now
Sciences
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Nurses consistently are ranked among the most trusted professionals. These standards continue at the WNMU School of Nursing where students have the opportunity to learn from highly qualified nursing faculty in a caring and engaging environment.
Apply Now
WNMU Newsroom
News, achievements, and moments from across our campus community.
More Stories
News
Graduate Renee Maderazo Experienced Artistic Breakthrough While at WNMU
For Renee Maderazo, the road to a master’s degree wasn’t a paved highway; it was a winding trail. This path led her from the…
April 22, 2026
News
Graduate Kylie Miller Finds Calling She Never Expected in Plant Taxonomy
April 20, 2026
News
WNMU Student Redefines Journey, Graduates as Bilingual Educator
April 17, 2026
News
A Triumph of Resilience: Sandra Varela Graduates from WNMU
April 15, 2026
News
WNMU Graduate Transitions from Injured Athlete to Advocate for Art and Nature
April 13, 2026
Upcoming Events
Important Dates
Academic Calendar
Mustang Athletics
More Events
01–30
Apr
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1–30, 2026
·
12:00 AM
23–07
Apr
Expressive Arts BFA Exhibit
Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art
April 23 – May 7, 2026
·
6:00 PM
23
Apr
WNMU Prom Night - Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 8pm to 10 pm
April 23, 2026
·
8:00 PM
24
Apr
Board of Regents Meet Friday, April 24
April 24, 2026
·
9:30 AM
28–29
Apr
21st Academic Research Symposium + Career Fair
April 28–29, 2026
·
9:00 AM
28
Apr
Leading Your Best: How to Motivate and Grow Rockstar Employees
April 28, 2026
·
11:00 AM
29
Apr
Lineup in the Library
J. Cloyd Miller Library
April 29, 2026
·
9:00 AM
05
May
Leading Through Ambiguity: Turning Uncertainty Into Strategic Advantage
May 5, 2026
·
11:00 AM
06
May
5 Tips in 20 Minutes: Copilot in Microsoft Teams
May 6, 2026
·
11:00 AM
07
May
Spring 2026 Last day of class meetings
May 7, 2026
·
12:00 AM
08
May
Spring 2026 Commencement
May 8, 2026
·
5:00 PM
11
May
Spring 2026 Grades due NO LATER THAN NOON
May 11, 2026
·
12:00 AM
14
May
Emotional Intelligence in Action: Leading Change with Clarity, Empathy, and Impact
May 14, 2026
·
11:00 AM
Play Video Tour
Testimonial
What Our Students Say
“I can attend WNMU through the NM Opportunity Scholarship, which offers free tuition to New Mexico residents, making college accessible to first-generation students like me. I feel lucky to have the Opportunity Scholarship, which along with financial aid, allows me to attend WNMU with no debt. This relieves a great deal of stress for me and my family, allowing me to enjoy my education and pursue my passion for music.”
“One of the most important things to me during my college search was access to the outdoors and a smaller campus community. Western New Mexico University was easily the best fit. My college experience at WNMU has been everything I hoped for and more. I've always loved the outdoors and never thought it could be more than a hobby, but WNMU has shown me that I can take all the knowledge I've gained here outside the classroom and apply it to practical situations in the real world.”
“At WNMU I've made lifelong friends combined with countless opportunities to chase my dreams. Nursing school has been no easy journey. Here, we're tasked with simulated medical scenarios that mimic real world clinical situations, allowing us to apply our critical thinking to the patient's bedside, preparing us for our future nursing careers.”
“Since stepping foot on the WNMU campus it immediately felt like a place that I could blossom. The close-knit community allows me to get out of my comfort zone and form bonds with my teammates, as well as other athletes on campus who understand the complexities of our day-to-day lives.”
Skip to content
Friday, May 8th at 5pm
Spring Commencement
Ben Altamirano Field at WNMU
Discover More
Summer & Fall Registration is Now Open
Classes begin June 1
Discover More
Read More: Jose Coll, Ph.D., 16th President
Applications Now Open
Become a Mustang
Apply Now
Mustang Expedition
Discover Campus & Silver City
Program Information Request
Ways to Save & Scholarships
Apply Now
As the university continues working to restore access to all web-based services following a cyber incident this spring, this temporary website provides access to university academics, stories, and services. Some links may temporarily lead to static snapshots of webpages from the old website stored on the Internet Archive.
Founding Year
1893
Daring to Dream at WNMU
Nestled in the shadows of the Gila National Forest, Western New Mexico University is New Mexico's only Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences university and one of the nation's original Hispanic-Serving Institutions. WNMU offers a distinct educational experience designed for everyone from recent high school graduates to working adults ready to launch, advance or reinvent their careers. At WNMU, opportunity meets aspiration for all who dare to dream.
