Application Materials for the MA Degree in Anthropology
To apply to the M.A. Anthropology Program, you will need to submit the following (forms can be downloaded below):
- 3 letters of reference
- Department application
- Statement of intent
- An official transcript verifying an undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher
In addition to the information for applying to the Anthropology Department, all applicants will also need to apply to the Graduate School. The information to do that can be found at http://gradschool.nmsu.edu/admit-form.html.
International applicants also need to view the requirements of admission to the university and apply online, via this page: http://prospective.nmsu.edu/international/apply/index.html
Please note that you must apply to both the Anthropology program AND the Graduate School; there are two application packets.
- Graduate School application form and fees (send to the Graduate School)
- Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (send to the Graduate School)
- A letter from the candidate addressing his or her interests and graduate school objectives (send to the department)
- Letters of recommendation from three persons familiar with the candidate’s academic record (send to the department)
- Anthropology Department application form (send to the department)
The mailing address for the Anthropology program is
Attn: Anthropology Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Anthropology
New Mexico State University
MSC 3BV/P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003