Appeal Process
Admission Appeal Process
If the student does not meet the requirements for admission, but believes he/she has the skills to succeed at New Mexico Tech, he/she can appeal their admission to New Mexico Tech's Academic Standards and Admission Committee (ASAC). Follow the application process and submit supporting documents to ASAC in care of: Mike Kloeppel, Director of Admission.
Required Supporting Documents
- Letter From Student: Explaining career goals; how student hopes to benefit from a New Mexico Tech education; and any other information that may highlight the student's capabilities.
- Two Letters of Recommendation: One letter from a high school science teacher and one letter from a high school math teacher. It should be someone who is familiar with the student's potential for study at a technical university. These letters must be on school letterhead.
- Additional DocumentsAny documentation that will show that the student is adequately prepared for an Undergraduate degree program (e.g., participation in Science Fairs, Science Olympiads, and/or other relevant science/math or technical activities).
Mail Information and Documents to:
Academic Standards and Admission Committee
c/o Mike Kloeppel, Director of Admission
Office of Admission
801 Leroy Place
Socorro, NM 87801
Appeal Deadlines
- Spring Semester - December 1st
- Summer Semester - June 1st
- Fall Semester - July 1st
Detailed Information Regarding Admission
Refrence: New Mexico Tech's Course Catalog
Entering Freshmen: U.S. Citizen/U.S. Permanent Residents who have received or will receive a U.S. High School Diploma.
Home-Schooled Students: Entering Freshmen – U.S. Citizens/U.S. Permanent Residents.
Transfer Students: U.S. Citizens/U.S. Permanent Residents who have completed college work after high school graduation.
International Students: Entering Freshmen or Transfer Students who are not U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents.
Special Students: Non-Degree — Seeking Undergraduate Students with course loads of 6 hours or less.
Please direct any questions or concerns about the content of the Office of Admission's website to admission@admin.nmt.edu


