• Claim your myNMSU account. Within 24 hours of being admitted, you will receive an email from NMSU RapidIdentity (rapididentity@nmsu.edu) containing instructions on completing this process. For questions, contact the NMSU Help Desk at help@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4357.
• Send your ACT or SAT test scores to NMSU if you have taken a test.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Apply for scholarships through Scholar Dollar$.
• Complete a Housing Application or Housing Exemption Request. (Please be aware that the housing application requires a deposit.)
• Sign Up for Orientation (academic advising and course registration will be included in your orientation program).
• Contact Military and Veterans Programs  if you need assistance on VA educational benefits or state/federal Tuition Assistance (TA).
• Request your official final high school transcript to be sent directly to NMSU after high school graduation date. To be considered final, your graduation date must be listed. If you have college credits (dual credit/concurrent enrollment) you must request official final college transcripts from each institution you attended. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to NMSU.
• Send us your official AP, IB, CLEP and DANTES test scores if applicable.

Electronic copies can be emailed to: admissions@nmsu.edu

Mailed copies should be addressed to:

NMSU Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 30001, MSC 3A
Las Cruces, NM 88003

• Claim your myNMSU account. Within 24 hours of being admitted, you will receive an email from NMSU RapidIdentity (rapididentity@nmsu.edu) containing instructions on completing this process. For questions, contact the NMSU Help Desk at help@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4357.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). .
• Apply for scholarships through Scholar Dollar$. .
• Sign Up for Orientation  (academic advising and course registration will be included in your orientation program)  
• Contact Military and Veterans Programs  if you need assistance on VA educational benefits or state/federal Tuition Assistance (TA).
• Apply for Housing. Your housing application will become available 24 hours after you attend orientation and register for classes.
  • Living on campus is optional for transfer students. Transfer students also have the option to purchase a meal plan. See NMSU Dining Services for details.
  • Please be aware that the housing application requires a deposit.
• Request your final high school transcript or GED scores if you need them to meet the Ability to Benefit requirement to receive financial aid.
• Request your final official college transcripts from each institution you have attended. Request your   Joint Services Transcript  if applicable. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to NMSU. Only official transcripts will be evaluated for credit transfer.
• Send us your official AP, IB, CLEP and DANTES test scores if applicable.

Electronic copies can be emailed to   admissions@nmsu.edu

Mailed copies should be addressed to:

NMSU Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 30001, MSC 3A
Las Cruces, NM 88003

• Note: Students planning to use the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver must submit the   Application for Senior Citizen Reduced Tuition Program  to University Student Records who will register you for your course(s) on or after the first day of the semester. Students who register for classes prior to the first day of the semester will be assessed full tuition rates.

• Claim your myNMSU account. Within 24 hours of being admitted, you will receive an email from NMSU RapidIdentity (rapididentity@nmsu.edu) containing instructions on completing this process. For questions, contact the NMSU Help Desk at help@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4357.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Apply for scholarships through Scholar Dollar$.
• Sign Up for Orientation (academic advising and course registration will be included in your orientation program)
• Contact Military and Veterans Programs  if you need assistance on VA educational benefits or state/federal Tuition Assistance (TA).
• Submit your test scores. Official ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission or scholarship eligibility. However, if you have taken one of these tests, it can be beneficial for you to have them on file. They will be used for Math and English placement when you enroll. NMSU’s ACT code is 2638 and SAT code is 4531.
• Send us your final transcripts. Once you have graduated, have your high school send NMSU your final high school transcript. If you are a transfer student, you must request official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions. Official transcripts can be emailed to   admissions@nmsu.edu  or mailed to:

NMSU Undergraduate Admissions
PO Box 30001, MSC 3A
Las Cruces, NM 88003

• Meet your advisor. Every undergraduate student has an assigned academic advisor with the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support to help them through their academic journey.

• Claim your myNMSU account. Within 24 hours of being admitted, you will receive an email from NMSU RapidIdentity (rapididentity@nmsu.edu) containing instructions on completing this process. For questions, contact the NMSU Help Desk at help@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4357.
• Complete a Housing Application or Housing Exemption Request. (Please be aware that the housing application requires a deposit.)
• Sign Up for Orientation (academic advising and course registration will be included in your orientation program)

Additional information can be found on the International Student and Scholar Services website.

