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EXPLORE ASPIRE TRANSFORM 2020-2021 VIEWBOOK
YOUR TO-DO LIST
Apply for admission today Make a reservation for
Apply online at admissions.nmsu.edu/apply. There’s a your orientation
$25 non-refundable application fee. Aggie Welcome and Orientation is designed to provide
you with information on essential student services,
Create your myNMSU academic advisement and registration for classes. Visit
student account awo.nmsu.edu for more information. AWO registration
Gain access to your NMSU email, the Housing opens December 1.
application and the Scholar Dollar$ application by
creating your myNMSU account. Go to my.nmsu.edu. Submit your test scores
Send your official ACT or SAT test scores to
Apply for scholarships Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation at NMSU.
One application for all of our scholarships – that’s all NMSU’s ACT code is 2638 and SAT code is 4531. You
it takes! Fill out the Scholar Dollar$ application to put may send multiple scores, we will take your highest one.
your name in the running for college and university-wide
scholarships. Fill out the application every year you are an Send us your transcripts
Aggie! Go to scholarships.nmsu.edu. Have your final transcripts, including any dual-credit
transcripts, sent to admissions@nmsu.edu or mail to:
Complete your FAFSA Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation
Find out which financial aid opportunities are available by
MSC 3A
filling out your FAFSA application! Complete the FAFSA
New Mexico State University
at fafsa.ed.gov, beginning October 1. NMSU’s FAFSA
P.O. Box 30001
code is 002657. Priority deadline is March 1 every year.
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Apply for housing
Find out which housing options best fit your needs. Connect with us online
Once you’re admitted, apply for housing at Don’t forget to keep in touch! Like and follow us on
housing.nmsu.edu. Learn about the First-Year /NewMexicoStateUniversity
Residential Experience at housing.nmsu.edu/fyre.
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Consistently ranked a 900 acre campus
TOP-TIER
UNIVERSITY A Tradition of Excellence
by U.S. News Since
& World Report
Students from
across the U.S. and
89 foreign countries
NMSU
MILITARY AND VETERAN
at a
Friendly glance
University
14,296
STUDENTS
Our colors:
200+
STUDENT
CLUBS
WHITE
GROUPS
CRIMSON
ORGANIZATIONS
BE NMSU BOUND
Nestled between the Organ Mountains to the east
and the Mesilla Valley to the west, NMSU is home
to more than 14,000 students from across the
country and around the world. We are a global
community, living, learning and working together
to make this world better each day. As you begin
to consider your higher education options, we
invite you to visit us at NMSU – a minority serving
and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) consistently
ranked as a top-tier university by U.S. News &
World Report. We recognize that you are part of
a very special graduating class, one that has seen
many joys and unforgettable challenges. But know
this: the NMSU community will be by your side
every step of the way. We are all in this together!
BE BOLD. Shape the Future.
NMSU AND COVID-19 Many photos in this publication were created prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, before rules regarding masks and social distancing, among others, took effect. For information on how the NMSU community works to stay safe, go to ready.nmsu.edu.
APPLY TODAY!
Undergraduate Admissions
Your journey as an Aggie begins today! The information on NMSU. When reviewing the admissibility of students, the
these pages will help you prepare for your next steps. Keep in Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation office considers
mind that we are here to answer any questions you may have. many factors, including high school GPA, test scores, dual-credit
Go to admissions.nmsu.edu/contact to connect with your coursework, leadership experience, community involvement and
Admissions Advisor. other accomplishments. Applicants may be asked for additional
To expedite admission decisions, NMSU accepts your self- information, including academic letters of recommendation, in
reported cumulative high school GPA on the undergraduate support of their application.
admission application. Submission of an ACT or SAT score is If you are not initially offered admission to the NMSU Las
highly recommended for merit-based scholarship consideration. Cruces campus, our Aggie Pathway Program can navigate you
Find more detailed information and to apply today, go to toward a bachelor’s degree. Aggie Pathway students may transition
admissions.nmsu.edu/apply. to the Las Cruces campus after successful completion of 24
credits and a 2.5 cumulative college GPA. For more details on this
Freshman Admission Requirements program, go to aggiepathway.nmsu.edu or call 575-646-8011.
Students who meet the minimum high school requirements of the
state from which they received their high school diploma must Take your College Entrance Exam!
meet one of the following criteria in order to be admitted. Sign up for the ACT (act.org) or SAT
• Cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 (collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat). Remember,
• ACT composite score of 21 or SAT score of 1060 registration deadlines are about a month or more prior to the test
• Ranked in the top 20% of their graduating class date. Please plan accordingly.
