Doña Ana Community College

1. Immediate Steps for Admitted Students

For the first things to do after being admitted to NMSU, please check out our Admitted Students page: Admitted Students and click on the list for your student type.

2. Actions to Complete Prior to Orientation/Class Registration

Submit a Photo for your NMSU ID Card

Explore Your Career Readiness via VitaNavis

Take Math Placement Exam and/or English Placement Questionnaire (as needed)

Send in official Test Scores (if applicable)

Set up Accessibility Accommodations (as needed)

Help us Connect and Communicate with your Family

3. Actions to Complete After Orientation/Prior to First Day of Class

Submit your COVID-19 Vaccination Record (due by August 1st)

Review your Bill, Make Payments, and Enroll in a Payment Plan

Submitting Your Official Final High School Transcript

Submitting Your Final Official College Transcripts (Including college courses taken in high school)

Make Schedule Adjustments (as needed)

Download Software and Computer Applications

Register for Online Canvas Student Training

Check Canvas for Syllabi for Class Resources

4. Other Resources

Sign up for Fort Keystone (optional)

Join us for Crimson Kickoff

Utilize Crimson Connection to explore Student Organizations and events

Purchase Aggie/DACC Swag

Family Outreach Home

THRIVE @ DACC

Follow us on Social Media to stay connected!

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New Student Checklist

1. Immediate Steps for Admitted Students

2. Actions to Complete Prior to Orientation/Class Registration

3. Actions to Complete After Orientation/Prior to First Day of Class

4. Other Resources