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.
Request that your High School Guidance Counselor send your official transcripts and ACT or SAT scores to the NMSU Admissions Office.
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!

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.
The President's Associates Honors Scholarship, all application materials are due by December 1, 2012. Students must be tentatively admitted and complete the Scholar Dollar$ Application by this date in order to be considered for these competitive scholarships. Scholar Dollar$ will open on November 1st for Fall 2013 applicants.

Students who are applying for all other NMSU scholarships must be admitted by February 15, 2013.
Apply for housing with the Department of Housing and Residential Life.
Begin to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.

FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.
NMSU's general scholarship deadline will remain open until March 1. Make sure you are accepted to NMSU by February 15th to be eligible for these awards!

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