Student Services – August Notice
Due to peak advising demand in August, no appointments will be available. All departments (Academic Advising/Financial Aid/Veterans Programs) will be offered on a drop-in basis only, first-come, first-served.
For questions or more information, contact Student Services at 575.439.3600
First Day of Fall 2026 Semester
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature (1st, 8-week)
Last Day to Add a Class With Instructor’s Signature (16-week)
Events
August
19
Location: Around the campus
August
20
Location: NMSU-A Townsend Library
August
21
Location: Pro-Tech Gallery Patio
We are a community college located in beautiful Alamogordo, New Mexico, with the Lincoln National Forest fifteen miles to our east and White Sands National Park fifteen miles to our west. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin. It offers the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
More than 40 programs to choose from
We offer career and technical programs, personal enrichment courses, and selected bachelor completion programs through NMSU Las Cruces Distance Education. Committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective education, NMSU-A caters to a diverse community, accommodating both those who value traditional core courses and those seeking alternatives to liberal arts education.
Program Catalog