SANTA FE, N.M. — Graduate students attending New Mexico’s public universities will soon have greater access to specialized coursework across the state under a new cross-enrollment agreement announced by the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
Beginning this fall, eligible graduate students can enroll in approved graduate-level courses at participating public universities without completing a separate admissions process, registering at another institution, or paying additional tuition to a second university.
Under the agreement, students remain enrolled at their home institution and continue paying tuition and fees there while taking approved courses at another participating campus.
State officials say the initiative is designed to help graduate students access specialized classes, faculty expertise, and research opportunities that may not be available at their home university, while reducing administrative barriers that can delay degree completion.
“This collaboration ensures that every graduate student in New Mexico can access the specialized courses they need to thrive,” said Stephanie M. Rodriguez, secretary of the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
The program is expected to benefit students pursuing advanced research or specialized professional training who need coursework offered elsewhere in the state’s higher education system.
Students must:
- Be fully admitted and enrolled full-time in a graduate program at one of New Mexico’s public universities.
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and remain in good academic standing.
- Obtain approval from graduate studies offices at both the home and host institutions.
- Limit cross-enrollment to two graduate courses per semester.
- Take courses that are not available at their home university.
Participating institutions include:
- Eastern New Mexico University
- New Mexico Highlands University
- New Mexico State University
- New Mexico Tech
- University of New Mexico
- Western New Mexico University
Higher education officials say the agreement is intended to strengthen collaboration among New Mexico’s universities while expanding educational opportunities for graduate students statewide.
