Eastern New Mexico UniversityMove-In Guide
Portales, New Mexico
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1927🔗 www.enmu.edu
Eastern New Mexico University's Portales campus centers on the Administration Building, the school's original 1931 landmark that sat unused for three years during the Great Depression before finally opening in 1933 to a crowd of 7,000, with students housed in halls including Curry, Guadalupe, and Eddy.
Enrollment
3,833
Total Students
Freshman Class
958
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-16, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
92%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
ENMU's Housing and Residence Life office is staffed by a full-time residence hall director along with trained resident assistants (RAs) who serve as on-site resources. This specific date should be confirmed directly with ENMU Housing and Residence Life closer to move-in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Your assigned residence hall - most students are housed in Curry Hall or Eddy Hall, with Eddy Hall located on the south end of campus adjacent to the Campus Union Building.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Curry Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Eddy Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Eastern New Mexico University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 13, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$9,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walmart2.1 miles
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Checklists
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