Welcome New Aggies!
All new, incoming freshmen and transfer students to NMSU-Las Cruces (main campus) or NMSU Global Campus must complete orientation before registering for classes. This includes both domestic and international students. Orientation will provide the tools and information to make your transition to NMSU as easy as possible. Not only will you learn more about NMSU and the resources available here, but you will also meet new friends and discover that NMSU is a supportive and caring community.
If you were admitted to NMSU through another campus, or have a different admissions type, please check out the Other Admission Types page for more details. Please be aware that even if you are taking classes at one of community colleges, all international undergraduate students will complete orientation with NMSU-Las Cruces.
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Upcoming Orientation Sessions
Please choose your campus and term from the tabs below:
NMSU Main Campus
Students Starting Spring 2025
All Sessions
| Date | Student Type | Program Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 6 | Freshman and Transfer | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Closed |
| Wednesday, December 18 | Freshman and Transfer | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Closed |
| Wednesday, January 8 | Freshman and Transfer | In-person (on campus) Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Closed |
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Asynchronous (on your own time) |
Freshman and Transfer |
Virtual Asynchronous Only for those individuals who cannot make any live date. |
Sign Up |
NMSU Main Campus
Students Starting Summer or Fall 2025
In-person Sessions
| Date | Student Type | Program Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 12th | Transfer Students |
In-person (on campus) Priority given to Summer students |
Sign Up |
| Tuesday, May 13th | Freshman Students |
In-person (on campus) Open only for students who are graduating from an ECHS associated with the NMSU system.* |
by request† |
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Monday, May 19th - Tuesday, May 20th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Priority given to Summer students |
Currently Full† |
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Tuesday, June 3rd - Wednesday, June 4th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
Currently Full |
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Friday, June 6th - Saturday, June 7th
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Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
Currently Full |
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Monday, June 16th - Tuesday, June 17th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
Sign Up |
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Thursday, June 19th - Friday, June 20th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
Sign Up |
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Tuesday, June 24th - Wednesday, June 25th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
Sign Up |
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Thursday, June 26th |
Transfer Students |
In-person (on campus) |
Sign Up |
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Friday, June 27th - Saturday, June 28th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
Sign Up |
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Monday, June 30th - Tuesday, July 1st |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
Sign Up |
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Monday, July 21st |
Transfer Students |
In-person (on campus) |
sign up opens during the summer |
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Tuesday, July 22nd - Wednesday, July 23rd |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
sign up opens during the summer |
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Monday, July 28th - Tuesday, July 29th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
sign up opens during the summer |
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Monday, August 4th |
Freshman and Transfer |
In-person (on campus) |
sign up opens during the summer |
| Wednesday, August 13th | Freshman and Transfer | In-person (on campus) Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
sign up opens during the summer |
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*Students that are graduating from one of the following Early College High Schools and have already taken classes within the NMSU system: Alta Vista Early College High School, Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Alamogordo Early College High School, Grants/Cibola County Early College High School. †Sign up for another session and then email awo@nmsu.edu from your NMSU email account to request to be moved to this session. For Students Requesting May 13 Orientation: If you request one of these held spaces, we will have to verify that you attended an NMSU system campus during your Early College High School. For Students Requesting May 19-20 Orientation: We have a few spaces left only for students admitted to NMSU for the Summer Semester (taking classes starting in May or June). If you request one of these held spaces, we will have to verify your admission semester before moving you over. |
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NMSU Main Campus
Students Starting Summer or Fall 2025
Virtual Sessions
| Date | Student Type | Program Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 25th | Transfer Students | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Closed |
| Monday, June 9th | Transfer Students | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English & Spanish |
Sign Up |
| Tuesday, June 10th - Wednesday, June 11th | Freshman Students | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English & Spanish |
Sign Up |
| Thursday, July 31st - Friday, August 1st | Freshman Students | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
sign up opens during the summer |
| Asynchronous (on your own time) | Freshman and Transfer |
Virtual Asynchronous Only for those individuals who cannot make any live date. |
by request† after April 1, 2025 |
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†Sign up for another session and then email awo@nmsu.edu from your NMSU email account to request to be moved to this session. Please include the details of why you cannot attend a live orientation.
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NMSU Global Campus
Students Spring 2025
All Sessions
| Date | Student Type | Program Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Asynchronous (on your own time) |
Freshman and Transfer | Virtual Asynchronous | Sign Up |
NMSU Global Campus
Students Starting Summer or Fall 2025
Virtual Sessions
| Date | Student Type | Program Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Asychronous (on your own time) |
Freshman, Transfer, and Graduate |
Virtual Asynchronous Note: you will need to use the login credential you used to submit your admissions application for your orientation |
Sign Up |
For orientation questions, including concerns about limited orientation options, or if you need to cancel your orientation reservation, students can contact main campus at 575-646-8038 or awo@nmsu.edu or contact Global Campus at 575-646-8231 or globaladmissions@nmsu.edu.
