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2011-2012
Undergraduate Viewbook

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Succeed
At New Mexico State University, students get a hands-on education, learning and working
alongside renowned professors who are passionate about what they do. Our students participate
in projects and collaborative research that make a difference in their lives and in their commu-
nity. They embrace new and exciting opportunities inside and outside the classroom, all while

Succeed
gaining valuable knowledge and skills that prepare them for the world ahead.

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New Mexico State University offers tremendous choices
for exploration and challenge.
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contents
Degree programs.............................. 2
Financial aid and scholarships.......... 4
Freshman admission.......................... 6
Transfer requirements....................... 8

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New Mexico State University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and
educator. Any item is subject to modification
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Study
More than 80, 21st-century degree programs are available.

Study
with us
with us
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER
AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Agricultural Biology



Music
Choose a major that will lead to a rewarding
career. Many majors offer areas of concentration.

Music Education
Philosophy
Engineering Physics
Engineering Technology
Civil
Pest Management Physics Electronic
Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Psychology Information
Business Sociology Mechanical
Agricultural and Extension Education Studio Art Industrial Engineering
Agronomy Theatre Arts Information and Communication Technology
Animal Science Women’s Studies Mechanical Engineering
Clothing/Textiles/Fashion Merchandising Surveying Engineering
Conservation Ecology COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Environmental Science Accounting COLLEGE OF EXTENDED LEARNING
Family and Child Science Economics Applied Studies
Family and Consumer Finance Individualized Studies
Sciences Education General Business
General Agriculture Information Systems COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND
Genetics International Business SOCIAL SERVICES
Horticulture Management Community Health
Hotel, Restaurant and Marketing Nursing
Tourism Management PGA Golf ManagementTM Program Social Work
Human Nutrition and Food Science
Natural Resource Economics and Policy COLLEGE OF EDUCATION HONORS COLLEGE
Rangeland Resources Athletic Training Education The only one in the state, the Honors College
Soil Science Communication Disorders provides motivated undergraduate students with
Wildlife Science Dance opportunities to enrich their academic programs.
Early Childhood Education Our master teachers engage students in lively
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Elementary Education discussions and collaborative investigation of
Anthropology Bilingual Education interdisciplinary topics.
Art Teaching English to Speakers of
Graphic Design Other Languages PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Biochemistry Kinesiology (nonteaching) Pre-professional programs are not majors but
Biology Secondary Education special programs of study for students of various
Genetics Business Education majors who are preparing themselves to enter a
Chemistry Foreign Languages professional school.
City/Regional Planning General Sciences Pre-chiropractic
Communication Studies Biology Pre-dental
Computer Science Chemistry Pre-forestry
Conservation Ecology Earth Sciences Pre-law
Creative Media Physics Pre-medicine
Criminal Justice Language Arts Pre-pharmacy
Economics English Pre-physical therapy
English Mathematics Pre-veterinary
Foreign Languages Physical Education
Genetics Social Studies COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Geography Special Education Other programs of study are also available at any
Geology of NMSU’s community college campuses:
Government COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Alamogordo, nmsua.edu
History Aerospace Engineering Carlsbad, artemis.nmsu.edu
Journalism/ Chemical Engineering Doña Ana, dacc.nmsu.edu
Mass Communications Civil Engineering Grants, grants.nmsu.edu
Mathematics Environmental Engineering
Microbiology Electrical/Computer Engineering

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 Katlyne Marie Silva
Community 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 at
WAVE (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 find her at music
events ranging from punk shows to the symphony
or exploring the great outdoors.

I love the
Organ Mountains,
green chile, warm weather
and the
beautiful sunsets.

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

Change your
Change your
future
future
with
Federal Grants and Loans
us Learn about financial aid options
at fa.nmsu.edu.

To find out if you qualify for grants, loans or work-study programs, fill 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.
NMSU’s FAFSA school code is 002657.

Housing
NMSU provides a variety of affordable housing options designed to meet your needs, including traditional residence
halls, apartment communities and family housing. Find out more at nmsu.edu/~housing.

