CNM Specialized Dual Credit Admissions Pathways

CNM welcomes applicants whose high school does not participate in the dual credit program.

If you are under 18 and attending a participating Dual Credit public, private or home-based high school program within New Mexico, you may apply for Dual Credit admission. 

Younger learners are strongly encouraged to complete all the possible course work within your school district before pursuing classes at Central New Mexico Community College. Some college level course content may not be appropriate for non-college aged learners.  Contact [email protected] if you have additional questions.

Non-Dual Credit Participating

Students not currently attending a participating high school or are attending one that does not have a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CNM will follow the application process.

Non-Dual Credit Application Process

Note: The application review process may take up to two (2) weeks. Once the review is completed, you will be contacted by staff regarding your status and next steps in the process.

Students need to complete the Dual Credit application admissions process and are asked to submit the following documents listed below:

  • Complete the Non-Dual Credit Request Form
  • Current school transcript or other verification of grade level
  • Additional documentation (if requested) such as letters of support from teachers, counselors etc.
  • Placement test scores from Accuplacer or another recognized CNM placement instrument (ACT, SAT) at the college level

Applications with the above supporting documents should be submitted to CNM Admissions or may be emailed to [email protected]. Admission requests are reviewed in the order received. Determinations may be delayed if applications are missing any of the above documentation.

Dual Credit Participating w/Restrictions

Students who attend participating high schools (MOU with CNM), and wish to take courses not approved by their high school, may be eligible for classes via the Non-Dual Credit Process.    

Dual Credit with Restrictions Application Process

Students need to complete the Dual Credit application admissions process and submit the following documents listed below:

These forms can be submitted to CNM Admissions or emailed to [email protected].