Parents & Families

Empowering parents and families to support student success at NMSU

Health and Wellness

How does the Student Health Center work, and do students need health insurance?

• NMSU Student Health Center
• Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan

What other wellness services does NMSU offer?

• NMSU Health and Wellness
• NMSU Recreational Sports
• NMSU Counseling Center
• NMSU Wellness, Alcohol, & Violence Education Program (WAVE)

Where can I find more information about health problems and college students?

• American College Health Association: Web Links and Online Resources
• Revolution Health College Health Guide for Parents
• Virtual Pamphlet Collection
• Go Ask Alice!
• Eating Disorder Info

How can I help my student make healthy decisions about alcohol and other drugs?

• Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention: The Parent Connection
• College Drinking: Changing the Culture for College Parents
• What Parents Need to Know About College Drinking
• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Commonly Abused Drugs & Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment