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 A Guide through the Admissions Process will be Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 9:00-11:00 am. You can register via the link to attend in person or via Zoom.
- The next session of Written Application Workshop will be Saturday, November 9th, 2024 9:00-11:00. You can register via the link to attend in person or via Zoom
- If you would like more information about the Graduate Admissions Workshops, please email SHS-Admin@unm.edu
Project MESA Fall 2025
Project MESA (Multilingual, culturally responsive, Early childhood Social communication Approaches) at the University of New Mexico’s Speech and Language Master’s Program.
Project MESA is a Department of Education funded grant that aims to increase the number of SLPs skilled in using evidence-based approaches with culturally and linguistically diverse young children who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities. The program provides training in social communication assessment and interventions, culturally responsive and multilingual practices, and team collaboration.
We will be recruiting 4 incoming graduate students to begin in the fall of 2025. We are specifically hoping to recruit multilingual students. Project MESA scholars will receive a generous funding package.
For more information about the program see our Website: https://sites.google.com/view/project-mesa/home
Questions about Project MESA can be sent to Dr. Cindy Gevarter (cgevarter@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.
- 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
- Official 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
