We’ll help you understand the HU application process, what’s required at each campus, and all the important tasks and deadlines. At New Mexico Highlands University, we make the process simple and easy!
How to apply – freshmen
We are an open enrollment institution and accept applications on a rolling basis. As a part of our commitment to inclusion, we do not have an application deadline.
Application
All prospective students will need to complete an application. Get started on your application.
Transcripts
Submit all of your high school or college transcripts. We’ll ask for additional transcripts if necessary. Submit transcripts to admissions@nmhu.edu
SAT or ACT scores
Recommended but not required. Scores are used to help place students in the appropriate coursework as well as for scholarship award consideration. (ACT code is 2640; SAT code is 4532)
How long does it take to apply?
Completing the online application typically takes 30-45 minutes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Check your email regularly as we will require transcripts, scores, and other materials to admit you to NMHU.
The basics
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Academic majors/minors/concentrations/certificates
AA= Associate of ARTs, AS= Associate of Science, BA = Bachelor of Arts, BBA= Bachelor of Business Administration, BFA = Bachelor of Fine ARTs, BS = Bachelor of Science, BSN = Bachelor of Science Nursing, BSSD = Bachelor of Science Software Development, BSW=Bachelor of Social Work
College of Arts & Sciences
https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-college-of-arts-and-sciences/
Associate degree options
General Engineering (AS)
Early Childhood Multicultural Education (AA)
Music (AA)
Social Behavioral Sciences (AA)
Bachelors and minor degree options
Department of Biology
Biology (BA, BS, or Minor)
Concentration: Teaching
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry (BA, BS, or Minor)
Concentration: Biochemistry (BA)
Department of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Computer Science (BA, BS, or Minor)
Concentrations:
Individualized Program (BA, BS)
Information Systems (BA)
Software/Hardware Systems (BS)
Mathematics (BA, BS, or Minor)
MATH/Computer Science for Secondary School Teachers (BA)
MATH/Computer Science for Elementary School Teachers (Minor)
Physics (Minor)
Department of English and Philosophy
English (BA or Minor)
English Writing (Minor)
Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences
Health (BA or Minor)
Concentrations:
Health Education
Health Promotion and Wellness
Pre-professional Allied Health
Human Performance and Sport (BA, or Minor)
Concentrations:
Exercise Science
Physical Education
Recreation and Sport Management
Coaching (Minor)
Recreation (Minor)
Department of Forestry
Forestry (BS)
Concentrations:
Wildland Fire (Concentration and Minor)
Forestry Management
Conservation Management (BA)
Minors:
Wildland Fire
Wildlife Management
Certificate Only: Forest Watershed Management (Certificate)
Department of History and Political Science
History (BA or Minor)
Political Science (BA or Minor)
Concentrations:
Law Emphasis
Liberal Arts
Department of Languages and Culture
Spanish (BA or Minor)
Native American/Hispanic Cultural Studies (Minor)
Department of Natural Resources Management
Environmental Geology (BS)
Concentrations:
Geology
Water Resources
Environmental Science
Minors:
Environmental Science
Geology
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (Minor, or Certificate)
Department of Nursing
Nursing (BSN) (Licensed RNs only)
Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
Sociology/Anthropology (BA)
Concentrations:
American Indian Studies
Anthropology
Criminology
Sociology
Criminal Justice Studies (BA, or Minor)
Sociology (Minor)
Anthropology (Minor)
Department of Psychology
Psychology (BA, BS, or Minor)
Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts (BA, BFA, or Minor)
Concentrations:
Pre-Professional (BFA)
Interdisciplinary (BFA)
Liberal Arts (BA)
Music (BA, BFA, or Minor)
Concentrations:
Music Technology and Composition (BA)
Music Education (BA)
Music Vocal Performance (BFA)
Music Production (BFA)
Universal Music (BA)
Art (Minor)
Art History (Minor)
Interdepartmental
University Studies (BA)
General Science for Secondary Teachers (BA)
Cognitive Science (Minor)
Combined Science (Minor)
General Science for Elementary Teachers (Minor)
Gender and Women’s Studies (Minor)
School of Business, Media and Technology
https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-school-of-business-media-and-technology/
Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Concentrations:
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
General Business
Finance
Management
Marketing
Media Marketing
Minors:
Accounting
General Business
Finance
Management
Marketing
Certificates:
Accounting
Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Department of Media Arts and Technology
Software Systems Design (BSSD, or Minor)
Media Arts (BA, or Minor)
Media Arts (BFA)
Concentrations:
Multimedia and Interactivity
Photographic Imaging
Visual Communication
Video and Audio
School of Education
https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-school-of-education/
Department of Teacher Education
Elementary Education (BA)
Early Childhood Multicultural Education (BA, or Minor)
Concentration:
Age 3 to Grade 3
Birth to Age 4 (Non-Licensure Option/NLIC)
Birth to Age 4 (Licensure Option)
Elementary Education (BA)
English as a Second Language (Minor)
Bilingual/TESOL Education (Minor)
Secondary Education (Minor, or Certificate)
Department of Special Education
Special Education (BA, Minor, or Certificate)
Facundo Valdez School of Social Work
https://www.nmhu.edu/landing-facundo-valdez-school-of-social-work/
Social Work (BSW)
Office of Admissions
For more information and updates please visit the Office of Admissions page. We will have events and important application information posted.