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New Mexico State University

Application Materials for the MA Degree in Anthropology

To apply to the Anthropology program the following materials are required:

  • Graduate School application form and fees
  • Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
  • A letter from the candidate addressing his or her interests and graduate school objectives
  • Letters of recommendation from three persons familiar with the candidate's academic record
  • Anthropology Department application form

All the above items should be submitted through the Graduate School's central admission system at: http://prospective.nmsu.edu/graduate/apply/index.html


NOTE: In addition to the above, international applicants also need to view the requirements of admission to the university and provide additional documentation online, at this page: http://prospective.nmsu.edu/international/apply/index.html


For additional information contact:

Dr. Lois Stanford, Anthropology Graduate Advisor at: lstanfor@nmsu.edu
Dr. Miram Chaiken, Anthropology Department Head at: mchaiken@nmsu.edu