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New Mexico State University

MA Application Materials for the Anthropology Program

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 undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0 or higher

In addition to the following information, you will need to apply to the Graduate School. The information to do that can be found at http://gradschool.nmsu.edu/admit-form.html. 

 

Please note that you must apply to both the program AND the Graduate School; there are two application packets.

  1. Application form and fees (send to the Graduate School)
  2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (send to the Graduate School)
  3. A letter from the candidate addressing his or her interests and graduate school objectives (send to the department)
  4. Letters of recommendation from three persons familiar with the candidate’s academic record (send to the department)
  5. Departmental application form (send to the department)

The mailing address for the Anthropology program is

        Attn: Anthropology Graduate Admissions Committee 

        Department of Sociology and Anthropology

        New Mexico State University

        MSC 3BV/P.O. Box 30001

        Las Cruces, NM 88003

Application Forms