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Register For UNM Housing NowGeneral Registration For Spring 2024 is OPEN:
General Registration for UNM Housing is available for prospective residents who would like to live with UNM Housing for Spring 2025. If the 2024/25 License Agreement is not available on your Residence Dashboard, please request that we provide it by emailing assignments@unm.edu.
Please note that housing is still fairly limited and some selections may be unavailable.
Early Bird Registration For Fall 2025 will open on February 2nd, 2025 at 2 p.m.
The Early Bird registration window (Feb 2 - May 1) is currently closed.
All times listed are U.S. Mountain Time
Fall 2025 Housing Registration COMING SOON: Feb 2 @ 2:00 p.m.
Anyone looking to live on campus for the 2025-2026 academic year can sign-up starting on 2/2 at 2:00PM. Students wanting to live with RLSH will register for housing online here: https://unm-residence.symplicity.com/ **Any student wanting to live at Casas del Rio or LoboVillage signs a lease directly with American Campus Communities and should not register for housing with RLSH.
Early Bird Registration Deadline: May 1 @ 11:59 p.m.
All students who register by 11:59 p.m. on May 1 will be eligible to select their roommates, residence halls (traditional or suite), Living Learning Communities (optional), and room. Any student who registers for UNM Housing after the May 1st deadline will be automatically assigned based on availability.
Early Bird Roommate Matching: May 12 - 25
Early Birds who registered for UNM Housing before the May 1st deadline will be invited to begin the roommate matching process.
Early Bird Room Selection Window: June 9 @ 2:00 p.m. - June 22 @ 11:59 p.m.
All Early Birds will receive personalized instructions with their specific room selection times based on when their housing application was submitted.
Early Bird Room Assignments Go Out: June 25
Early Birds who completed the roommate and room selection steps will receive assignment notifications via their UNM email addresses.
Approved Advance Arrival: TBD
Approved Advance Arrival will only be available to a limited number of incoming Resident Lobos with specific early arrival needs, or mandates (i.e.: athletics exceptions, ADA needs, etc.) The application will be available on the Residence Dashboard.
General Housing Registration Auto-assignments: TBD
Incoming residents who register for UNM Housing after the May 1st deadline will be auto-assigned into available housing spaces. Auto-assignment notifications will be sent every Wednesday beginning on July 2nd on the following schedule:
- July 2, 2025
- July 9, 2025
- July 16, 2025
- July 23, 2025
- July 30, 2025
- August 6, 2025
Fall 2025 Course Enrollment Deadline: TBD
RLSH residents must be actively enrolled in 6 credit hours in order to be eligible to live on campus. All incoming/returning residents (except first year/transfers who have yet to attend orientation) must be registered for classes by July 1. Any student not registered for classes may be removed from their housing assignment if there is a waiting list for housing.
No Fee Cancellation Deadline: TBD
Approved Advance Arrival Fall 2025: August 8 - 9
Approved Advance Arrival will only be available to a limited number of incoming Resident Lobos with specific early arrival needs, or mandates (i.e.: athletics exceptions, ADA needs, etc.)
UNM Housing Residence Halls Open For Fall 2025: August 14 - 16
All residence halls open for all students at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 14. Residents will receive specific information about move-in through an electronic move-in guide which will be released on August 1, 2025. Check-in for the residence halls for Fall 2025 will occur from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on August 14-16. After Hours check-ins will take place at the SRC Commons Help Desk.
For Fall 2025, we have anticipate limited availability in Residence Life & Student Housing. We are committed to working diligently to provide students a housing assignment and encourage students who need housing to continue to sign-up.
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Eligibility
In order to qualify to live in our residence halls, you must be:
- Admitted to UNM-Albuquerque main campus
- Enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours during fall and spring semesters*
- Show reasonable progress toward the pursuit of a degree
Getting Started
- A $50 non-refundable registration fee will be charged to your student account at the time of registration.
- There is no deadline for registering, however it is recommended that you register as early as possible to obtain your preferred hall or roommate.
- You will need your UNM Net ID and password in order to log into the residency dashboard.
- Enter the Residence Dashboard to get started.
UNM Housing License Agreements:
Housing Registration FAQ's (click for answers)
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Yes. Completing your registration process for housing is a binding agreement. So please understand the obligations, penalties and cancellation policies before you submit. Your terms and conditions, cancellations policies and costs will be provided during your registration process.
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Yes. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.
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Your registration fee will be conveniently billed directly to your student account. It is not necessary to pay it at the time of application.
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We will contact you at a later date when your room selection period begins. Room selection is first-come, first-served. Please be sure to check your UNM email and your Residence Dashboard for those important dates!
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The application to join one of our Living Learning Communities (LLCs) will be available as part of the registration process when you register for UNM Housing on the Residence Dashboard.
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Yes. You will be able to select your roommate at a later date after you register. We will provide you with information on when and how to select your roommate. Don't have a roommate? You will be able to identify one through the roommate selection process or we will place you with the best match indicated through a series of questions asked in your registration process.
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You must have a Net ID prior to registering for housing. If you have been admitted to the University but have not yet set up a Net ID, please visit the NetID Website prior to registering for your housing. Also visit the FAQ page for Net ID information.
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Your registration can be reopened and placed in draft mode so that it is editable. However this will change your submissions and will impact your priority in the selection process, so please be careful when making your selections and be sure to review your registration before it is submitted. For specific questions or requests, please contact assignments@unm.edu. Not sure where you want to live yet? Explore our halls here or come for a tour!
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Yes. You can save your registration as a draft and return to it later. But don't forget to finish to be considered for housing!
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If you are applying for multiple locations (such as Lobo Rainforest and Main Campus), please contact our assignments division directly at assignments@unm.edu.
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Visit our Freshman Residency page for more information on requirements and exceptions.
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Some information in our Residence Dashboard (such as name, address, etc.) is received via the Registrar's Office. Visit the Demographic Self Service (DSS) Website to make changes to your information.
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This application is only for UNM Residence Life & Student Housing and does not include our private partner properties. If you want to apply to live with Casas del Rio or Lobo Village, do not complete this application. Instead, visit Casas del Rio or Lobo Village to apply.
Students Under 18
Students registering for housing under 18 years of age are required to provide a parent or guardian's signature. If you are under 18, please download a Parent Guarantor Form. After printing, submit the signed form by fax (505-277-4712), email or in person at the SRC Commons 24/7 Help Desk.
Meal Plan Options
First year residents living in the on-campus residence halls are required to choose a meal plan. Meal plans for returning residents are optional. To view the meal plan options or change an already selected meal plan, visit the UNM Food web site.
UNM Housing Options
Residence Life and Student Housing offers many options to meet your housing needs. From traditional rooms to apartments, our living styles are available to all students, including first year students. You may select up to three options on your housing registration. Learn more about our eight halls here or take a tour!
