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Robbie Rivas
Admissions Advisor
 rrivas7@nmsu.edu
 +1 575-646-6132
 +1 575-339-1901

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Hi there, future Aggie!

My name is Robbie, and I’m a proud first-generation college graduate from El Paso, Texas. I earned my bachelor’s in Digital Media Filmmaking from NMSU’s Creative Media Institute in 2020, and later completed my master’s in Production Design for Film from Chapman University in 2023.

I’m passionate about all forms of art—from music and embroidery to baking and, of course, movies (you’ll catch me at the theater at least once a week!).

Navigating higher education wasn’t always easy, but that journey inspired me to become an admissions advisor. I know how overwhelming applying to college can be, and I’m here to guide and support you through every step.

NMSU gave me incredible opportunities and lifelong friends, and I’m excited to share my experience and help you take your first steps toward achieving your academic and professional goals as part of the Aggie family. Let’s do this—together!

Frequently Asked Questions: Aggie Pathway

The Aggie Pathway program is designed to provide the support you need as you transition from high school to college. As an Aggie Pathway student, you will start at one of our four community college campuses, located in Alamogordo, Dona Ana County, or Grants. You will receive personalized guidance to help you every step of the way as you work toward your bachelor’s degree.

Once admitted to the program, you will complete orientation and enroll in courses at an NMSU community college. Upon completion of 24 college-level credit hours with a minimum 2.0 GPA, you are eligible to transfer to the NMSU-Las Cruces campus.

Frequently Asked Questions: Misc.

To register for classes, you are required to attend a New Student Orientation. Orientation is where you will meet with your academic advisor to discuss your degree plan and register for classes. To sign up, visit awo.nmsu.edu

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

NMSU Admissions
PO BOX 30001, MSC 3A
Las Cruces, NM 88003

Your myNMSU account will be your portal for email, registration, scholarships and much more! Visit my.nmsu.edu, click on ‘First-Time Users’ and complete the steps to create your myNMSU account.

Students who are first-time, full-time undergraduate students admitted to the Las Cruces campus are required to complete a housing application or exemption form. Log in to your MyNMSU, click on the Student tab and select ‘MyHousing’. Once in MyHousing, at the top of the screen, you will see the Application drop-down menu.

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.