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both as a Hispanic Serving Institution and a NativeAmerican Non-Tribal Serving Institution: a doubleminority serving institution due to our large minority(majority) student body which is in alignment withthe population of our northwest New Mexico serviceregion.MISSION, VISION, & VALUESMission Statement: NMSU Grants provides anaccessible quality education through innovativeteaching and learning that promotes respect andservice for our diverse students and community.Vision Statement: To embrace innovation in teachingand learning to promote a sustainable prosperouscommunity.NMSU Graduation and Retention RatesThese rates may be found on the NMSU InstitutionalResearch web site at http://irpoa.nmsu.edu.Values Statement: We value:Personal SuccessGrowthRespectHealthy LifestylesTeamworkCommunity PartnershipsStewardshipExcellenceIntegrityPositive AttitudeEmployabilityEmpowermentIntellectual InquirySocial JusticeCreativitySafe EnvironmentCATALOG INTENTThe catalog is a summary of information of interestto students. Readers should be aware of thefollowing:1. This catalog is not a complete statement of allprocedures, policies, rules and regulations. See theSchedule of Courses and the Student Code ofConduct for additional information.2. The university reserves the right to change,without notice, any academic or other requirements,course offerings, course content, programs,procedures, policies, rules, and regulations aspublished in this catalog.Special procedures, policies, rules, and regulations,whether or not contained in this catalog, may beapplicable to students.ACCREDITATIONNew Mexico State University Grants is accredited bythe North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges andSchools, Higher Learning Commission (HLC), 30North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 606022504; one (800) 621-7440.Students planning to earn degrees or certificates mayelect to fulfill requirements as outlined in the catalogin effect at the date of initial enrollment or asoutlined in catalogs published subsequent to theirinitial enrollment.NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYUnder the umbrella of New Mexico State UniversityLas Cruces, the most recent NCA HLC accreditationsite-visit took place on April 29, 2008. NMSUGrants was awarded a full ten year renewal as a unitof the NMSU Las Cruces campus. It is our intentionto seek independent accreditation in the future ascircumstances permit.It is the policy of NMSU Grants not to discriminatebased on age, color, disability, gender, nationalorigin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteranstatus in employment or other college-administeredprograms. This policy is in compliance with TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order11246 as amended by 11375 and Section 504 of theVocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americanwith Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972 and subsequentrevisions.NMSU Grants is a member of the followingorganizations: the American Association ofCommunity Colleges (AACC); the HispanicAssociation of Colleges and Universities (HACU);the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA); andthe New Mexico Association of Community Colleges(NMACC).NMSU Grants holds a unique status, qualifying underU.S. Department of Education federal designation5

HELP DIRECTORYAcademic Services . 287-6641Adult Basic Education . 287-6643Barnes & Noble College Bookstore . 287-9271Business Services . 287-6630Education Resource Center . 287-6693Financial Aid . 287-6621Library Services . 287-6637Native American Serving Non-Tribal InstitutionsGrant . 287-6699Small Business Development Center . 287-8221Small Wonders Child Care Center . 287-3868Student Services/Academic Advisors . 287-6678Student Success Center . 287-6691Title V Grant/Title V Co-op Grant . 287-6674REGISTRATION CHECKLIST Submit the Admission Application if youare a new or returning student who has not enrolledfor the past full year.Apply online athttp://prospective.nmsu.edu.Apply for financial aid every year, aftertax time. (Pell Grant, Loans, and work-study) Applyonline at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Meet with anadviser in the Student Services Office.Activate your NMSU account. Go tohttps://my.nmsu.edu on the internet. If you haveproblems setting up your account, see the ITDepartment or call 287-6666.Send for official transcripts. High schooltranscript or GED scores and all college transcriptsmust be ordered by the student. Have them sentdirectly to NMSU Grants. Transcripts must be in theAdmissions Office by Census Date (check thesemester Schedule of Classes)Take the Compass Placement Test. Pickup a test admission card in Student Services. Youwill be tested for placement in English andMathematics course work. If you have adequate ACTscores in Math and/or English, or have transfer credit,you may not have to take the Test.See an academic adviser to assist you inplanning your program of study.Register for classes early. All studentsregister at https://my.nmsu.edu , online registration.Tuition/fees Payment: Provide all thirdparty payment and scholarship information to StudentServices and the Business Office. If you receivefinancial aid, this will likely pay your tuition andfees. See the current Schedule of Classes for thedeferred payment fee and schedule.Attend “New Student Orientation” – allnew students are required to attend the New StudentOrientation (see Schedule of Classes for dates).Obtain your Aggie Student I.D. Availablein Student Services. First card is free; replacementsare 25. All students are expected to know theirAggie ID #.Purchase your books before classes start orwithin the first couple of weeks. Barnes and NobleCollege Bookstore is located in Martinez Hall. Go to:http:grants.nmsu.edu/Bookstore to order yourtextbooks online or to see what texts are required.ALWAYS feel free to ask questions of thestaff if you are unsure of anything. They are glad tohelp! Also, check out our website athttp://grants.nmsu.edu.Explore the campus. Learn about theresources available to help you succeed.PROGRAM MANAGERSApplied Business (Betty Habiger) . 287-6646Associate of Arts(Dr. William Serban) . 287-6648Associate of Science (Dr. Sharon Walsh) . 287-6661Automotive Technology (Paul Garcia) . 287-6635Building Trades (Earl Prewitt, Interim ) . 287-6678Computer Technology & Creative Media Technology(Doug Larson) . 287-6656Corrections Officer(Michael Richer) . 287-6638Criminal Justice(Megan Stoneking, Interim) . 287-6678Digital Film Technology(Doug Larson) . 287-6656Drafting (Richard Gutierrez) . 287-6645Early Childhood Education/Education(Kathleen O’Connor) . 287-6693Electronics Technology/Electrical(Bruce McDowell, Interim) . 287-6636General Engineering (Jonathan Hebert) . 287-6653Health Sciences (Neal Gallagher) . 287-6654Humanities (Dr. William Serban) . 287-6648Mathematics(Marlene Chavez-Toivanen) . 287-6652Natural Sciences (Dr. Sharon Walsh) . 287-6661Pre-Business (Betty Habiger) . 287-6646Social Sciences (Megan Stoneking, nterim) . 287-6678Web Fundamentals (Doug Larson) . 287-6656Welding (Richard Gutierrez) . 287-66456

