University of New MexicoMove-In Guide
Albuquerque, New Mexico
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1889🔗 www.unm.edu
The University of New Mexico's Albuquerque campus, founded in 1889 and reimagined into its signature Spanish-Pueblo Revival style under third president William Tight, is anchored by Hodgin Hall, the original 1892 building saved from 1970s demolition by alumni, with new Lobos moving into residence halls including Lobo Rainforest each August.
Enrollment
19,010
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,753
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 13-15, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
96%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Students approved for early move-in through the Advanced Arrival program will be assessed a $175 fee on their student account. International students must plan to arrive in Albuquerque before Aug. 13 and cannot move into campus housing early - temporary housing arrangements should be made in advance of moving into UNM Housing. Contact UNM Residence Life & Student Housing with questions.
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
- Arrival window
- Move-in runs across three days with three appointment time slots each day (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 12:30-3 p.m., and 3-5 p.m.), assigned by residence hall. Approved advance arrival is available a few days early for a $175 fee.
- Check-in location
- Most residence hall students check in via a drive-thru lane in the lot near Central and Girard, entering from Stanford and Central. Lobo Rainforest residents check in at their building's courtyard.
- Parking
- Park in the lot nearest your assigned building, unload briefly, then relocate your vehicle to one of the designated move-in parking areas near the residence halls. A temporary one-way, reduced-speed unloading route runs through central campus during move-in.
- What you'll receive
- Your LoboCard (student ID), room key, a Welcome to UNM Housing kit, and a parking permit if one was purchased in advance.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Only one vehicle per student receives a move-in parking pass; additional vehicles need to use metered parking elsewhere on campus.
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
Lobo Rainforest
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to University of New Mexico's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO) (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 12, 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
$11,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target1.5 miles
- Walgreens2.2 miles
- Walmart2.3 miles
- CVS Pharmacy4.1 miles
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Checklists
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