About NMSU Grants

NMSU-Grants is a two-year branch community college of New Mexico State University located in Grants, NM. We serve the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan. With our culturally diverse population, we are one of the few colleges who have been served by both a Hispanic Serving Institution (Title V) and Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution grants. We are proud of the good relations we have with our tribal and non-tribal neighbors. Collaboration between the university and these local communities is a notable standout for NMSU-Grants.

We offer 15 two-year Associate degrees, 14 certificate programs, and multiple 2x2 transfer paths to finish your degree in 4-years at NMSU. Even if you are not ready for college, you can complete your GED through our Adult Basic Education services offered at the college. Non-credit programs offered through Community Services and Continuing Education programs provide a variety of educational, personal interest, and enrichment programs for all ages. In addition, we offer evening and online courses to meet the lived situations of our students who might have work or family obligations.

Regardless of your educational, cultural, or financial history, at NMSU-Grants we believe every student can make their academic goals a reality, and we are committed to being there for you through the entire process. You can’t find a better educational value than NMSU-Grants.

Mission Statement

NMSU Grants provides an accessible quality education through innovative teaching and learning that promotes respect and service
for our diverse students and community.

Vision Statement

"   To embrace innovation in teaching and learning to promote a sustainable prosperous community.  "

NMSU Grants Institutional Learning Outcomes

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Actively and skillfully engage in the process of analyzing and evaluating in order to make judgments to solve problems.
• Goal Setting & Initiative - Develop self-motivation and self-confidence in identifying and ranking priorities for achievements in life.
• Technology & Information Literacy - Use technology effectively as a tool for communication and to complete tasks as well as to locate, evaluate and use information.
• Professionalism - Use time management to meet deadlines and approach collaborations objectively.
• Citizenship - Improve and affect positive change in communities at all levels including sustainability and global issues.
• Lifelong Learning - Expose students to new and diverse modes of learning to spark a continuing quest for knowledge.
• Reading/Writing/Math Ability - Acquire foundational abilities in reading, writing, and math that will enhance future studies, career, and citizenship.
• Diversity & Cultural Value - Celebrate and enhance students’ sense of identity while encouraging inclusion and empathy.
• Communication Skills - Practice essential listening, speaking, writing, and other forms of communication to advance and share ideas.
• Ethics - Develop principles and standards of behavior supporting honesty and integrity while avoiding dishonesty and harm.
• Commitment & Leadership - Cultivate perseverance and the ability to move ideas and positions forward.
• Creativity - Foster and amplify innovation and imagination by connecting creative efforts to enhance life experiences.