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
August 18 – December 10, 2027
- Early Registration: April 8, 2027 – August 19, 2027
- Late Registration: August 20, 2027 – August 27, 2027 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)
Registration by Classification- for current students
Registration dates are determined by your classification at the time of registration. Classifications are determined by the completion of credits as depicted below:
| Classification | Completion of Credits |
|---|---|
| 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 (Undergraduate Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | April 8, 2027 |
| NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) | Thursday | April 8, 2027 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services |
Thursday | April 8, 2027 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) |
Thursday | April 8, 2027 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 9, 2027 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 12, 2027 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 12, 2027 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 13, 2027 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 14, 2027 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 15, 2027 |
| NON–DEGREE (Continuing, Dual Credit, and Early College High School Students) | Friday | April 16, 2027 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2024) |
Friday | April 16, 2027 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | April 30, 2027 |
| 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 18, 2027 |
*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 20 – May 14, 2027
- Early Registration: November 12, 2026 – January 21, 2027
- Late Registration: January 22, 2027 – January 29, 2027 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)
Registration by Classification- for current students
Registration dates are determined by your classification at the time of registration. Classifications are determined by the completion of credits as depicted below:
| Classification | Completion of Credits |
|---|---|
| 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 (Undergraduate Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | November 12, 2026 |
| NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) | Thursday | November 12, 2026 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services |
Thursday | November 12, 2026 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) |
Thursday | November 12, 2026 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | November 13, 2026 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | November 16, 2026 |
| SENIORS | Monday | November 16, 2026 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | November 17, 2026 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | November 18, 2026 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | November 19, 2026 |
| NON–DEGREE (Continuing, Dual Credit, and Early College High School Students) | Friday | November 20, 2026 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Spring 2024) |
Friday | November 20, 2026 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | December 4, 2026 |
| 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 20, 2027 |
*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.
May 19 – August 5, 2027
- Early Registration: April 8, 2027 – May 27, 2027
- Late Registration: May 28, 2027 – June 2, 2027 ($25 late registration fee applies per campus)
Registration by Classification- for current students
Registration dates are determined by your classification at the time of registration. Classifications are determined by the completion of credits as depicted below:
| Classification | Completion of Credits |
|---|---|
| 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 (Undergraduate Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | April 8, 2027 |
| NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) | Thursday | April 8, 2027 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services |
Thursday | April 8, 2027 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) |
Thursday | April 8, 2027 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 9, 2027 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 12, 2027 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 12, 2027 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 13, 2027 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 14, 2027 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 15, 2027 |
| NON–DEGREE (Continuing, Dual Credit, and Early College High School Students) | Friday | April 16, 2027 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Summer 2024) |
Friday | April 16, 2027 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | April 30, 2027 |
| 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 26, 2027 |
*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.