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International Student & Scholar Services

Student Services


IP annually serves more than 700 students from approximately 80 countries. The office handles international student admissions, new student orientation, and advising. IP also provides assistance to sponsoring agencies, community volunteers and international student associations.


Services for Current Students

Address Change Form
INS requires all F-1 and J-1 students to report address and telephone changes to IP within 10 days.

Report changes using our easy online form.


Request Documents

Currently enrolled NMSU students ONLY can request enrollment letters, family visit letters, immigration documents, or other documents.

Request your documents using our easy online form.


Optional Practical Training

Practical training temporary work visa application for current F-1 students. Must attend OPT workshop (2nd and 4th Friday of each month).

More information about OPT.


Health Insurance Waivers

Health insurance coverage is mandatory for all F-1 and J-1 students and their families. The NMSU student health insurance plan will be automatically charged to your student account when registering for classes. If you purchase an alternate policy, an insurance waiver must be given to Student Accounts in the Educational Services Building each semester no later than the posted deadline.

If you are requesting a waiver, take your insurance card and copy of the policy to IP. You must be covered for the entire semester and the insurance must include major medical, medical evacuation, and repatriation.
It is the student's responsibility to research and choose between the options available. Important factors will include the amount of coverage, deductibles, policy limits for specific procedures and illnesses, and exclusions.


Foreign Student Network (FSN)

FSN is an e-mail list serve for important announcements pertaining to foreign students. To subscribe to the list, contact the Student Services Office.


Student Associations

The following pages are not official New Mexico State University pages. Comments on these pages should be directed to the page authors.

Pakistan Students Assn
Indonesian Students Assn
Saudi Students Assn
Korean Students Assn
Taiwanese Student Assn
Kuwait Students Assn
Thai Students Assn
Mexican Students Assn


Host Family Program

Currently enrolled NMSU students can meet and socialize with an American host family.

Participation form.


World Friends

A local community group that arranges social and cultural activites for foreign students


International Festival (formerly MiniWorld)
An annual international festival open to the public and a special exhibit open to local school children


Speaker's Bureau

Provides international students to speak at local schools and organizations.


International Student &Scholar  Services
Ph: 505-646-3199/Fax: 505-646-2558
marjaspe@nmsu.edu



(Last Updated: December 15, 2006 9:31 am MST )