As an alum of NMSU, you are automatically signed up for the Alumni Association. To be considered an active member after the full year post-graduation, simply connect with us online, via social media, or in person. Make sure your contact information is updated with our office.

• Recognition for your tax-deductible, charitable gift directed to the area of your choice.
• Direct link to other Aggies through networks, social media and online communities who share your passion for NMSU.
• Mixers and networking opportunities.
• Aggie events and programs, both on and off campus.
• NMSU Library access.
• Panorama, our award-winning alumni magazine.
• AggieUp!, our twice-a-year alumni e-magazine.
• Access to additional programs, including Liberty Mutual Insurance discounts.
• Mentorship and philanthropy programs, and more.

Free Parking Evenings & Weekends

For those visitors who want to enjoy the NMSU campus in the evenings (after 4:30 p.m.) and on weekends (Saturday & Sunday), no parking permit is required. You may park in any regular faculty/staff, commuter student, or visitor parking space.

Metered spaces are also free after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends. [NOTE: Parking in the “Campus Resident” parking lots is restricted to permit holders 24 hours a day. Also, those parking spaces that are specially designated (e.g., “Service Vehicle” and “Postal Patron”) are restricted 24 hours a day.]

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Free Lots & Metered Parking

Visitors who are only going to be on campus for a short time and are not interested in obtaining a visitor permit can park in either a “Free” lot or at a parking meter. Meter rates are $1.00 per hour, with meters operational from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Meters are currently located in the center of campus at the Jordan St. entrance of Corbett Center Student Union, the west curb of lot 45 next to Zuhl Library, lot 44 in front of the Aquatic Center, and in lot 49 off of Williams Ave. next to Frenger Food Court, at the east end of the North Horseshoe and South Horseshoe. The “Free” lots can be located on the campus parking map (identified in brown).

Yes, check out Visit Las Cruces.

If you are an alumni returning to Las Cruces and would like to request a tour, contact NMSU Alumni Relations at (575) 201-9023 or alumni@nmsufoundation.org.

Prospective students and families, or large groups, can schedule a visit here.

Virtual experiences for campus tours are available here.

All requests must go through the NMSU Records Office.

Yes. Order a Diploma Replacement or eDiploma Online at Diplomas | Commencement | New Mexico State University (nmsu.edu). You can also email the University Student Records Office at diplomas@nmsu.edu or call (575) 646-3411 with questions.

If you have a specific request please get in touch with the Alumni Office and we will be happy to pass along your contact information.

Make sure your contact information is up to date to be sure that you are receiving emails about events in your area. Check out our awesome events calendar! Follow us on social media @NMSUAlumFriends on Facebook, Instagram and X. 

Apply for graduation on the commencement website at Commencement | New Mexico State University (nmsu.edu).