How long does the application process take?
A. Once we receive your completed application and all necessary income and residency verification documents, we will begin to process and review your application. The processing time is approximately 5-7 business days. We will notify you by phone and mail once we have made a decision. You are welcome to call us and check on the status of your application at any time.
The application and admission process from start (initial application) to finish (admission to the university and program) can take up to 3 months, and occasionally longer. It is important to apply early, and to understand the needed requirements and meet them as soon as possible. At the graduate level, applicants need to fulfill departmental requirements precisely and so must communicate with their department of interest, while understanding that they must fulfill both the overall university requirements and their departments requirements. Many applicants file their applications at the last moment, submit incomplete applications, submit unofficial documents, etc., and then expect special processing to meet their deadline. Such requests for “expedited” or “priority” processing are not able to be met, therefore we advise applying early and being aware of all admission requirements. International Admissions cannot and does not make exceptions to the NMSU application requirements.
