Student Services on the NMSU Campus
This section describes the services offered on the NMSU campus that are most commonly used by DACC students. For a complete listing, consult the NMSU Undergraduate Catalog.
Identification Cards
Students are encouraged to obtain an NMSU I.D. card for personal identification, privileges at NMSU and DACC libraries, and student discounts in the community. The cards are issued at NMSU Auxiliary Services in room 315 of Corbett Center for all students.
NMSU students enrolled full-time have the university’s health/activity fee included in their tuition and are covered for all student activities. Students enrolled in 6 to 11 credit hours at NMSU and/or full-time at DACC may, with payment of the health/ activity fee, receive a validation sticker granting additional privileges. (See section titled “Health/Activity Fees.”)
Student Support Services
Student Support Services is a program of encouragement and academic support to ensure that eligible students succeed at NMSU. To qualify, students must be first-generation college students (neither parent received a baccalaureate degree), low income, or have a learning or physical disability.
Because Student Support Services is highly competitive with only 350 slots available for eligible students per semester, students should apply early in Garcia Annex, room 143 or call 646-1336.
Student Health Center
The university maintains a well-equipped health clinic on campus with hospitalization available in the community. All DACC students enrolled in six or more credit hours have the option to purchase this service at the time of registration, or later at the Student Health Center. Part-time foreign students, regardless of classification, must pay the health fee for Student Health Center services.
A supplemental health insurance policy is available to students through NMSU. More information may be obtained from the Student Health Center at 646-1512.
Main Campus Activities
The Office of Student Activities advises and assists in the coordination of activities and events sponsored by students or student organizations. Activity approvals and contracts for these events, as well as student organization chartering, are processed by this office. The NMSU Office of Student Activities is located in the Corbett Center Student Union, room 165 (646-3200).
Ethnic Programs
There are three ethnic offices on the main campus of NMSU: American Indian Programs, Black Programs, and Chicano Programs. These offices, located in Garcia Annex, serve the needs of a diversified student population. Courses on the cultures and histories of these ethnic groups are offered each semester.
Information and Communication Technologies
Information and Communication Technologies supports and facilitates information technology at NMSU. Through the campus network, students have access to mainframe and Unix processors that support instruction for all NMSU colleges. In addition, computer clusters spread around campus provide PCs and Macintosh computers loaded with typical personal computer software as well as with course-specific software. Online student admission is available at http://admissions.nmsu.edu and registration and grades are provided at http://nmsu.edu/online. Email is available via the web at http://my.nmsu.edu.
International Students
A full range of services for foreign students is offered through the Center for International Programs at NMSU. See the NMSU Undergraduate Catalog, or call 646-3199 for further information.
Student Special Care Policy
To ensure the safety and well-being of our students, DACC/NMSU may, on occasion, require that students receive a particular type of care or treatment (e.g., emergency medical attention, live-in attendants, or vaccinations) as a condition of continued enrollment or eligibility to reside in university-operated housing. When this care or treatment is required by the cognizant DACC/NMSU administrator, the student will be obligated to assume any financial responsibility associated with the treatment.
Furthermore, DACC/NMSU may, on occasion, contact a student’s parents, legal guardian, or spouse in cases of extreme emergency, or where a possibility of imminent harm exists. This will occur only when, in the judgment of the appropriate official, the best interests of the student and the institution will be served.
When practical, DACC/NMSU will notify the student in writing of the institution’s intention to undertake the steps authorized by this policy. This decision may be appealed by the student to the DACC campus student services officer (CSSO) within 24 hours of notification. The appeal should be in writing and should state clearly the reason why the student objects to the proposed action. The CSSO will review the facts in the case and convey the decision to all parties within 48 hours. The CSSO’s decision shall be final.
