Population: You're considered a 'First-Year' student if...

• You have never attended college; or
• You are a graduating high school student with college credit earned through a dual enrollment program (regardless of the number of college credits earned); or
• You have completed less than 24 college credit hours since graduating from high school or earning your GED.

Format: Considering this is your first experience at UNM within your post-secondary (University/College) education, you will be required to participate in a 2-day orientation program.

Students will be able to choose to participate in either an NSO... In-Person! or NSO... To-Go! format.

Reservation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to review the available dates and secure your spot today!

Approved Advance Arrival is an early move-in option (August 8-9, 2025) for UNM Housing residents who are participating in approved university programs or groups that require them to arrive on campus prior to the standard move-in period (August 14-16, 2025). Students approved for early move-in will be assessed a fee of $175, which will be placed on their student account, for their participation in the Advanced Arrival program.

Approved Advance Arrival Timeline (Move-in)

• Friday: Friday, August 8, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
• Saturday: August 9, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

 Population: You're considered a 'First-Year' student if...

• You have never attended college; or
• You are a graduating high school student with college credit earned through a dual enrollment program (regardless of the number of college credits earned); or
• You have completed less than 24 college credit hours since graduating from high school or earning your GED.

Format: Considering this is your first experience at UNM within your post-secondary (University/College) education, you will be required to participate in a 2-day orientation program.

Students will be able to choose to participate in either an NSO... In-Person! or NSO... To-Go! format.

Reservation is on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to review the available dates and secure your spot today!

 We are so glad you will be joining us this fall!

Our move-in process is different this year so if you are a returning resident, please read this carefully for the changes.

Check in is by appointment only. Watch your UNM Email for further instructions.

• If you will be an after-hours, late night arrival, or need a different day during regular move-in, please email housing@unm.edu so that we can make note of it and make arrangements for your check-in. 

Traditional Hall Move-In: Thursday, August 14

Apartment/Suite Move-In: Friday & Saturday, August 15–16

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