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Aggie Experience

Greetings from New Mexico State University!  We are thrilled that you are interested in attending our Aggie Experience program scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2011!  Although our online registration has closed, we would love to have you and your family visit our campus during this wonderful event.  If you have not registered for this program, that is not a problem.  Simply meet us at the walk in registration table which will be located outside of Corbett Center(north side) from 8:30am – 9:30am.  Everyone will still have the opportunity to attend any of the activities scheduled throughout the day. 

As a visitor during Aggie Experience, you may park in lots designated for students, staff and faculty—no tickets will be issued to visitors who do not have a parking permit (see maps at http://nmsuparking.com/Map2010.pdf and http://malcs.nmsu.edu/documents/areamap.gif). DO NOT park in areas marked for Service Vehicles, Handicapped, or in other posted or restricted areas. 

Need directions?  Visit our website at: http://ccsu.nmsu.edu/AreaMap.htm

If you have any questions please contact University Admissions at: 800-662-6678 or admissions@nmsu.edu

Please check out our agenda below for details of the day’s events:

 

Aggie Experience Agenda

 

Saturday, October 15, 2011

 

8:30 am - 9:30 am Check In & Registration (North side of Corbett Center). For directions visit our website at: http://ccsu.nmsu.edu/AreaMap.htm
 
  • Breakfast in our outdoor patio area
  • Enjoy an early morning walking campus tour
  • Meet with admissions staff and students
9:30 am – 9:45 am Welcome Session
10:00 am – 11:30 am College Information Sessions
 

Choose to attend presentations from the following departments

  • College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Health & Social Services
11:45 am - 12:30 pm Demo Class
 
  • Sample the rigor of a college course
11:30 pm – 1:15 pm Enjoy Lunch in Taos Restaurant and these activities:
 
  • Meet with representatives from various student services, organizations and academic departments
  • Tour our housing options and explore campus
  • Visit with Financial Aid for tips on how to fund your college expenses
  • Meet with admissions for information on the application process
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm Choose from the following activities
 
  • Attend a presentation on Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • Attend a presentation about our Housing and Dining Options
  • Attend a presentation on the Honors College
  • Take a tour of Campus
  • Take a tour of our Housing options
3:00 pm - 5:40 pm Join us for a new tailgate tradition!
 
  • Aggie Experience attendees can visit "Pistol Pete's Paddock" for a pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, beverage and a cookie or brownie for $7 (adults) or $4 (children under 12). The NMSU Aggie Pride band will make an appearance and Pistol Pete will sign autographs at 5 p.m. Visitors can meet outside of the north entrance of Aggie Memorial Stadium

6:00 pm Game Time! Watch the NMSU Aggie Football team take on the UI Vandels at Aggie Memorial Stadium ***Tickets may be purchased at the ticket office on game day or beforehand online at: online**

 

Registration is now closed. Please contact University Admissions if you have any questions at: 800-662-6678 or admissions@nmsu.edu

Apply to NMSU during Aggie Experience

  • Bring an official high school transcript with ACT or SAT test scores (if available) in a sealed envelope
  • Visit with Admissions inside Corbett Center to fill out an application online or stop by to check your status if you have applied before Aggie Experience
  • Pay the $20 application fee

Registration Deadline

Friday October 7, 2011

Questions?
Contact: Danielle Staley, Coordinator
Toll-free: (800) 662-6678
Phone: (575) 646-3121

 

  • NMSU Division of Student Success: Undergraduate Admissions
  • admissions@nmsu.edu
  • (575) 646-3121 or (800) 662-6678
  • Educational Services Building, Suite A
  • MSC 3A / P.O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001