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Apply for admission today Sign up for your orientation Apply online at admissions.nmsu.edu/apply. Aggie Welcome and Orientation is designed to provide There’s a $25 non-refundable application fee. you with information on essential student services, academic advisement and registration for classes. Visit Create your myNMSU awo.nmsu.edu for more information. You can begin student account signing up for Orientation on December 1. Gain access to your NMSU email, the Housing application and the Scholar Dollar$ application by Submit your test scores creating your myNMSU account. Go to my.nmsu.edu. Official ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission for 2022. However, it is beneficial for you to have them Apply for scholarships on file to maximize your scholarship opportunities and for One application for all of our scholarships – that’s all Math and English placement when you enroll. NMSU’s it takes! Fill out the Scholar Dollar$ application to put ACT code is 2638 and SAT code is 4531. 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 [email protected] or mailed 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 studentaid.gov, beginning October 1. NMSU’s P.O. Box 30001 FAFSA code is 002657. Priority deadline is March 1 Las Cruces, NM 88003 every year.
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BE NMSU BOUND Nestled between the Organ Mountains to the east and the Mesilla Valley to the west, NMSU is home NMSU AND COVID-19 to more than 14,000 students from across the country and around the world. We are a global Many photos in this publication community, living, learning and working together were created prior to the COVID-19 to make this world better each day. As you begin to consider your higher education options, we pandemic, before rules regarding invite you to visit us at NMSU — a minority serving masks and social distancing, among and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) consistently ranked as a top-tier university by U.S. News & others, took effect. For information World Report. We recognize that you are part of on how the NMSU community works a very special graduating class, one that has seen many joys and unforgettable challenges. But know to stay safe, go to now.nmsu.edu. this: the NMSU community will be by your side every step of the way. We are all in this together! AMONG the BEST A TOP 100
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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. 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§
1Colorado/Arizona Out-of-State Tuition Discount. 2135 Mile Out-of-State Tuition Discount. 3Western Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition Discount. APPLY TODAY! 4 admissions.nmsu.edu/scholarships Residents of states other than those detailed in the chart above. See for details. § Out-of-State Competitive Tuition Discount may be available to eligible, high-achieving out-of-state residents.
Undergraduate Admissions 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 Your journey as an Aggie begins today! The information on Applicants who meet at least one of the criteria listed on the Residents Residents Residents Residents Residents these pages will help you prepare for your next steps. Keep in bottom left column will be admitted to NMSU. An applicant who mind that we are here to answer any questions you may have. does not meet admission requirements may be admitted if a review Tuition and Fees* $8,044 $8,044 $8,689 $11,279 $25,666 Go to admissions.nmsu.edu/contact to connect with your of additional information indicates that the student would be Residence Hall† $4,738 - $5,974 $4,738 - $5,974 $4,738 - $5,974 $4,738 - $5,974 $4,738 - $5,974 Admissions Advisor. successful at NMSU. Dining Membership‡ $4,300 - $4,900 $4,300 - $4,900 $4,300 - $4,900 $4,300 - $4,900 $4,300 - $4,900 To expedite admission decisions, NMSU accepts your If you are not initially offered admission to the NMSU Las self-reported, weighted cumulative high school GPA on the Cruces campus, our Aggie Pathway Program can navigate you Books and Supplies $1,240 $1,240 $1,240 $1,240 $1,240 undergraduate admission application. Submission of an ACT or toward a bachelor’s degree. Aggie Pathway students may transition * Flat rate for 15 or more credits per semester. † Prices depend on choice of double-occupancy in a first-year residence hall. ‡ Prices depend on meal plan choices available to first-year students. SAT score is highly recommended for merit-based scholarship to the Las Cruces campus after successful completion of 24 See pages 6 and 7 for complete details on housing and dining. consideration. credits and a 2.0 cumulative college GPA. For more details on this For more detailed information and to apply today, go to program, go to aggiepathway.nmsu.edu or call 575-646-8011. Net Price Calculator Institutional Scholarships admissions.nmsu.edu/apply. To begin estimating your financial aid options and determine At NMSU, you may qualify for an institutional scholarship Take the Exam! what it may actually cost to attend NMSU, use the Net Price based on your admissions application and Academic Index Score. Freshman Admission Requirements By taking the college entrance exam, you can further maximize Calculator at fa.nmsu.edu/npc. To get the most accurate Additionally, some top scholarships require you to submit all Students who meet the minimum high school requirements of the your scholarship opportunities. Go to their websites act.org estimate, file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid academic credentials and an NMSU Scholar Dollar$ application by state from which they received their high school diploma must or collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat to sign up. (FAFSA) to determine your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). December 1. meet one of the following criteria in order to be admitted. Remember, registration deadlines are about a month or more prior Go to admissions.nmsu.edu/scholarships to view the to the test date. Please plan accordingly. • Cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 complete list of institutional scholarships and discounts, and learn • ACT composite score of 21 or SAT score of 1060 Federal Aid and Scholarship Applications more about deadlines and application requirements. • Ranked in the top 20% of their graduating class We encourage every student to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov, or download Have Questions? the myStudentAid mobile app, to determine if you’re eligible for Call 575-646-4105, email [email protected], or visit us at federal and state aid. Once admitted, you can apply for additional fa.nmsu.edu for more information. scholarships by completing the Scholar Dollar$ application at scholarships.nmsu.edu.
