Apply to Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)

Submit an application and join New Mexico's premier community college. We offer traditional courses at our Albuquerque metro locations, as well as 100% online programs.

For questions about applying to CNM, please visit our Contact CNM page for chat, email, phone numbers, and more.

Begin Your CNM Application 

Please read about the General Application and CNM Online Application below.

  • If you want to learn English or finish your high school equivalency, please learn more about our Adult Basic Education program. 
  • If you want to learn more about our accelerated, online programs, visit CNM My Way.
General Application
The General Application is for traditional college, transfer, high school, or international students. You can take online classes, face-to-face classes, or both.
Begin Your Application
Specialty Program: CNM Online
CNM Online offers 100% online degrees in Business, Communication, Criminology, Cyber Security, Liberal Arts, and Psychology.
Apply to CNM Online

After You Apply

Learn about the next steps to get started as a CNM student, including applying for scholarships such as the New Mexico Opportunity Scholarship, which provides tuition and fee assistance for New Mexico residents.

Next Steps

The Annual Security Report (ASR) is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics at CNM. The policy statements address CNM policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, such as policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. You may obtain a copy of the ASR by contacting CNM Security at (505) 224-3002 or by accessing the CNM Annual Security Report website.