Graduate Exams Syllabi
General Graduate Forms
Application for Degree (Diploma)
Log into your MyNMSU.
Once logged in, click the Student tab > Quick Links > Student Records.
Near the bottom of the list, you’ll find the Application for Degree (Diploma) link. Follow the on-screen prompts to submit your application.
FOR All current graduate students. (Required)
PURPOSE To have your college certify/award your degree. For more information please contact diplomas@nmsu.edu or call 575.646.4796.
NOTE The application cost is $45. Students filing an “Application for Degree (Diploma)” after the deadline will be charged an additional $50 fee. The Degree Application cannot be waived, refunded or carried to a future semester. Each application submission will incur an additional fee. The Graduate School will not approve Applications for Degrees after the late fee deadline has been reached.
Change of Admission Semester
Change of Admission Semester Form
FOR New graduate students
PURPOSE To defer a student’s admission to a future semester.
Change of Major Request Form
FOR All current graduate students.
PURPOSE If there is a change in major, this form needs to be submitted.
Degree Audit Exception Form
FOR All current graduate students whose program is on the Star-Audit system.
PURPOSE If there is a change in Star-Audit, this form needs to be submitted.
Graduate Assistant Part-Time Enrollment Waiver
Graduate Assistant Part-Time Enrollment Waiver
FOR Graduate Assistants enrolled in less than 9 credit hours.
PURPOSE Waiver of the requirement that Graduate Assistants be enrolled in 9 graded credit hours per semester.
Leave of Absence Form
FOR All current graduate students.
PURPOSE Students who are working on advanced degrees and have an interruption in studies should request a leave of absence.
*All leave of Absences should be requested as soon as possible depending on circumstances. If request was not fulfilled, students must re-apply to the University after 1 academic year.
Program of Study Change Form
FOR All current graduate students.
PURPOSE If there is a change in the program of study, this form needs to be submitted.
Request for Letter of Completion
Request for Letter of Completion Form
FOR Doctoral, Masters, and Educational Specialist Students.
PURPOSE If a student’s employer requests proof of completion of course work, a student may need this form.
Transfer of Credit Form
FOR All current graduate students.
PURPOSE Transfer credits from another university.
Doctoral Forms
College of Engineering Ph.D. Publication Requirement Form
College of Engineering Ph.D. Publication Requirement Form
FOR Doctorate Students in the College of Engineering.
PURPOSE The form documents the requirements to publish and must be completed and attached to the Doctorate of Philosophy Examination Form.
Doctoral Dissertation Title Submission Form
Doctoral Dissertation Title Submission Form
FOR All Doctoral students.
PURPOSE Doctoral students need to complete this form when completing paperwork for degree application. The information supplied on this form is used by the Registrar’s Office to include the doctoral student in the commencement ceremony program. The student must be listed in the program to be part of the ceremony.
Doctoral Qualifying Examination Form
Doctoral Qualifying Examination Form
FOR For students who enter the Graduate School with little or no previous graduate experience, but wish to proceed directly to the doctorate.
NOTE The qualifying examination should be taken after 12 credits of graduate work. Upon passing the qualifying examination, the student will be admitted to the doctoral program.
Doctorate of Education Examination Form
Doctorate of Education Examination Form
FOR Doctoral Students (Doctorate of Education).
PURPOSE A student needs to submit this in order to sit for their examination.
NOTE Exam form must reach Graduate School Office at least 10 working days before the date of the exam.
Doctorate of Philosophy Examination Form
Doctorate of Philosophy Examination Form
FOR Doctoral Students (Doctorate of Philosophy).
PURPOSE A student needs to submit this in order to sit for their examination.
NOTE Exam form must reach Graduate School Office at least 10 working days before the date of the exam.
Professional Doctorate Examination Form
Professional Doctorate Examination Form
FOR Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Doctorate of Economic Development, and Doctorate of Education.
PURPOSE A student needs to submit this form in order to sit for their examination.
Program of Study and Committee for Doctoral Students
Program of Study and Committee for Doctoral Students
FOR All Doctoral students.
PURPOSE A student needs to submit this, showing courses to be taken and courses currently being taken to fulfill requirements for the program.
Educational Specialist Forms
Degree Audit Exception Form
FOR Educational Specialists.
PURPOSE If a student has had courses waived, but replaced them with other courses (if their courses differ from the online degree audit) This takes up to two weeks to process.
Educational Specialist Examination Form
Educational Specialist Examination Form
FOR All Educational Specialists. (Required)
PURPOSE A student needs to submit this form in order to sit for their examination.
Program of Study and Committee for Educational Specialists
Program of Study and Committee for Educational Specialists
FOR All Educational Specialists. (Required)
PURPOSE A student needs to submit this, showing courses to be taken and courses currently being taken to fulfill requirements for the program.
Master’s Forms
Degree Audit Exception Form
FOR Master’s Students
PURPOSE If a student has had courses waived and replaced them with other courses (if their courses differ from the online degree audit).
NOTE This takes up to two weeks to process.
Masters Final Examination Form
Masters Final Examination Form
FOR All Master’s Students
PURPOSE A student needs to submit this in order to sit for their examination
NOTE Please turn in ten business days before the examination date.
Program of Study for Masters Students
Program of Study for Masters Students
FOR Master’s Students who do not have a degree audit
PURPOSE A student needs to submit this, showing courses to be taken and courses currently being taken to fulfill requirements for the program.
Report of Written Exam Results for Masters Non-Thesis Students
Report of Written Exam Results for Masters Non-Thesis Students
FOR Master’s Non-Thesis Students
PURPOSE Advisers submit this in order to record written exam results for non-thesis master’s students
NOTE Students that have an oral master’s final exam will not use this form. This form is for students that are taking their final exam in a written format.
Certificate Program
Apply to receive your Graduate Certificate using the online degree application at my.nmsu.edu.
FOR Students receiving a graduate certificate and having been admitted into a graduate certificate program
PURPOSE A student needs to apply online in order to receive their certificate award
Master’s Accelerated Program
Master’s Accelerated Program Policy
Master’s Accelerated Program Brochure
Master’s Accelerated Form
FOR Departments and students taking part in the Master’s Accelerated Program
PURPOSE prospective students will work with the department of the prospective Graduate Program to receive advising and complete the Master’s Accelerated Program Form
Award Nomination Forms - PDF
Nomination Form-McNair
