Non-degree Admission Requirements
Non-degree Admission
Non-degree status makes a student ineligible for financial aid, student employment, veterans benefits and participation in student government. Furthermore, courses taken while enrolled in a non-degree status may not be used to meet NMSU admission requirements. Non-degree admission is designed to meet the needs of mature, part-time students who do not wish to pursue a college degree at this community college. Transcripts from previous institutions (including high school) and/or results of college entrance exams may be required to assure readiness for university-level courses. Non-degree students are subject to the same regulations as regular students. They may not transfer more than 30 credits that were taken while in this status to any degree program. Admission requirements include an admissions application indicating non-degree status and a non-refundable $20 application fee.
Changing From Non-degree to Degree-Seeking Status
A non-degree student in good academic standing may apply for a change of status from non-degree status to regular (degree-seeking) status. Requirements for regular admission must be met, including submitting official high school transcripts as well as transcripts from all previously attended institutions of higher education. The status will be effective on or before the census date of the semester in which all official transcripts are received. If all official transcripts are received after the census date of the current semester, the change of status will take effect in the next immediate term. A student who has attended other higher education institutions during an absence must have official transcripts forwarded directly to the Admissions Office by the Registrar of each institution and must be eligible to return to the college or university last attended. Transcripts must be received prior to the date of registration. Admission status at the time of readmission will normally be determined by previous DACC/NMSU academic standing. However, academic performance at other institutions attended during the applicant's absence from DACC/NMSU may be taken into consideration in determining the student's admission status.
Application Process
1. Complete the application form for admission.
2. Submit a $20 non-refundable application fee.
All required materials and fee must be sent to:
Office of Admissions
Dona Ana Community College
MSC-3DA, PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
Office: 575-527-7710
Toll Free: 1-800-903-7503
Fax: 575-527-7763
E-mail: admissions@dacc.nmsu.edu
