For questions or assistance, please reach out to: Student Assistance Services
📧 sas@nmsu.edu
📍 Dean of Students Office, Suite 207 – Corbett Center
About the Program
The Pete’s Holiday Tree Program provides NMSU students extra support during the holiday season. Active NMSU main-campus students share their essential needs and wish-list items, and our campus and community donors help make the season brighter by fulfilling those requests.
Important Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 |
Deadline to submit your wish list through Crimson Connection by 5 p.m. |
| December 10–12, 2025 | Students notified when gifts are ready for pick-up |
How to Submit an Application
Follow these steps to submit your wish list through Crimson Connection by December 5, 2025.
Applications will be released soon!
1. Complete Your Contact Information
Provide your full name, Aggie ID, NMSU email, phone number, age, and gender.
This information is used only for communication related to your Holiday Tree gifts.
2. List Your Top Needs
You may request 3–5 items related to basic needs or school essentials — for example:
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Hygiene items (shampoo, toothpaste, lotion)
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School supplies (notebooks, USB drives, planners)
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Household items (laundry detergent, towels, blankets)
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Small gift cards
Be specific when possible (e.g., “laundry detergent pods,” “headphones,” “planner”).
3. Keep Requests Modest and Realistic
Donors are volunteers giving from the heart. Choose items that make your daily life or semester a little easier. Please do not request food, money, or large electronics.
4. Include Sizes if Needed
If requesting items like towels, blankets, or personal care kits, note the size (e.g., “twin,” “full,” “XL”).
5. Select Your Pick-Up Location
On your form, choose one of the following pick-up sites:
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Aggie Cupboard Main Office – 906 Agriculture Way
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Dean of Students Office – Suite 207, Corbett Center
6. Submit by the Deadline
All wish lists must be submitted through Crimson Connection by December 5, 2025.
7. Wait for Confirmation
You’ll receive an email between December 10–12 once your gifts are ready for pick-up.
