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The application cycle for 2024-2025 is now open

Important Deadlines

  • October 1, 2023: Application Cycle Opens (Applications by this date receive full consideration and decisions by early spring)

 

  • January 15, 2024: Priority Deadline (Applications received before this date are ensured full consideration. Decisions for these applications are usually sent in mid-March. Applications after this date are reviewed only on a rolling basis as space allows)

 

  • April 1, 2024: Application Cycle Closes: Applications can no longer be submitted

How to Apply

1. Read about the program & application process.

(please note, the application packet was revised as of 9/27/2022, please ensure you are using the FALL 2024 packet)

2. Complete the electronic application: https://apply.nmsu.edu/apply/

 

All applicants must apply to the MSW Program through the NMSU Graduate School application. The Graduate School application site will allow you to submit your graduate application, unofficial transcripts and required MSW application documents at the same time.  Application fee: $40

Program Checklist Guide

 

Important Information

  1. Students in the 2 year program (site based and online) will have four academic courses each semester plus a practicum placement & seminar.
  2. The 3 year program students take three academic courses per semester and in their last two years also have a practicum placement & seminar.
  3. The practicum component requires students to spend approximately 16-20 hours a week in their practicum experience placement plus additional meetings and assignments required for the field practicum.
  4. Students enrolled in the one-year advanced standing program are required to take four advanced generalist courses and participate in practicum and practicum seminar.

If there are aspects of the program you have questions about, you are urged to discuss them with the individuals below before beginning the application process.