Book an Appointment
45
%
First Generation Students
13
:1
Student Faculty Ratio
150
+
Programs of Study
Explore Our Programs
These links temporarily direct to archived program pages as the university works to rebuild its website. To contact a department, please use the chat or contact form linked below.
View All Programs
Social Work
School of Social Work
Our graduates gain the knowledge, values, and skills to practice social work in a variety of settings with people young and old. From counseling to case management and advocacy to intervention, our graduates find fulfillment in applying their skills to improve the lives of the people they serve.
Apply Now
Education
College of Education
With the goal of building communities by being culturally responsive, the College of Education is focused on preparing educators, leaders, counselors, and rehabilitation/health professionals through igniting and nurturing a spirit of learning.
Apply Now
Sciences
School of Nursing & Kinesiology
Nurses consistently are ranked among the most trusted professionals. These standards continue at the WNMU School of Nursing where students have the opportunity to learn from highly qualified nursing faculty in a caring and engaging environment.
Apply Now
WNMU Newsroom
News, achievements, and moments from across our campus community.
More Stories
News
Graduate Renee Maderazo Experienced Artistic Breakthrough While at WNMU
For Renee Maderazo, the road to a master’s degree wasn’t a paved highway; it was a winding trail. This path led her from the…
April 22, 2026
News
Graduate Kylie Miller Finds Calling She Never Expected in Plant Taxonomy
April 20, 2026
News
WNMU Student Redefines Journey, Graduates as Bilingual Educator
April 17, 2026
News
A Triumph of Resilience: Sandra Varela Graduates from WNMU
April 15, 2026
News
WNMU Graduate Transitions from Injured Athlete to Advocate for Art and Nature
April 13, 2026
Upcoming Events
Important Dates
Academic Calendar
Mustang Athletics
More Events
01–30
Apr
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 1–30, 2026
·
12:00 AM
23–07
Apr
Expressive Arts BFA Exhibit
Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art
April 23 – May 7, 2026
·
6:00 PM
23
Apr
WNMU Prom Night - Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 8pm to 10 pm
April 23, 2026
·
8:00 PM
24
Apr
Board of Regents Meet Friday, April 24
April 24, 2026
·
9:30 AM
28–29
Apr
21st Academic Research Symposium + Career Fair
April 28–29, 2026
·
9:00 AM
28
Apr
Leading Your Best: How to Motivate and Grow Rockstar Employees
April 28, 2026
·
11:00 AM
29
Apr
Lineup in the Library
J. Cloyd Miller Library
April 29, 2026
·
9:00 AM
05
May
Leading Through Ambiguity: Turning Uncertainty Into Strategic Advantage
May 5, 2026
·
11:00 AM
06
May
5 Tips in 20 Minutes: Copilot in Microsoft Teams
May 6, 2026
·
11:00 AM
07
May
Spring 2026 Last day of class meetings
May 7, 2026
·
12:00 AM
08
May
Spring 2026 Commencement
May 8, 2026
·
5:00 PM
11
May
Spring 2026 Grades due NO LATER THAN NOON
May 11, 2026
·
12:00 AM
14
May
Emotional Intelligence in Action: Leading Change with Clarity, Empathy, and Impact
May 14, 2026
·
11:00 AM
Play Video Tour
Testimonial
What Our Students Say
“I can attend WNMU through the NM Opportunity Scholarship, which offers free tuition to New Mexico residents, making college accessible to first-generation students like me. I feel lucky to have the Opportunity Scholarship, which along with financial aid, allows me to attend WNMU with no debt. This relieves a great deal of stress for me and my family, allowing me to enjoy my education and pursue my passion for music.”
“One of the most important things to me during my college search was access to the outdoors and a smaller campus community. Western New Mexico University was easily the best fit. My college experience at WNMU has been everything I hoped for and more. I've always loved the outdoors and never thought it could be more than a hobby, but WNMU has shown me that I can take all the knowledge I've gained here outside the classroom and apply it to practical situations in the real world.”
“At WNMU I've made lifelong friends combined with countless opportunities to chase my dreams. Nursing school has been no easy journey. Here, we're tasked with simulated medical scenarios that mimic real world clinical situations, allowing us to apply our critical thinking to the patient's bedside, preparing us for our future nursing careers.”
“Since stepping foot on the WNMU campus it immediately felt like a place that I could blossom. The close-knit community allows me to get out of my comfort zone and form bonds with my teammates, as well as other athletes on campus who understand the complexities of our day-to-day lives.”