All entering freshmen must submit official ACT or SAT scores and final high school
transcripts before final admission is granted. ACT code=2638, SAT code=4531.
Applicants who meet at least one of the criteria listed above
will be admitted to NMSU. An applicant who does not meet
admission requirements may be admitted if a review of additional
information indicates that the student would be successful at
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Finance Your Education
At New Mexico State University, we offer a quality education at an affordable price. With reasonable tuition rates for in-state and out-
of-state students, NMSU consistently provides one of the best educational values in the country. We also award more than $100 million
annually in scholarships, grants, work-study funds and loans to help you pay for school.
Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees
We understand that a college education is a significant undertaking We offer competitive in-state tuition to New Mexico residents.
for any family and our goal is to offer an economical budget with Plus, tuition for most out-of-state students is reduced to near
available financial aid options. Approximately 99% of NMSU in-state rates through the discounts we offer. Please see chart below.
students receive some form of financial aid.
NM CO and AZ West TX Western U.S. Other Non-NM
Residents Residents1 Residents2 Residents3 Residents4
Tuition and Fees $8,044 $25,666 $25,666 $25,666 $25,666
Tuition Discount – $17,622 $16,977 $14,387 –
Total You Pay $8,044 $8,044 $8,689 $11,279 $25,666
1 2 3
Colorado/Arizona Out-of-State Tuition Discount. 135 Mile Out-of-State Tuition Discount. Western Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition Discount.
4
Residents of states other than those detailed in the chart above. See admissions.nmsu.edu/scholarships for details.
2021-2022 Academic Year Budget
The example below is for the fall and spring semesters or what we refer to as an academic year.
NM CO and AZ West TX Western U.S. Other Non-NM
Residents Residents Residents Residents Residents
Tuition and Fees* $8,044 $8,044 $8,689 $11,279 $25,666
Residence Hall† $4,600 - $5,800 $4,600 - $5,800 $4,600 - $5,800 $4,600 - $5,800 $4,600 - $5,800
Dining Membership‡ $4,028 - $4,140 $4,028 - $4,140 $4,028 - $4,140 $4,028 - $4,140 $4,028 - $4,140
Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240 $1,240 $1,240 $1,240
* Flat rate for 15 or more credits per semester. † Prices depend on choice of double-occupancy in a first-year residence hall. ‡ Prices depend on meal plan choices available to first-year students.
Net Price Calculator Institutional Scholarships
To begin estimating your financial aid options and determine At NMSU, we offer scholarships that range in value from
what it may actually cost to attend NMSU, use the Net Price $1,000 to $6,500 per year. You may qualify for an institutional
Calculator at fa.nmsu.edu/npc. To get the most accurate scholarship based on your admissions application and Academic
estimate, file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid Index Score that is set by your GPA and ACT/SAT test scores.
(FAFSA) to determine your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). Additionally, some top scholarships require you to submit all
academic credentials and an NMSU Scholar Dollar$ application by
Federal Aid and Scholarship Applications December 1.
We encourage every student to submit a Free Application for To calculate your Academic Index score, view the complete list
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov, or download of institutional scholarships, and learn more about deadlines and
the myStudentAid mobile app, to determine if you’re eligible for application requirements, go to
federal and state aid. Once admitted, you can apply for additional admissions.nmsu.edu/scholarships.
scholarships by completing the Scholar Dollar$ application at
scholarships.nmsu.edu. Have questions?
Call 575-646-4105, email financialaid@nmsu.edu or visit us at
fa.nmsu.edu for more information.
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Campus Living
Living on campus offers you easy living Juniper Hall Piñon Hall
and a well-rounded college experience. Single Occupancy $9,280 Single occupancy $8,800
You’ll be part of a lively residential campus Suite Single Occupancy $6,380 Suite Single Occupancy $6,050
community with a very short commute to Suite Double Occupancy $5,800 Suite Double Occupancy $5,500
your classes, eateries, activities and state-of- Deluxe Suite Double Occupancy $8,120
the art facilities.
Our Residence Halls
Four residence halls are dedicated to our
first-year students, all equipped with the
comforts of home. All rates are per student
for the entire academic year 2020-2021.
Learn more at housing.nmsu.edu.
Your key to common
housing terms:
• Single occupancy
single private room with private
bathroom
• Suite* single occupancy
single room in a suite*, shared
bathroom with the other room in
the suite*
• Suite* double occupancy
shared room, shared bathroom with
roommate and other room in the suite*
*Two bedrooms with a shared bathroom.
