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At New Mexico State University, students get a hands-on education, learning and workingalongside renowned professors who are passionate about what they do. Our students participatein projects and collaborative research that make a dierence in their lives and in their commu-nity. ey embrace new and exciting opportunities inside and outside the classroom, all whilegaining valuable knowledge and skills that prepare them for the world ahead.

SucceedwithusNew Mexico State University offers tremendous choicesfor exploration and challenge.


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Degree programs .............................2

Financial aid and scholarships .........4

Freshman admission .........................6Transfer requirements ......................8

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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMERAND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESAgricultural Biology

Pest ManagementAgricultural Economics and Agricultural

BusinessAgricultural and Extension EducationAgronomyAnimal ScienceClothing/Textiles/Fashion MerchandisingConservation EcologyEnvironmental ScienceFamily and Child ScienceFamily and Consumer

Sciences EducationGeneral AgricultureGeneticsHorticultureHotel, Restaurant and

Tourism ManagementHuman Nutrition and Food ScienceNatural Resource Economics and PolicyRangeland ResourcesSoil ScienceWildlife Science

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESAnthropologyArtGraphic DesignBiochemistryBiologyGeneticsChemistryCity/Regional PlanningCommunication StudiesComputer ScienceConservation Ecology

Creative MediaCriminal JusticeEconomicsEnglishForeign LanguagesGeneticsGeographyGeologyGovernmentHistory

Journalism/Mass Communications

MathematicsMicrobiology

MusicMusic EducationPhilosophyPhysicsPsychologySociologyStudio Arteatre ArtsWomens Studies

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

AccountingEconomicsFinanceGeneral BusinessInformation SystemsInternational BusinessManagementMarketing

PGA Golf ManagementTMProgram

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAthletic Training EducationCommunication DisordersDance

Early Childhood EducationElementary EducationBilingual Education

Teaching English to Speakers ofOther Languages

Kinesiology (nonteaching)Secondary EducationBusiness Education

Foreign LanguagesGeneral Sciences

BiologyChemistryEarth SciencesPhysics

Language ArtsEnglish

MathematicsPhysical EducationSocial Studies

Special Education

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGAerospace Engineering

Chemical EngineeringCivil Engineering

Environmental EngineeringElectrical/Computer Engineering

Engineering PhysicsEngineering TechnologyCivil

ElectronicInformationMechanical

Industrial EngineeringInformation and Communication TechnologyMechanical EngineeringSurveying Engineering

COLLEGE OF EXTENDED LEARNINGApplied StudiesIndividualized Studies

COLLEGE OF HEALTH ANDSOCIAL SERVICESCommunity Health

Nursing

Social Work

HONORS COLLEGEe only one in the state, the Honors Collegeprovides motivated undergraduate students withopportunities to enrich their academic programs

Our master teachers engage students in livelydiscussions and collaborative investigation ofinterdisciplinary topics.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMSPre-professional programs are not majors butspecial programs of study for students of variousmajors who are preparing themselves to enter aprofessional school.

Pre-chiropracticPre-dentalPre-forestryPre-lawPre-medicine

Pre-pharmacyPre-physical therapyPre-veterinary

COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSESOther programs of study are also available at anyof NMSUs community college campuses:

Alamogordo, nmsua.eduCarlsbad, artemis.nmsu.eduDoa Ana, dacc.nmsu.eduGrants, grants.nmsu.edu

Study

withusChoose a major that will lead to a rewarding

career. Many majors offer areas of concentration

More than 80, 21st-century degree programs are available.



Katlyne Marie SilvaCommunity Health

Vado, N.M.

Katlyne makes a difference in her community.

From participating in community service projects

to helping raise money for local organizations,

the College of Health and Social Services student

loves helping people. She is involved with several

student groups, including Rotaract (a community

service-based organization) and F.R.E.E. (Feminists

Reinventing Equality Everywhere), and works atWAVE (Wellness, Alcohol and Violence Education

program) handing out information on wellness and

safety. There are tons of opportunities on campus

for student involvement, she says. And when

Katlyne is off campus, you can nd her at music

events ranging from punk shows to the symphony

or exploring the great outdoors.

I love theOrgan Mountains,green chile, warm weather

and the

beautiful sunsets.



Federal Grants and Loans

To nd out if you qualify for grants, loans or work-study programs, ll out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) form available online at fafsa.ed.gov. Apply between January 1st and March 1st for priority consideration.NMSUs FAFSA school code is 002657.

HousingNMSU provides a variety of aordable housing options designed to meet your needs, including traditional residencehalls, apartment communities and family housing. Find out more at nmsu.edu/~housing.

More InformationComplete information and applications for nancial aid and scholarships can be found at fa.nmsu.edu. You may alsoreturn the business reply card in the back of this publication, or call the nancial aid oce at 575-646-4105 or toll free

at 877-278-8586.

Scholar DollarsStarting Nov. 2010, NMSUs scholarship application Scholar Dollars will be available online at scholarships.nmsu.edu.

