Information and resources for

Prospective Students

International Student Services

ISS (International Student Services) is responsible for coordinating the application and admissions process for all international applicants, overseeing international students’ maintaining their legal status as foreign students in the United States, and coordinating outreach programs which benefit our campus and local community. Our various staff members specialize in aspects of these three basic missions.

NMSU welcomes students from around the world (currently 76 countries, approximately 1200 international students) to a friendly, vibrant, multicultural campus community. Contact us for information about the university, the admissions process for international applicants, or if we can be of further assistance. The best way to communicate with our office is via email, at the address given below. Please start your communication with our office using this email address.

International Festival

Each year ISS sponsors and organizes the 'International Festival,' in which students share their countries and cultures with the local community. See some of NMSU's international students display their cultures in a recent festival.

Mailing and contact information

If mailing regular post, or from within the U.S.:

International Student Services
MSC 3G
New Mexico State University
P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
U.S.A.

Express Mailing Your Documents Through EShipGLobal
EShipGlobal  is an express mail service  that you can use if you wish to have your NMSU admission and immigration documents mailed to you by either FedEx or DHL.   Your express mail request is at your expense. International Student Services will airmail your documents overseas or by regular U.S. Postal Service if mailed to a U.S. address. EShipGlobal is optional if you prefer faster delivery in 3-5 days. 
To arrange shipping, go the EShipGlobal’s website, https://study.eshipglobal.com for instructions.  Complete the following steps:

1. Set up your account name and password
2. Enter your  mailing address, phone number, email address , NMSU Student ID number, and credit card information (the company accepts Visa, MasterCard, or Discover)
3. If you are mailing to someone other than yourself, be sure to include that person’s name in your mailing instructions
4. Select NMSU, International Student Services, as the sender

EShipGlobal will notify NMSU that you have placed your order and will arrange pick-up.  Do not contact FedEx or DHL directly.  All express mail arrangements must be made through EShipGlobal. 

Phone: 1 575 646-2736
Fax: 1 575 646-7721
Email: ias@nmsu.edu