2 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 3 Learn Without Limits INTERNATIONAL NMSU Online offers you affordable learning options in the form of undergraduate and graduate degrees, workshops, certificates, hybrid degrees and more! Learn from world-class faculty who provide unique learning experiences and organized delivery. You’ll have access to Student And Scholar Services academic advising, career services, a student success center and many more resources to help you along your journey. Learn more at online.nmsu.edu.
NMSU welcomes students from across the world to further their studies on our campus, creating a community of diversity and cultural enrichment that AND enhances the educational climate for all of our students. We provide guidance COUNTING 20+ and support to our international students while they navigate their higher 12 ACCELERATED education journey at NMSU. Find out more at isss.nmsu.edu. ONLINE AGGIE Undergraduate Application – 7 steps to undergraduate programs 8-WEEK COURSES becoming an Aggie! to choose from designed to fast forward your degree Step 1: Check eligibility – Learn about GPA, English Language Proficiency and other requirements.
Step 2: Apply to NMSU – Discover how to create your NMSU account and apply online. RANKED #4 Step 3: Submit Documents – Submit required documents to NMSU. Best Value Schools Keep deadlines in mind! Best Colleges Online Step 4: Get Accepted – Congratulations! You’re accepted to NMSU. Let’s get started with your student visa process.
Step 5: Apply to Student Visa – You must get a student visa to study GAIN NEW in the U.S. See checklist and timeline. STARTS AT SKILLS Step 6: Enter the U.S. – Get your plane ticket, passport, student visa 100% with NMSU On-Demand and other documents. $380.20 courses, credit and FLEXIBLE per credit hour for an not-for-credit classes where you can collect Step 7: Prepare for Life at NMSU – Learn about housing, meal undergraduate degree plans, insurance, orientation, class registration and so much more! *micro-credentials
Go to nmsu.life/7steps to find out more! *Micro-credentials validate skills in a studied subject through digital badges. The badges you collect as you take our courses will follow your development throughout your learning journey.
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4 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 5 NMSU Dining Meal plans at NMSU offer variety, convenience and great taste. Whether you’re looking for snacks, soups and salads, or sit-down options, our dining services are ready to provide you with a range of menus and offerings. Available first-year resident meal plans: Campus Living Premium Platinum* † • $4,900 per academic year • 336 meal swipes (21 swipes per week on average) Living on campus offers you easy living • $350 dining dollars Juniper Hall Piñon Hall *Includes all three Premium +plus Packages. †Additional dining dollars and meal swipes are available. and a well-rounded college experience. Single Occupancy $9,280 Single Occupancy $9,066 You’ll be part of a lively residential campus Suite Double Occupancy $5,974 Suite Double Occupancy $5,665 Classic Crimson**† community with a very short commute to Deluxe Suite Double Occupancy $8,364 • $4,300 per academic year your classes, eateries, activities and state-of- • 272 meal swipes (17 swipes per week on average) the-art facilities. • $200 dining dollars - Add an additional Basic +plus Package for $125 per package Our Residence Halls - Add any Premium +plus Package for $200 per package First-year students have four dedicated **Includes one Basic +plus Package. †Additional dining dollars and meal swipes are available. residence halls, all equipped with the comforts of home. All rates are per student Hometown Aggies***† for the entire academic year 2021-2022. • $3,300 per academic year Learn more at housing.nmsu.edu. • 160 meal swipes (10 swipes per week on average) • $100 