First-Year Orientation Schedule (Summer / Fall 2026)
We are excited to welcome you as one of the newest members of our Pack! To help you get acquainted with UNM, all incoming students complete an orientation program that provides them with the opportunity to learn about campus resources, make connections with faculty and staff, and register for courses.
During Summer / Fall 2026, students will be able to participate in NSO... In-Person! or NSO... To-Go! Orientation reservations are on a first come, first served, basis so be sure to reserve your spot today! Click on the buttons below to review the concise schedule for each format!
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NSO… In-Person! First-Year Orientation (Day One) |
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| 8:15 AM (MST) | Check-in & Lobo Card | Coronado Hall |
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| 9:25 AM (MST) | UNM Land Acknowledgement & Welcome | Woodward Hall |
| 9:30 AM (MST) | Everyone's a Lobo! | Woodward Hall |
| 9:50 AM (MST) | Dean of Students | Woodward Hall |
| 10:05 AM (MST) | Success in the Classroom | Woodward Hall |
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| 11:00 AM (MST) | Academic Advisement Overview | Woodward Hall |
| 11:15 AM (MST) | Accessibility Resource Center, Honors College & Academic Communities | Woodward Hall |
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| 12:15 PM (MST) | Lunch, The Grey Area, Ethnic & Resource Centers | Various Locations |
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| 3:15 PM (MST) | Introduction to Academic Advisement | Various Locations |
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| 4:30 PM (MST) | College is More than Going to Class! | Various Locations |
| 4:45 PM (MST) | Commuting, Living & Eating on Campus | Woodward Hall |
| 5:30 PM (MST) | Financial Aid and Bursar’s Office | Woodward Hall |
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| 6:15 PM (MST) | Dinner | La Posada Dining Hall |
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| 7:30 PM (MST) | Explore Your Campus Safety Resources & Cooperative Games | Woodward Hall |
| 9:20 PM (MST) | Day One Wrap-up / Social | Hokona Cellar |
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NSO… In-Person! First-Year Orientation (Day Two) |
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| 7:30 AM (MST) | Breakfast & Cohort Meetings | La Posada Dining Hall |
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| 8:45 AM (MST) | Financially Smart Lobos | Kiva Classroom |
| Student Health & Counseling | |
| Engage your Career | |
| Center for Teaching & Learning | |
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| 9:45 AM (MST) | Discover UNM Fair | Upper Student Union |
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| 10:40 AM (MST) | Campus Tours | Various Locations |
| UNM Libraries | |
| UNM Bookstores | |
| Lobo Dialogue | |
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| 12:30 PM (MST) | Lobo Lunch | SUB Ballrooms |
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| 1:30 PM (MST) | Academic Advisement & Course Registration by College | Various Locations |
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| 3:00 - 5:00 PM (MST) | Orientation Dismissal: Prior to check-out, students are registering for their Fall 2024 courses & will be dismissed once they build their complete schedule. | Coronado Hall |
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NSO… To-Go! First-Year Orientation (Day One) |
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| Ongoing | Check-in to Orientation | Zoom |
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| 9:25 AM (MST) | Land Acknowledgement & Welcome | Zoom |
| 9:30 AM (MST) | Everyone's a Lobo! | Zoom |
| 9:50 AM (MST) | Success in the Classroom | Zoom |
| 10:35 AM (MST) | Dean of Students | Zoom |
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| 11:05 AM (MST) | Accessibility Resource Center | Zoom |
| 11:10 AM (MST) | NSO... To-Go! & Academic Advisement Overview | Zoom |
| 11:30 AM (MST) | Introduction to Family Connection | Zoom |
| 11:35 AM (MST) | Get to Know Your Pack! | Zoom Breakout Rooms |
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| 12:30 PM (MST) | It's time for Lunch! | On your own |
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| 1:30 PM (MST) | Troubleshoot / Task List Assistance | Zoom |
| 1:45 PM (MST) | Alcohol Literacy | Zoom |
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| 2:25 PM (MST) | Introduction to the Honors College | Zoom |
| 2:40 PM (MST) | Academic Communities | Zoom |
| 2:55 PM (MST) | Center for Teaching & Learning | Zoom |
| 3:10 PM (MST) | UNM Bookstores | Zoom |
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| 3:35 PM (MST) | Center for Financial Capability | Zoom |
| 3:50 PM (MST) | Career Services | Zoom |
| 4:05 PM (MST) | College is More than Going to Class! | Zoom |
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| 4:30 PM (MST) | Parking & Transportation | Zoom |
| 4:45 PM (MST) | Eat Like a Lobo (Dining & Meal Plans) | Zoom |
| 5:00 PM (MST) | Freshman Residencey Requirement & Living on Campus | Zoom |
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| 5:20 PM (MST) | Let's Connect | Zoom Breakout Rooms |
| 6:00 PM (MST) | Day One Dismissal | Zoom |
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NSO… To-Go! First-Year Orientation (Day Two) |
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| 9:30 AM (MST) | Welcome Back! | Zoom |
| 9:35 AM (MST) | Student Health & Counseling | Zoom |
| 9:50 AM (MST) | College Enrichment Program | Zoom |
| 10:05 AM (MST) | Overview of Discover UNM & Demonstration | Zoom |
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| 10:15 AM (MST) | Discover UNM Fair | vFairs |
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| 11:00 AM (MST) | Know What You Owe! (Bursars & Financial Aid) | Zoom |
| 11:30 AM (MST) | Next Steps | Zoom |
| 11:40 AM (MST) | Connect with your Pack! | Zoom Breakout Rooms |
| 12:15 PM (MST) | Student Panel / Q&A Session | Zoom |
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| 12:30 PM (MST) | It's Time for Lunch! | On your own |
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| 1:30 PM (MST) | Academic Advisement & Course Registration by College | Various Zoom Locations |
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| 3:00 - 5:00 PM (MST) | Orientation Dismissal: Prior to check-out, students are registering for their Fall 2024 courses & will be dismissed once they build their complete schedule. | Zoom |
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