Registration Schedule by Classification

If you have attended NMSU any time in the past three semesters you are eligible to register. *

All others, Apply for Admission



May 15 – August 1, 2024

  • Early Registration: April 11, 2024 – May 23, 2024
  • Late Registration: May 24, 2024 – May 29, 2024 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)

Registration by Classification

Registration dates are determined by your 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 schedule of dates when registration will be open, depending on student classification.  Students who do not register on their designated date can register any time up until the second day of classes. See the available class schedules here.

Designated Group or Classification

Day

Date

CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Seniors and Juniors) Thursday April 11, 2024
NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) Thursday April 11, 2024
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services) Thursday April 11, 2024
VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) Thursday April 11, 2024
CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) Friday April 12, 2024
GRADUATE STUDENTS Monday April 15, 2024
SENIORS Monday April 15, 2024
JUNIORS Tuesday April 16, 2024
SOPHOMORES Wednesday April 17, 2024
FRESHMEN Thursday April 18, 2024
NON–DEGREE Friday April 19, 2024
READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Summer 2023) Friday April 19, 2024
NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS Friday April 26, 2024
NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) Friday April 26, 2024
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Friday April 26, 2024
SENIOR CITIZENS* (New Mexico residents who are 65 or older may attend New Mexico State University at a reduced tuition rate). Individuals must apply, qualify and register* through University Student Records on the first day of class. Wednesday May 22, 2024
*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.

*Senior Citizens: In accordance with New Mexico Administrative Code (N.M.A.C.) 5.7.19, New Mexico residents age 65 years or older, who register on the first day of class, will be assessed the reduced tuition rate of $5.00 per credit hour with no university approved required fees up to a maximum of 10 credit hours. Senior citizen students can only be registered by University Student Records. Any senior citizen who register prior to the first day of class will be assessed the full NMSU tuition plus university approved required fees and will be responsible for any applicable course fees.

August 21 – December 13, 2024

  • Early Registration: April 11, 2024 – August 22, 2024
  • Late Registration: August 23, 2024 – August 30, 2024 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)

Registration by Classification

Registration dates are determined by your 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 schedule of dates when registration will be open, depending on student classification.  Students who do not register on their designated date can register any time up until the second day of classes. See the available class schedules here.

Designated Group or Classification

Day

Date

CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Seniors and Juniors) Thursday April 11, 2024
NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) Thursday April 11, 2024
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services) Thursday April 11, 2024
VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) Thursday April 11, 2024
CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) Friday April 12, 2024
GRADUATE STUDENTS Monday April 15, 2024
SENIORS Monday April 15, 2024
JUNIORS Tuesday April 16, 2024
SOPHOMORES Wednesday April 17, 2024
FRESHMEN Thursday April 18, 2024
NON–DEGREE Friday April 19, 2024
READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2023) Friday April 19, 2024
NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS Friday April 26, 2024
NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) Friday April 26, 2024
NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Friday April 26, 2024
SENIOR CITIZENS* (New Mexico residents who are 65 or older may attend New Mexico State University at a reduced tuition rate). Individuals must apply, qualify and register* through University Student Records on the first day of class. Wednesday August 21, 2024
*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.

*Senior Citizens: In accordance with New Mexico Administrative Code (N.M.A.C.) 5.7.19, New Mexico residents age 65 years or older, who register on the first day of class, will be assessed the reduced tuition rate of $5.00 per credit hour with no university approved required fees up to a maximum of 10 credit hours. Senior citizen students can only be registered by University Student Records. Any senior citizen students who register prior to the first day of class will be assessed the full NMSU tuition plus university approved required fees and will be responsible for any applicable course fees.

January 17 – May 10, 2024

  • Early Registration: November 9, 2023 – January 18, 2024
  • Late Registration: January 19, 2024 – January 26, 2024 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)

Registration by Classification

Registration dates are determined by your 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 schedule of dates when registration will be open, depending on student classification.  Students who do not register on their designated date can register any time up until the second day of classes. See the available class schedules here.

Designated Group or Classification

Day

Date

CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Seniors and Juniors) Thursday November 9, 2023
NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) Thursday November 9, 2023
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services) Thursday November 9, 2023
VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) Thursday November 9, 2023
CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) Friday November 10, 2023
GRADUATE STUDENTS Monday November 13, 2023
SENIORS Monday November 13, 2023
JUNIORS Tuesday November 14, 2023
SOPHOMORES Wednesday November 15, 2023
FRESHMEN Thursday November 16, 2023
NON–DEGREE Friday November 17, 2023
READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Spring 2023) Friday November 17, 2023
NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS Friday December 1, 2023
NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) Friday December 1, 2023
NEW INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS Friday December 1, 2023
SENIOR CITIZENS* (New Mexico residents who are 65 or older may attend New Mexico State University at a reduced tuition rate). Individuals must apply, qualify and register* through University Student Records on the first day of class. Wednesday January 17, 2024
*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.

*Senior Citizens: In accordance with New Mexico Administrative Code (N.M.A.C.) 5.7.19, New Mexico residents age 65 years or older, who register on the first day of class, will be assessed the reduced tuition rate of $5.00 per credit hour with no university approved required fees up to a maximum of 10 credit hours. Senior citizen students can only be registered by University Student Records. Any senior citizen students who register prior to the first day of class will be assessed the full NMSU tuition plus university approved required fees and will be responsible for any applicable course fees.