dining dollars - Add any Basic +plus Package for $125 per package - Add any Premium +plus Package for $200 per package Your key to common ***Only available to Doña Ana County residents. †Additional dining dollars and meal swipes are available. housing terms: • Single occupancy +plus PACKAGES single private room with private bathroom +beverage +amenities +concessions • Suite* single occupancy • Unlimited Drip Coffee • 32 Robot Deliveries* • 50% Off Concession Meals* single room in a suite*, shared • Unlimited Fountain Drinks • 4 Wash-n-Fold Services** • 8 Snack Boxes bathroom with the other room in +basic the suite* Meal Plan Add-On Rate Without Meal Plan Meal Plan Add-On Rate Without Meal Plan Meal Plan Add-On Rate Without Meal Plan • Suite* double occupancy $125 $250 $125 $250 $125 $250 shared room, shared bathroom • Unlimited Drip Coffee with roommate and other room • 64 Robot Deliveries* • 100% Off Concession Meals* • Unlimited Fountain Drinks in the suite* • 8 Wash-n-Fold Services** • 16 Snack Boxes +premium • 80 Premium Medium Coffees *Two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Meal Plan Add-On Rate Without Meal Plan Meal Plan Add-On Rate Without Meal Plan Meal Plan Add-On Rate Without Meal Plan $200 $325 $200 $325 $200 $325 Garcia Hall East/Garcia Hall West Rhodes Garrett Hamiel *Delivery charge only Single Occupancy $6,396 Single Occupancy $7,581 *Limited Concessions Menu | Excludes Alcohol **Bag provided | 15 lbs. per bag Suite Single Occupancy $6,396 Suite Double Occupancy $4,738 Suite Double Occupancy $4,738 What’s new? Keep an eye out for our mobile food cart called The Stache and check out our Bite+ app. The app allows you to view menus and sort by First-Year Residential Experience dietary restrictions/lifestyles, look up nutritional information, order food and gain rewards. 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 Additional details on meal plans, +plus Packages, dining dollars and meal swipes can be found at dining.nmsu.edu. 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. However, we understand that in some situations 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.
6 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook ALAMOGORDO CAMPUS
GRANTS CAMPUS LEARN LAS CRUCES CAMPUS Boldly
Find your journey within the New Mexico State University System, where the pathway to your success is determined by LOS LUNAS COOPERATIVE you! Through the course of our long history, we have built a system of opportunities where multi-generational 21st-century students discover who they are and who they want to be. EXTENSION OFFICE Building upon our many strengths – comprehensive programs of education, research, extension, outreach and public service – we align our varied resources, expertise and know-how to meet the needs of the citizens of New Mexico and those who join us from beyond our state. With a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of the state’s 33 counties, 12 agriculture research and science centers, a thriving NMSU Online community, and community college campuses located in Alamogordo, Doña Ana County and Grants, the NMSU system is well equipped to provide you with the education you need and the adventure you never knew you wanted. We invite you to join our global community. All you need to do is take that first step. Apply today!
DOÑA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS FARMINGTON AGRICULTURAL 8 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook SCIENCE CENTER PICTURE PERFECT Our campus reaches far and wide, 900 acres to be exact. We have open spaces with many spots on campus that include lush green grass and trees. You often see people jogging, biking or walking their dogs on campus, enjoying our wonderful New Mexico scenery. There is no shortage of Instagram- worthy spots on campus to share with your friends and family. You can also share with us while you visit, tag us @NMSU.