Change your

futurewithus

We oer a host of resources to help fund your academic career.

Learn about nancial aid optionsat fa.nmsu.edu.

ese are estimated expenses for a typical freshman. Costs for transfer students or upperclassmen may vary.

135 MILE RATE*

$2,700 $2,856 $8,340

$1,780-2,080 $1,780-2,080 $1,780-2,080

$1,395 $1,395 $1,395

$519 $519 $519

$6,394-6,694 $6,550-6,850 $12,034-12,334

2010-2011 One-Semester Budget

ese are estimated costs for one semester for a single undergraduate student, basedon 12 to 18 credits. Living on campus is optional. Room cost is the semester rate for

double occupancy in one of NMSUs residence halls.



ENROLLMENTREQUIREMENTS

ELIGIBILITYREQUIREMENTS AWARD

RENEWALREQUIREMENTS

APPLICATIONMATERIALS

NEEDED

TOP SCHOLARSHIPSPRESIDENT'SASSOCIATESEXCELLENCE

New Mexico resident.

High schooldiploma from a N.M.

accredited schoolOR

N.M. GED.Students must enrollfull-time in the first

regular semesterfollowing high

school graduationto be eligible.

3.75 GPA and 28 ACT

OR3.5 GPA and 30 ACT

Standardtuition and fees

+$1,625/sem.

Awarded on acompetitive basis;limited number of

awards are available.

3.25 GPA firstsemester

(3.5 GPA thereafter)15 credits/sem.

Must beadmitted to NMSULas Cruces, have

required credentials onfile, and a

completed FAFSA.Must have submitted

online scholarshipapplication byJanuary 18th.

fa.nmsu.edu

HIGHACHIEVER

LEADERSHIP


+$1,000/sem.





GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS

HONORSEXCEL

New Mexico resident.

High schooldiploma from a N.M.

accredited schoolOR

N.M. GED.Students must enrollfull-time in the first

regular semesterfollowing high

school graduationto be eligible.

3.75 GPA and 24 ACT

OR26 ACT


+$500/sem.





Scholarship applicationis required.

Must be admittedto NMSU Las Crucescampus and have the

required credentials onfile by March 1st.Completed FAFSA.

NEW MEXICOSCHOLARS

25 ACT

ORtop 5% of high school

graduating classAND

qualifying familyincome

Standard tuitionand fees

+stipend for books.

3.0 GPA12 credits/sem.

(24 credits/year) No applicationis required.

Must be admittedto NMSU Las Cruces

campus and have therequired credentials onfile by March 1st.Completed FAFSA.

REGENTSSUCCESS

3.5 GPA and 23 ACTOR

3.75 GPA

Standardtuition and fees.

3.0 GPA first semester(3.0 cumulative GPAthereafter)

15 credits/sem.

OPPORTUNITY 3.0 GPAOR

21 ACT$1,000 first regular

semester only.No renewal.

LEGISLATIVELOTTERY

Awarded in the secondsemester of the freshman

year for qualified students.

First semester collegeGPA of 2.5

AND12 graded credits

earned.

Standard tuition.Does not include

required fees.($2,064 for Fall 2010)

2.5 cumulative GPA12 credits/sem.

No applicationis required.

OUT-OF-STATECOMPETITIVE Nonresident award

semesters are prorated

for transfer students,based on prior totalsemesters.

3.5 GPA and 23 ACT

OR3.0 GPA and 26 ACT

(3.5 cumulative collegeGPA for transfers)

In-state tuition

+$100/sem.

3.5 GPA

15 credits/sem.(30 credits/year)

Must beadmitted to NMSULas Cruces, have re-

quired credentials on fileand a completed FAFSA.Must have a submitted

online scholarshipapplication byMarch 1st.fa.nmsu.edu

WAIVERS

135 MILE Texas residents within135 miles of the NMSU

Las Cruces campus. General freshmanrequirements.

2.0 cumulative collegeGPA for transfers

Reduced tuitionand fees.

2.5 semester GPA12 credits/sem.

at NMSULas Cruces campus

Must be admittedin good standing toNMSU Las Cruces

campusWUE

(WESTERNUNDERGRADUATE

EXCHANGE)

Nonresident fromparticipating states (AK,

AZ, CA, CO, HI,ID, MT, NV, ND, OR,SD, UT, WA, WY).

In-state tuition.

Major Scholarships and Waivers for New Studentsese scholarships and waivers are for eligible students admitted to and enrolled in coursework at NMSUs Las Cruces campus. A student may receive only one of the major scholarshipslisted below per semester, but he or she is eligible to apply for NMSUs many other scholarships. All GPAs listed below are cumulative unless otherwise noted. ere may be furtherrequirements not listed here. Awards may be limited and depend on availability of funds. Many scholarships awarded to rst-time entering freshmen are good for eight consecutivesemesters or until graduation whichever comes rst (if GPA and enrollment requirements are met). Students must accept all awards by June 1, 2011. It is understood that any itemin this chart is subject to modication at any time by proper administrative procedure. e most current scholarship information is available at fa.nmsu.edu/sch.html.