Garcia Hall East/ Garcia Hall West Rhodes Garrett Hamiel
Single Occupancy $6,210 Single Occupancy $7,360
Suite Single Occupancy $5,060 Suite Single Occupancy $5,060
Suite Double Occupancy $4,600 Suite Double Occupancy $4,600
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First-Year Residential
Experience
Your success is our top priority and
we want to ensure that you are able to
maximize your time while at NMSU.
Living on campus provides many benefits
and rewards not found anywhere else,
such as enhanced academic resources and
engagement with a diverse student-body,
just to name a few. All first-time, full-time
undergraduate students are required to
live in a university-operated residence hall
for the first academic year and purchase a
meal plan.
Our first-year residency requirement
provides an enriched living environment
for first-year students. However, we
understand that in some circumstances
students may have a need to commute
from their parents/guardian’s home, or
have other special circumstances.
To apply for housing or an exemption,
go to housing.nmsu.edu/applications.
Live and Learn
Make the most of your time here! You can
create connections with other students
who share mutual academic and social
interests through our Living Learning
Communities (LLC). Meet new people
and develop friendships that last a
lifetime. Every year, we have a variety
of LLCs to choose from. Learn more at
housing.nmsu.edu/llc.
Dining
Take advantage of the many dining
options available on campus. Meal plans
at NMSU offer variety, convenience and
great taste. First-year resident meal plans
include:
Aggie Choice 230
• $4,028 per academic year
• 230 entrances to Taos Restaurant
• $325 Aggie Dining Dollars per semester
Aggie Unlimited
• $4,140 per academic year
• Unlimited entrances to Taos Restaurant
• $100 Aggie Dining Dollars per semester
Find out more at dining.nmsu.edu.
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CAMPUS LIFE
NMSU offers many opportunities to enhance your overall college experience. We have many
student clubs, groups and organizations that are sure to satisfy your interests. We also encourage
you to balance your time with some healthy choices. We provide services, programs and facilities
beneficial to your overall well-being.
Over 200 Student Fraternity and Sorority Life
Organizations and Clubs The FSL community, comprised of 14 chapters, is an active part of
Build friendships that last a lifetime through any of our student our student population. They are involved with many campus and
groups which range in topics from cultural and political school-related activities, and they hold their own events that benefit
to professional and sports-related. Find peers with similar NMSU and the surrounding community.
backgrounds and interests, or make new connections. greeklife.nmsu.edu
campusactivities.nmsu.edu
ASNMSU
The Associated Students of New Mexico
State University (ASNMSU) is your student
government. ASNMSU provides inclusive
programs, engaging events and valuable
services in addition to representing the student
interest to improve the college experience for
every Aggie. All students are encouraged to
participate in ASNMSU sponsored events.
asnmsu.nmsu.edu
InterFaith Council
The InterFaith Council at NMSU is a group of
organizations that offer help in spiritual growth,
support and guidance to students, faculty and
staff. The council provides opportunities for
those in the NMSU community to explore
their own faith traditions and engage with
people from other backgrounds.
ifc.nmsu.edu
6 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate ViewbookPRIDE of New Mexico The “PRIDE” of New Mexico marching band is composed of approximately 250 of the finest musicians, dancers and auxiliary in the nation. The purpose of the “PRIDE” is to give our students a musical experience while providing entertainment at Aggie football games, parades and many other NMSU events. music.nmsu.edu Recreation and Fitness You can participate in a healthy lifestyle through our many indoor and outdoor programs. We offer a variety of recreation, fitness and sports opportunities, including aquatics, intramurals, outdoor recreation, group and personal fitness. recsports.nmsu.edu Aggie Health and Wellness Center The Aggie Health and Wellness Center provides integrated comprehensive medical and psychological services for all students of NMSU. The center is nationally accredited and has a range of health care services including: laboratory, pharmacy, immunizations, women’s health, primary care, counseling and health education. In an effort to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, the Aggie Health and Wellness Center offers both in-person and telehealth services for access to medical and counseling providers, laboratory, and pharmacy services. wellness.nmsu.edu
PROGRAMS
Build your future within any of NMSU’s exceptional colleges. You will learn from and have
the opportunity to work alongside honored faculty in the discovery and application of new
knowledge and ground-breaking research. Aspire to dream big and create the extraordinary!
