Admissions - Bachelor of Social Work
New Mexico Highlands University invites you to apply for admission to its School of Social Work,
which has been recognized by North Central Accreditation as an Academic School of Excellence.
The information contained in our web pages provides a description of our Bachelor of Social Work
program, program locations, curriculum, and the academic requirements for admission to NMHU.
Candidates best suited for a career in Social Work should be motivated to work in the human
services field, have demonstrated academic potential, good oral and written skills, and have the
interpersonal qualities to work with multicultural and diverse populations regardless of differences in
social class, economic status, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical disabilities, ethnicity and
culture. By pursuing a BSW degree at New Mexico Highlands University, students make a
commitment to learn and work with Hispanic and American Indian populations of New Mexico and the
Southwest.
All applicants seeking admission to New Mexico Highlands University must complete the application
form, which is available through the Office of Admissions, the NMHU Recruitment Office, or online
here. Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution must be submitted to the
Admissions Office.
Upon admission to NMHU, complete the Declaration of Intent, Work Experience, and
Volunteer Experience forms, available here. These forms must be returned to New Mexico Highlands University,
School of Social Work, Box 9000, Las Vegas, NM 87701.
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