College Knowledge
Freshman college students who live on campus typically live here
Dorm
How much does the FAFSA cost to complete?
It is always FREE of charge
Your main course of study
Major
This term refers to the variety of differences among people in a college community, including race,ethnicity,gender, and background.
Diversity
What year was NMSU founded?
1888
This battle royale game continues to evolve through collaborations with major celebrities, movies, and brands.
What is Fortnite?
This song won the 2026 Oscar for best song in a movie.
What is Golden - Huntr/x
Minimum number of credits a full time student takes without the Opportunity Scholarship and/or with the Opportunity Scholarship
What is 12 credits without Op Scholarship and 15 credits with Op Scholarship
It is the money you don't have to repay and is awarded because of skills you have athletically or academically.
Scholarship
This marks the completion of undergraduate study, usually amounting to four years.
Bachelors degree
We celebrate this month in February to honor the achievements and history of African Americans
Black History Month
What is the name of student union?
Corbett Center
This massively popular sandbox video game remains a cultural staple, especially with younger audiences and creators.
What is Minecraft?
This 2025 duet by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars was the #1 song of the year.
What is “Die With a Smile”?
Something your professor/teacher will give you in the beginning of the school year to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies?
Syllabus
A sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university.
Tuition
How many times can a student change their major?
No limit
This office provides services for students who come from various Native American tribes in the US.
American Indian Program
The stranger or acquaintance you share space with during college.
Roommate
This technology is increasingly used to create digital influencers, music, and artwork, raising questions about authenticity.
What is artificial intelligence (AI)
This Latin artist rose to fame performing with artists like Cardi B and made a cameo performance with Shakira and JLo at Super Bowl in Miami.
Who is Bad Bunny?
Who do you contact to set up a tour at a college?
Admissions Office
It is the form(s) you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
A college or university that often operates as an educational nonprofit organization. It does not receive its primary funding from a state government.
Private University
Students of Hawaii, Tonga, New Zealand, and Samoa as well as Asia are served by this office on campus.
Asian and Pacific Islands Program
This is known as the longest walk way through the center of campus.
International Mall
This short-form video platform continues to dominate trends, viral challenges, and music discovery among Gen Z.
What is Tik Tok?
This singer/song writer wants to know how do you go back to being friends.
Somber
The name of the building that you go to for advising and financial aid
Education Services
Which type of financial aid do you need to pay back?
Loans
This college representative provides information about their institution to interested students and review applications to help determine which students will be accepted.
College Admission Officer
When colleges work to make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and welcome- not just included on the brochure-they are promoting this I-word
Inclusivity
The name of the university president
Dr. Valerio Ferme
This person scored the biggest album opening of all time
Taylor Swift
The song artist, Raye, wants to know this.
Where the Hell is My Husband?
App or platform that students can use to schedule appointments for career advising.
Handshake
This need-based federal grant, named after a U.S. senator from Rhode Island, does not have to be repaid and is awarded primarily to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need.
Pell Grant
The final destination of the freshman year walk and stand as the entry way to NMSU since the university opened.
Miller's Gates
June is recognized as this month in the U.S., commemorating the 1969 Stonewall uprising and celebrating LGBTQ+ rights.
Pride Month
This campus college is home to exceptional, academic-inclined students.
Honors College
The oldest and youngest members of the Kardashian family
Kourtney and Kylie
This classic rock group's music is often featured at NFL games and even performed by the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders.
Who is AC DC?