GENERAL INFORMATION
AUXILIARY SERVICES
CAMPUS DINING
It is mandatory for freshmen who live in campus housing to participate in the meal plan. The meal plans range from unlimited meals to 150 meals a semester. Continuing and commuter students will find different meal plans that suit their lifestyle. Most meal plans come with flex points that can be used at other campus dining locations. One flex point is worth one dollar. A dining contract runs for the whole academic year and charges are applied to a student university account every semester. For more information visit the website http://www.nmsu.edu~dining. You can obtain a Dining Application from the ID Card Services office or the Housing and Residential Life Department.
Other Food Service Options
In addition to the meal membership program, food service is available at various locations throughout the campus by using cash, the NMSU Aggie Ca$h, NMSU Enhanced Aggie Access Card or, in some areas, the flex points included with the meal plan package. Food service location hours vary. More information can be obtained by contacting the ID Card Office 575-646-4835 or http://www.nmsu.edu/~idsvs.
CORBETT CENTER STUDENT UNION
Corbett Center Student Union (CCSU) serves as the center for campus life providing programs and services for students and other members of the University community. A place to study, relax, meet with student groups, work or play, CCSU offers students, faculty, and staff a variety of services and activities. The union is the home to several administrative offices, student programming/activities, ASNMSU, the student radio station and student newspaper.
Services offered by CCSU include meeting rooms, auditorium, multiple dining facilities (both retail and residential), bookstore, a game room and computer lab, study areas, post office and a convenience store. For more information call (575) 646-4530 or visit the web site at http://ccsu.nmsu.edu/.
HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Living on campus can help ease the transition to college and help students meet new and diverse individuals. As campus residents, students are part of the campus community and have more opportunities to join clubs, attend campus events, be closer to classes, the Activity Center, the library, and many other campus resources. While campus living is not required, the university strongly encourages students to take advantage of the many opportunities available through campus residency. For more information about housing options, and to get a housing application, or apply online, visit our web site at www.nmsu.edu./~housing.
Residence Halls
NMSU offers four different residence halls for first-year students to choose from. First-year students will be placed in Garcia Hall, Piñon Hall, Monagle Hall or Rhodes-Garrett-Hamiel. The semester housing cost includes all utilities, local phone service, cable TV, and high-speed data connectivity.
Campus Apartments
Campus apartments offer students more than just affordable housing; campus apartments offer a unique college atmosphere where neighbors share similar goals (such as graduating) and together form an academic community unlike any found off campus. Available for sophomores to graduate students, on-campus apartments have the benefits of on-site staff, prompt maintenance, and amenities such as a computer lab and laundromat. Apartments are fully furnished and the semester charge includes all utilities, local phone service, cable TV, and high-speed data connectivity.
Student Family Housing
Student family housing is available for students who are married and/or have dependents living with them. Two-story townhouse apartments and single-story houses include two bedrooms, a bath, kitchen and living room. Four-bedroom apartments include four bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and living room. All units are unfurnished except for the stove and refrigerator. Washing machine hook-ups are provided in the single-story houses and townhouses only. The monthly rent includes all utilities, local phone service, cable TV, and high-speed data connectivity. Some pets are allowed in parts of Student Family Housing.
Availability of Units for Students with Disabilities
There are a limited number of specially equipped residence hall rooms, Vista del Monte apartments, and family housing units available to students with disabilities (including students who use wheelchairs) who wish to reside in campus housing. These are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Specific needs or requirements (i.e., roll-in showers, special door openers, etc.) should be discussed with the Department of Housing and Residential Life on an individual basis prior to submitting an application.
Application Procedures and Acceptance Policy
The university reserves the right to refuse to give a housing assignment to any student. Examples of reasons for refusal include, but are not limited to, individuals who have criminal histories, individuals who have behavioral problems which may, in the opinion of the university, negatively impact the group-living environment, individuals who have been previously evicted from campus housing, or individuals who have poor rental histories.
The university will assign accommodations subject to the space available. The university will not guarantee assignments to a particular building, nor will it guarantee types of accommodations, specific rooms or apartments, roommates, or single rooms.
The university reserves the right to change or cancel assignments in the interest of order, health, safety, or discipline with appropriate written notice.
Completed applications for housing and dining services* should be submitted as early as possible, preferably one regular semester in advance. Single student housing and meal plan applications require a prepayment at the time of application. Submission of a housing and dining application indicates acceptance of the terms and conditions of the applicable agreement. The Director of Housing and Residential Life is responsible for administration of the housing agreement. The ID Card manager is responsible for the administration of the Dining Contract.
All housing areas require at least part-time enrollment during the regular academic year. Continuing housing residents are not required to enroll during summer sessions.
Completed applications for Student Family Housing** should be submitted at least 6 to 8 months in advance. Family Housing occupants are assigned based on the date of application. Family Housing occupancy is month-to-month, with thirty (30) days' notice required to vacate.
*Application procedures for current on-campus residents may differ from those stated above.
**Certain qualifications apply for single student apartment and family housing occupancy. Consult the main Housing Office for details.
ID CARD SERVICES
The NMSU Aggie Access card is the primary source of student identification for the campus. The I.D. card serves as a membership card for meals, Aggie Ca$h, as a key in some residential buildings, allows check cashing privileges, and carries proof of eligibility for access to athletic events, and allows for other student services. This information is added to your card after registration for classes and financial arrangements have been completed. For more information: http://www.nmsu.edu/~idsv.
Aggie Ca$h is a pre-paid account that allows you to use your Aggie Access card to make purchases at locations all over campus. The NMSU Enhanced Aggie Access Card allows your student card to also be your Wells Fargo debit card. The ID Card Services Office in Corbett Center has the information and applications you will need.
PARKING OFFICE
The Parking Department is responsible for administering the parking program for NMSU. This includes the development of parking lots, issuing of parking permits and enforcement of parking regulations.
Commuter Student Permits and Resident Student Permits are available and may be purchased Monday through Friday from 8:00 am—4:30 pm at the Parking Department located at 725 College Drive, on-line at http://www.nmsuparking.com/permit2.html, or by completing a Mail Order Permit Request at http://www.nmsuparking.com/permits.html.
Individuals who choose to park on NMSU campus parking lots or on NMSU campus streets must obtain and display an NMSU parking permit, pay at the meter, or park in the free parking lots. To lessen parking difficulties for students, faculty, and staff, the Aggie transit is available to those individuals who opt to park in the free parking lot east of Pan American Center. Permit regulations are enforced between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm. Disabled parking spaces, emergency/fire zones, service zones and yellow curbs are enforced 24 hours a day. Parking Regulations and campus maps are available on-line at http://www.nmsuparking.com