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 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 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 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.