Orientation Dates & Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Students
The date you arrive is CRITICAL for a smooth transition to student life! If you are outside the U.S., you are not allowed to arrive more than 30 days before the start date listed on your I-20/DS-2019 form. Due to COVID, the State of New Mexico currently requires a 14-day self isolation period upon arrival in the state. Arrive in NM (earlier if COVID restrictions are still in place). To request early move-in for UNM Student Housing, email housing@unm.edu for move-in dates and requirements. Attend MANDATORY international check-in AFTER arrival at UNM. GEO MANDATORY international orientation (current plan is to meet in-person) Multiple orientations (international and UNM) are required for international undergraduates. Finalize class schedule, explore campus, attend new student events. Begin classes You must plan to arrive in Albuquerque by mid-August. If you will not arrive before Thursday, August 19, you MUST contact iadvisor@unm.edu for special late arrival approval in advance.August 15
August 16-20
August 19
August 21-22
August 23
Graduate Degree Students
The date you arrive is CRITICAL for a smooth transition to student life! If you are outside the U.S., you are not allowed to arrive more than 30 days before the start date listed on your I-20/DS-2019 form. Due to COVID, the State of New Mexico currently requires a 14-day self isolation period upon arrival in the state. Arrive in NM (earlier if COVID restrictions are still in place). If you plan to live on-campus, request early move-in for UNM Student Housing, email housing@unm.edu for move-in dates and requirements. If you will live off campus you may want to arrive even earlier to secure permanent off-campus housing. Attend MANDATORY international check-in AFTER arrival at UNM. Finalize class schedule, explore campus, attend new student events. Begin classes You must plan to arrive in Albuquerque by mid-August. If you will arrive late, you MUST contact iadvisor@unm.edu for special late arrival approval in advance.August 6-10
August 10-12
August 13
GEO MANDATORY international graduate orientation (current plan is to meet in-person)
August 21-22August 23
Exchange and Guest Students
You are an "exchange" or a "guest" student if you come to UNM from one of our partner universities through your home university's international office. If you are coming at this time to get your degree at UNM, you are not an exchange student you are a "degree-seeking" student. Degree-seeking students need to apply to UNM through the regular admission application here. The date you arrive is CRITICAL for a smooth transition to student life! If you are outside the U.S., you are not allowed to arrive more than 30 days before the start date listed on your I-20/DS-2019 form. Due to COVID, the State of New Mexico currently requires a 14-day self isolation period upon arrival in the state. Arrive in NM (earlier if COVID restrictions are still in place). To request early move-in for UNM Student Housing, email housing@unm.edu for move-in dates and requirements. Attend MANDATORY international check-in and arrival orientation AFTER arrival at UNM. Finalize class schedule, explore campus, attend new student events. Begin classes You must plan to arrive in Albuquerque by mid-August. If you will not arrive before Thursday, August 19, you MUST contact iadvisor@unm.edu for special late arrival approval in advance.Who is an Exchange or Guest Student?
August 15
August 16-20
August 21-22
August 23
