If you have attended NMSU any time in the past three semesters you are eligible to register. *
All others, Apply for Admission
August 15 – December 7, 2018
- Early Registration: April 5, 2018 – August 14, 2018
- Late Registration: August 15, 2018 – August 24, 2018 ($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 5, 2018 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | April 5, 2018 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | April 5, 2018 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 6, 2018 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 9, 2018 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 9, 2018 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 10, 2018 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 11, 2018 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 12, 2018 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | April 13, 2018 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2016) | Friday | April 13, 2018 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Monday | April 16, 2018 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Monday | April 16, 2018 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Monday | May 7, 2018 |
| 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 15, 2018 |
| *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 16 – May 10, 2019
- Early Registration: November 8, 2018 – January 15, 2019
- Late Registration:January 16, 2019 – January 28, 2019 ($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 8, 2018 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | November 8, 2018 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | November 8, 2018 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | November 9, 2018 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | November 12, 2018 |
| SENIORS | Monday | November 12, 2018 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | November 13, 2018 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | November 14, 2018 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | November 15, 2018 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | November 16, 2018 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Spring 2018) | Friday | November 16, 2018 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Monday | November 26, 2018 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) | Monday | November 26, 2018 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | December 17, 2018 |
| 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 16, 2019 |
May 23 – August 2, 2018
- Early Registration: April 5, 2018 – May 22, 2018
- Late Registration: May 23, 2018 – May 30, 2018 ($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 5, 2018 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | April 5, 2018 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | April 5, 2018 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 6, 2018 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 9, 2018 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 9, 2018 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 10, 2018 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 11, 2018 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 12, 2018 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | April 13, 2018 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Summer 2016) | Friday | April 13, 2018 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Monday | April 16, 2018 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) | Monday | April 16, 2018 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Monday | May 7, 2018 |
| 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 23, 2018 |
| *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. | ||