10 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 11 Foreign Languages Microbiology French Music German Instrumental Performance Spanish Piano Performance Gender and Sexuality Studies* Vocal Performance General Agriculture Music Education General Business* K-12 Instrumental Entrepreneurship K-12 Vocal Genetics and Biotechnology Natural Resource Economics Geography and Policy ASPIRE
Geographic Information Science and Nursing Technology Philosophy Human/Environment Relationships Physics For More Programs Geology Psychology Earth and Environmental Systems Public Health‡ Earth Science Education Range Science Honors College Geological Sciences The Honors College serves students from all majors across Shape your future within any of NMSU’s exceptional academic programs. You will learn from and have Secondary Education Geomatics‡ General Science campus and provides them with small, challenging classes taught the opportunity to work alongside honored faculty in the discovery and application of new knowledge and Government Language Arts by master teachers. Students can complete general education ground-breaking research. Aspire to dream big and create the extraordinary! History Math requirements as well as courses in their major and earn Honors Learn more at admissions.nmsu.edu/academics. Horticulture Social Studies credit. Students have the option to live in the Honors Residential Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Social Work Community and the opportunity to participate in innovative Management* Sociology* research, special workshops, study abroad and to compete for Accounting Civil Engineering Engineering Physics Human Development and Family Soil Science prestigious awards. Aerospace Aerospace Engineering Communication Disorders Science Environment and Resource honors.nmsu.edu Chemical Agricultural and Community Communication Studies Human Nutrition and Dietetic Management Electrical Development Computer Science Sciences Soil and Water Science Mechanical Master’s Accelerated Program Agricultural and Extension Algorithm Theory Nutrition Education Soils Engineering Technology-Civil MAP allows academically qualified students to earn both Education Artificial Intelligence Pre-Dietetics/Dietetics Special Education Renewable Energy Technologies a bachelor’s and master’s degree in as little as five years. Advanced Technology Education Big Data and Data Science Individualized Studies Elementary Education Computer Networking Transportation Technology Once accepted to a program in the junior or senior year of Agricultural Communications Industrial Engineering Secondary Education Cybersecurity Engineering Technology- undergraduate work, students will continue to be charged tuition Agricultural Education Teaching Information and Communication Theatre Arts Agricultural Biology Human Computer Interaction Electronics and Computer and fees at the undergraduate rate and retain eligibility for Technology* Musical Theatre Applied Biology Software Development Engineering Technology- undergraduate scholarships. Information Systems* Turfgrass Science and Applied Microbiology Conservation Ecology Information nmsu.life/MAP International Business Management Entomology Counseling and Community Engineering Technology- Psychology* Journalism and Media Studies* Environmental Biology Mechanical Pre-professional Programs Osteopathic Medicine Pest Biology and Management Criminal Justice* Justice, Political Philosophy English Pre-professional programs are not majors Pathway Program Agricultural Economics and Cybersecurity Creative Writing and Law but special programs of study for students OMPP provides a unique opportunity for students interested in Agricultural Business Dance Literature, Language and Culture Kinesiology of various majors who are preparing to improving the well-being of the diverse population of the region. Agronomy DanceSport Rhetoric, Digital Media and Professional Exercise Science enter a professional school. At NMSU, students gain the necessary fundamental tools and Animal Science Digital Film Making Communication Performance Psychology Physical Education knowledge in order to transition into the medical education Animal Industry Early Childhood Education Environmental Science Management Pre-chiropractic program at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. This Science Economics Family and Consumer Sciences Human Resource Management Pre-dental pathway offers qualified students guaranteed admission upon Animation and Visual Effects Educational Leadership Education Project Supply Chain Management Pre-law completion of all program requirements and attainment of an Anthropology Electrical Engineering Fashion Merchandising and Design Small Business Management Pre-medicine undergraduate degree Culture and Language Communications and Signal Processing Finance Entrepreneurship Pre-pharmacy ompp.nmsu.edu Applied Studies Computers and Microelectronics Banking and Financial Planning Marketing* Zero-to-Four (Early Childhood) Control and Power Entrepreneurial Finance Pre-physical therapy PGA Golf Management™ UNM/NMSU Cooperative Art Electromagnetics and Photonics Financial Analyst Pre-veterinary Mathematics Pharmacy Program Art History Space Systems Risk Management and Insurance Actuarial Science and Insurance Museum Conservation Elementary Education† Fisheries and Wildlife Science *Programs