Consumer Information

Regional Accreditation

• Higher Learning Commission — Western New Mexico University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1942. The Interim Assurance Argument is 2028-2029 and the Comprehensive Eval will be 2034-2035.

Specialized Accreditation

• Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) — The School of Business is accredited by the ACBSP for the Associate in Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, in Marketing, and in Management, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration, and Master of Business Administration
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) — The Rehabilitation Services Program is accredited by the CAAHEP for the Bachelor of Applied Science in Inclusive Rehabilitation Services
• Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) — The College of Education is fully accredited by the CAEP for initial licensure programs, advanced programs, and various teaching fields at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) — The School of Nursing and Kinesiology is accredited by the CCNE for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs — The Department of Counseling is accredited by CACREP for its four entry-level specialties areas: addiction counseling, clinical mental health counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling, and school counseling. Find here the 2024-2025 Counseling Annual Report
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) — The School of Social Work is accredited by the CSWE for the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work
• Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children
  • The College of Education is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children for the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Family Support

State Authorization/Accreditation

• The College of Education is approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department to offer both traditional and alternative teacher licensure programs
• WNMU is an approved nursing education provider by the New Mexico Board of Nursing

Federal Designation

• WNMU is federally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the US Department of Education

State Designation

• WNMU is the New Mexico state-designated Public Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences University
• WNMU is the New Mexico state-designated Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Education

State Authorization for Online Education – NC-SARA

• WNMU has been approved to participate in state authorization reciprocity agreements through NC-SARA and the New Mexico Higher Education Department

Western New Mexico University has memorandums of understanding to promote transfer pathways for students. The list of partnerships is regularly updated and posted on the Academic Affairs website.

Information about FERPA policies, including frequently asked questions, is available on the Registrar's website. Additionally, notices are delivered via university email annually.

• To withdraw from all courses in a term prior to the deadline to withdraw, students should follow the procedure as described in the current year university catalog. Procedural information can be located in the catalog under General Information > Records and Registration > Withdrawal from WNMU – Complete Semester Withdrawal
• To withdraw from all courses in a term after the deadline to withdraw, students should follow the procedure as described on the Registrar's website, which includes completing a petition to withdraw. Withdrawing from courses after the deadline to withdraw may have financial implications, including a requirement to return a federal aid refund and the possibility of future financial aid eligibility

Western New Mexico University provides services for students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Information on services for students with disabilities is available through the Office of Wellness and Accessibility Services.

Western New Mexico University provides services for students who are Veterans or who are dependents of certain Veterans. Information on services for students who are Veterans or who are dependents of certain Veterans is available through the Office of Veterans Affairs.

Information on student activities and organizations can be located on our Registered Student Clubs/Organizations website.

Information pertaining to the diversity of the Western New Mexico University student body is accessible via the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) website.

Transfer credit policies and articulation and transfer agreements are described on the Academic Affairs webpage. Detailed policies are provided in the WNMU Catalog.

Please review the Campus Master Plan.

A searchable directory of faculty and staff is available through our online WNMU Faculty and Staff Directory.

Western New Mexico University transcripts may be requested online through Parchment.

• A current listing of undergraduate programs, including undergraduate certificate programs, associate degree programs, and bachelor degree programs is available in the WNMU Catalog in the section on Undergraduate Academic Programs
• A current listing of graduate programs, including graduate certificate programs, and master degree programs is available in the WNMU Catalog in the section on Graduate Academic Programs

Student Learning Outcomes by degree level are available on the Academic Affairs website.

Student Learning Outcomes for each program are available on the Academic Affairs website.

Student Learning Outcomes for courses are listed in each course syllabus.

• Information about student aid is available on our Financial Aid webpage
• Additional information about scholarships, including a list of scholarships at Western New Mexico University, is available through the University Foundation website
• Information about scholarships and grants for New Mexico residents, including the New Mexico Lottery Scholarship and the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, is available through the New Mexico Higher Education Department website
• Additional information on Federal Student Aid, including how to apply using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is available from the US Federal Student Aid website

Information about Financial Aid at Western New Mexico University can be obtained by contacting the Office of Financial Aid via email: finaid@wnmu.edu, phone: (575) 538-6173, or in person at Western New Mexico University, Juan Chacon Building.

Information about the impact of enrollment changes or withdrawals on Financial Aid is available from the Office of Financial Aid.

• To make corrections to a completed FAFSA form, visit the US Department of Education Federal Student Aid website
• For Western New Mexico University Financial Aid Verification Forms, visit the WNMU Office of Financial Aid website

Western New Mexico University does not endorse any specific lender or groups of lenders.

• Private Loans — Information on Private Loans to finance education can be located through the Office of Financial Aid
• Federal Loans — Institutional information can be located through the Office of Financial Aid. Information about Student Loans through the US Department of Education can be found on the Federal Student Aid website
• Entrance & Exit Loan Counseling for Student Borrowers is available through the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid website

Student Rights and Responsibilities for Federal Financial Aid recipients are available through the Office of Financial Aid.

Information for students with criminal convictions can be found on the Federal Student Aid website.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008 requires that an institution participating in a Federal Title IV loan program must develop, publish, administer, and enforce a code of conduct. View the Office of Financial Aid Code of Conduct.

The University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available here.

The WNMU Campus Police provide information and awareness related to the prevention of drugs and alcohol.

