New Mexico Highlands University

Commencement is May 15, 2021. Congratulations, Class of '21! For details, click the banner.

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Highlands students come from
42 states, 19 tribes, and
35 countries!

New Mexico Highlands University

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How to Pay for College
- How much does it cost to attend Highlands?
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  How do I get help with tuition?
  How do I pay my bill?
- Highlands is affordable, with scholarships and grants to help. Here’s how to pay for it.
  
  Highlands Foundation Scholarships Office of Financial Aid
What's College Life Like?
- Living and dining on campus
  What can I do on campus?
  Resources for Current Students
  Emergency Support
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- It’s not all about the books. Have some fun, too.
  
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What if I need help?
- Emergency Support
  - Campus Police Phone 505-454-3278
  - Crisis Center: Call or text 505-429-4505 or 505-795-3665
  Expanded Crisis Assistance
  - Expanded list of emergency contacts
  Help with college life
  Help with my classes
  Career Help
  Accessibility Services
  - Need help? We're here for you.
  - Application for accessibility accommodations
- How to find help when you need it:
  
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Highlands Happenings

EVENTS & KEY DATES

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Women's Softball April-May 2021
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May

Commencement 2021

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Academic Calendar Spring Semester 2021
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Jan

Full term January 20—May 14
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Mar

2021 Summer Semester Academic Calendar
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Apr

Fall registration starts 4/5/21
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May

Final exams May 10—14

2021 Academic Calendar

INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

Highlands University: Take your place in the future.

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NMHU helps you succeed in college and after graduation.
Your goals are ours.

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Let’s take your passion and accelerate it into a career!

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NMHU keeps education attainable for any family.

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Campus News

Tilson Uses Data to Drive Student Success

May 06, 2021

Tilson Uses Data to Drive Student Success

Las Vegas, NM – For Heather Tilson, data is more than numbers and trends. Data is a story about real people and their successes and struggles. For Tilson, who joined Highlands May 3 as the university’s director of institutional effectiveness…

Dolores Huerta to Speak at Virtual HU Commencement May 15

April 27, 2021

Dolores Huerta to Speak at Virtual HU Commencement May 15

April 27, 2021 Las Vegas, N.M. – Dolores Huerta, a legendary American labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez, is the guest speaker for New Mexico Highlands University’s virtual…

School of Education Sponsors National Summit June 21 – 24

April 27, 2021

School of Education Sponsors National Summit June 21 – 24

April 27, 2021 Las Vegas, N.M – The New Mexico Highlands University School of Education presents a national summit June 21 – June 24 that offers a practical approach to redesigning schools to meet children’s current needs. The first…

Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt Museum Honors Media Arts Project

April 23, 2021

Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt Museum Honors Media Arts Project

April 23, 2021 Las Vegas, N.M. – The New Mexico Highlands University Media Arts and Technology Department received an award from the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt museum for an interactive web app that will generate 3-D butterflies for…

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- Virtual Cinco de Mayo #NMHU style! Join us LIVE from the historic SERF theater in Las Vegas, NM for a #CincodeMayo celebration from 6-7 p.m. streaming on Zoom and on Facebook. t.co/oVSD5VpaMz t.co/WkINogzdip
- DEADLINE is tomorrow, APRIL 30! The #NMHU #SomosSTEM program is accepting applications from current HU freshmen and sophomores for the 2021 Summer Science Challenge Academy. Gain field research experience and earn a $600 stipend! More info at t.co/1SrR9eYLZM #STEM t.co/r12qoGyX3S
- Dolores Huerta, a legendary American labor leader, civil rights activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez, is the guest speaker for NMHU's virtual commencement ceremony May 15. #nmhu #nmhuDoloresHuertaCommencement t.co/1D3gaElLXf t.co/90nfY3In7l

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We look forward to hosting you on our main campus in Las Vegas, NM! We have many tour options available to help you create the visit that best suits your needs.

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How to get started if you are a ...

Quick answers to applications questions

Accessibility

How much does it cost?

Classes and admissions

Online orientation

How much does it cost to attend Highlands?

How do I get help with tuition?

How do I pay my bill?

Living and dining on campus

What can I do on campus?

Resources for Current Students

Emergency Support

Want to see for yourself?

Emergency Support

Expanded Crisis Assistance

Help with college life

Help with my classes

Career Help

Accessibility Services

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STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO

MEET Monte Roybal, computer scientist at LANL

Campus News

Tilson Uses Data to Drive Student Success

Dolores Huerta to Speak at Virtual HU Commencement May 15

School of Education Sponsors National Summit June 21 – 24

Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt Museum Honors Media Arts Project

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