also available through distance The UNM/NMSU Cooperative Pharmacy Program offers eligible Applied Mathematics Studio Art Language Arts K-8 Aquatic Ecology and Management education (100% online, hybrid and interactive southern New Mexico high school seniors a path to obtaining a Foundations Biochemistry Math K-8 Wildlife Ecology and Management TV programs). For more information go to pharmacy degree in their home state. High school students selected General Mathematics Biology Science K-8 Food Science and Technology online.nmsu.edu. during their senior year will complete the pre-pharmacy coursework Probability and Statistics † Includes Bilingual/TESOL curriculum. Chemical Engineering Social Studies K-8 Culinary Science at NMSU and then enter the University of New Mexico College of Secondary Mathematics Education ‡ Distance education degree-completion program. Meat Science Pharmacy for the didactic phase of the PharmD curriculum. Chemistry Mechanical Engineering Science, Technology and Engineering cpp.nmsu.edu
12 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 13 Military and Student Accessibility services (academic and personal). Key Veterans Programs Services components of our services include: peer Military and Veterans Programs promotes NMSU is committed to providing mentoring, academic coaching, peer lifelong learning and professional accommodations and academic tutoring, leadership workshops, financial development for veterans, active-duty adjustments to ensure equal access for aid and financial literacy workshops. TRIO military and their families. In-state tuition students with disabilities. Students who SSS also offers Grant Aid Awards to our is available for active-duty military, wish to request an accommodation or most active eligible program participants. veterans, and their dependents eligible for academic adjustment for face-to-face Visit us in the Hardman-Jacobs DoD/VA education benefits or those that and online classes, practicums and Undergraduate Learning Center, Rm. 128 are living at regional military installations. internships must follow the established or call 575-646-1336. mvp.nmsu.edu procedures for self-identification by triosss.nmsu.edu completing the intake process with Student NMSU Bookstore Accessibility Services. Textbook price matching, rentals and sas.nmsu.edu seamless access are available. Students can also look into the different digital SUCCESS learning technologies, Apple Tech Store and online shopping. NMSU academic, cultural, diversity and bkstr.com/nmsustore educational enrichment programs are here to Within Reach lend a hand. NMSU Library The NMSU Library offers access to rich content and research-level collections in two Chicano Programs library facilities. Zuhl and Branson libraries Chicano Programs empowers student success through cultural literacy house more than 1.8 million items and and professional development. Services include advocacy for academic, provide electronic access to scholarly journals financial and life issues. We also support six Hispanic student and databases for both general academic and organizations. discipline-specific research. chicano.nmsu.edu lib.nmsu.edu
College Assistance Migrant Program Office of NMSU’s College Assistance Migrant Program is a state and federally Experiential Learning Tutoring funded program that helps migrant or seasonal farm worker students The Office of Experiential Learning NMSU has several tutoring services across attend college. As a CAMP student, you will receive first-line enhances education through learning and campus that help students with a variety of support during your first year at NMSU, ensuring your pathway to applied experiences. Students can engage subjects for free. Student Success Center campustutoring.nmsu.edu graduation is successful. with Fortune 500 companies as well as NMSU’s Student Success Center is a camp.nmsu.edu local and regional employers, gain hands- centralized, university-wide academic American Indian Program on experience through co-ops/internships, ICT Student Technology support service for students from all The American Indian Program offers all students resources to assist and explore diverse experiences by studying ICT Student Technology resources include computer labs across disciplines and at all levels of academic their individual needs. Through one-on-one conversations, group abroad. Learn more about Corporate campus, free printing, technology equipment rentals, and several free standing. Through our programs and events on and off campus, we help create a meaningful community. Relations & Career Events, Cooperative services, you will increase your academic aip.nmsu.edu downloads including anti-virus software and Microsoft Office for Education & Internships, and Education personal devices. The ICT Help Desk provides technical assistance self-awareness and develop learning and Abroad on our website. study strategies necessary for success in Black Programs related to NMSU accounts, password resets, virus checks and oel.nmsu.edu college, and achieve your full potential as Students have access to extra services at Black Programs, such as connecting to AggieAir, the campus wireless service. studenttech.nmsu.edu an empowered, life-long learner. mentoring, community service initiatives, outreach programs, ssc.nmsu.edu individualized tutoring, academic and financial