competency. Based upon this evaluation, thecommunity college will require entering students tocorrect deficiencies by completing coursework inEnglish and mathematics before enrolling in coursesADMISSIONSA student may be accepted for undergraduateadmission to NMSU as(1) a degree-seeking student or(2) a non-degree student under the policies andconditions as set forth in this section.Transfer students who have taken college level Mathor English equivalent to MATH 120 or ENGL 111Gcourses at other accredited institutions with earnedgrades of C or higher are not required to take theCOMPASS. The COMPASS is intended to helpplace students in classes best suited to theirpreparation and ability.Regular Admission (First time any college)Requirements for admission as a regular studentinclude the following: Formal application for admission, accompanied bya 20 nonrefundable application fee. An official transcript of the student’s high schoolcredits or GED is to be sent directly from the highschool to NMSU Grants, 1500 Third St., Grants, NM87020.Dual Credit Program for High School StudentsThe Dual Credit Program is designed to give highschool students an opportunity to enroll at NMSUprior to high school graduation. Students must beeither a junior or senior in high school and enrolled ina New Mexico public school district. Under a DualCredit Master Agreement between NMSU and theschool district, students enrolled in approved dualcredit courses would be eligible to have the full costof tuition and general fees waived. Students whowish to enroll in non-approved dual credit courseswould be responsible for all costs related toenrollment. High school students not enrolled in aNM public school may be eligible for enrollment asan Early Admission student. Early Admissionstudents are responsible for all costs related toenrollment. Students must complete the AdmissionApplication; provide official high school transcriptand official Compass Test Scores to the AdmissionsOffice; and complete the Dual Credit Request form.Requirements to be admitted to the program are highschool grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 andsubstantial progress toward completion of thefollowing high school courses: 4 units of English, 3units of Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry), 2units of Science (beyond General Science), 1 unit ofa language other than English or a unit of fine art.Qualifications for undergraduate admission to NMSUare as follows:1. Graduation from any state high school or academyin the United States accredited by a regionalaccrediting association or approved by a statedepartment of education or state universities.*2. General Educational Development (GED) score.A student who submits the GED test results must be16 years of age or older (for further requirementsrelated to the GED, potential students are advised tocontact the NMSU Grants GED office at (505) 2876662 or visit the office in room 120, Martinez Hall).3. Students enrolled in a home-school program maybe accepted to NMSU Grants if they meet therequirements for regular admission. In addition, thehome-school educator must submit a transcript ordocument that lists the courses completed and a gradeearned by the student and also indicates the date thestudent completed or graduated from the homeschool program. Home school students who are NewMexico residents and wish to participate in theLegislative Lottery Scholarship program are requiredto submit official New Mexico GED test results.Readmission (Degree Seeking)Former students of NMSU, or of one of itsCommunity Colleges, who have been out of schoolfor more than two consecutive terms are required tomakeformalapplicationforreadmission.Applications should be submitted to the Office ofUniversity Admissions at least 30 days before theopening of the semester or summer session for whichthe student plans to enroll.A student who has attended other institutions duringan absence must have official transcripts forwardeddirectly to the Office of University Admissions bythe registrar of each institution and must be eligible*Note: Please be aware that on-line high schooldiplomas and GED certificates are rarely accreditedby a Department of Education entity and will not besufficient for admission.Basic Academic Skills and AdmissionIn order to succeed at their college studies, enteringstudents are required to have basic skills inmathematics and writing befitting the communitycollege environment. Students are evaluated usingCompass test scores (or ACT scores if available) atthe time of registration to determine basic academic7

