Admissions

Admissions & How to Apply

Use this page as a start-to-finish application guide, from advising and prerequisites through the admission decision.

Start with Before You ApplySchedule advising
UNM-Valencia Nursing Program staff

2027 Admission cycle: To Be Announced

1. Before You Apply

Advising, pathways, prerequisites, GPA, testing.

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2. Apply

NursingCAS, documents, checklist, selection criteria.

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3. After You Apply

Interview, letter of intent and admission decision.

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Step 3

After you apply

Interview & letter of intent

Selected applicants complete a 15-minute in-person interview and a two-hour proctored session for the letter of intent.

If you are accepted

You will be notified by email and official letter and receive next steps, including remaining prerequisites, compliance requirements and onboarding.

If you are not selected

You may apply again in a future cycle. The points-based system can help identify areas to strengthen before reapplying.

Need help before applying?

Start with Nursing Program Academic Success Coaching.

Contact & Advising