Academic Affairs at Western New Mexico University oversees the excellence and integrity of the university’s academic programs. As an open-access Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and New Mexico’s Applied Liberal Arts and Sciences University, we are dedicated to combining a strong liberal arts foundation with high-quality professional programs and career and technical preparation. Our responsibilities include overseeing curriculum development, supporting faculty, and providing comprehensive student academic services.

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive, creative, and caring community of learners equipped with the essential skills and knowledge for lifelong success. Our students achieve their career goals, become conscientious citizens, practice social and environmental responsibility, and impact their communities and futures as independent thinkers in a global, digital world.

Embracing innovation and creativity, we seek opportunities to provide practical solutions, encourage continuous improvement, and support actions that lead to positive societal changes. We operate with integrity, upholding the highest ethical standards and fostering a culture of accountability, honesty, and transparency. Through our commitment to academic excellence and public service, we contribute to the economic development and cultural enrichment of our region.

Academics at Western New Mexico University are governed by policies published in the University Catalog. To provide general information on these policies, the Office of Academic Affairs has developed pages that provide overviews and general information. To view these information pages, please click below. For comprehensive information, please visit the University Catalog.