• Make sure you can access your myNMSU account  and check it regularly. Contact the Help Desk if you have need assistance: 575-646- 4357 or help@nmsu.edu.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Apply for scholarships through Scholar Dollar$.
• Apply for Housing.
  • Living on campus is optional for returning students. Returning students also have the option to purchase a meal plan. See NMSU Dining Services for details.
  • Please be aware that the housing application requires a deposit.
• Request official final college transcripts and   Joint Services Transcript  if applicable if you received college credit while you were away from NMSU. To be considered official transcripts must be sent directly to NMSU.
• Contact Military and Veterans Programs  if you need assistance on VA educational benefits or state/federal Tuition Assistance (TA).
• Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor
• Register for classes  using the   registration schedule by student classification
• Note: Students planning to use the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver must submit the   Application for Senior Citizen Reduced Tuition Program  to University Student Records who will register you for your course(s) on or after the first day of the semester. Students who register for classes prior to the first day of the semester will be assessed full tuition rates.

• Claim your myNMSU account. Within 24 hours of being admitted, you will receive an email from NMSU RapidIdentity (rapididentity@nmsu.edu) containing instructions on completing this process. For questions, contact the NMSU Help Desk at help@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4357.
• File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Apply for scholarships through Scholar Dollar$.
• Apply for Housing.
  • Living on campus is optional for second degree-seeking students. Second degree-seeking students also have the option to purchase a meal plan. See NMSU Dining Services for details.
  • Please be aware that the housing application requires a deposit.
• Request official final college transcripts and   Joint Services Transcript  if applicable. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to NMSU. Only official transcripts will be evaluated for credit transfer.
• Contact Military and Veterans Programs  if you need assistance on VA educational benefits or state/federal Tuition Assistance (TA).
• Contact the department for your intended major  for academic advising and information on degree requirements.
• Register for classes  using the   registration schedule by student classification
• Note: Students planning to use the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver must submit the   Application for Senior Citizen Reduced Tuition Program  to University Student Records who will register you for your course(s) on or after the first day of the semester. Students who register for classes prior to the first day of the semester will be assessed full tuition rates.

• Claim your myNMSU account. Within 24 hours of being admitted, you will receive an email from NMSU RapidIdentity (rapididentity@nmsu.edu) containing instructions on completing this process. For questions, contact the NMSU Help Desk at help@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4357.
• You are not required to go through orientation or meet with an academic advisor.   Information on how to register for classes  and the   registration schedule by student classification  are provided through University Student Records. If the course(s) you are trying to register for have prerequisites, you may need assistance with registration as college credits from other universities will not be transferred into our system. If this is the case, please reach out to the instructor of the course or contact our   Center for Academic Advising and Student Support  for assistance.
• Note: Non-Degree Seeking Students are not eligible for the following: financial aid, institutional scholarships, VA educational benefits or state/federal Tuition Assistance, athletics, ASNMSU, and student employment through NMSU.
• Note: Students planning to use the Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver must submit the   Application for Senior Citizen Reduced Tuition Program  to University Student Records who will register you for your course(s) on or after the first day of the semester. Students who register for classes prior to the first day of the semester will be assessed full tuition rates.

NMSU provides college credit for qualifying Advanced Placement exam scores. You will only receive credit for the course if you take the exam. Most subjects require a score of 3, 4 or 5. You will need to request your official scores to be sent to NMSU directly from College Board.

If you have taken college courses outside of the NMSU system, you are required to send in official college transcripts from each institution you have attended. You will request official transcripts to be sent to NMSU Undergraduate Admissions. Once we receive your official transcripts it will be evaluated for transfer credit.

Simply select your intended major on your Aggie Welcome and Orientation reservation and we will automatically make any changes to your major from your application for admission.

Yes. Orientation is an important step in your transition to NMSU. All new, incoming freshmen and transfer students must complete orientation before registering for classes. Orientation will provide the tools and information to make your transition to NMSU as easy as possible.

Not only will you learn more about NMSU and the resources available here, but you will also meet new friends and discover that NMSU is a supportive and caring community. See the Aggie Welcome and Orientation website for more information.

First-time, full-time undergraduate students admitted to the Las Cruces campus will be required to live in a university-operated residence hall for the first academic year, or two semesters.

Research has shown when students live on campus, they gain many more benefits and rewards than those living off campus. Students who live on campus are more likely to:

• Connect with campus services
• Participate in extracurricular activities and events
• Perform better academically and typically receive a higher first-semester GPA
• Continue to their second year in college and graduate in four years
• Create bonds with faculty and other students that extend past graduation
• Explore a wider range of ideas by engaging with diverse people and cultures
• Develop stronger interpersonal and communication skills

However, you may complete a residency exemption form (along with supporting documentation) if your situation fits within the listed exemptions and the request will be reviewed. For more information, see the First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE) & Residency Requirement web page.