BE BOLD. Shape the Future.New Mexico State University Grants

Your Future BEGINS NOW.Your Future BEGINS NOW.

Start Here, GO ANYWHEREEvery day, the future gets closer. Are you ready? Shape your future today with an education from New Mexico State University Grants.

Our expert faculty and dedicated staff members are here to help you reach your academic and career goals. We’re based in Grants, but our campus reflects and benefits the diverse people of northwestern New Mexico. Together, we can prosper.

Our smaller class sizes and schedule flexibility allow you to get meaningful contact with instructors when it works for you. We offer 14 associate degrees, two popular on-site bachelor’s degrees and 13 certificate programs. Plus, we offer transfer paths toward a four-year degree. All of this comes at an unbeatable value.

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Course Transfer AT NMSU GRANTS

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Transfer StudentsTransfer students from other colleges with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 will be accepted for undergraduate studies. Transfer students with a GPA below 2.0 will be admitted on academic probation. Students must submit a letter of appeal to the Vice President for Student Services.

Transferring Your Credits � Students must have official transcripts directly from the official student

records office of each previously attended institution. Transcripts may be sent electronically to gradmissions@nmsu.edu or by mail to 1500 N. Third Street, Grants, NM 87020.

� New Mexico State University Grants accepts academic credits for transfer from regionally accredited institutions of higher education or those that are candidates for regional accreditation.

� Any student who conceals the fact that he/she has attended another college or university and has not submitted a transcript for each institution — whether or not credit was earned — will be subject to immediate suspension.

Evaluation of Transfer Credits � Credits earned at community/junior colleges and universities are always

transferred at the lower division level. � Credits from non-accredited institutions may be evaluated after the

student has shown acceptable performance at NMSU Grants for two semesters of full-time enrollment.

� NMSU maintains a database of commonly transferred courses from numerous institutions. This can be found at nmsudirect.nmsu.edu/.

� Each college determines which transferred courses are applicable towards degree or a certificate.

Transfer Policy: Associate Degrees � Transferring in with an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science

(AS) degree from a regionally accredited institution may waive certain NMSU requirements such as foreign language, computer, and NM general education core.

NMSU recognizes that while many students aspire to similar goals, they often have different starting points. With that in mind we have programs that can help you earn the degree you want.

In the Aggie Pathway Program, our campuses, including NMSU Grants, work together to navigate you towards a bachelor’s degree — even if you initially don’t meet admissions requirements to the university.

Who’s it for?We welcome any student starting at one of our four community colleges who intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree from NMSU Las Cruces.

How does it work?Once admitted to the program, you will complete orientation and enroll in courses at an NMSU community college. Upon completion of 24 college-level credit hours with a minimum 2.5 GPA, you are eligible to transfer to the NMSU Las Cruces campus.

PROGRAMS DEGREESAssociate DegreesArtsCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEducationGeneral StudiesPre-BusinessScienceSocial Services

Associate of Applied Business

Associate of Applied Science:Automotive TechnologyComputer TechnologyCreative Media TechnologyElectronic Publishing Welding Technology

CertificatesAutomotive TechnologyBuilding Trades - WoodworkingComputer TechnologyDrafting and Graphics TechnologyEarly Childhood EducationEnergy Technology CertificateGame DesignHealth CareersNursing AssistantRetail ManagementSouthwest Heritage StudiesWeb FundamentalsWelding Technology*Note: We do not have an EMS instructor therefore, we currently cannot offer our EMS degree or certificate.Call 505-287-6678 for Admissions and Advising for the above programs.

Bachelor DegreeCompletion ProgramsTechnology-based Distance Education degrees:Bachelor of Arts in SociologyBachelor of Business AdministrationBachelor of Criminal JusticeBachelor of Family and Child SciencesBachelor of Information and Communication TechnologyBachelor of Gender & Sexuality Studies —

Interdisciplinary On-site Distance Education Programs Bachelor of Science in Elementary EducationBachelor of Science in Nursing

Flexible bachelor degree options:Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS)Bachelor of Individualized Studies (BIS)These flexible degrees meet the needs of returning or non-traditional students, and students with an associate degree or other prior academic study. The BAS and BIS programs bridge academic and technical disciplines, giving students opportunities to develop courses of study appropriate to their personal education and career goals. Enrollment at the Las Cruces campus is also necessary, and individualized study plans may include online courses or courses offered at a remote site.

Distance Educationonline.nmsu.eduContact NMSU Online for the current list of distance education degrees, including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral, and special licensures, endorsements and certificates. For more information call 888-729-6678.

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Apply for admissionApply online at apply.nmsu.edu/apply. NMSU Grants waives the admission fee!

Send us your transcriptsMail official transcripts of high school/GED scores to:NMSU Grants1500 N. Third St.Grants, NM 87020

If you have a GED, all transcripts must be ordered through Diploma Sender at diplomasender.com. All official college transcripts must be mailed or provide official electronic transcripts to gradmissions@nmsu.edu.

Complete your FAFSA Find out which financial aid opportunities are available (grants, loans and work study) for you at fafsa.gov. NMSU Grants’ FAFSA code is 008854.

Apply for ScholarshipsOne application is all it takes with Scholar Dollar$. Go to scholarships.nmsu.edu. Fill out an application for every year you are an Aggie!

Take the testsIf you do not have ACT or SAT scores, complete the computerized College Placement Test, Accuplacer for Math and English. See an advisor in Student Services for your Test Ticket.

Activate your myNMSU student account Go to my.nmsu.edu and create an account, passphrase, and secret Q&A. NMSU email is the official mode of communication; contact the Information Technology Dept (IT) if you have problems with your account. 505-287-6666

Attend New Student Orientation This is mandatory if it is your first semester at NMSU Grants. See Student Services Office for dates. Weekly sessions will be held.

Register for classes EARLY. Online courses and some general education courses fill up very quickly. Register at my.nmsu.edu. If you have a hold, you will need to see an advisor or the Business Office.

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Whether you’re looking for a place to unwind after class or for some outdoor exploring, you don’t have to go far. All of that, and more, is here in Grants.

Around town � Coyote del Malpais Golf Course � Fire & Ice Park (special events such as summer and early fall farmers market, fall fiesta

and auto shows) � Gaming Nights (on campus) � Local movie theater, bowling alley and skating rink � New Mexico Mining Museum (underground tour) � Riverwalk Park (includes outdoor amphitheater, free concerts and free fishing) � Wells Park (softball fields)

Outdoor activities � Bat caves � Blue Water State Park � Chaco Culture National Historic Park � El Malpais National Monument and El Morro National Monument

Take in the amazing views as both are National Park Service Night Sky designation locations � Sandstone Bluffs � Ice Cave and Bandera Volcano

See the lava tubes, lava hiking and cave exploring � Mt. Taylor

An 11,000-foot mountain for four-wheeling, hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, mountain climbing and rock climbing. Conveniently located is also a

shooting range � Zuni Mountains

Enjoy off-roading, mudding, historical train and mining trails, hunting, camping Mark Your Calendar � Mud Volleyball Tournament in July � Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon in February � Mt. Taylor 50K in October � Tour de Acoma Bike Tour in September

Local cultural eventsFeast days, dances, arts and crafts found at: Acoma Pueblo, Laguna Pueblo and the Navajo Reservation

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