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
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!