College of Agricultural, General Agriculture Big Data and Data Science
Genetics and Biotechnology Computer Networking
Consumer and
Horticulture Cybersecurity
Environmental Sciences Human Computer Interaction
Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism
aces.nmsu.edu Software Development
Management*
Agricultural and Community Conservation Ecology
Human Nutrition and Dietetic Sciences
Development Criminal Justice
Nutrition Education
Agricultural and Extension Education *Cybersecurity
Pre-Dietetics/Dietetics
Advanced Technology Education Digital Film Making
Natural Resources Economics and Policy
Agricultural Communications
Range Science Economics
Agricultural Education Teaching
Soil Science English
Agricultural Biology
Environment and Resource Management Creative Writing
Applied Biology
Soil and Water Science English
Applied Microbiology
Soils Literature, Language and Culture
Entomology
Turfgrass Science and Management Rhetoric, Digital Media and Professional
Environmental Biology
Communication
Pest Biology and Management
Foreign Languages
Agricultural Economics and Agricultural College of Arts
French
Business and Sciences German
Agronomy artsci.nmsu.edu Spanish
Animal Science Animation and Visual Effects Gender and Sexuality Studies*
Animal Industry Anthropology Genetics and Biotechnology
Science Applied Studies Geography
Conservation Ecology Art Geographic Information Science and
Environmental Science Art History Technology
Family and Child Science* Museum Conservation Human/Environment Relationships
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Studio Art Geology
Fashion Merchandising and Design Biochemistry Earth and Environmental Sciences
Fisheries and Wildlife Science Biology Earth Science Education
Aquatic Ecology and Management Chemistry Geological Sciences
Wildlife Ecology and Management Communication Studies Government
Food Science and Technology Computer Science History
Culinary Science Algorithm Theory Individualized Studies
Meat Science Artificial Intelligence Journalism and Media Studies
Science, Technology and Engineering
8 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate ViewbookJustice, Political Philosophy and Law Early Childhood Education
Mathematics Educational Leadership
Actuarial Science and Insurance Elementary Education*†
Applied Mathematics Language Arts K-8
Foundations Math K-8
General Mathematics Science K-8
Secondary Mathematics Education Social Studies K-8
Microbiology Kinesiology
Music Exercise Science
Instrumental Performance Performance Psychology
Piano Performance Physical Education
Vocal Performance Secondary Education
Music Education General Science
K-12, Instrumental Language Arts
K-12, Vocal Math
Philosophy Social Studies
Physics Special Education Geomatics*
Applied Physics Elementary Education
Industrial Engineering
Computational Physics Secondary Education
Geophysics Information and Communication
Zero-to-Four
Materials Science Technology‡
Early Childhood
Optics Mechanical Engineering
Psychology College of Engineering
Sociology* engr.nmsu.edu College of Health and
Theatre Arts Aerospace Engineering Social Services
Musical Theatre Chemical Engineering health.nmsu.edu
Civil Engineering Nursing*
College of Business Environmental Public Health
business.nmsu.edu General Social Work
Accounting Geotechnical
Economics Structural Pre-professional Programs
Finance Water Resources Pre-professional programs are not majors
Banking and Financial Planning Electrical Engineering but special programs of study for students
Entrepreneurial Finance Communications and Signal Processing of various majors who are preparing to
Financial Analyst Computers and Microelectronics
enter a professional school.
Risk Management and Insurance Control and Power
General Business* Electromagnetics and Photonics
Space Systems Pre-chiropractic
Entrepreneurship
Engineering Physics Pre-dental
Information Systems*
Aerospace Pre-law
International Business
Chemical Pre-medicine
Management
Electrical Pre-pharmacy
Human Resource Management
Project and Supply Chain Management Mechanical Pre-physical therapy
Small Business Management and Engineering Technology-Civil Pre-veterinary
Entrepreneurship Construction Technology
Marketing* Geomatics
PGA Golf Management™ Renewable Energy Technologies * Programs also available through distance
Transportation Technology education (100% online, hybrid and
Water/Wastewater Technology interactive TV programs). For more
College of Education Engineering Technology-Electronics and information go to online.nmsu.edu.
education.nmsu.edu
Computer
Athletic Training † Includes Bilingual/TESOL curriculum.
Digital Forensics
Communication Disorders Information Security Technology
Counseling and Community Psychology Renewable Energy Technologies ‡ Distance education degree-completion
Dance Engineering Technology-Information program.
Contemporary Dance Information Security Technology
DanceSport Engineering Technology-Mechanical
Spanish Dance Renewable Energy Technologies
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Information and Communication The Honors College serves talented and motivated students
Technology‡ from all majors across campus, and provides students with small,
Mechanical Engineering challenging classes taught by master teachers who lead lively
discussions and collaborative investigation of topics. Students
ngineering
College of Health and can complete general education requirements as well as courses
Social Services in their major and earn Honors credit. Taking advantage of these
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health.nmsu.edu opportunities allows students to graduate with University Honors.