aid advisement and LGBT+ Programs sponsorship for student organization events. LGBT+ Programs is committed to the wellness and success of all TRIO Student Support blackprograms.nmsu.edu students, faculty and staff in their expression of gender and sexuality Services Program ROTC Center for Academic Advising at NMSU. Advocacy, resources, education and programming is (TRIO SSS) - Classic The Air Force and Army ROTC programs are and Student Support provided to the entire campus community. TRIO SSS is a grant funded program by available at NMSU. These programs allow you lgbt.nmsu.edu the U.S. Department of Education that The Center for Academic Advising and Student Support offers a to pursue commissions while attending college. provides services to help students remain central location on campus for academic advising across all undergraduate You will gain leadership skills and professional in college and make progress towards development. For details, please contact majors. In addition to academic planning, advisors also assist students with individual departments. career exploration. graduation. We empower participants • Airforce ROTC, airforcerotc.nmsu.edu advising.nmsu.edu to achieve success by providing holistic • Army ROTC, armyrotc.nmsu.edu 14 Undergraduate Viewbook | New Mexico State University New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 15 Campus Life
Living the best college experience means being on campus! There are many opportunities for you to enhance your overall college experience. We have many student clubs, groups and organizations and encourage you to balance your time with some healthy choices. Visit Crimson Connection, NMSU’s student involvement platform that provides information about student events, organizations and campus activities. crimsonconnection.nmsu.edu
Student Organizations and Clubs PRIDE of New Mexico Building friendships that last a lifetime is easy when you have The “PRIDE” of New Mexico marching band is composed of more than 250 student groups to choose from ranging in topics approximately 250 of the finest musicians, dancers and auxiliary from cultural and political to professional and sports-related. Find in the nation. The purpose of the “PRIDE” is to give students a friends with similar backgrounds and interests, or make musical experience while providing entertainment at Aggie football new connections. games, parades and many other NMSU events. silp.nmsu.edu | crimsonconnection.nmsu.edu music.nmsu.edu
Fraternity and Sorority Life Recreation and Fitness The FSL community, comprised of 14 chapters, is an active part of You can participate in a healthy lifestyle through our many indoor our student population. They are involved with many campus and and outdoor programs. We offer a variety of recreation, fitness and school-related activities, and they hold their own events that benefit sports opportunities, including aquatics, intramurals, group fitness, NMSU and the surrounding community. outdoor recreation and personal fitness. greeklife.nmsu.edu recsports.nmsu.edu
ASNMSU Aggie Health and Wellness Center The Associated Students of New Mexico State University The Aggie Health and Wellness Center provides integrated (ASNMSU) exists to advocate and progress all interests for the comprehensive medical and psychological services for all students at NMSU, by diligently offering captivating events, NMSU students. The center is nationally accredited and has a student-centric services and all-inclusive programs for every student range of health care services including: laboratory, pharmacy, in the Aggie family. We encourage all students to take part in immunizations, women’s health, primary care, counseling and ASNMSU sponsored events. health education. In an effort to reduce the risk of exposure to asnmsu.nmsu.edu COVID-19, the Aggie Health and Wellness Center offers both in- person and telehealth services for access to medical and counseling InterFaith Council providers, laboratory and pharmacy services. The InterFaith Council at NMSU is a group of organizations that wellness.nmsu.edu 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 people from other backgrounds. ifc.nmsu.edu
16 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook AGGIE Traditions ALUMNI 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!
Making Their Mark Alvy Ray Smith ’65 First Year Walk Noche de Luminarias them, which means the ring Co-founder of Pixar New students take part in a walk Noche de Luminarias takes is facing the heart. Following the granting of degrees at Keith “Mike” Ingram ’66 from the Pan American Center, place the first Sunday in As a student at NMSU, you’ll be part of a proud legacy of Aggies that are paving new Part owner of Arizona down International Mall and December at Corbett Center commencement, graduates turn paths in their respective fields. Aggies around the world are national leaders at the helm of Diamondbacks to the Horseshoe on the day Student Union. Members of the the ring around with the name major corporations, founders and presidents of companies, making breakthroughs in their before classes begin in the fall. NMSU community are invited facing outward, signifying that disciplines and creating positive change in their communities. More than 140,000 and Kevin Johnson ’81 Students pass through the Miller to stroll around the center and the