If you have attended NMSU any time in the past three semesters you are eligible to register. *
All others, Apply for Admission
May 17 – August 3, 2023
- Early Registration: April 13, 2023 – May 25, 2023
- Late Registration: May 26, 2023 – May 31, 2023 ($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 13, 2023 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | April 13, 2023 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | April 13, 2023 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 14, 2023 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 17, 2023 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 17, 2023 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 18, 2023 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 19, 2023 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 20, 2023 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | April 21, 2023 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Summer 2021) | Friday | April 21, 2023 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | April 28, 2023 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) | Friday | April 28, 2023 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Friday | April 28, 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 the University Student Records Office on the first day of class. | Wednesday | May 24, 2023 |
| *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 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 16 – December 8, 2023
- Early Registration: April 13, 2023 – August 18, 2023
- Late Registration: August 19, 2023 – August 25, 2023 ($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 13, 2023 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | April 13, 2023 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | April 13, 2023 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 14, 2023 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 17, 2023 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 17, 2023 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 18, 2023 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 19, 2023 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 20, 2023 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | April 21, 2023 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2021) | Friday | April 21, 2023 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | April 28, 2023 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | April 28, 2023 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Friday | April 28, 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 the University Student Records Office on the first day of class. | Wednesday | August 16, 2023 |
| *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 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 18 – May 12, 2023
- Early Registration: November 10, 2022 – January 19, 2023
- Late Registration: January 20, 2023 – January 27, 2023 ($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 10, 2022 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Student Accessibility Services) | Thursday | November 10, 2022 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) | Thursday | November 10, 2022 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | November 11, 2022 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | November 14, 2022 |
| SENIORS | Monday | November 14, 2022 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | November 15, 2022 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | November 16, 2022 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | November 17, 2022 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | November 18, 2022 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Spring 2022) | Friday | November 18, 2022 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | December 2, 2022 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate Students) | Friday | December 2, 2022 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS | Friday | December 2, 2022 |
| 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 the University Student Records Office on the first day of class. | Wednesday | January 18, 2023 |
| *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 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.
