If you have attended NMSU any time in the past three semesters you are eligible to register. *
All others, Apply for Admission
May 26 – August 5, 2021
- Early Registration: April 8, 2021 – May 27, 2021
- Late Registration: May 28, 2021 – June 2, 2021 ($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 8 , 2021 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | April 8, 2021 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | April 8, 2021 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 9, 2021 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 12, 2021 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 12, 2021 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 13, 2021 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 14, 2021 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 15, 2021 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | April 16, 2021 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Summer 2020) | Friday | April 16, 2021 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | April 23, 2021 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) | Friday | April 23, 2021 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Monday | May 10, 2021 |
| 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 26, 2021 |
| *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 18 – December 10, 2021
- Early Registration: April 8, 2021 – August 19, 2021
- Late Registration: August 20, 2021 – August 27, 2021 ($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 8, 2021 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | April 8, 2021 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | April 8, 2021 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 9, 2021 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 12, 2021 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 12, 2021 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 13, 2021 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 14, 2021 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 15, 2021 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | April 16, 2021 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2020) | Friday | April 16, 2021 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | April 23, 2021 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | April 23, 2021 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Monday | May 10, 2021 |
| 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 18, 2021 |
| *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 20 – May 14, 2021
- Early Registration: November 12, 2020 – January 21, 2021
- Late Registration: January 22, 2021 – January 29, 2021 ($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 12, 2020 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | November 12, 2020 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | November 12, 2020 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | November 13, 2020 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | November 16, 2020 |
| SENIORS | Monday | November 16, 2020 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | November 17, 2020 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | November 18, 2020 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | November 19, 2020 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | November 20, 2020 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Spring 2020) | Friday | November 20, 2020 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | December 4, 2020 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) | Friday | December 4, 2020 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | December 21, 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 University Student Records Office on the first day of class.) | Wednesday | January 25, 2021 |