Two ENMU Graduates Discuss Student Support Services

Student success is a key part of Eastern New Mexico University’s mission. Student’s benefit from small class sizes, supportive counselors, and accomplished professors as well as a myriad of student support services offered by the university. For many students, these unparalleled support services were crucial in achieving a successful outcome. In this post, we’ll highlight the support experiences of two recent graduates from ENMU’s College of Business.

Kylie Katalinich ’17 – Business Administration

For Kylie, graduating from ENMU was the happiest day of her life. After battling with the emotional challenge of losing her uncle, aunt, and mother while studying at ENMU, Kylie turned to the school’s support system for help. In a recent piece for ENMU student success news, Kyle talks about how she leveraged the community to get her to graduation day. "So many professors and colleagues were understanding and helpful during some trying moments of my life," Kylie stated. She later goes on to list some of her biggest supporters, "College of Business, the College of Fine Arts, the Department of Languages and Literature and Susan Larson, the director of Counseling and Career Services."

Jerome Aguilar ’17 – Business Administration

Jerome’s ENMU experience was no straight line. Jerome worked hard to complete his first three years at ENMU, but he struggled and left ENMU after his third year. Eventually, with the support of his community, family, and staff at ENMU, Jerome returned to complete his business degree. He recalled in an ENMU news report, "I chose ENMU because the people here care about my success," said Jerome.  "From recruiters to instructors, everyone is here to help you get to where you want to be." Jerome now hopes to earn his MBA from ENMU and start his own business someday.

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. The ENMU campuses present a diverse student body made up of individuals of all ages, backgrounds, interests and points of view. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.  Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

Two College of Business Programs That Offer Great Career Options

The College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University strives to prepare each student for professional careers and advanced study. To accomplish this end, the College of Business shares ENMU’s tradition of providing a “student-focused” education. This approach has earned ENMU’s College of Business several prestigious awards including being ranked first in the nation for least expensive online degrees in education and business by OnlineU, thirteenth fastest growing master's level university by the Chronicle of Higher Education, and praised by USA Today for being one of the most affordable four-year universities in the nation.

Here is a glimpse of some of the amazing programs offered by the College of Business:

1.  Personal Financial Planning

Want to become a certified financial planner in as little as two years? Then look no further than ENMU’s flexible personal financial planning degree options. The PFP program is available as an emphasis for existing undergraduate students and as a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences concentration area.

2.  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

ENMU’s MBA program was designed for maximum flexibility: you can earn an MBA while taking both online and on-campus courses. The MBA program enables working adults and individuals with busy lives to achieve their education goals at their own pace. A successful MBA candidate will emerge from the program as a master generalist (instead of business specialist in finance, human resources, marketing, etc.) and be equipped to serve in a number of managerial roles.  

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

Three Online Bachelor Programs That Offer Diverse Career Options

Eastern New Mexico University is proud to offer flexible online undergraduate bachelor’s degree programs. The time it takes to earn a bachelor's degree will vary depending on how many classes you take each semester and how many credits you've previously accumulated. On average, it can take students four to five years to complete their bachelor’s study.

At the time of this publication, ENMU’s bachelor’s degree programs boast many majors for students to choose from.  While many of these programs are worthy of note, here is a brief overview of some of ENMU’s incredible undergraduate degrees:

Bachelor of Fine Art (BFA) - Design

ENMU’s BFA degree is the ideal choice for students interested in pursuing careers in advertising art, computer graphics, illustration, marketing, package design, motion graphics, or other similar fields. A BFA student majors in art and the curriculum places a heavy emphasis on graphic design.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Earn your nursing degree 100% online with ENMU’s innovative online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The program does not award an RN license (students will need a valid RN license to apply for this program). Instead, the BSN offers a liberal arts complement for the clinical certification. Upon completion, BSN recipients will be ready to tackle policy, managerial, and ethical roles in the field.

