Applications and Assignments FAQ

What are the qualifications to live on campus?
For incoming students, you must have applied and been admitted to the university to send in your application. Once you get here, you must remain a full time student (the hours are different for Graduate or Undergraduate students). Please check the catalog for more information. For family housing, you must be enrolled in 9 hours for undergraduate students and 6 for graduate students. At anytime should you drop below this amount, you must notify Residential Life and apply for an exception.

How do I apply to live on campus?
When you are accepted to study at New Mexico Tech, you will receive a package in the mail including an application for the residence halls. You can get an electronic version on our main webpage. You must fill it out then mail it to us with your deposit.

Will I be guaranteed a room?
If we run out of housing space, you will be placed on a waiting list for housing. We do encourage you to look at off campus options if you are on the waiting list. Please contact us for more information.

How much is the deposit?
A deposit of $200 is required to hold your room, $300 for Family Housing.  This can be paid with a credit card or check.

What if I need to cancel my reservation?
Please see our cancellation policy page.

How much does room and board cost?
Please see our Rate Sheet page.

When do I get my room assignment?
For the fall semester we begin to give room assignments in April. Any applications we receive after May 1st we try to give a room assignment within a week. You will receive an email from our department when we receive your application and then another after we have assigned you a room.

Who will be my roommate?
This information will be e-mailed with your housing assignment. This may change if your roommate cancels or switches assignments.

What if I want to change my requested roommate?
Just email us with the information and we'll go from there!

Why didn't I get my requested room or roommate?
There are many reasons why you didn't receive your requested roommate. Some include late date of either application, no space was left in your requested hall, or your requested roommate did not request you.  If you would like to discuss your individual situation, please contact us.

Parking, Ethernet and Other Amenities

How much is parking?
At Tech, there are no reserved parking spaces, and it does not cost to park on campus. Parking is readily available in our many parking lots across campus. If you live on campus, you may be required to register your vehicle. This does not cost, but assures that if we need to contact you to move your vehicle, we can get you.

Does my room come with ethernet or internet access?
Each residence hall room has ethernet ports installed. To turn the ports on, you must go to the Informational Services Department (ISD).

Why is there no phone in my room?
Phones are not provided. If you would like phone services (local calls, long distance, voicemail, etc.) please contact our Information Services Department (ISD).

What do I need to bring?
Please review the list of items that are supplied in the room and a list of suggested items to bring when you check into the halls by clicking here.

What furniture is provided in my Room?
Please click on Residence Halls & Apartments for a list of our amenities.

Room and Apartment Questions

Where do I check into my Residence Hall or Apartment?
On the official opening day of the residence halls, you will check in with your RA. When you arrive on campus, go to your hall and there will be signs or instructions on where to go. If all else fails, find your RA. RA’s have specially designated rooms on each floor. They are easy to find.

When do I check into my Residence Hall or Apartment?
Apartments open the Wednesday before classes (after 6pm). Traditional halls open the Friday before classes begin (9am to 5pm).

What do I need to bring?

• Lamps (optional) for desk (not halogen)
• Pillow, bed linens, blankets
• Alarm clock
• Clothes hangers
• Towels, washcloth, toiletries
• Laundry basket/bag, detergent
• Dishes and cutlery for snacks (optional)
• Headphones so your music does not disturb others.
• Power strip with a 15 amp circuit breaker
• Computer (optional but recommended)
• Ethernet cable if you are bringing your own computer.
• Small microwave (700 watts or below) (optional)
• Small refrigerator (less than 3.5 cu.ft.) (optional)
• 3m command adhesive hooks and poster mounts to hang items on the walls. (optional)
• TV, DVD, stereo (optional)—your room has an outlet for free basic cable, however there are TV sets in the central area of most halls.
• If you choose to bring a bicycle, please make sure it has a good lock and get it registered with campus police. Engrave your name or some identification on several parts of your bike.
• For Apartments Only
  • Dishes, cooking utensils, etc.
  • Bathroom supplies (bath mat, shower caddy, etc.)
  • Floor Lamps (Unless you live in Altamirano)

What are the dimensions of the room?
Please click on Residence Halls & Apartments for specific information here.

How do I get a Single?
We do have some designated single rooms in the Residence Halls. Having a double room to yourself is only available if occupancy numbers permit it. Single room assignment will occur beginning the 2nd week of school at the beginning of each semester, and will last for approximately 1 week. Should you have to move rooms, You will check out with your RA, and make sure to give them 24 hours notice.

How do I switch Rooms?
Come to the Residential Life Office during business hours. Make sure to have all participants come to the office. You will check out with your RA, and make sure to give them 24 hours notice. Room switches will occur beginning the 2nd week of school at the beginning of each semester, and will last for approximately 1 week.

My room needs maintenance. How do I put in a request?
In the event that there is a problem with your room, you can either contact your RA to put in a request for maintenance, or call the Residential Life office at X5900 during business hours. If it is an emergency (flooding, etc) please contact Campus Police at X5434.

What Halls close during the semester break?
All Traditional Residence Halls Close during semester breaks. These include Baca, South, Driscoll, West, and Presidents.

When do the halls close during semester break?
The Residence Halls close at 5:00 p.m. on the Friday of finals week. For more specific date information, please contact us.

Miscellaneous Questions

What are RA's?
If you're like most of our new students, this will be the first time you've lived away from your family. This can be both an exciting and challenging time for you. Fortunately, you will be able to depend on Tech's Resident Assistants (RA's) to lend you a hand.

All the residence halls have RA's who are upper-class students. RA's at Tech play many different roles: peer counselors, resource people, authority figures, educators, programmers, and administrators. RA's spend a significant amount of time getting to know students on an individual basis as well as working to bring residents together to create a positive floor and hall community.

Your RA has not only experienced the day-to-day problems and anxieties that you may encounter as a student, but has been specially trained to help you handle them. RA's are there to help you adapt to your living and academic environment. They will guide you through the many issues that confront today's college student, such as academic difficulties, social life, and personal problems.

RA's also lead various activities that allow you an opportunity to meet and interact with other students at Tech. You will have many opportunities to take part in a variety of activities that will help you grow socially, academically and culturally. The RA's are committed to helping you achieve the best college experience by keeping you connected to all the opportunities Tech and the surrounding community have to offer.