Western New Mexico UniversityMove-In Guide
Silver City, New Mexico
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1893🔗 wnmu.edu
Western New Mexico University's hillside Silver City campus, founded in 1893 as the New Mexico Normal School, includes five buildings registered as cultural properties, among them the historic 1906 Ritch Hall, no longer an active dormitory today, with the university's own museum housing the world's largest permanent collection of Mimbres pottery.
Enrollment
3,500
Total Students
Freshman Class
875
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 14-16, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
100%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Given a real, current housing shortage at WNMU, some new students in recent years have been temporarily assigned to overflow accommodations while permanent housing is arranged - check your specific assignment details as soon as they're available. This specific date should be confirmed directly with WNMU Housing and Residence Life closer to move-in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Check-in location
- Your assigned residence hall - Mustang Village or Centennial Hall, per WNMU's own current Residence Life housing page.
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
Centennial Hall
Traditional · Coed
Mustang Village
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
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
$9,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.9 miles
- Walgreens2 miles
- Walmart2.3 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.