These include the Honors Certificate Program, the University Honors Program, the Crimson Scholars Program, the Centennial Scholars Program, dean's report of academic achievement, and graduation with honors. In addition, many colleges and departments have their own programs and awards that recognize academic achievement in their students. Each option has separate eligibility requirements, benefits, and forms of recognition for the student.
All honors courses fulfill university general education requirements.
Questions about the Honors Program can be directed to the honors director, MSC 3H, New Mexico State University, P. O. Box 30001, Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001. Honors Core Program Admission to the University Honors Program is available to new entering freshmen with a minimum ACT standard composite score of 26. Any student not meeting minimum eligibility requirements may petition the honors director for admission to the program. Letters of recommendation, interviews, and other evaluations of a student's record can be used to determine eligibility. Any student who attains an overall GPA of 3.5-3.749 and who completes 15 credits of honors course work and the honors thesis is eligible to graduate with University Honors.