graduate is now ready to face Starbucks CEO counting, our alumni base stretches far and wide. alum.nmsu.edu Gates symbolizing their official the surrounding area at night by the world. entrance into NMSU. the glow of 6,000 luminarias. Cecilia Martinez ’82 Alexandra Sue Gerber ’84 Senior Program Officer, Senior Walk Was appointed senior Nash ’06 ’08 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Keep State Great Painting of the ‘A’ Seniors who will be graduating director for environmental Co-founded Keep State Great takes place the What started as a prank has within the year gather at the justice at the White House the ecofriendly Sonya Chavez ’89 week before Homecoming each become a long-standing Horseshoe on the Thursday Council on Environmental water bottle New Mexico’s First female before finals week in May. U.S. Marshal fall semester. Students, alumni, tradition. In the early 1920s, Quality January 2021, and company Yuhme, faculty and staff commit their students formed a bucket The students walk from the was named among Time in 2015, which Alan Hale ’89 time to beautifying the campus brigade up Tortugas Mountain Horseshoe, up International magazine’s “100 Most donated funds Astronomer and co-discoverer of with projects such as cleaning, and painted an “A” on the Mall and end at the Pan Influential People” in 2020. to Water for the Comet Hale-Bopp painting and picking up trash. mountain. Almost a century American Center where the Good to develop and maintain water later, students still maintain the NMSU Alumni Association Phillip N. Frietze ’91 wells in Central African Republic. After David Bowdich ’91 FBI Deputy Director overseeing Homecoming Week tradition during the Greek event holds a reception in their honor. Was promoted to the rank selling Yuhme in 2020, the former Aggie FBI domestic and international NMSU celebrates Homecoming “A Day of Service.” Students reflect on their time as of brigadier general in 2020 swimmer devotes most of her time to investigative and intelligence every year, typically in October. they pass academic buildings, and is the Commander of her coaching and consulting company, activities Throughout the week leading The Big Event areas of student involvement U.S. Marine Corps Forces Holistic Capabilities. up to the Homecoming football The Big Event brings together and residence halls. The South in Florida. Frietze is a Gadi Schwartz ’06 NBC News Correspondent and game, students and alumni students, alumni, faculty walk symbolizes the students Mesilla Valley native whose Leandra co-host of “Stay Tuned” attend several events, including and staff in an effort to say leaving NMSU. family has a long history in Gamboa ’13 class reunions, the Homecoming thank you to the Las Cruces the region dating back to Along with Jennifer Cervantes ’07 parade, the Celebration of community for their support of Aggie Fight Song the 1840s. Nicholas New York Time’s Traditions Memorial Ceremony, NMSU. Every spring semester, Aggies, Oh Aggies! bestselling author Crimson Fridays Gonzales, she The hills send back the cry, the Alumni Association tailgate participants volunteer with On Fridays NMSU students, Melody Hagaman ’08 is a co-founder We’re here to do or die! Anna Krylova ’09 and more! nonprofit organizations. faculty and staff wear crimson of Estas Manos Aggies, Oh Aggies! Awarded the Presidential Chief Actuary, Office of in support of the Aggies. Award of Excellence in Coffee Roasters, a Superintendent of Insurance, Halloween Howl NMSU Ring We’ll win this game or know Mathematics and Science grassroots business New Mexico Sponsored by Campus Graduating NMSU students the reason why! Crimson & White And when we win this game, Teaching (2020) by the working to help farmers and farming Activities and various student and alumni who purchase Crimson and white are the Kellie Ann Jurado ’11 an NMSU official ring can We’ll buy a keg of booze, White House for her communities in Latin America through Researcher and 2017 L’Oreal For organizations, Halloween Howl official colors of NMSU. And we’ll drink it to the efforts in promoting sustainable coffee sourcing and production. Women in Science Fellowship is an alternative activity to trick- participate in a special ring Crimson represents passion and Aggies computer science education A recent collaboration with NMSU resulted or-treating. ceremony held at the Trader’s vigor, while white represents Bobby Brooke Herrera ’12 Plaza during the fall and spring ‘Til we wobble in our shoes. throughout New Mexico. A in the launch of the “A” Mountain Roast. goodness and purity. Chief Science Officer, E25Bio Inc. A – G – G – I – E- S! teacher at Centennial High School in Las Cruces, semesters prior to graduation. Students should wear the ring Aggies! Aggies! Go Aggies! she is ranked in the top two in the state. Kevin Prieto ’18 with the university’s name facing Procurement Specialist for Virgin Galactic 18 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 19 GET IN THE GAME! Aggie Sports
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. Season after season our student-athletes shine with great pride and accomplishment, many of whom receive individual player recognitions and team honors. In addition, our amazing NMSU Cheer Team not only keeps spirits high during games, but also competes on the national stage. Find out more at nmstatesports.com.
