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Special Student

Special Student

Admission Requirements

  • All students must complete the Application for Admission as a Special Student.
  • Students who have previously attended an institution of higher education must submit a transcript or letter sent from the Registrar of the most recent institution attended.
  • Student must be in good standing at that institution.

Students under probation or suspension at New Mexico Tech or any other institution of higher education will NOT be admitted as a Special Student except by appeal to the Academics Standards and Admission Committee. Appeals should be addressed to the committee in care of the Office of the Registrar.

Special students and others not seeking a bachelor's degree from New Mexico Tech are expected to meet the prerequisite or corequisite requirements but are otherwise free to choose a program best suited to meet their individual needs.

Special students who wish to begin a degree-seeking program, must apply for regular admission.

Financial Aid

Special Students are Not eligible for Financial Aid.

Detailed Information Regarding Admission

Refrence: New Meixco 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.


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