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Applying for Admission

Whether you're a first-time college student, a transfer student, returning to school after one or more semesters, or are taking classes to upgrade your job skills, New Mexico Junior College can help you achieve your goals.

Our flexible educational programs are designed to fit your lifestyle and meet your educational goals. We offer part-time or full-time; daytime and evenings, semester long and short-term courses.

Becoming an NMJC Student

Never attended NMJC?

Be sure to submit and log off your online admissions application. Please allow up to two (2) business days for processing from the date of submission online.
Once you've successfully applied, you will receive your student ID (A#).
High school student interested in Dual Credit? Visit this page.
If you wish to take a few classes with NMJC to fulfill requirements at a different college or university you can apply as a non-degree seeking student with us.

Returning to NMJC?

If it's been more than 3 years since you have attended NMJC you will need to re-apply for admissions.
Otherwise, visit the T-BirdWeb Portal as a First Timer user to regain access. If you have forgotten your student A# email us your full name and date of birth to asknmjc@nmjc.edu.
High school students, who took dual credit classes at NMJC, must complete a new application as First Time Freshman after high school graduation before registering for additional classes.

International Students

Students requiring student visa's visit this page.

Don't forget to send all official high school and/or college transcripts to transcripts@nmjc.edu.

NMJC Academics

Programs:

General Studies
Animal Science
Automotive
Business
Computer Information Systems
Cosmetology
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood Education
Energy Technology
Law Enforcement
Nursing
Welding

You can request program information here.

Paying for College

Financial Aid
- Apply by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.gov)
- More than 40% of students receive financial aid
- Visit Financial Aid's page
Foundation Scholarships
- We offer over 200 scholarships
- Apply here
Tuition cost

	Per credit hour	15+ credit hours
Lea County Resident:	$40	$600
Out-of-district:	$60	$900
Within 135 mi in TX:	$60	$900
Out-of-state:	$75	$1,125

Placement Testing

All students will need to take Next-Generation Accuplacer Placement test to determine mathematics and English placement.
Walk-in or set up an appointment with the testing center:

Located in the Ben Alexander Student Center

Phone: (575) 492-2592
Email: testing@nmjc.edu

Register for Classes

You will need to set up your T-BirdWeb Portal login
Official high school transcripts should be sent to transcripts@nmjc.edu
Visit with an Academic Advisor
- Visit their page to make an appointment
- Find out if you need to take the Accuplacer Placement Test
- You can register for classes during your advising appointment or you can register yourself online
Don't forget to pay for courses within 48 hours of registration!
- Not doing so will get you dropped from your courses

Living on Campus

Apply for Housing
- We offer traditional dorms as well as shared apartments
- You can also find our different types of meal plans
- A non-refundable $25 housing application fee is required
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Attend Orientation

NMJC holds orientation before the beginning of every new school year. You can find more information by visiting our Orientation page.

Purchase textbooks

Visit our bookstore located in the Ben Alexander Student Center. You can also order your books from our online bookstore. See your class syllabus for required textbooks and materials.

*Click here for helpful step-by-step videos on the admissions process.