Women’s Teams • Basketball • Cross Country • Golf NMSU Women’s Volleyball ended the • Soccer 2020/2021 season as Western Athletic • Softball Regular Season Champions. • Swimming and Diving • Tennis • Indoor Track and Field • Outdoor Track and Field • Volleyball
Men’s Teams • Baseball • Basketball • Cross Country • Football • Golf • Tennis The NMSU football team is a Division 1 FBS independent NMSU Women’s Golf is the 2020/2021 Western team. The Aggies have been invited to four bowl games, Athletic Tournament Champion and finished in winning three. Their most recent bowl win was in 2017 the top-10 at the NCAA Stanford Regional. 20 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook against Utah State. Carson City Fort Collins Sacramento UTAH 9 hours Denver NEVADA 15 San Francisco Kansas City 70 70 Topeka 25 Lake Scott Zion National Park COLORADO State Park 5 Pueblo Wichita 10 hours KANSAS CALIFORNIA Las Vegas 35
NEW MEXICO 15 25 Tulsa Flagsta 44 40 Santa Fe Los Angeles 4 hours 15 min. 40 3 hours 40 11 hours 45 min. Amarillo Oklahoma City Albuquerque 40 OKLAHOMA 6 hours 27 10 Phoenix 35 10 hours ARIZONA San Diego 25 8 Ski Apache Lubbock White Sands National Monument 30 Fort Worth Dallas 4 hours 10 Tucson Las Cruces Carlsbad Caverns YOUR 20 45 El Paso Education Destination 45 minutes TEXAS 35
• You can always find interesting and fun 10 Austin Houston activities around town, such as the Renaissance 9.5 hours ArtsFaire, the Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo, and the Las Cruces International 10 If road-tripping is what you seek, you can reach Film Festival, just to name a few. many exciting locations within a day’s drive: 8.5 hours • We are located on the edge of the Chihuahuan San Antonio Desert and at the foot of the Organ Mountains, – Albuquerque, NM...... 3 hours – Austin, TX...... 9 hours 30 min allowing for majestic sunrises and sunsets. – Denver, CO...... 9 hours 37 – Las Vegas, NV...... 10 hours 30 min • Our students enjoy more than 300 days of 35 sunshine per year — perfect weather for – Los Angeles, CA...... 11 hours 45 min – Phoenix, AZ...... 6 hours outdoor activities, such as golfing, hiking, – San Antonio, TX...... 8 hours 30 min biking, camping and boating. – San Diego, CA...... 10 hours – Santa Fe, NM...... 4 hours 15 min
22 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook PLAN 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 FAMILY OUTREACH university for you! Campus Visit You and your family members will find out that experiencing NMSU Programs first-hand is a great way to see what we have to offer. A typical campus visit may last two hours and can 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 a student begins to transition into their new college life, families Campus visits are available year-round Monday-Friday and one Saturday play a key role by providing support and guidance throughout their per semester. Go to admissions.nmsu.edu/visit for complete details. academic journey. The NMSU Family Outreach Programs office is a You can also check out our campus from the comfort of your home. support system for families (of origin or of choice), empowering them You can join a webinar or schedule a 1-on-1 video chat with an admissions with resources, opportunities and information that will enhance and advisor; explore some of our university or college specific recruitment strengthen their relationship with their Aggie student. materials; view our Aggie playlist; or take a self-guided virtual tour. All of this is available at admissions.nmsu.edu/virtual. Remember to also Where to begin? connect with us on social media – we post new content every day! During Family Orientation, families learn about the transition to college, best practices for supporting their student and what campus resources are available. Families are able to engage with current students, university faculty and staff. This is also a prime opportunity to meet with other Aggie families and NMSU representatives. Family Orientation programs are offered during our Freshman Two-Day Programs and our Transfer Orientation Programs. Aggie Experience Ready to experience what it’s like to be an Aggie? Make plans to Resources attend one of our daylong Aggie Experience events, during the fall and Families can sign-up for the Family Outreach Programs newsletter spring semesters. For complete details and to reserve your spot, go to aggie-experience.nmsu.edu called the Family Outreach Home, a digital platform designed to enrich . your family experience and keep you involved and up-to-date with During Aggie Experience you will: news from the university and campus partners. You can customize your • Explore what it’s really like to be an NMSU Aggie portal to include information relevant to you and your Aggie student. • Interact with the professors who will become your teachers and mentors You can start the NMSU family experience at any point in your • Learn the inside information about student life from current student’s journey. Find out more at families.nmsu.edu and follow us students on Facebook @nmsufamilyoutreach. • Meet people from across the university Complete your application to NMSU during an Aggie Experience event and get your application fee waived! Remember, reserve your spot at aggie-experience.nmsu.edu! ¡Bienvenidos! Nuestra oficina se enorgullece en dar una gran bienvenida a los estudiantes hispanohablantes y a sus familias. Cumplimos nuestra meta de apoyar las familias al tener personal que habla español, programas familiares, y manteniendo a las familias informadas con publicaciones en nuestro portal CampusESP.
24 New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook New Mexico State University | Undergraduate Viewbook 25 AGGIES 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.