Accreditation
- Regional Accreditation
  - Higher Learning Commission
    - Western New Mexico University has been continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1942, the next reaffirmation of accreditation is scheduled to take place in 2024-2025
- 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 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
  - National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
    - The College of Education is accredited by the NAEYC for the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Family Support
- State Authorization/Accreditation
  - Western New Mexico University’s College of Education is approved by the New Mexico Public Education Department to offer both traditional and alternative teacher licensure programs
  - Western New Mexico University is an approved nursing education provider by the New Mexico Board of Nursing
- Federal Designation
  - Western New Mexico University is federally designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the US Department of Education
- State Designation
  - Western New Mexico University is the New Mexico state designated Public Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences University
  - Western New Mexico University is the New Mexico state designated Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Education
- State Authorization for Online Education – NC-SARA
  - Western New Mexico University has been approved to participate in state authorization reciprocity agreements through NC-SARA and the New Mexico Higher Education Department
Academic Partnerships with Other Institutions
- 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
FERPA – Student Privacy Information
- Information about FERPA policies, including frequently asked questions, is available on the Registrar’s website. Additionally, notices are delivered via university email annually.
Official Withdrawal from the University
- 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
Services for Students with Disabilities
- 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
Services for Military Veterans and Dependents
- 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
Student Activities and Organizations
- Information on student activities and organizations can be located on our Registered Student Clubs/Organizations website
Student Body Diversity
- 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
- Transfer credit policies and articulation and transfer agreements are described on the Academic Affairs webpage. Detailed policies are provided in the WNMU Catalog.
Instructional Facilities
- Please review the Campus Master Plan
Faculty Directory
- A searchable directory of faculty and staff is available through or online WNMU Faculty and Staff Directory
Transcript Requests
- Western New Mexico University transcripts may be requested online through Parchment

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