To be eligible for rode at NMSU, students must be in good standing while taking at least 12 credit hours each term (passing at least 9 credit hours) and maintain a 2.5 GPA at all times.

Scholarship recipients are subject to passing 12 credit hours and maintaining a 3.0 GPA. 

All walk-on rodeo athletes are required to meet with the Head Coach prior to attending their first meeting and purchasing their membership card