Institution name

New Mexico State University

Total number of students

18497

Total number of international students

700

Contact address for international enquiries

P O Box 30001
LAS CRUCES 88003

Telephone

+1 575 646 5483

Venue / office name

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biology

Address

MSC 3AF
LAS CRUCES
New Mexico
88003

Venue description

New Mexico State University was founded in 1888 as an agricultural college and preparatory school. The university is dedicated to teaching, research, and service at the undergraduate and graduate levels, NMSU is a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution and is home to the only Honors College in New Mexico. The statewide system provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at five campuses, a satellite learning center in Albuquerque, cooperative extension offices located in each of New Mexico's 33 counties, 13 research and science centers and through distance education. NMSU is a very active research university, with $150 million per year in externally funded research programs. NMSU is the only university to reach the platinum, or highest, level of service to NASA’s Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Telephone number

+1 575 646 3611

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The North Campus Area Office located in Garcia Hall is the central operating point for administrative services related to residence hall operations. Some of the services available include package pick-up, spare key sign out, work order follow-up, room change information, and general services related to stay in campus housing. Residents have access to community lounges intended for studying, watching television, or hanging out with friends. These common areas have a variety of furniture, equipment, and games for the comfort and enjoyment of the residents. Many areas also have community kitchen facilities available for resident use. Cookware is not supplied in the kitchens, but can be checked out from the front desk. Automatic Laundry provides laundry equipment in each of the residence halls and the apartment communities. The Department of Housing and Residential Life is committed to providing a living environment that is safe, comfortable and clean.