Western New Mexico University Reviews

"WNMU MSW program has been a great experience overall. For an online program, the quality and rigor of the academic program is great. Some really great professors and instructors who bring a lot to the classroom and are very engaged. I am not finished yet, but do feel I will be well prepared upon graduation. The two biggest concerns/complaints I have regarding the MSW program center around academic advising and support/assistance with locating field placements. I believe I am on my 4th advisor in 2 years. Luckily, I'm a self-starter and motivated individual who wouldn't need to rely heavily on academic advisement anyway. Second, while I do currently reside overseas as a military spouse, finding a field placement has been a challenge. They are transparent at the outset stating that students need to locate their own, however, I do believe that part of the academic advisors role in these instances is to converse and brainstorm with, and support a student, in doing these. I was literally told "maybe you should consider switching to another program." Not the kind of support I was hoping for at that juncture in my degree.Read Less"

"I have been at WNMU (as a virtual/online graduate student) since the summer of 2018. I have had such a great experience. Yes, there have been some changes, as one other reviewer wrote, but they have all been for the better. I feel that since I began this program, the quality has only improved. We do a lot of meetings online through Zoom, so you actually see your classmates and professors. Each professor I have had has been so responsive and helpful, and I feel that they will really support me even after I graduate. I would highly recommend WNMU to anyone looking to get their master's in social work. The online format creates a flexible schedule for students, and it is also one of the most affordable programs that I found.Read Less"

"The MSW program is in flux. The entire time Ive been at the school (2018) program policy and procedure change from week to week. They make changes and instead of streamlining it makes everything harder. This makes it very difficult to successfully complete course work and appears very unprofessional during any internship experience. Am considering transfering."

"Seems like my issue keeps happening over and over. They request you to buy books they don't use during class or to buy books with access cards that are unnecessary and never used. When you complain they answer that books recommended by your instructor are useful for your career no matter what. It's just too bad the money to buy those expensive books doesn't come out of their pockets. I'm sure if it did their answer would be different. If you go through the same experience make sure you complain about it and don't stop at the first careless response you get. Follow the chain of command. They will tell you that they will let everyone know so that it won't happen again. It's a lie and just a way of keeping you quiet. Persist.Read Less"

"I'm work full time to provide for my family, so finding a grad school that offered online classes was important for me. WNMU students have the option to attend all their classes online, or in a class setting. Without this option, I would have never made it through this program."

"I loved being able to attend classes online. This degree program was primarily online. Online classes afford me the time to complete my work and not have to take time off to attend classes. I am also able to spend time with my family then complete class requirements and responsibilities later in the evening or early in the morning. I was able to fit it in on my time. I also appreciate that the courses I took prepared me for becoming a school administrator. I was able to complete an internship and get involved in school admin through the courses I took.Read Less"

"WNMU is a wonderful university with great and flexible faculty. They offer an affordable experience for the quality of education that you receive."