More Information
Complete information and applications for financial aid and scholarships can be found at fa.nmsu.edu. You may also
return the business reply card in the back of this publication, or call the financial aid office at 575-646-4105 or toll free
at 877-278-8586.

Scholar Dollars
Starting Nov. 2010, NMSU’s scholarship application Scholar Dollars will be available online at scholarships.nmsu.edu.

2010-2011 One-Semester Budget

These are estimated costs for one semester for a single undergraduate student, based
on 12 to 18 credits. Living on campus is optional. Room cost is the semester rate for
double occupancy in one of NMSU’s residence halls.

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

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

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

APPLICATION
ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY RENEWAL MATERIALS
REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS AWARD REQUIREMENTS NEEDED
TOP SCHOLARSHIPS
PRESIDENT'S Standard
tuition and fees
ASSOCIATES New Mexico resident. + 3.25 GPA first
Must be
EXCELLENCE $1,625/sem.
Awarded on a
semester
(3.5 GPA thereafter) admitted to NMSU
High school
diploma from a N.M. competitive basis; 15 credits/sem.‡ Las Cruces, have
limited number of required credentials on
accredited school 3.75 GPA and 28 ACT† awards are available. file, and a
OR OR completed FAFSA.
N.M. GED.
HIGH 3.5 GPA and 30 ACT† Standard Must have submitted
Students must enroll online scholarship
full-time in the first tuition and fees
ACHIEVER regular semester + 3.25 GPA first application by
$1,000/sem. semester January 18th.
LEADERSHIP following high
Awarded on a (3.5 GPA thereafter) fa.nmsu.edu
school graduation
to be eligible. competitive basis; 15 credits/sem.‡
limited number of
awards are available.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
HONORS Standard
tuition and fees
Scholarship application
is required.
EXCEL 3.75 GPA and 24 ACT† + 3.25 GPA first Must be admitted
$500/sem. semester to NMSU Las Cruces
OR Awarded on a (3.5 GPA thereafter) campus and have the
26 ACT† competitive basis; 15 credits/sem.‡ required credentials on
limited number of file by March 1st.
awards are available. Completed FAFSA.

NEW MEXICO New Mexico resident. 25 ACT†

OR Standard tuition
SCHOLARS High school top 5% of high school and fees
3.0 GPA
diploma from a N.M. graduating class 12 credits/sem.‡
+ (24 credits/year) No application
accredited school AND stipend for books. is required.
OR qualifying family
income Must be admitted
N.M. GED. to NMSU Las Cruces
Students must enroll
REGENTS full-time in the first 3.5 GPA and 23 ACT† Standard
3.0 GPA first semester
(3.0 cumulative GPA
campus and have the
required credentials on
regular semester OR
SUCCESS following high 3.75 GPA tuition and fees. thereafter)
15 credits/sem.
file by March 1st.
Completed FAFSA.
school graduation
to be eligible.
OPPORTUNITY 3.0 GPA
OR $1,000 first regular No renewal.
semester only.
21 ACT†

LEGISLATIVE First semester college Standard tuition.