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Nursing* Students have the option to live in the Honors Residential
Public Health Community and the opportunity to participate in innovative
Social Work research, special workshops, study abroad and to compete for
prestigious awards.
honors.nmsu.edu
Pre-professional Programs
Pre-professional programs are not majors
ng but special programs of study for students Master’s Accelerated Program
s and Signal Processing of various majors who are preparing to MAP allows academically qualified students to earn both
Microelectronics a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years.
enter a professional school.
wer Once accepted to a program in the junior or senior year of
and Photonics undergraduate work, students will continue to be charged tuition
Pre-chiropractic
Pre-dental and fees at the undergraduate rate and retain eligibility for
Pre-law undergraduate scholarships.
nmsu.life/MAP
Pre-medicine
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-physical therapy Osteopathic Medicine
logy-Civil Pre-veterinary Pathway Program
hnology OMPP provides a unique opportunity for students interested in
improving the well-being of the diverse population of the region.
gy Technologies * Programs also available through distance Students gain the fundamental tools and knowledge necessary at
echnology education (100% online, hybrid and NMSU to transition into the medical education program at the
er Technology interactive TV programs). For more Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. This pathway offers
logy-Electronics and information go to online.nmsu.edu. qualified students admission upon completion of all program
requirements and attainment of an undergraduate degree.
† Includes Bilingual/TESOL curriculum. ompp.nmsu.edu
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logy-Information program.
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New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 9SUCCESS WITHIN RE
NMSU academic, cultural diversity and educational
We know you will work hard to reach your goals, an
you with the tools and resources to help you succee
American Indian Program
The American Indian Program offers students supplemental academic
advising and guidance, scholarships, tutoring referrals, student
orientation, a peer mentor program, career guidance, resource materials
and a computer lab.
aip.nmsu.edu
Black Programs
Students have access to extra services at Black Programs, such as
mentoring, community service initiatives, outreach programs,
individualized tutoring, academic and financial aid advisement and
sponsorship for student organization events.
blackprograms.nmsu.edu
Center for Academic Advising
and Student Support
The Center for Academic Advising and Student Support is a central
location on campus for academic advising where undergraduate students
in any major can partner with an academic advisor. In addition to
academic planning, advisors also assist students with career exploration.
advising.nmsu.edu
ROTC Chicano Programs
The Air Force and Army ROTC programs are Chicano Programs empowers student success through cultural literacy and
available at NMSU. These programs allow you professional development. Services include advocacy for academic, financial
to pursue commissions while attending college.
and life issues. We also support six Hispanic student organizations.
You will gain leadership skills and professional chicano.nmsu.edu
development. For details, please contact
individual departments.
Airforce ROTC, airforcerotc.nmsu.edu
Army ROTC, armyrotc.nmsu.edu 10 Undergraduate Viewbook | New Mexico State UniversitySUCCESS WITHIN REACH
NMSU academic, cultural diversity and educational enrichment programs are here to lend a hand.
We know you will work hard to reach your goals, and that’s why we work just as hard to provide
you with the tools and resources to help you succeed.
American Indian Program College Assistance Migrant Program
The American Indian Program offers students supplemental academic NMSU’s College Assistance Migrant Program is a state and
advising and guidance, scholarships, tutoring referrals, student federally funded program that helps migrant or seasonal farm worker
orientation, a peer mentor program, career guidance, resource materials students attend college. As a CAMP student, you will receive first-line
and a computer lab. support during your first year at NMSU, ensuring your pathway to
aip.nmsu.edu graduation is successful.
camp.nmsu.edu
Black Programs
Students have access to extra services at Black Programs, such as ICT Student Technology
mentoring, community service initiatives, outreach programs, ICT Student Technology resources include computer labs across campus,
individualized tutoring, academic and financial aid advisement and free printing, technology equipment rentals, and several free downloads
sponsorship for student organization events. including anti-virus software and Microsoft Office for personal devices.
blackprograms.nmsu.edu The ICT Help Desk provides technical assistance related to NMSU
accounts, password resets, virus checks and connecting to AggieAir, the
Center for Academic Advising campus wireless service.
and Student Support studenttech.nmsu.edu
The Center for Academic Advising and Student Support is a central
location on campus for academic advising where undergraduate students LGBT+ Programs
in any major can partner with an academic advisor. In addition to LGBT+ Programs is committed to the wellness and success of all
academic planning, advisors also assist students with career exploration. students, faculty and staff in their expression of gender and sexuality at
advising.nmsu.edu NMSU. Advocacy, resources, education and programming is provided to
the entire campus community.
