Your Undergraduate Admissions Advisor

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Danielle Staley

Director, Undergraduate Admissions

💬575-339-1901

About Danielle

Hello future Aggie! My name is Danielle and I was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, so naturally I’m a Packers Fan! However, I grew up in Las Cruces, New Mexico where I attended NMSU and received BA degrees in Psychology and Communication Studies in 2004, and a MA in Higher Education Administration in 2009. I have been working in Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation since 2005.

I love working for NMSU because I have the honor of helping students achieve their dreams. The energy and excitement of our students is contagious and I am so fortunate to be a part of it all. I love it here at NMSU and I know you will too! I look forward to meeting with you soon. Go Aggies!

Frequently Asked Questions

NMSU provides college credit for qualifying Advanced Placement exam scores. You will only receive credit for the course if you take the exam. Most subjects require a score of 3, 4 or 5. You will need to request your official scores to be sent to NMSU directly from College Board.

If you have taken college courses outside of the NMSU system, you are required to send in official college transcripts from each institution you have attended. You will request official transcripts to be sent to NMSU Undergraduate Admissions. Once we receive your official transcripts it will be evaluated for transfer credit.

To be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly from your school to NMSU at admissions@nmsu.edu or mailed to:

New Mexico State University
Undergraduate Admissions
MSC 3A
P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), is an annual application a student submits that determines qualification for federal aid, including grants, loans, and work-study. You will submit your FAFSA form at studentaid.gov.

Within 24 hours of being admitted, you will receive an email from NMSU RapidIdentity (rapididentity@nmsu.edu) containing instructions on completing this process. For questions, contact the NMSU Help Desk at help@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4357.

You can change the major you specified when you applied when you sign up for orientation. Select your new intended major on your Aggie Welcome and Orientation reservation and we will automatically make any changes to your major from your application for admission.

In order to register for classes, you must first attend oriention. During orientation, you will meet with your academic advisor to discuss your degree plan, plan your schedule, and register for classes. To sign up for orientation, visit awo.nmsu.edu.

Yes. All new, incoming freshmen and transfer students must complete orientation before registering for classes. Orientation will provide the tools and information to make your transition to NMSU as easy as possible. See Aggie Welcome and Orientation to learn more.

First-time, full-time undergraduate students admitted to the Las Cruces campus will be required to live in a university-operated residence hall for the first academic year, or two semesters.

However, you may complete a residency exemption form (along with supporting documentation) if your situation fits within the listed exemptions and the request will be reviewed. To learn more, visit First-Year Residential Experience (FYRE).

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