If you have attended NMSU any time in the past three semesters you are eligible to register. *
All others, Apply for Admission
May 27 – August 6, 2020
- Early Registration: April 9, 2020 – May 28, 2020
- Late Registration: May 29, 2020 – June 3, 2020 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)
Registration by Classification
Registration dates are determined by your current classification at the time of registration. Classifications are determined by the completion of credits as depicted below:
| Freshman | Successful completion of 1 – 27 credits |
| Sophomore | Successful completion of 28 – 59 credits |
| Junior | Successful completion of 60 – 89 credits |
| Senior | Successful completion of 90 + credits |
Below is the classification sequence to determine your beginning registration date. Students who do not register on their designated date can register at any time in the remaining classification sequence and registration periods. View the class schedule.
Designated Group or Classification |
Day |
Date |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | April 9 , 2020 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | April 9, 2020 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | April 9, 2020 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Monday | April 13, 2020 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Tuesday | April 14, 2020 |
| SENIORS | Tuesday | April 14, 2020 |
| JUNIORS | Wednesday | April 15, 2020 |
| SOPHOMORES | Thursday | April 16, 2020 |
| FRESHMEN | Friday | April 17, 2020 |
| NON–DEGREE | Monday | April 20, 2020 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Summer 2019) | Monday | April 20, 2020 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | April 24, 2020 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) | Friday | April 24, 2020 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Monday | May 18, 2020 |
| SENIOR CITIZENS (New Mexico residents who are 65 or older may attend New Mexico State University at a reduced tuition rate. Individuals must apply and qualify for this program through the University Student Records Office on the first day of class. | Wednesday | May 27, 2020 |
| *NOTE: Any student placed on academic suspension during the end of the term grading process will have pre–registered courses for future semesters cancelled and applicable refunds will be made by the University Accounts Receivable. | ||
August 19 – December , 2020
- Early Registration: April 9, 2020 – August 20, 2020
- Late Registration: August 21, 2020 – August 28, 2020 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)
Registration by Classification
Registration dates are determined by your current classification at the time of registration. Classifications are determined by the completion of credits as depicted below:
| Freshman | Successful completion of 1 – 27 credits |
| Sophomore | Successful completion of 28 – 59 credits |
| Junior | Successful completion of 60 – 89 credits |
| Senior | Successful completion of 90 + credits |
Below is the classification sequence to determine your beginning registration date. Students who do not register on their designated date can register at any time in the remaining classification sequence and registration periods. View the class schedule.
Designated Group or Classification |
Day |
Date |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | April 9, 2020 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | April 9, 2020 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | April 9, 2020 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Monday | April 13, 2020 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Tuesday | April 14, 2020 |
| SENIORS | Tuesday | April 14, 2020 |
| JUNIORS | Wednesday | April 15, 2020 |
| SOPHOMORES | Thursday | April 16, 2020 |
| FRESHMEN | Friday | April 17, 2020 |
| NON–DEGREE | Monday | April 20, 2020 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2019) | Monday | April 20, 2020 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | April 24, 2020 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | April 24, 2020 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Monday | May 18, 2020 |
| SENIOR CITIZENS (New Mexico residents who are 65 or older may attend New Mexico State University at a reduced tuition rate. Individuals must apply and qualify for this program through the University Student Records Office on the first day of class. | Wednesday | August 19, 2020 |
| *NOTE: Any student placed on academic suspension during the end of the term grading process will have pre–registered courses for future semesters cancelled and applicable refunds will be made by the University Accounts Receivable. | ||
January 22 – May 15, 2020
- Early Registration: November 14, 2019 – January 23, 2020
- Late Registration: January 24, 2020 – January 31, 2020 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)
Registration by Classification
Registration dates are determined by your current classification at the time of registration. Classifications are determined by the completion of credits as depicted below:
| Freshman | Successful completion of 1 – 27 credits |
| Sophomore | Successful completion of 28 – 59 credits |
| Junior | Successful completion of 60 – 89 credits |
| Senior | Successful completion of 90 + credits |
Below is the classification sequence to determine your beginning registration date. Students who do not register on their designated date can register at any time in the remaining classification sequence and registration. View the class schedule.
Designated Group or Classification |
Day |
Date |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | November 14, 2019 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | November 14, 2019 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | November 14, 2019 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | November 15, 2019 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | November 18, 2019 |
| SENIORS | Monday | November 18, 2019 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | November 19, 2019 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | November 20, 2019 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | November 21, 2019 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | November 22, 2019 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Spring 2019) | Friday | November 22, 2019 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Monday | December 2, 2019 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) | Monday | December 2, 2019 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | December 16, 2019 |
| SENIOR CITIZENS (New Mexico residents who are 65 or older may attend New Mexico State University at a reduced tuition rate. Individuals must apply and qualify for this program through University Student Records Office on the first day of class.) | Wednesday | January 22, 2020 |