• The University Crisis Intervention Plan is available here
• Campus emergency response is available through our WNMU Campus Police Office or by calling 911 (United States)

• Information related to Title IX is available through our Title IX Office website
• To make a report related to Title IX or sexual misconduct, WNMU offers a publicly accessible webform and accepts contact by email at titleix@wnmu.edu and by telephone at (575) 538-6025
• Students are provided with Title-IX resources and information in each course syllabus

Western New Mexico University does not have university-wide vaccination policies, however, some academic programs that require fieldwork, clinicals, practicums, or internships in certain settings may require students to conform to vaccination policies in order to protect the public. These programs may include Nursing, Education, Early Childhood Education, Counseling, and Social Work. Students in these programs should contact their academic department to inquire about vaccination policies.

Information on Western New Mexico University retention rates is available on the National Center for Education Statistics website.

Information on Western New Mexico University Graduation Rates is available on the National Center for Education Statistics website.

Information on Western New Mexico University Transfer-Out Rates is available on the National Center for Education Statistics website.

• Western New Mexico University provides career and job placement services through The Career Center
• Information from the WNMU Alumni Survey provides data related to alumni employment status, how long it took to obtain employment upon degree completion, and similar career outcome data

• Information on Western New Mexico University Nursing NCLEX pass rates is available on the School of Nursing and Kinesiology webpage
• Information on Western New Mexico University Counseling NCE pass rates is available on the College of Education Counseling Program webpage
• Information on Western New Mexico University Education HEOA Title II and Title II Alternative Teacher Program pass rates is available on the College of Education webpage under the heading "Title II Reports"

The Western New Mexico University College of Education publishes the Teacher Preparation Report on its Consumer Information Page.

Find information on the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act through the US Department of Education.

Find the Equity in Athletics information for Western New Mexico University through the US Department of Education.

For student athlete academic success information, please see the WNMU Student Athlete Graduation Report.

Western New Mexico University's cost of attendance can vary based on factors including state of residence, number of credit hours taken, types of courses taken (e.g. courses with lab fees, online courses, etc.), and eligibility for discounts. To estimate the cost of attendance, the University provides a full list of tuition by credit hour, a summary of fees, and information about certain discounts on its Cashier's Office webpage and in the current University Catalog.

• Western New Mexico University has fees that can vary based on factors including number of credit hours taken and types of courses taken (e.g. courses with lab fees, online or hybrid courses, etc.). To estimate fees and expenses, the University provides a full list of tuition by credit hour, a summary of fees, and information about certain discounts on its Cashier's Office webpage and in the current University Catalog
• Information pertaining to fees and expenses for on-campus housing is available on the Housing and Residence Life webpage
• Meal plans are available for all students, regardless of whether the student resides on or off-campus. Information pertaining to fees and expenses for dining options and meal plans is available on the Housing and Residence Life webpage

• Information related to Federal Student Loan Entrance Counseling is available on the US Department of Education Federal Student Aid website for entrance counseling
• Information related to Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling is available on the US Department of Education Federal Student Aid website for exit counseling

As required by law, Western New Mexico University provides a net price calculator which can help first time students estimate their cost of attendance along with estimated financial aid. The net price calculator provides an estimate only, and does not include institutional scholarships, state aid, or other awards. The WNMU net price calculator is available on the website of the Office of Financial Aid.

• The last day to drop courses and receive a refund is posted on the University's course schedule. Deadlines for courses may be dependent on factors such as the start and end date of a course, particularly for short courses that do not last a full semester
• The University's Academic Calendar provides information pertaining to deadlines to drop or withdraw from courses
• The University's refund policies are posted on the WNMU Cashier's Office webpage and in the current University Catalog
• Information about the impact of enrollment changes or withdrawals on Financial Aid is available on the Title IV Policy page in the Office of Financial Aid

Western New Mexico University provides information about Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), which is a requirement for financial aid, here.

• To submit a complaint related to the assignment of grades or conduct of an instructor that does not involve a complaint of sexual harassment or discrimination, the Academic Complaint Procedure is published on the Center for Student Success webpage
• To make a report or submit a complaint related to sexual harassment or discrimination, WNMU offers a publicly accessible webform and accepts contact by email at titleix@wnmu.edu and by telephone at (575) 538-6025
• For other complaints not involving the assignment of grades or conduct of an instructor, and not involving sexual harassment or discrimination, individuals should contact the administrator in charge of the department or division involved in the complaint directly. Contact information for all departments, faculty, and staff is provided in the University's Directory

• To submit a complaint to the New Mexico Higher Education Department, please visit the New Mexico Higher Education Department website
• To submit a complaint to the Higher Learning Commission, please visit the Higher Learning Commission website
• To submit a complaint related to Federal Student Aid, please visit the Federal Student Aid website
• To submit a student complaint with NC-SARA, please visit the NC-SARA website

The Acceptable Use Policy for Computing Resources is available on the WNMU Administration webpage under Information Technology policies.

Western New Mexico University adheres to copyright protections as described in Title 17 of the Unites States Code, the text of which is available on the US Copyright Office website.

• To reduce the cost of textbooks and courseware for students, Western New Mexico University utilizes a fee-based textbook and course material service called Follett Access. Information about Follett Access is available on the WNMU website
• In cases where additional materials are required for courses, including supplemental materials available only in print, electronic articles, or specialized supplies or materials (e.g. art supplies, medical equipment, etc.), information is available in the course syllabus

Information about voter registration in New Mexico is available at the New Mexico Secretary of State Online Voter Registration website.

Collegiate License Plates are available through the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. A portion of the fee collected from vehicle registration supports Western New Mexico University.