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Apply to Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)

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

Choose Your CNM Application

Are you ready to begin your educational journey at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)? We have two main applications: the General Application and the CNM Online Application. Determine which application is right for you, then click on the tile to get started.

Don't wait—apply today and get one step closer to your academic and career goals.

General Application
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.
CNM Online Application
CNM Online Application

The CNM Online Application is for students interested in completing 100% online degrees in Business, Communication, Criminology, Cyber Security, Liberal Arts, or Psychology.

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Fall 2025 Registration is Open Now!

Get help planning your schedule with CNM Advisement.

Stay up-to-date with our full list of important dates and deadlines. 

Specialty Programs and Applications 

We also feature the following specialty programs, which have unique application requirements: 

  • If you want to learn English or finish your high school equivalency, explore our Adult Basic Education program.
  • If you want to learn more about our innovative and accelerated programs, check out CNM My Way.

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

After Your 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 webpage.