Chicano Programs lgbt.nmsu.edu
Chicano Programs empowers student success through cultural literacy and
professional development. Services include advocacy for academic, financial
and life issues. We also support six Hispanic student organizations.
chicano.nmsu.edu
10 Undergraduate Viewbook | New Mexico State UniversityMilitary and Veterans Office of services, you will increase your academic
Programs Experiential Learning self-awareness and develop learning and
Military and Veterans Programs promotes The Office of Experiential Learning study strategies necessary for success in
lifelong learning and professional enhances education through learning and college, and achieve your full potential as
development for veterans, active-duty applied experiences. Students can engage an empowered, life-long learner.
ssc.nmsu.edu
military and their families. In-state tuition with Fortune 500 companies as well as
is available for active-duty military, local and regional employers, gain hands- TRIO Student Support
veterans, and their dependents eligible for on experience through co-ops/internships,
Services and STEM-H
DoD/VA education benefits or those that and explore diverse experiences by studying
TRIO SSS and TRIO STEM-H SSS
are living at regional military installations. abroad. Learn more about Corporate
mvp.nmsu.edu
are grant funded programs through
Relations & Career Events, Cooperative
the U.S. Department of Education
Education & Internships, and Education
National Student Exchange Abroad on our website.
that provide services to assist college
Through the National Student Exchange oel.nmsu.edu
students to remain in school and make
program students can choose to exchange progress towards graduation. TRIO SSS
to one of 160 different universities across empowers participants to achieve success
the U.S. while paying NMSU tuition. You by providing academic and motivational
can gain life-changing opportunities and support through tutoring, mentoring,
increase your career prospects. academic pre-advising and goal setting.
nse.org Key components of TRIO STEM-H SSS
include peer mentoring and academic
NMSU Bookstore coaching, peer tutoring, STEM-H
Textbook price matching, rentals and Leadership workshops, financial aid and
seamless access are available. Students can financial literacy workshops, and we also
also look into the different digital learning offer Grant Aid Awards to our most active
technologies, Apple Tech Store and online program participants. For details, please
shopping. contact individual departments.
bkstr.com/nmsustore
• TRIO SSS, triosss.nmsu.edu
NMSU Library
• TRIO STEM-H SSS, stemh.nmsu.edu
Student Accessibility
Services
NMSU is committed to providing
accommodations and academic
adjustments to ensure equal access for
students with disabilities. Students who
wish to request an accommodation or
academic adjustment for face-to-face
and online classes, practicums and Tutoring
internships must follow the established NMSU has several tutoring services across
procedures for self-identification by campus that help students with a variety of
completing the intake process with Student subjects for free. Please contact individual
The NMSU Library offers access to rich
Accessibility Services. departments for details.
content and research-level collections in two sas.nmsu.edu • Campus Tutoring Service,
library facilities. Zuhl and Branson libraries
campustutoring.nmsu.edu
house more than 1.8 million items and Student Success Center
provide electronic access to scholarly journals NMSU’s Student Success Center is a • Math Success Center,
math.nmsu.edu/math-success-center
and databases for both general academic and centralized, university-wide academic
discipline-specific research. support service for students from all • Writing Center, towc.nmsu.edu
lib.nmsu.edu disciplines and at all levels of academic
standing. Through our programs and
New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 11ALUMNI MAKING
Alvy Ray Smith ’65
Co-founder of Pixar
Keith “Mike” Ingram ’66
THEIR MARK
Part owner of Arizona
Diamondbacks
Mike Mechenbier ’76
As a student at NMSU, you’ll be part of a proud legacy of Aggies Co-founder of El Ranchito de los
that are paving new paths in their respective fields. Aggies Niños, a children’s home in Los
Lunas, NM
around the world are national leaders at the helm of major
corporations, founders and presidents of companies, making Kevin Johnson ’81
Starbucks CEO
breakthroughs in their disciplines and creating positive change in
their communities. More than 140,000 and counting, our alumni Sue Gerber ’84
base stretches far and wide. alum.nmsu.edu Senior Program Officer,
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Sonya Chavez ’89
David Jesse New Mexico’s First female
Bowdich ’91 Guardiola ’95 U.S. Marshal
Is the FBI’s deputy Received the Alan Hale ’89
director overseeing U.S. Attorney Astronomer and co-discoverer
FBI domestic General’s Award of the Comet Hale-Bopp
and international for Distinguished
investigative Service in Kim Baranowski ’97
2018 Citizen Psychologist
and intelligence Policing in Dec. Award, American Psychological
activities. 2019 for leading Association
Tulsa’s efforts in Hispanic outreach and
Jennifer community policing. Andres Padilla ’03
Chef, Four-star Restaurant
Cervantes ’07
Topolobampo, Chicago, Ill.
