Travel Information

Welcome to New Mexico State University (NMSU), located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. NMSU is a comprehensive research, land-grant institution of higher learning, dedicated to teaching, research, and service at the undergraduate and graduate levels. NMSU is a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, and is home to the very first Honors College in New Mexico. U.S. News and World Report rank NMSU in the top tier among Best National Universities.  Employers conducting their recruitment activities will be afforded the opportunity to connect with students who are enrolled in over 90 bachelor and 50 graduate degree programs.

Directions to NMSU (Google Map)

From the North (Albuquerque): Take Interstate 25 South to University Avenue, Exit 1. Continue heading right on the exit ramp. Proceed West on University Avenue. Turn left on Triviz Street. Turn right on Arrowhead Drive and proceed to Stewart Street. Turn right on Stewart Street.  Turn right on Andrew Wall Place and proceed to Garcia Center, Lot 41. From the South (El Paso): Take Interstate 10 to Interstate 25. Exit Interstate 25 North to University Avenue, Exit 1. Turn left on University Avenue. Turn left on Triviz Street. Turn right on Arrowhead Drive and proceed to Stewart Street. Turn right on Stewart Street.  Turn right on Andrew Wall Place and proceed to Garcia Center, Lot 41. From the East (Alamogordo): Take US-70 West to Interstate 25. Exit Interstate 25 South and proceed to University Avenue, Exit 1. Continue heading right on the exit ramp. Turn left on Triviz Street. Turn right on Arrowhead Drive and proceed to Stewart Street. Turn right on Stewart Street.  Turn right on Andrew Wall Place and proceed to Garcia Center, Lot 41. From the West (Deming): Take the Main Street Exit #142 (off of Interstate 10). Turn right on Main Street (Northbound), and then right on University Avenue. Continue to proceed East on University Avenue. Turn left on Triviz Street. Turn right on Arrowhead Drive and proceed to Stewart Street. Turn right on Stewart Street.  Turn right on Andrew Wall Place and proceed to Garcia Center, Lot 41.

Directions to Corbett Center

Here are directions to Corbett Center  

Transportation

The nearest major airport is located in El Paso, Texas, 54 miles south of Las Cruces.

El Paso (Texas) International Airport

6701 Convair Rd El Paso

TX 79925 915-780-4700 Website

Major Airlines Serving El Paso International Airport

Delta

Southwest Airlines

American Airlines

United Airlines

US Airways

Airlines

Rental Car Agencies at El Paso International Airport

Advantage

Alamo

AVIS

Budget

Dollar

Enterprise

Hertz

National

Thrifty

Car Rentals

Hotels & Motels

Las Cruces Hotels & Motels

NMSU Visitor Parking Passes

A visitor’s permit allows you to park your car in any regular student, faculty/staff, or visitor spot on campus.  The permit does not allow parking at a meter, green (loading), red (emergency), or blue (handicapped – unless the additional permit is shown). If you own the vehicle you will be using, please go E-permit to print a permit in advance. If you will be using a rental vehicle, pick up a parking permit from the parking lot greeter on the day of the event.

Download the updated Parking Map & Building Guide

The NMSU parking map has been updated for 2018 to reflect recent changes to building names. 

Please contact 575-646-1839 or parking@nmsu.edu for more information.

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