Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Corps of Cadets at NMMI. Since Establishment we have achieved our mission by helping students like you perform academically, grow physically and emerge as leaders for New Mexico, the nation and the world.
After you have review the Admissions Process page, please make sure to check out the Admissions Forms page!
Submit a Free Online Admission Application
New Mexico Military Institute uses the Standard Application Online (SAO). To learn more about using the SAO and begin your application,
For consideration after posted deadlines e-mail the Director of Admission or the Director of International Affairs. Steps 1-6 on this page must be completed for your application to be considered.
Submit your official transcripts
All applicants may send partial/unofficial transcripts or report cards to expedite the admissions process and then have official transcripts sent at the completion of the current semester. Prior to enrollment, junior college applicants must have a final high school transcript showing graduation date and GPA or an acceptable high school equivalency exam and transcripts for any college work. Please have transcripts sent directly to our office: New Mexico Military Institute-Admissions, 101 W. College Blvd. Roswell, NM 88201 admissions@nmmi.edu or international@nmmi.edu, Fax: (575) 624-8058
Submit Standardized Test Results
Domestic High School applicants will complete our admission examination during their campus visit. Domestic applicants must also submit an English test (this can be any standardized English test taken in school). Students who took the SSAT or other standardized tests should submit those scores to NMMI.
Junior College applicants please send Official SAT or ACT scores. Scores may be sent directly to our office by the testing service or are accepted scores if reported on official school transcripts.
International High School applicants should submit SSAT scores to NMMI. While we prefer SSAT, other scores may be considered and should be submitted.
International Junior College students must submit ACT, SAT, iBT TOEFL, Cambridge First or IELTS tests. For more information regarding International students, please contact the Director of International Affairs MAJ Cristhina Starke.
Submit the Prospective Cadet Questionnaire
Please fill out the Prospective Cadet Questionnaire and submit the form to the Office of Admissions.
Visit the Post (Required for Domestic High School Applicants)
You can schedule your visit to campus online or you can call us at 1-800-421-5376 (International applicants, call 575-624-8372) to schedule or get more information. High school applicants will also take the Math Placement Examination and complete their interview during the campus visit.
Submit All Required Documentation
Physical Examination – You may download our Physical Examination form and have you physician complete it. All cadets are required to participate in certain physical activities (e.g. marching in parade formation with a rifle, running the obstacle course, close order drill and intramural athletics), all considered essential to the traditions of a military school. US military personnel may submit MEPS or DoDMERB in lieu of the NMMI Physical.
Health and Consent Form – Download the Health and Consent form and make sure you to sign the form. If the applicant is under 18 years of age a parent or guardian must sign.
Immunization Records – New Mexico state law requires that all immunizations are up-to-date and on file prior to enrollment. We also accept immunization records which are printed on your official transcript.
Birth Certificate – Please provide a copy of the applicant’s official birth certificate. International applicants must also submit a scan or color copy of their current Passport.
Proof of Medical Insurance Coverage – Proof of Medical Insurance is recommended but not required before or on matriculation day.
Once we receive your application and the paperwork noted above we will review your file, make our admission decision and notify you of the outcome. Our costs are available here. Please review the cost sheet to set up a payment plan prior to matriculation.
Additional questions? Visit: Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Parents.
Recognizing the requirement and need by state statute, the NMMI BOR establishes the criteria for admission based upon but not limited to the students’ demonstrated potential to succeed at NMMI academically, physically, socially, and morally. While the majority of accepted students meets or exceeds this criterion, failure to do so does not automatically preclude admission. In those cases, the candidate can submit additional documentation because in every case NMMI considers the student’s total record and has developed a methodology to insure consistency, equity, fairness and balance in the selection process. Important in this assessment of a candidate is their exhibited capability and desire to learn within a unique structured environment of support. Our proven result is a young person who is ready to meet any education, physical or moral challenge.
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