Is a New York Deborah
Times bestselling Blume ’94 ’04 Anna Krylova ’09
author of three Is a school Chief Actuary, Office of
books. Her fourth counselor at A.J. Superintendent of Insurance,
New Mexico
book, “The Whittenberg
Shadow Crosser,” Elementary School Davon House ’11
will be published in South Carolina. Drafted by the Green Bay
in fall 2020. She represented Packers in 2011
South Carolina at
Kellie Ann Jurado ’11
Bobby Brooke the American School Counseling Association’s
Researcher and 2017 L’Oreal For
Herrera ’12 Gala in Washington, D.C., in January 2020. Women in Science Fellowship
Is the chief
science officer of Gadi Kristen Leyva ’16
E25Bio, Inc. and Schwartz ’06 Miss New Mexico 2018
is recognized in NBC News Beatriz Loera ’16
the 2020 Forbes Correspondent and Movie Production Assistant for
“30 under 30” co-host of “Stay “The Last Tycoon,” “Godless,”
list of healthcare Tuned,” an NBC “Hell or High Water,” and
entrepreneurs. News program “Captain Fantastic” movies
broadcast on Kevin Prieto ’18
Snapchat’s Discover Procurement Specialist for
platform. Virgin Galactic
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12 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate ViewbookAGGIE TRADITIONS
It’s through tradition that we tell the stories of our past, honor our heritage
and celebrate the future. Become part of the shared experience!
First Year Walk Noche de Luminarias them, which means the ring
New students take part in a walk Noche de Luminarias takes is facing the heart. Following
from the Pan American Center, place the first Sunday in the granting of degrees at
down International Mall and December at Corbett Center commencement, graduates turn
to the Horseshoe on the day Student Union. Members of the the ring around with the name
before classes begin in the fall. NMSU community are invited facing outward, signifying that
Students pass through the Miller to stroll around the center and the graduate is now ready to face
Gates symbolizing their official the surrounding area at night by the world.
entrance into NMSU. the glow of 6,000 luminarias.
Senior Walk
Keep State Great Painting of the ‘A’ Seniors who will be graduating
Keep State Great takes place the What started as a prank has within the year gather at the
week before Homecoming each become a long-standing Horseshoe on the Thursday
fall semester. Students, alumni, tradition. In the early 1920s, before finals week in May.
faculty and staff commit their students formed a bucket The students walk from the
time to beautifying the campus brigade up Tortugas Mountain Horseshoe, up International
with projects such as cleaning, and painted an “A” on the Mall and end at the Pan
painting and picking up trash. mountain. Almost a century American Center where the
later, students still maintain the NMSU Alumni Association
Homecoming Week tradition during the Greek event holds a reception in their honor.
NMSU celebrates Homecoming “A Day of Service.” Students reflect on their time as
every year, typically in October. they pass academic buildings,
Throughout the week leading The Big Event areas of student involvement
up to the Homecoming football The Big Event brings together and residence halls. The
game, students and alumni students, alumni, faculty walk symbolizes the students
attend several events, including and staff in an effort to say leaving NMSU.
class reunions, the Homecoming thank you to the Las Cruces
parade, the Celebration of community for their support of Aggie Fight Song Crimson Fridays
Traditions Memorial Ceremony, NMSU. Every spring semester, Aggies, Oh Aggies! On Fridays NMSU students,
the Alumni Association tailgate participants volunteer with The hills send back the cry, faculty and staff wear crimson
and more! nonprofit organizations. We’re here to do or die! in support of the Aggies.
Aggies, Oh Aggies!
Halloween Howl NMSU Ring We’ll win this game or know Crimson & White
Sponsored by Campus Graduating NMSU students the reason why! Crimson and white are the
Activities and various student and alumni who purchase And when we win this game, official colors of NMSU.
organizations, Halloween Howl an NMSU official ring can We’ll buy a keg of booze, Crimson represents passion and
is an alternative activity to trick- participate in a special ring And we’ll drink it to the vigor, while white represents
or-treating. ceremony held at the Trader’s Aggies goodness and purity.
Plaza during the fall and spring ‘Til we wobble in our shoes.
semesters prior to graduation. A – G – G – I – E- S!
