Information and resources for

Prospective Students

High School Senior Timeline

September

• Send your application to the Admissions Office at NMSU. The earlier you apply, the sooner we can provide a decision.
• Register for the ACT or SAT if you have not taken them, or if you want to improve your score.
• Attend college fairs and meet with university representatives.
• Meet with your high school guidance counselor to discuss your interests.
• Plan a visit to NMSU!

October/November

• Visit NMSU! Take a campus tour, meet with students, professors, try out campus eateries and see a residence hall.
• Attend Aggie Experience!
• Take or retake the ACT or SAT, be sure to send your official scores to NMSU.

December

• Request a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from your high school counselor or visit the NMSU Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services for an online application.
• Begin to prepare scholarship essays and applications.

January

• Request that your High School Guidance Counselor send your official transcripts and ACT or SAT scores to the NMSU Admissions Office.
• If you are applying for the President's Associates Honors Scholarship, all application materials are due by January 16.
• Apply for housing with the Department of Housing and Residential Life.

February

• FAFSA deadline is March 1.
• NMSU's general scholarship deadline is also March 1. Make sure you are accepted to NMSU to be eligible for these awards!
• Attend Spring Visitors Day in mid-February, Presidents Day.

March/April

• Attend a New Student Registration event in Las Cruces or Albuquerque. Register for classes early to maximize your choice of courses.

May-July

• Graduate High School!
• Send your final official transcript to NMSU.
• Prepare for college!

August

• Move into your residence hall.
• Attend Aggie Welcome Week!
• Start classes!