# Western New Mexico University > Western New Mexico University (WNMU) is a public, Hispanic-Serving Institution founded in 1893 and located in Silver City, New Mexico. WNMU offers certificates and associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs to approximately 3,000 students through on-campus, online, and distance education formats, serving communities across southwestern New Mexico. Key facts: - Tuition and mandatory fees, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, per semester at 15 credit hours: resident undergraduate $4,931.70; non-resident undergraduate $8,985.75; resident graduate $5,159.40; non-resident graduate $9,135.75. Charges cap at 18 credit hours. Required textbooks are included for every student through a $26.66 per credit hour course-materials fee. Full rate tables: https://businessaffairs.wnmu.edu/cashier-services/cashiers-office-students/ - ACT and SAT scores are not required for admission. The undergraduate application fee is $30; the graduate fee is $40. - Main phone 575-538-6000; admissions admissions@wnmu.edu. Mailing address: P.O. Box 680, Silver City, NM 88062. ## About - [About WNMU](https://wnmu.edu/about-us/): Overview of the university's history, mission, and values. - [Mission & Vision](https://administration.wnmu.edu/university-mission-vision-and-values/): WNMU's institutional mission statement and strategic vision. - [Accreditation](https://accreditation.wnmu.edu/): Institutional and program-level accreditation status. - [Administration](https://administration.wnmu.edu/): University leadership and administrative offices. - [Board of Regents](https://wnmu.edu/board-of-regents/): Governing board membership and meeting records. - [Consumer Information](https://wnmu.edu/consumer-information/): Required federal disclosures and institutional data. - [Policies](https://policy.wnmu.edu/): University policies and procedures. - [Accreditation & Program Compliance](https://wnmu.edu/program-accreditation-compliance/): Accreditation status for individual academic programs. ## Academics - [Academic Programs](https://wnmu.edu/academic-programs/): Full directory of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. - [Course Catalog](https://catalog.wnmu.edu/): Academic catalog with course descriptions and degree requirements. - [Academic Calendar](https://registrar.wnmu.edu/academic-calendar/): Key dates for registration, classes, finals, and holidays. - [Online Learning](https://online.wnmu.edu/): Distance and online degree programs. - [Graduate Programs](https://grad.wnmu.edu/): Graduate and doctoral program information. - [College of Education](https://coe.wnmu.edu/): Teacher preparation and educational leadership programs. - [Transfer & Articulation Agreements](https://academic.wnmu.edu/articulation-and-transfer-agreements/): Transfer credit policies and partner institution agreements. ## Admissions - [Admissions](https://admissions.wnmu.edu/): Admissions requirements, steps, and enrollment options. - [Apply Now](https://wnmu.edu/applynow/): Online application portal for new students. - [Tuition & Fees overview](https://admissions.wnmu.edu/tuition/): Affordability, textbooks included in tuition, and links to current rates. - [International Students](https://admissions.wnmu.edu/international/): Admissions information for international applicants. - [Program Information Request](https://wnmu.edu/program-information-request/): Request information about specific academic programs. - [New Student Orientation](https://form.jotform.com/251474702915155): Orientation registration for incoming students. ## Financial Aid & Tuition - [Financial Aid](https://financialaid.wnmu.edu/): Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. - [Tuition & Fees](https://businessaffairs.wnmu.edu/cashier-services/cashiers-office-students/): Current tuition rates and fee schedules. - [Net Price Calculator](https://wnmu.edu/net-price-calculator/): Estimate your net cost of attendance after aid. - [Foundation Scholarships](https://wnmu.academicworks.com/): WNMU Foundation scholarship listings and applications. ## Current Students - [Mustang Express](https://me.wnmu.edu/): Student portal for registration, grades, and university services. - [Canvas](https://wnmu.instructure.com/): Learning management system for courses and coursework. - [Class Schedule](https://reg-prod.ec.wnmu.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=search): Search available courses by term. - [Course Registration](https://reg-prod.ec.wnmu.