Western New Mexico University requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.
If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Western New Mexico University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Western New Mexico University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.
NOTE: Around 27% of students who start college at Western New Mexico University complete all the credits required within six years.
Western New Mexico University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.
Academic Options | Yes | No | |
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Accelerated Degree Program | √ | ||
Transfer Credits Accepted | √ | ||
AP Credit Accepted | √ | ||
IB Credits Accepted | √ | ||
Summer Classes Available | √ | ||
New Student Orientation | √ |
Reminder: Western New Mexico University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.
Western New Mexico University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.
Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement
Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Western New Mexico University.
Course | Required? |
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2nd Language | No |
Math | true |
Science | true |
Computer | Yes |
Reminder: Check with Western New Mexico University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.
When choosing a major, Western New Mexico University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Western New Mexico University.
Student Designed Majors
Western New Mexico University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.
Senior Projects
Western New Mexico University does not require students to complete a senior project.
✅ Western New Mexico University does offer services for students with disabilities.
Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.
🟨 For more information on any possible distant learning options available at Western New Mexico University, contant the school directly.
✅ Western New Mexico University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.
❌ Western New Mexico University does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.
❌ Western New Mexico University does not require an internship for any students.
Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.
The main library on campus is the Miller Library and there are no other libraries on campus.
A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.
Western New Mexico University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.
Does Western New Mexico University have any ROTC programs?
Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.
Western New Mexico University does not have any ROTC programs.
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