The UNM College of Nursing /UNM-Taos Nursing Program application is a two-step process.

Application to the program opens April 15 with a June 1 deadline.

1. Apply to the UNM College of Nursing program via NursingCAS, the centralized application service for nursing. Visit the Programs List page to select NMNEC UNM-Taos/UNM Dual Degree Option. Complete the steps to fill out and submit your application. All supporting documentation, including your transcripts, must be submitted to NursingCAS.
2. Apply to the UNM-Taos Nursing Program through NursingCAS.

The following must be completed by the application deadline.

• Send official college transcripts from all institutions you have attended directly to NursingCAS.
• Complete the current ATI TEAS (Assessment Technologies Institute Test of Essential Academic Skills) for nursing assessment. During the exam registration, choose “Send Transcript” (s) to U of NM Taos.
  • All applicants are required to have current test scores for the application period (June to May).
  • All applicants are required to have current test scores for the application period (June to May).
• Upload all required documents.
  • UNM College of Nursing writing requirements
  • Current resume
  • Two letters of recommendations
  • Certifications (if applicable)
  • Relevant healthcare experience (if applicable)
  • Academic History
    • Official Transcripts
    • TEAS Scores
• NursingCAS Help

  NursingCAS has a dedicated customer service team available to applicants. Please contact customer service for any questions or concerns, including inquiries about application status, verification, receipt of supporting materials, how to complete the application, uploading documents or submitting reference requests.

  Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. EST, and Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST
  Website: https://www.nursingcas.org/
  Email: nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org
  Phone: 617-612-2880

To be considered for acceptance into the UNM College of Nursing/UNM-Taos dual degree nursing program, the applicant must:

• Submit a complete application and required academic records by the deadline date.
• Successfully complete all required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher.
• Successfully complete at least an additional 9 credits of courses that meet the UNM core curriculum requirements with a grade of “C” or higher.
• Achieve a 2.75 grade point average or higher for completed prerequisite courses.
• Students must be in good standing and meet the minimum academic requirements of UNM-Taos.
• Achieve the national recommended cut score or higher on the ATI TEAS.
                  Cut score = 58.7%

The selection of students for the UNM-Taos nursing program is based on a point system. Students are ranked according to total points. Nursing Program slots are filled beginning with the highest-ranking students, inclusive of ADN and BSN dual degree applicants, who have completed the application and all requirements. Completing all requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program.

Ranking of applicants is based on the following:

• Prerequisite GPA – 40%
• ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score – 50%
• ATI TEAS Reading Score 90% or higher – 2%
• Resident of UNM-Taos service area – 2%
• At least 30 credit hours earned at UNM-Taos – 2%
• 500 hours documented/verified healthcare experience – 2%
• Current CNA, EMT, or other relevant healthcare provider certification – 2%

Students will be notified in June of acceptance into the nursing program through Nursing CAS email.

Selected students will meet with the UNM-Taos Nursing program director to confirm program acceptance. Instructions and guidelines will be provided regarding requirements to be completed prior to entering Level 1 of the nursing program. Accepted students are required to attend a nursing orientation in August, generally two weeks prior to the fall semester start date.

Applicants who have been accepted into the nursing program who choose to decline their acceptance and would like to enter at a future time, must reapply and meet program admission requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.

Applicants who have not been accepted into the nursing program will be notified through Nursing CAS.

Below is a link to information about the cost of the dual degree ADN/BSN Program.  The information is approximate and subject to change.
2021 BSN Estimated Cost

UNM College of Nursing BSN Student Handbook 

2022 BSN Prerequisite Checklist