Program Overview

Exchange Student Application Deadlines and Processes

Basics

An exchange student is a student who is coming to NMSU to study for one to two semesters from one of our partner institutions or via the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC), or the National Student Exchange (NSE) program. Exchange students are admitted to NMSU as non-degree students.

Deadlines

We recommend that all students, regardless of immigration status, apply as early as possible. Course registration opens mid-late April for fall applicants and late November/early December for spring applicants. Until students have been fully admitted to NMSU, they will not be allowed to register for courses or apply for housing.

Deadlines for International Exchange Students

• Fall Applications:
  • Program Materials Deadline (uploaded into NMSU Education Abroad Portal): April 15
  • Applications Open: March 15
  • NMSU Admissions Application:
    • Applications Open: April 1
    • Deadline: May 1
  • DS-2019 creation and mailing: End of May
• Spring Applications:
  • Program Materials Deadline (uploaded into NMSU Education Abroad Portal): October 15
  • Applications Open: September 15
  • NMSU Admissions Application:
    • Applications Open: October 1
    • Deadline: November 1
  • DS-2019 creation and mailing: Mid-November

Deadlines for National Student Exchange Students with a U.S. Passport

• Fall Applications:
  • Program Materials Deadline (uploaded into NMSU Education Abroad Portal): June 1
  • Applications Open: March 15
  • NMSU Admissions Application:
    • Applications Open: April 1
    • Deadline: July 1
• Spring Applications:
  • Program Materials Deadline (uploaded into NMSU Education Abroad Portal): November 1
  • Application Open: September 15
  • NMSU Admissions Application:
    • Application Open: October 1
    • Deadline: December 1

Nomination Process

• International Exchange: Home university nomination all students that are nominated are contacted personally by the NMSU Incoming Advisor.
• National Student Exchange: Placement confirmed within the NSE portal.

Application Process

Select one of the following incoming exchange programs:

• International Exchange Students
• National Student Exchange Students Once you have successfully logged into your study abroad portal, you will see the required signature documents and questionnaires. You need to read and sign the signature documents and complete the questionnaires. You will also need to upload:
• A current transcript that has been translated into English
• A current passport photocopy
• Recent TOEFL/IELTS test scores if you are not a native English speaker NMSU will only accept the following tests/minimum scores:
• Undergraduate:
  • TOEFL iBT: 68
  • TOEFL PBT: 520
  • IELTS: 6
  • Cambridge Test (CAE/CPE): C2
  • Duolingo: 95
• Graduate:
  • TOEFL iBT: 68-79
  • TOEFL PBT: 549-550
  • IELTS: 6.0-6.5
  • Cambridge Test (CAE/CPE): C1
  • Duolingo: 104-105

New Programming Fee

All incoming exchange students are now required to pay a one-time $200 programming fee. This will be paid as part of the NMSU Admissions Application process. Included in this fee:

• DS-2019 Creating & Mailing
• Transportation from El Paso International Airport to NMSU upon arrival (some restrictions apply)
• Welcome Dinner & Reception
• End of Semester Event
• Cultural Activities during the semester
• Official NMSU Transcripts