Students should wear the ring Aggies! Aggies! Go Aggies!
with the university’s name facing
New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 13GET IN THE GAME!
Athletics
As an Aggie, you can enjoy many exciting athletic events throughout the
year. We have 16 Division I sports teams, each proudly representing NMSU
at the regional and national levels. Last season was one of great pride and
accomplishment at NMSU. Many of our teams won conference titles
and several individual players received special recognition. In addition,
our amazing NMSU Cheer Team continued their winning streak, placing
second at the USA Collegiate Championship in California! Find out more at
nmstatesports.com.
Women’s Teams
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming and Diving
• Tennis
• Indoor Track and Field
• Outdoor Track and Field
• Volleyball
Men’s Teams
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Tennis
14 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate ViewbookNew Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 15
Denver 70
9 hours
UTAH COLORADO
Lake Scott
State Park KANSAS
10.5 hours
Zion National Park
11 hours
35
89 ARIZONA NEW MEXICO 25
OKLAHOMA
40
40
40 Albuquerque
3 hours
25
Phoenix Ski Apache
6 hours 2.5 hours
White Sands
National Monument TEXAS Dallas
10 10 hours
1 hour
Carlsbad Caverns
3 hours 20
10 Las Cruces
Tucson
4 hours
El Paso
45 minutes
10
YOUR EDUCATION
DESTINATION
San Antonio
8.5 hours
• You can always find interesting and
fun activities around town, such as the 10
Renaissance ArtsFaire, the Southern New
Mexico State Fair and Rodeo, and the Las
Cruces International Film Festival, just to
name a few.
• Our campus reaches far and wide, 900 acres
to be exact. We have open spaces with many In less than a day’s drive, you will be able to go
spots on campus that include lush green home for the weekend or explore some of the most
grass and trees. vibrant cities in the region:
• We are located on the edge of the – Los Angeles, CA ................ 11 hours 45 min
Chihuahuan Desert and at the foot of the – San Diego, CA..................... 10 hours
Organ Mountains, allowing for majestic – Austin, TX ............................. 9 hours 30 min
– Houston, TX ......................... 11 hours 30 min
sunrises and sunsets.
– Las Vegas, NV ..................... 10 hours 30 min
• Our students enjoy more than 300 days of – Santa Fe, NM ....................... 4 hours 15 min
sunshine per year — perfect weather for – Hobbs, NM............................ 4 hours 30 min
– Roswell, NM ......................... 3 hours 15 min
outdoor activities, such as golfing, hiking,
– Farmington, NM ................. 6 hours
biking, camping and boating. – Gallup, NM ............................ 5 hours
16 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate ViewbookPLAN YOUR VISIT TO NMSU
Finding the college that truly fits you is the key to success. Let us
show you why NMSU is the best university for you!
Campus Visit
You and a few of your family members will find out that experiencing
NMSU first-hand is a great way to see what we have to offer. Campus
visits are available year-round, with daily sessions Monday through
Friday.
A typical campus visit lasts two hours and may include
presentations, a personalized academic info session, a guided tour by a
current student and a preview of academic buildings, residence halls and
recreation facilities.
As excited as we are to have you and your family on campus, your
safety is our number one priority. As we continue to navigate this new
normal, we have put in place alternative methods for you to experience
NMSU. Our goal will always be to welcome you to our campus, but in
the event that we can’t meet face-to-face, we will be #together but far
apart. Go to admissions.nmsu.edu/visit for more information.
Join us for Aggie Experience!
Ready to experience what it’s like to be an Aggie? Make plans
to attend one of our daylong Aggie Experience events,
Oct. 17 and Nov. 14, 2020 and Feb. 15 and March 6, 2021.
At Aggie Experience you and your family will have the opportunity to:
• Explore what it’s really like to be an NMSU Aggie
• Interact with the professors who will become your teachers and mentors
• Learn the inside information about student life from current students
• Meet people from across the university
If you complete your application to NMSU at Aggie Experience, we
will waive your application fee!
Remember to reserve your spot at
aggie-experience.nmsu.edu!
In the event that we can’t meet face-to-face, we have put in
place alternative methods for you to experience NMSU.
Go to our website for updates.
New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 17AGGIES ON THE MOVE Across the country and around the world, our alumni base is more than 140,000 Aggies strong. Through hard work, perseverance and with support from faculty and staff, Aggies set out to shape the future, to change their world once they graduate. As an NMSU student and future alum, you too can be part of a proud legacy of Aggies that are paving new paths in today's changing world.
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