Bachelor’s Degrees in Aviation

Did you know that you can earn a bachelor’s degree in aviation 100% online? ENMU offers two flexible solutions for students seeking a bachelor’s degree in aviation science: a Bachelor of Science (BS) or a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS). The BS program is a great choice for prospective students who want a traditional liberal arts degree. Aviation BS courses include aircraft construction, aviation safety, aviation law, airport operations, and FAA regulations to name a few. ENMU’s BAAS aviation degree is ideal for students with existing aviation credits, an Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (AAS), or an existing FAA license.

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. The ENMU campuses present a diverse student body made up of individuals of all ages, backgrounds, interests and points of view. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.  Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

Three Compelling Reasons to Choose ENMU

Eastern New Mexico University is a great choice if you want quality education at a reasonable price paired with a genuine focus on student success. ENMU’s 90+ degree programs are fully accredited and taught by a faculty dedicated to student success. The school boasts a small enrollment, which ensures small class size and high student satisfaction. Interested in learning more? Here are a few additional reasons to consider earning your degree from ENMU.

Financial Aid & Affordability

At Eastern New Mexico University, we’ve paired generous and flexible financial aid programs with low tuition and fees to bring students one of the most affordable college options in New Mexico and in the United States. ENMU’s comprehensive financial aid packages include generous scholarships, grants, and loan options for families with a variety of financial aid challenges. ENMU was even recognized by USA Today as being one of the most affordable four year universities in the nation. Simply put, you will be hard pressed to find a more affordable high quality education.

Student Focused and Student Satisfaction

Additionally, ENMU strongly believes in providing personal attention and support to every single student. Excelling in higher education requires a holistic view of your college experience and care must be taken to balance both body and mind. ENMU provides resources such as tutoring, counseling, health care, and recreational opportunities for student wellness. It is no wonder that ENMU has had the highest student satisfaction rate among New Mexico universities since 1999.

Future Preparedness

For many students, earning their degree is just the first step on their professional journey. Thus, it is imperative that each educational opportunity prepare students for the next. At ENMU, students are not only afforded a flexible world-class education, but they also succeed in the world after earning their degrees.

For more information, please visit the ENMU website.

As New Mexico's largest regional comprehensive university, ENMU offers students more than 90 undergraduate, graduate and certificate options. On ENMU campuses you will find a diverse student body made up of individuals of all ages, backgrounds, interest and point of view. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.  Visit the ENMU website to learn more about Eastern New Mexico University.

From Arts to STEM – 24 Student Organizations You Can Join Today

Eastern New Mexico University boasts over 50 registered student organizations. These organizations offer ENMU students opportunities to develop leadership skills, build career experience, network within the college, and give back to their communities. ENMU’s student organizations are managed by The Office of Campus Life and include a variety of diverse missions such as Greek, community, religious, environmental, gender, social, political, and many more.  

ENMU believes strongly in providing student support services and that includes having a robust group of student organizations.  Not only does ENMU provide support to individual students, the Office of Campus Life is also available to provide support to student organizations. Student leaders of these organizations are encouraged to set up personal consultations to discuss and brainstorm any ideas that they may have.

With that said, joining a student organization at Eastern New Mexico University is sure to be a rewarding experience. Here is a taste of some of the diverse student organizations you can join at ENMU:

Business Oriented

• Accounting + Finance Club
• Delta Mu Delta Gamma Omega Chapter Business Honor Society
• ENMU Business Student Club

Arts + Theatre

• AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) at ENMU
• ENMU Film Club
• American Choral Directors Association
• Desperate Optimists: the ENMU English Club
• Eastern Animation Shorts Team (E.A.S.T.)
• Hound Waves (ENMU Student Radio)
• Japanese Animation Research Club

Community Special Causes

• American Association of University Women ENMU Student Chapter
• Brothers and Sisters United Organization
• Circle K
• Collegiate Future Farmers of America (Collegiate FFA)
• ENMU Smash Scene
• ENMU Student Veteran's Organization
• International Club

STEM

• Caduceus Health Society
• Eastern New Mexico University ACM Student Chapter
• ENMU Pre-Vet Club
• Environmental Science Club
• Fish and Wildlife Club
• Forensic Science Society
• Pre-Dental Society

Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition and flexible course schedules, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach. Visit the ENMU website to learn more about what ENMU can do for you.

