Apply to the Master's of Science Program
 Application DeadlineFebruary 1 at 11:59 p.m. MST | Apply onlineRead requirements below and apply at link at end of the page
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Graduate Admissions Workshops:
- The next session of Grad Application Workshop will be Saturday, November 14th, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM MST . For more details see the flyer below. This session is both in person and on Zoom. The Zoom link is here.
The meetind ID is 949 3592 0482 and the passcode is Lobos.
Project MESA Fall 2026
Project MESA (Multilingual, Culturally Responsive Early Childhood Social Communication Approaches) is a federally funded initiative designed to increase the number of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) equipped to serve culturally and linguistically diverse children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Scholars selected for the program receive up to $64,800 in funding over two years, along with additional professional development opportunities, including participation in the prestigious LEND program.
We are hosting a virtual information session this fall to help students learn more about the program and prepare to apply:
- Saturday, November 14 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST
Zoom Meeting ID: 949 3592 0482 | Passcode: Lobos
For more information, visit our website:https://sites.google.com/view/project-mesa/home
Questions? Contact Jaime Branaman, Grant Manager, at jbranaman@unm.edu
Minimum Requirements to Apply
- Completion of at least 12 credits in speech and hearing sciences or communication sciences/ disorders
- See non-degree/leveling options if you do not meet this requirement
- Earned a Bachelor’s Degree (in any area)
- 3.4 GPA or higher in speech and hearing sciences or communication sciences disorders courses
- If you have repeated courses we replace up to 12 credits with the higher grade
- THE GRE IS NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY
****If your undergraduate coursework in communication sciences and disorders or SHS is more than 6 years old, we will still review your application. However, if you are offered and accept admission to our program, you may be required to retake some or all of your undergraduate courses.
Required Documents
- Two letters of recommendation
- Carefully read the instructions for letters of recommendation which include important directions for ALL applicants as well as timelines/ instructions for UNM students seeking faculty recommendations using our template.
- Written application
- Answer ALL questions in our written application. Save as PDF and upload to the UNM graduate application site under the heading Letter of Intent.
- Recommended - Please complete the Relevant Clinical, Educational, and Research Experience Form and upload the completed form in the Professional Biographical Form section of the Application Fields.
- Answer ALL questions in our written application. Save as PDF and upload to the UNM graduate application site under the heading Letter of Intent.
- Unofficial Transcripts
- On the UNM graduate application site, upload unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities where you took speech and hearing sciences or communication sciences disorders course work. Transcripts must include final grades for the Fall semester immediately prior to the February 1 deadline
- Spring 2027 - please send a copy of your unofficial transcripts to shs-admin@unm.edu if you encounter any issues with your transcripts.
- Official transcripts (required for all non-UNM transcripts) -
- Mail official transcripts in SEALED envelope to UNM Office of Admissions, PO Box 4895, Albuquerque, NM 87196-4895 OR If your institution allows you to directly send official transcripts electronically, email them to apply@unm.edu.
- Must include final grades for the Fall semester immediately prior to the February 1 deadline
Additional requirements for financial supports
- Complete the following if you will be applying for scholarships, graduate/research assistantships, or other funding. You cannot be considered for financial aid without completing these.
- Departmental Financial Aid Application . Upload to the UNM graduate application site under the heading Assistantship Interest (*note- complete this form even if not interested in an assistantship, but are interested in other forms of aid)
- FAFSA- for priority aid complete by January 5th
- Departmental Financial Aid Application . Upload to the UNM graduate application site under the heading Assistantship Interest (*note- complete this form even if not interested in an assistantship, but are interested in other forms of aid)
- If you are from a Western state, you may be eligble for in state tuition through the Western Regional Graduate Progam. Please see the link below for more information.
Navigating the Graduate Application Site
- Download detailed application instructions
Notification of acceptance date: April 1st.
Who to contact with Questions:
- SHS-Admin@unm.edu with questions about admissions requirements, the content of your application or questions on whether application materials have been received
- For technical/system difficulties: use the “Technical Support” link at the bottom of the UNM Graduate application site
