New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

New Mexico Highlands University has the Vatos Rugby. In fact, more students participate in the Vatos Rugby than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at New Mexico Highlands University include Fire Escape Club, MeChA, NMHU Cheerleaders and NMHU Student Ambassadors.

New Mexico Highlands University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming Pageant, Welcome Back Week and Campus-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner.

Does New Mexico Highlands University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at New Mexico Highlands University.

New Mexico Highlands University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most New Mexico Highlands University students live off campus. In 2023, 49% of undergrads at New Mexico Highlands University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 51% of students lived off-campus or commuted to New Mexico Highlands University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

New Mexico Highlands University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

New Mexico Highlands University Athletics

At New Mexico Highlands University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at New Mexico Highlands University:

Safety at New Mexico Highlands University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

New Mexico Highlands University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The New Mexico Highlands University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

New Mexico Highlands University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to New Mexico Highlands University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit New Mexico Highlands University, take Interstate 25 to Las Vegas, NM. If you need to fly, book your flight to Las Vegas Municipal airport.

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