Out of State Scholarship Opportunities from Eastern New Mexico University

Whether you’re a New Mexico resident or out-of-state student, Eastern New Mexico University is committed to providing scholarship awards in an effort to make college attainable for students from all backgrounds. That’s why ENMU offers generous scholarship awards to out-of-state freshman.

Available out-of-state scholarships include awards like The Freshman Academic Scholarship, which pays up to $1,000 - $3,000/year. Additionally, we offer the Freshman Competitive Waivers, Western Undergraduate Exchange program, Texas 135-Mile Tuition Waiver, Colorado Scholar Tuition Waivers, and Arizona Undergraduate Out-of-State Waivers which waives the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for Out of State Students

All ENMU out-of-state scholarship opportunities require either test scores and GPA (or both) to qualify. The greater your ACT or SAT test scores, the greater the size of your potential scholarship award. Here is an overview of the eligibility requirements for Eastern’s specific out-of-state scholarships:

Freshman Competitive Waiver: Requirements vary depending on student GPA. Applicants must either have a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA and a 20 ACT or 940/1020 SAT score; or a 3.0 high school GPA with a 23 ACT or 1060/1130 SAT score.

Colorado Scholar Tuition Waiver: Must be a Colorado resident with at least a 2.5 GPA and 20 ACT or 940 SAT (pre Feb. 2016)/1020 SAT (post March 1, 2016) score.

Arizona Undergraduate Out-of-State Waiver:  Must be an Arizona resident with a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Texas 135-Mile Tuition Waiver: Must live within 135 miles of ENMU-Portales.

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program: Must be a resident of any of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Can You Renew Your Scholarship Awards?

ENMU’s out-of-state scholarship awards can be renewed contingent upon successful GPA maintenance and course credit accumulation. Please see each individual scholarship opportunity for more details on how to apply, when to apply, and how renew these generous academic scholarship awards.

Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.  Visit the ENMU website to learn more about what ENMU offers.

ENMU Updates Scholarship Application for Current Students

The Eastern New Mexico University Foundation is moving on from paper applications! The Foundation is developing a brand new online scholarship application for students to find, apply, and manage their scholarship awards online. The University anticipates that the new scholarship portal will be available by December 1^st 2017.

Here are a few of the scholarship opportunities that will be listed in the new ENMU portal:

Current Student Scholarships and Requirements

The Daniel’s Fund Boundless Opportunity Scholarship:

The organization describes the Daniel’s Fund as a scholarship program dedicated to providing financial support to non-traditional students who are using education to create a better life for themselves. The Daniel’s Fund has awarded over $13 million in scholarship funding to more than 4,300 students. Scholarship awards range from $500 to $5,000 per year. To apply for this scholarship, ENMU students must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Must be a non-traditional student. Here is an example of some previously successful non-traditional student applicant types:
  • GED recipients
  • Foster care youth
  • Reformed juvenile justice youth
  • Adult Learners
  • Veterans and returning military personnel
  • Students pursuing EMT/paramedic training
  • Students pursuing Early Childhood Education certification
• Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or certificate program in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, and New Mexico

Native American Tribal Scholarship:

These are unique scholarships offered by ENMU in partnership with individual Native American Tribal associations such as the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Pueblo of Isleta, Pueblo of Laguna, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kenaitze Indian Tribe, Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Zuni, and the Mescalero Apache Tribe. Eastern New Mexico University’s Office of Indian Education Programs also works with many other tribal associations to provide scholarship funding.

Eastern New Mexico University offers dedicated faculty who are committed to academic excellence and emphasize liberal learning, freedom of inquiry, and cultural diversity. With affordable tuition, evening classes as well as select online courses, ENMU offers an education that fits your lifestyle and puts your career goals within reach.  Visit the ENMU website to learn more about what ENMU offers.