Program Options

• BSW – Main Campus
  Site-based program at NMSU in Las Cruces. Some classes are online, but most core courses require in-person attendance.
• BSW – Global Campus
  100% online program through NMSU Global Campus.

Admission Criteria

• Applications accepted every Fall semester.
• Minimum GPA: 2.5 or higher.
• Recommended: 60–65 credits completed (including general education and School of Social Work requirements).
• No more than 3 outstanding prerequisites at the end of sophomore year.
• No course credit is given for work or life experience (per accreditation).

📘 View the BSW Course Map.

Transfer Students

Main Campus

• Must be tentatively admitted to NMSU–Main Campus before applying to the BSW program.
• Schedule advising early:
  • 📞 (575) 646-2941
  • 📧 Letty Gallegos or Nikki Solano (NMSU Central Advising)

Global Campus

• Must be tentatively admitted to Global Campus before applying.
• Schedule advising early:
  • 📧 Jared Gonzalez or Megan L. Boyd (Global Campus Advising)

What’s Required for the Application?

All application materials are available in the BSW Application Canvas course (you’ll be added after meeting with your advisor). A complete application includes:

• Resume
• Unofficial transcript
• 2 letters of reference (using the provided form)
• Personal statement
• STAR Degree Audit

⚠️ Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Admission Decisions

Applications are reviewed by the School of Social Work Admission Committee. Acceptance/denial letters are sent directly to applicants in time for advisement and pre-registration.

Contact

Paulina Palomino Pantoja
BSW Program Coordinator
📧 paulinam@nmsu.edu | 📞 (575) 646-2143

Undergraduate Pre-Social Work Academic Advisor 

Students who are interested in Pre-Social Work (PSWK) and the Bachelor of Social Work major should schedule an advising appointment as soon as possible by contacting the Undergraduate Academic Advisor assigned to Social Work: If you have any questions about being ready to apply you can schedule an appointment here. 

Advisors for BSW-Main Campus: 

Letty Gallegos
Academic Advisor, Ld
lettyg@nmsu.edu
Center for Academic Advising and Student Support
(575) 646-2941 

Nikki Solano
Academic Advisor
nsolano@nmsu.edu
Center for Academic Advising and Student Support
(575) 646-2941 

Advisors for Global Campus:

Megan Boyd
Acad Advisor, Ld
mboyd@nmsu.edu
Digital Learning
(575) 646-2941 

Jarod Gonzalez
Acad Advisor, Ld
jarodg@nmsu.edu
Digital Learning
(575) 646-2941