Most of your college life is spent outside of the classroom
Did you know that being involved with campus organizations and making personal connections with members of the NMSU community increases your likelihood of success in college? Out-of-classroom opportunities can also help you:
- Develop friendships
- Grow intellectually
- Experience new opportunities
- Explore leadership opportunities
NMSU offers many ways to get connected to campus and the wider community. The links below can help you find out what opportunities are available and how they fit with your interests and talents.
Campus Activities
Learn more about organizations at the Campus Activities website.
Campus organizations can help students connect with professionals in their field and offer service to the community.
- Greek organizations
- Academic organizations
- Political organizations
- Faith-based organizations
- Interest groups and clubs
- Service opportunities
- ASNMSU
Working on Campus
Student employment assists students in obtaining jobs that help defray the cost of a college education and can provide students with career-related work. Supervisors typically consider your academic schedule in your work hours, and you can develop relationships with faculty and staff who care about your success.
Student Employment
Undergraduate students must be degree seeking, enrolled in a minimum of twelve (12) graded credit hours fall and spring semesters, and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade-point average. Graduate students must be degree-seeking, enrolled in a minimum of nine (9) graded graduate credit hours fall and spring semesters, and maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average.
Work Study Employment
For a listing of jobs available through work study, visit the Financial Aid website.
Students can qualify for Work Study as part of their financial aid package. Work Study provides students with part-time employment to help meet college costs and can provide work experience in a related field. Work study is federally funded and need-based. Information you provide on your FAFSA determines eligibility. Some non-need based state work study is also available.
Career Services
- On Campus Jobs
- Co-op Programs