to return to the college or university last attended.Transcripts must be received prior to the date ofregistration. Admission status at the time ofreadmission will normally be determined by previousNMSU academic standing. However, academicperformance at other institutions attended during theapplicant’s absence from NMSU may be taken intoconsideration in determining the student’s admissionstatus.and mathematics. NMSU will not accept transfercredit for four-credit basic skills courses (such asENGL 111G and CCDM 114N) when the incomingcourse carries less than three credit hours.Also, colleges or departments may choose to acceptonly courses graded C or higher in their programs forboth transfer and native students. Any lower-divisioncourse from another institution receiving transfercredit from NMSU at the 300 or above level will stillcount as a lower-division course. Transcripts will bereevaluated when students transfer from one NMSUcollege to another.Grades earned in courses taken at other institutionsare not included in the calculation of the NMSUGPA, except for grades earned by approved NationalStudent Exchange students.NMSU Graduation and Retention RatesThese rates may be found on the NMSU InstitutionalResearch web site at http://irpoa.nmsu.edu.Transfer StudentsTransfer students from other colleges or universitiesmay be admitted to NMSU Grants as regular studentsin good standing if their previous college cumulativegrade point average is 2.0 or higher. Transferstudents with a grade point average below 2.0 may beadmitted on probation or may be denied admission.NMSU honors other college and university’ssuspensions.Community/Junior College TransfersCommunity/junior college transfer students may beadmitted and classified on the basis of acceptablecredits earned at a two-year institution. However,transfer students are subject to the same graduationrequirements as other NMSU students, including therequired minimum number of credits from coursesnumbered 300 or above and the requirement that thelast 30 credits must be earned through this university.Transcripts The transfer student must have officialtranscripts forwarded directly to NMSU Grants bythe Registrar of each college or educationalinstitution previously attended. A student whoconceals the fact that he or she has attended anothercollege or university, and who has not had theregistrar submit a transcript for each institutionwhether or not credit was earned, will be subject toimmediate suspension. Transcripts must be receivedbefore the date of registration. Students submittingtranscripts from a foreign post-secondary institutionare required to have the credentials evaluated by anationally recognized credentialing service. NMSUrequires a “Comprehensive Course by CourseEvaluation" be completed for each post-secondaryinstitution attended. Contact the Office of UniversityAdmissions at NMSU Las Cruces for approvedcredentialing organizations.Evaluation of Transfer CreditsOnce a student has been admitted to NMSU, anevaluation of credits from accredited institutions onlyis done on a course-by-course basis to determinegeneral transferability to the university.Transferring Courses to Fulfill the New MexicoGeneral Education Common CoreDuring the 2005 New Mexico Legislative session,Senate Bill 161, consistent with requirements of state law(Chapter 224 of the Laws of New Mexico, 1995 asamended) was signed into law to further enhance andfacilitate the articulation of general education coursesamong New Mexico’s colleges and universities. Inaccordance with policies established by the New MexicoHigher Education Department, designated generaleducation core courses successfully completed at anyregionally accredited public institution of highereducation in New Mexico are guaranteed to transfer toany New Mexico public institution. Students who havedecided on a major and/or an institution at which tocomplete their studies should consult with an academicadviser at that particular institution to determine the mostappropriate course selections. Students enrolling for thefirst year of study at a New Mexico college or universityand considering possible transfer into a certificate and/ordegree program at another institution are encouraged totake the courses approved for transfer during theirfreshman and sophomore year of study.Transfer of Credits at NMSUNNMSU Las Cruces evaluates courses from postsecondary institutions that are regionally accreditedor are candidates for regional accreditation. Transferstudents will receive full credit for courseworkcompleted with a grade of C or better, provided theclasses are similar or equivalent to courses offered atNMSU. A transfer student may, on the basis of anevaluation of his/her transcripts, receive credit forcourses taken at other institutions in which a grade ofD was received. However, NMSU does not acceptthe transfer of courses with D grades which satisfybasic academic competency (basic skills) in English8

academic standing. However, academic performanceat other institutions attended during the applicant'sabsence from NMSU may be taken into considerationin determining the student's academic readmissionstatus. Students must follow a current degreechecklist upon readmission.The core matrix of approved courses guaranteed totransfer and meet general education requirements at anyNew Mexico college or university can be found on theNew Mexico Higher Education Department web site athttp://www.hed.state.nm.us. Courses are listed byinstitution, whether university or community college,under each of the five general education areas. Thecourses for New Mexico State University are listed in therequired courses section of

community college of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants/ Cibola County School District. During the first year, classes were held in the evening in public school facilities and were taught by qualified part-time instructors from the community. In August 1969, the