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/registration): Register for classes online. - [Office of the Registrar](https://registrar.wnmu.edu/): Transcripts, enrollment verification, and academic records. - [Advising](https://advising.wnmu.edu/): Academic advising services and appointment scheduling. - [Business Affairs](https://businessaffairs.wnmu.edu/): Student billing, payments, and financial services. - [Student Career Services](https://css.wnmu.edu/career-services/): Career counseling, job placement, and internship resources. - [Campus Housing](https://www.roomchoice.com/wnmu/): On-campus housing options and application. - [Apply for Graduation](https://registrar.wnmu.edu/grad-info/): Graduation deadlines and the undergraduate and graduate applications for graduation. - [Miller Library](https://millerlibrary.wnmu.edu/): Academic library with research databases, study spaces, and borrowing services. ## Faculty & Staff - [University Directory](https://directory.wnmu.edu/): Search for faculty and staff contact information. - [IT Helpdesk](https://wnmuservice.freshservice.com/support/home): Technology support and service requests. - [Job Opportunities](https://wnmu.peopleadmin.com/): Open positions and employment application portal. - [Email](https://outlook.office.com/mail/?realm=wnmu.edu): Faculty and staff Microsoft 365 email. - [Holiday Schedule](https://hr.wnmu.edu/holiday-calendar/): Official university holiday and closure calendar. - [Non-Exempt Pay Calendar](https://wnmu.edu/fiscal-year-2026-non-exempt-pay-calendar/): Payroll schedule for non-exempt employees. ## Campus & Community - [Campus Map](https://wnmu.edu/wp-content/themes/wnmu/assets/docs/campus-map-2025.pdf): Printable map of the Silver City campus. - [Mustang Athletics](https://wnmumustangs.com/): WNMU Mustangs sports teams, schedules, and rosters. - [Cultural Affairs](https://culture.wnmu.edu/): Arts performances, lectures, and cultural programming on campus. - [University Museum](https://museum.wnmu.edu/): WNMU museum collections open to the public. - [Campus Police](https://police.wnmu.edu/): Campus safety, emergency information, and crime statistics. - [Mustang Dining](https://wnmu.mydininghub.com/en): On-campus dining services and meal plan information. - [Adult Education Services](https://aes.wnmu.edu/): Community and continuing education programs. - [Veterans Affairs](https://veterans.wnmu.edu/): Educational benefits and support services for veteran students. - [Title IX & Civil Rights](https://wnmu.edu/title-ix-civil-rights/): Non-discrimination policies and reporting resources. - [Report It](https://reportit.wnmu.edu/): Anonymous reporting for safety, ethics, and compliance concerns. ## Alumni & Foundation - [Alumni Office](https://alumni.wnmu.edu/): Alumni association news, events, and reconnection resources. - [Foundation Online Giving](https://foundation.wnmu.edu/): Support WNMU through donations and endowed scholarships. - [WILL](https://will.community/): Western Institute for Lifelong Learning — community education and enrichment programs. ## Contact - [Contact WNMU](https://wnmu.edu/contact-us/): General contact information and campus directory. - [Department Directory](https://directory.wnmu.edu/): Searchable directory of all university departments and offices. ## Department guides Detailed llms.txt files for high-traffic WNMU sites: - [School of Social Work](https://socialwork.wnmu.edu/llms.txt): BSW, MSW (advanced and non-advanced standing), AA Human Services, field practicum, licensing. - [Office of the Registrar](https://registrar.wnmu.edu/llms.txt): Transcripts, academic calendar, deadlines, graduation, FERPA. - [Admissions](https://admissions.wnmu.edu/llms.txt): How to apply, fees, requirements, international, transfer, DACA, dual enrollment. - [College of Education](https://coe.wnmu.edu/llms.txt): Teacher licensure, MAT, alternative licensure, special and early childhood education, counseling. - [Online Programs](https://online.wnmu.edu/llms.txt): Fully online degrees and certificates, state authorization, online student support. - [Financial Aid](https://financialaid.wnmu.edu/llms.txt): FAFSA, grants, scholarships, loans, work-study. - [Business Affairs](https://businessaffairs.wnmu.edu/llms.txt): Official tuition and fee tables, payments, payment plans, refunds. - [School of Nursing and Kinesiology](https://sonak.wnmu.edu/llms.txt): Pre-licensure BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, FNP certificate, kinesiology.