New Mexico State University Alamogordo

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New Mexico State University Alamogordo
MottoBe Bold. Shape the Future.
Type Public community college
Established1958
President Mark Cal [1]
Location, ,
U.S.
Colors   Crimson and   White
Nickname Aggies
Mascot Pistol Pete
Website alamogordo.nmsu.edu

New Mexico State University Alamogordo (NMSU-A) is a public community college in Alamogordo, New Mexico. It is a branch campus of New Mexico State University at Las Cruces and is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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History

New Mexico State University at Alamogordo (NMSU-A) is situated in the foothills, at the base of the Sacramento Mountains. This vantage point overlooks the city of Alamogordo and the Tularosa Basin. The service area of the school includes Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB), White Sands Missile Range, and stretches beyond the view to include the Mescalero Apache Reservation and approximately twenty villages and towns.

Academics

The community college offers certificate and associate degrees. [2] The college has a transfer articulation agreement with New Mexico State University in Las Cruces for NMSU-A students who plan to pursue bachelor's degrees. [3]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. https://alamogordo.nmsu.edu/about-us/index.html.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. "NMSU Alamogordo Academic Catalog". Course Catalog for NMSU Alamogordo. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  3. "First Steps for First Time Students at NMSU Alamogordo". Steps to Enroll. Retrieved 2024-09-10.

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