WELCOME!
Mission
The mission of Black Programs is to unite students of African-American, Caribbean and African descent by increasing the awareness and appreciation of Black history through educational, cultural, social and academic programs. Our mission includes maintaining a vital support network to help students explore their chosen academic fields and succeed in completing their degree program.
We offer services and resources to prospective and enrolled students, including academic guidance, career advising, computer labs, individualized mentoring and tutoring, and scholarship information. In addition to academic support, we make available collaborative opportunities throughout the campus and community to enrich our students' educational services.
The Black Programs lounge is a popular gathering spot where students can study, use the computers, have group meetings or just hang out.
Goals
Our goal at the Black Programs is to help students reach their potential both in and out of the classroom. In our view, education does not stop at the classroom door, but springs forth in all facets of life. We see students as unique individuals with personal values that must be developed and nourished to the highest level by he entire community's dedication to the educational process.
Our campus community offers a wealth of resources for students to explore. In harmony with the university's mission statement, Black Programs promotes students' individual responsibility, leadership, personal integrity, commitment to service and respect for tradition. Black Programs gives the students the support and connections needed to help realize the full potential of each individual.
Black Programs
Phone: 575-646-4208
Fax: 575-646-1984
Email:
blackpro@nmsu.edu
IMPORTANT DATES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012
Fall Semester 2011
| August 18 - December 9, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Campus Housing Opens | Sunday | August 14 |
| Faculty Report | Monday | August 15 |
| Fall Convocation | Tuesday | August 16 |
| Instruction Begins | Thursday | August 18 |
| Late Registration | Thursday | August 18 |
| Deadline for Filing Degree Application Students meeting requirements at end of fall) |
Friday | August 26 |
| Deadline for Registration/Course Addition | Monday | August 29 |
| Labor Day Holiday | Monday | September 5 |
| Last day to Drop Course with "W" Except courses carrying designated dates |
Tuesday | October 11 |
| Last day to Withdraw from University | Friday | November 11 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday for Students | Monday-Friday | November 21-25 |
| EXAM WEEK | Monday-Friday | December 5-9 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday | December 9 |
| Commencement | Saturday | December 10 |
| Campus Housing Closes | Saturday | December 10 |
| Final Grades Due | Tuesday | December 13 |
Spring Semester 2012
| January 19 - May 11, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Faculty Report | Thursday | January 12 |
| Curriculum study & improvement of instruction | Thursday-Friday | January 12-13 |
| Campus Housing Opens | Sunday | January 15 |
| Martin Luther King Holiday | Monday | January 16 |
| Spring Convocation | Tuesday | January 17 |
| Program/Registration for New Students | Wednesday | January 18 |
| Instruction Begins | Thursday | January 19 |
| Late Registration | Thursday | January 19 |
| Deadline For Filing Degree Application (Students meeting requirements at end of spring) |
Friday | January 27 |
| Deadline for Registration/Course Addition | Monday | January 30 |
| Last Day to Drop Course with "W" (Except courses carrying designated dates) |
Monday | March 12 |
| Spring Break | Monday-Friday | March 19-23 |
| Spring Holiday | Friday | April 6 |
| Last day to Withdraw from University | Friday | April 20 |
| EXAM WEEK | Monday-Friday | May 7-11 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday | May 11 |
| Commencement | Saturday | May 12 |
| Campus Housing Closes | Saturday | May 12 |
| Final Grades Due | Tuesday | May 15 |
Summer Session 2012
| May 24 - August 3, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Campus Housing Opens | Wednesday (noon) | May 23 |
| Registration for New Students | Wednesday | May 23 |
| Faculty Report | Wednesday | May 23 |
| Instruction Begins | Thursday | May 24 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Monday | May 28 |
| Deadline for Registration/Course Addition | Thursday | May 31 |
| Last Day to Drop Course with "W" | Thursday | June 28 |
| Independence Day Holiday | Wednesday | July 4 |
| Deadline for Filing Degree Application | Friday | July 6 |
| Last Day to Withdraw from the University | Friday | July 20 |
| Last Day of Classes | Friday | August 3 |
| Campus Housing Closes | Saturday | August 4 |
| Final Grades Due | Tuesday | August 7 |
Holidays for Staff and Faculty 2011-2012
(CAMPUS IS CLOSED ON THESE DAYS)
| Holidays for Administrative Offices 2011 - 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | Monday | September 5, 2011 |
| Thanksgiving | Thursday-Friday | November 24-25, 2011 |
| Winter Holiday, 2011 | Dec. 23, 2011-Jan. 2, 2012 | |
| Martin Luther King Holiday | Monday | January 16, 2012 |
| Spring Holiday | Friday | April 6, 2012 |
| Memorial Day Holiday | Monday | May 28, 2012 |
| Independence Day Observance | Wednesday | July 4, 2012 |