Welcome New Aggies!
All new, incoming freshmen and transfer students to NMSU-Las Cruces (main 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.
- Students attending Dona Ana Community College, please check out information here: https://dacc.nmsu.edu/admissions/welcome-and-orientation.html
- Students attend NMSU Global Campus, please check out information here: https://global.nmsu.edu/admissions/orientation/
Get Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is an online platform that we will be using for orientation here at NMSU. Here are the steps to download teams.
Upcoming Orientation Sessions
Please choose your term from the tabs below to choose your orientation date. We strongly encourage you to sign up for the earliest live orientation program for your semester that fits your schedule. Please remember, you must be present for the entire day(s) that you sign up for as the program lasts the full time. Students of all majors can attend any orientation date for their student type, but you will see we are highlighting each academic college during a couple of sessions.
NMSU Main Campus
Students Starting Spring 2026
All Sessions
| Date | Student Type | Program Information | |
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| Friday, December 5 | Freshman and Transfer | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Closed |
| Wednesday, December 17 | Freshman and Transfer | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Closed |
| Wednesday, January 14 | 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 2026
In-person Sessions
| Date | Student Type | Program Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 18th | Transfer Students |
In-person (on campus) Priority given to Summer students (Fall students can also attend) |
Sign Up |
| Tuesday, May 19th | 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, June 8th - Tuesday, June 9th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Highlight session for College of Business |
Sign Up |
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Friday, June 12th - Saturday, June 13th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Highlight session for College of Arts & Sciences |
Sign Up |
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Monday, June 15th - Tuesday, June 16th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) |
Sign Up |
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Thursday, June 18th - Friday, June 19th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Highlight session for College of Engineering and College of HEST |
Sign Up |
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Monday, June 22nd - Tuesday, June 23rd |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Highlight session for College of Arts & Sciences |
Sign Up |
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Wednesday, June 24th - Thursday, June 25th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Highlight session for College of ACES |
Sign Up |
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Monday, June 29th |
Transfer Students |
In-person (on campus) |
Sign Up |
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Tuesday, June 30th - Wednesday, July 1st |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Highlight session for College of Engineering |
Sign Up |
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Monday, July 20th |
Transfer Students |
In-person (on campus) |
Can sign up starting June 2026 |
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Tuesday, July 21st - Wednesday, July 22nd |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Highlight session for College of Business and College of HEST |
Can sign up starting June 2026 |
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Monday, July 27th - Tuesday, July 28th |
Freshman Students |
In-person Overnight (on campus) Highlight session for College of ACES |
Can sign up starting June 2026 |
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Tuesday, August 4th |
Freshman and Transfer |
In-person (on campus) |
Can sign up starting June 2026 |
| Wednesday, August 12th | Freshman and Transfer | In-person (on campus) Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Can sign up starting June 2026 |
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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. If you request one of these held spaces for May 19th, we will have to verify that you attended an NMSU system campus during your Early College High School. |
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NMSU Main Campus
Students Starting Summer or Fall 2026
Virtual Sessions
| Date | Student Type | Program Information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 24th | Transfer Students | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Sign Up |
| Wednesday, June 3rd | Transfer Students | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Sign Up |
| Thursday, June 4th | Freshman Students |
Virtual Synchronous Approval needed by AWO staff |
Sign Up |
| Thursday, July 30th | Freshman and Transfer | Virtual Synchronous Family/Supporter Sessions in English |
Can sign up starting June 2026 |
| Asynchronous (on your own time) |
Freshman and Transfer |
Virtual Asynchronous Only for those individuals who cannot make any live date. |
By Request† |
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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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