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 20 – December 12, 2025
- Early Registration: April 10, 2025 – August 21, 2025
- Late Registration: August 22, 2025 – August 29, 2025 ($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:
| 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.
|
Desingated Group or Classification |
Day |
Date |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | April 10, 2025 |
| NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) | Thursday | April 10, 2025 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services |
Thursday | April 10, 2025 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) |
Thursday | April 10, 2025 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 11, 2025 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 14, 2025 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 14, 2025 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 15, 2025 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 16, 2025 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 17, 2025 |
| NON–DEGREE | Monday | April 21, 2025 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2023) |
Monday | April 21, 2025 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | April 25, 2025 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | April 25, 2025 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Friday | April 25, 2025 |
| 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 20, 2025 |
*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 15 – May 9, 2025
- Early Registration: November 14, 2024 – January 16, 2025
- Late Registration: January 17, 2025 – January 27, 2025 ($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:
| 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.
|
Desingated Group or Classification |
Day |
Date |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | November 14, 2024 |
| NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) | Thursday | November 14, 2024 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services |
Thursday | November 14, 2024 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) |
Thursday | November 14, 2024 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | November 15, 2024 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | November 18, 2024 |
| SENIORS | Monday | November 18, 2024 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | November 19, 2024 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | November 20, 2024 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | November 21, 2024 |
| NON–DEGREE | Friday | November 22, 2024 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2023) |
Friday | November 22, 2024 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | December 6, 2024 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | December 6, 2024 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Friday | December 6, 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 | January 15, 2025 |
*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 14 – August 6, 2025
- Early Registration: April 10, 2025 – May 29, 2025
- Late Registration: May 30, 2025 – June 3, 2025 ($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:
| 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.
|
Desingated Group or Classification |
Day |
Date |
|---|---|---|
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Seniors and Juniors) | Thursday | April 10, 2025 |
| NMSU GLOBAL CAMPUS (All Levels) | Thursday | April 10, 2025 |
| STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (must have approval from Disability Access Services |
Thursday | April 10, 2025 |
| VETERAN STUDENTS (All Levels – See Additional Info for criteria) |
Thursday | April 10, 2025 |
| CRIMSON SCHOLARS (Undergraduate Sophomores and Freshman) | Friday | April 11, 2025 |
| GRADUATE STUDENTS | Monday | April 14, 2025 |
| SENIORS | Monday | April 14, 2025 |
| JUNIORS | Tuesday | April 15, 2025 |
| SOPHOMORES | Wednesday | April 16, 2025 |
| FRESHMEN | Thursday | April 17, 2025 |
| NON–DEGREE | Monday | April 21, 2025 |
| READMITTED STUDENTS (last attended prior to Fall 2023) |
Monday | April 21, 2025 |
| NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS | Friday | April 25, 2025 |
| NEW STUDENTS (Undergraduate and Graduate) | Friday | April 25, 2025 |
| NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | Friday | April 25, 2025 |
| 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 28, 2025 |
*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.