Dual/Early Admission
Early Admission: Currently enrolled high school students or home schooled students of superior academic ability may be admitted as students prior to high school graduation. Requirements include:
- A NMSU application and a $15 non-refundable application fee.
- Recommendation of the high school principal, counselor, and parent/guardian permission.
- Official high school/home school transcript.
- Placement evaluation (COMPASS scores).
- Interview with Campus Student Services Officer who will verify admission status and approve courses.
- Limit to 7 credit hours of academic courses.
Any student enrolled in a high school that is not accredited by the State of New Mexico must meet additional admissions requirements. A $15 nonrefundable application fee will be charged at the time of first registration. Students interested in the early admission program are encouraged to discuss this with their high school counselors or parents to begin the process.
DUAL CREDIT PROGRAM (DCP)
Earn College Credit While in High School
Through the Dual Credit Program (DCP), qualified
high school juniors and seniors in Cibola County
high schools can take college-level academic or
vocational training courses that will count toward
high school graduation credits while working towards
an Associate Degree or Certificate at NMSU Grants
at the same time (thus the term 'dual'). Students
must meet their high school eligibility in order to
participate in the Dual Credit Program.