Requirementsshown are gradedcredits completedper semester and

cumulative NMSUGPA. Typically, eachuniversity course isworth three or four

credits.

NMSU usescombined scoresfrom the critical

reading and mathportions of the

SAT for admissionand scholarship

purposes.

ACT/SAT equivalents:21 ACT = 990 SAT;

23 ACT = 1070 SAT;24 ACT = 1110 SAT;25 ACT = 1150 SAT;26 ACT = 1190 SAT;28 ACT = 1260 SAT



Regular Freshman AdmissionYou are eligible for regular admission if you are a graduate of anaccredited high school and have met the minimum high schoolcourse requirements listed below, and have ONE of the following: a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 or above, OR an ACT composite score of 21 or above (SAT of 990 or

above*), OR a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above and an ACT score

of 20 or above (SAT of 950* or above).

* NMSU uses combined scores from the critical reading and mathportions of the SAT for admission and scholarship purposes.

NOTE: All entering freshmen must submit ocial ACT or SAT scoresbefore nal admission is granted. (ACT code=2638; SAT code=4531)

Minimum High School

Course RequirementsEnglish ..........................................................4 units*Mathematics..................................................3 units**Science ..........................................................2 units***Foreign Languages or Fine Arts .....................1 unit* Must include at least two units of composition, one of which must bea junior- or senior-level course.**Algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry or advanced math.***Beyond general science, preferably lab sciences.

Provisional AdmissionStudents who meet one of the regular admission GPA and/or testscore requirements but are missing one of the minimum high schoolcourse requirements are eligible for provisional admission. Studentswho complete all course units and have a 2.25 GPA and 19 ACTOR have passed the GED (450 or higher) and have a 19 ACT (SAT910) also are eligible for provisional admission.

Check your admission status:nmsu.askadmissions.net/Vip/Default.aspx

Connect

withusSend your admission application and your ofcial ACT or SAT scores and highschool transcripts (or GED test scores) to University Admissions. You also can applyonline at prospective.nmsu.edu/apply.

Following a few simple steps will get you on the right track to becoming an Aggie.



Jorge SolteroIndustrial Engineering

Mesilla, N.M.

Jorge is a returning Aggie. His rst NMSU degree

was in elementary education, and he taught for

10 years. I could have continued teaching for

another 10 years and been happy, but I was always

intrigued by industrial engineering, he says.

Jorge, a father of two, met with an engineering

faculty member and was reassured that going back

to school was possible. It was the best decisionI could have made. I have met new people, been

to different places and learned new and exciting

things. Although Jorge doesnt have a lot of time

for extracurricular activities, he likes working out at

the gym. He is a member of the Industrial Engineer-

ing Honor Society and the AMP research program.

The are many opportunities

at NMSU.If you are willing towork hard and

have a passionfor what you want to do,

you will be

successful.



Transfer Requirements

A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA in your college courses. Must be eligible to return to your last college or university. Application for admission and ocial college transcripts ore-transcripts mailed directly from each college attended. Apply atapply.nmsu.edu. If you have fewer than 30 credits, you must meet freshman admis-sion requirements and submit your ocial high school transcripts orGED results and ocial ACT or SAT scores.

Transfer Achievement Scholarship

Available to students transferring from a New Mexico communityor junior college. Pays tuition and fees. It is renewable if you main-tain a 3.5 NMSU cumulative GPA and complete 15 new credithours per semester. It is available for four semesters or until gradu-ation, whichever comes rst. Interested students must be admittedto NMSU and must have submitted a scholarship application by

March 1st. You are eligible if you: are a New Mexico resident, are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, have a 3.5 transfer GPA, and have attempted 30 to 90 total credits at all institutions.

Check your admission status:nmsu.askadmissions.net/Vip/Default.aspx

Employment Options

You can earn money, college credit and real-world experiencethrough cooperative, part-time and work-study positions or intern-ships. For more information: careerservices.nmsu.edu.

Transfer PartnershipsNMSU is proud to partner with many community and juniorcolleges in the area. To nd out which of your courses transfer, goto prospective.nmsu.edu/transfer/transfer-guides.html.

Take the next step toward success at NMSU.

JoinusWe have the resources to help you achieve your goals.



Hernst LarocheGovernment

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Hernst says the legendary Southern New Mexico

hospitality and mild climate played a major role in

his decision to attend NMSU. That, coupled with

his passion for basketball, brought him to sunny

Las Cruces from his home in Canada. The Aggie

mens basketball guard says he enjoys the cultural

richness of the area, the weather and the people.

Its a friendly place and diverse. Like all student-athletes, Hernsts schedule is demanding. Getting

schoolwork done can be a challenge, but he reports

that he gets plenty of help with balancing academ-

ics and sports. Ive had a great experience with my

professors. They are accessible and supportive, and

work with me to keep me on track. When hes not

studying or on the basketball court, Hernst likes to

play video games, hang out with friends and as

time allows relax.

Ive had a greatexperience with

my professors.They are accessible and

supportive.


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