Admission

new student enrollment

 

If you are NEW to NMJC, you need to apply first to receive your "A" student number, then talk with an Academic Advisor to get the best classes for your degree plan. 

Students who have taken classes at NMJC within the last 3 years DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY. Students will need to login to their T-Bird Web Portal as a First Time User to access the re-admission application on Self Service Banner.


STEPS TO REGISTER

If you have NO prior college credits with NMJC, here are the easy steps to get you started:

number oneApply Online Be sure to hit submit and log off your online admissions application. Please allow up to two (2) business days for processing from the date of submission. Once application is processed you will receive your "A" number, which is your student I.D.
 
number 2Apply for Financial Aid There are many different financial aid programs available. You can also apply for NMJC scholarships (criteria may apply). 
 
number 3Send us your official high school transcript or GED transcript. 
• Have your high school email the transcript to: transcripts@nmjc.edu
• You can also have your high school mail your transcript in a sealed envelope to:
                              New Mexico Junior College
                              Registrar
                              1 Thunderbird Circle
                              Hobbs NM 88240
               • Or bring it in person in a sealed envelope from your high school, to Ben Alexander Student Center.
 
number 4
Meet with an Academic Advisor, who will help you to develop your educational plan, refer you to appropriate services, and answer specific questions and concerns. Schedule an appointment by calling the Helpdesk: 575-492-2577. You can also email: asknmjc@nmjc.edu.
 
number 5Register for Your Courses. You can register online through the T-BirdWeb Portal. If you need assistance, call the NMJC Help Desk at 575-492-2577. You will need your "A" number.  There are videos available to help you register.
 
number 6Sign up for Nelnet Payment Plan within 48 hours of registering for classes ($30 registration fee).
    • If you prefer, you can pay tuition in full through your T-Bird Web Portal by credit card, or in person at the cashier's office by credit card, check or cash, within 48 hours of your registering for classes.
    • If you have financial aid or a scholarship, please pay the balance (if applicable) either in full or through a NelNet Plan.

number 7Purchase your textbooks at the NMJC bookstore located in the Ben Alexander Student Learning Center, 8am - 5pm Monday through Thursday, and 8am - 4pm Friday. You can also order your books online. See your class syllabus for required textbooks and materials.
 
number 8 Get your Student ID, which is free of charge in the Gameroom inside the Ben Alexander Student Learning Center. If you are living in on-campus housing, you will receive a special resident ID at Housing Check-In.
 

Other Students:
If you are a returning student, a new NMJC student with prior college credit, an international student, or a dual credit/concurrent student, please see the special types of applications and registration steps here.
Questions: asknmjc@nmjc.edu or 575-492-2577