Program: NMMI Academic Excellence - New Mexico Military Institute

Go Beyond!

Be the leader you dream to be! NMMI prepares you with solid academics and a focus on personal character development to put you on the path for a bright future.

High School Programs

NMMI High School Scholars Program

A totally integrated high school and college curriculum enables a qualified high school student to simultaneously earn high school and college course credit (dual credit). In addition a select few high school students are accepted into the Scholars Program in which academically exceptional students can earn an Associate Degree at the same time they earn a high school diploma, graduating with both in less than the normal six years. Admission to the Scholars Program is competitive and specific admission requirements to the program include GPA, test scores, faculty and advisor recommendations.

Junior College Programs

Gateway Programs

The “Gateway” or a 2+2 program enables two years of study at NMMI and two subsequent years at a participating four-year university leading to the award of a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in a particular major. At present, Gateway Program agreements exist with:

Norwich University in Criminal Justice

New Mexico State University in Physical Training

The University of New Mexico in the Bachelor of University Studies with concentrations in National Security Studies and EMS (Emergency Medical Services)

Embry Riddle University in Technical Management

Additional programs with Texas Tech, Texas Christian University, University of Texas at El Paso, and University of Akron.

In some cases, acceptance into the NMMI Gateway Program guarantees acceptance into a four year program at the participating four-year institution of higher learning. Two current examples:

Pre-Nursing Programs. Qualified NMMI cadets enrolled in the Nursing Gateway Program will receive four year ROTC scholarships to include two years of study at NMMI leading to a pre-nursing Associate of Science degree followed by two years at Carson-Newman University or The University of Akron culminating in the award of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). Successful completion of the Associate Degree at NMMI guarantees entrance to Carson-Newman and continuation of the ROTC scholarship. Upon receipt of the BSN, the graduate will be eligible for appointment as an officer in the U.S. Army’s Nurse Corps. Successful completion of the NMMI Pre-nursing curriculum will also result in any student being extremely competitive if they choose to apply for admission to a BSN program at any college or university with a ROTC component.