GPA of 2.5
LOTTERY AND Does not include 2.5 cumulative GPA No application
Awarded in the second required fees. 12 credits/sem.‡ is required.
†ACT/SAT equivalents: 12 graded credits
semester of the freshman ($2,064 for Fall 2010)
21 ACT = 990 SAT; earned.
year for qualified students.
23 ACT = 1070 SAT;
24 ACT = 1110 SAT;
25 ACT = 1150 SAT;
OUT-OF-STATE Must be
admitted to NMSU
26 ACT = 1190 SAT; COMPETITIVE Nonresident award 3.5 GPA and 23 ACT† Las Cruces, have re-
28 ACT = 1260 SAT OR 3.5 GPA quired credentials on file
semesters are prorated In-state tuition
for transfer students, 3.0 GPA and 26 ACT† + 15 credits/sem.‡ and a completed FAFSA.
‡Requirements (30 credits/year) Must have a submitted
based on prior total (3.5 cumulative college $100/sem.
shown are graded online scholarship
semesters. GPA for transfers)
credits completed application by
per semester and March 1st.
cumulative NMSU fa.nmsu.edu
GPA. Typically, each
university course is WAIVERS
worth three or four
credits. 135 MILE Texas residents within Reduced tuition
135 miles of the NMSU
†NMSU uses and fees.
Las Cruces campus. General freshman 2.5 semester GPA Must be admitted
combined scores 12 credits/sem.‡
from the critical requirements. in good standing to
reading and math WUE Nonresident from
participating states (AK,
2.0 cumulative college at NMSU
Las Cruces campus
NMSU Las Cruces
portions of the (WESTERN GPA for transfers campus
AZ, CA, CO, HI, In-state tuition.
SAT for admission UNDERGRADUATE ID, MT, NV, ND, OR,
and scholarship
purposes. EXCHANGE) SD, UT, WA, WY).

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

Connect
with us
with us
Send your admission application and your official ACT or SAT scores and high
school transcripts (or GED test scores) to University Admissions. You also can apply
online at prospective.nmsu.edu/apply.

Regular Freshman Admission Provisional Admission

You are eligible for regular admission if you are a graduate of an
accredited high school and have met the minimum high school
course 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 math
portions of the SAT for admission and scholarship purposes.
NOTE: All entering freshmen must submit official ACT or SAT scores
before final admission is granted. (ACT code=2638; SAT code=4531)
Students who meet one of the regular admission GPA and/or test
score requirements but are missing one of the minimum high school
course requirements are eligible for provisional admission. Students
who complete all course units and have a 2.25 GPA and 19 ACT
OR have passed the GED (450 or higher) and have a 19 ACT (SAT
910) also are eligible for provisional admission.
Check your admission status:
nmsu.askadmissions.net/Vip/Default.aspx

Minimum High School

Course Requirements
English........................................................... 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 be

a junior- or senior-level course.
**Algebra I, algebra II, geometry, trigonometry or advanced math.
***Beyond general science, preferably lab sciences.

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 Jorge Soltero
Industrial Engineering
Mesilla, N.M.

Jorge is a returning Aggie. His first 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 decision
I could have made. I have met new people, been
to different places and learned new and exciting
things.” Although Jorge doesn’t 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 to
work hard and
have a passion
for what you want to do,
you will be
successful.
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Join us
Join us
Take the next step toward success at NMSU.

We have the resources to help you achieve your goals.

Transfer Requirements Employment Options

• A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA in your college courses. You can earn money, college credit and real-world experience
• Must be eligible to return to your last college or university. through cooperative, part-time and work-study positions or intern-
• Application for admission and official college transcripts or ships. For more information: careerservices.nmsu.edu.
e-transcripts mailed directly from each college attended. Apply at
apply.nmsu.edu. Transfer Partnerships
• If you have fewer than 30 credits, you must meet freshman admis-
sion requirements and submit your official high school transcripts or NMSU is proud to partner with many community and junior
GED results and official ACT or SAT scores. colleges in the area. To find out which of your courses transfer, go
to prospective.nmsu.edu/transfer/transfer-guides.html.
Transfer Achievement Scholarship
Available to students transferring from a New Mexico community
or junior college. Pays tuition and fees. It is renewable if you main-
tain a 3.5 NMSU cumulative GPA and complete 15 new credit
hours per semester. It is available for four semesters or until gradu-
ation, whichever comes first. Interested students must be admitted
to 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

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 Hernst Laroche
Government
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
men’s basketball guard says he enjoys the cultural
richness of the area, the weather and the people.
“It’s a friendly place and diverse.” Like all student-
athletes, Hernst’s 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. “I’ve had a great experience with my
professors. They are accessible and supportive, and
work with me to keep me on track.” When he’s not
studying or on the basketball court, Hernst likes to
play video games, hang out with friends and – as
time allows – relax.

I’ve had a great

experience with
my professors.
They are accessible and
supportive.

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