Next Steps for New Mavericks
As you make plans to attend CMU or CMU Tech, we are here to help you every step of the way. The first day of the Fall 2025 semester is Monday, August 18. Take the next step to enroll in your applicant portal.
Enrollment Launches
Are you curious of when you can take your next step to become a Maverick?-
February 3Priority New Student Enrollment Form launch for CMU Scholars
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February 4-14Room selection for students who applied for housing by January 30
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February 20Ongoing access to room selection begins upon completion of the housing application
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February 17New Student Enrollment Form launch for all first-time and transfer students
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Mid-AprilFall 2025 class schedules will be built for students who have submitted their New Student Enrollment Form Once you view your schedule, you must confirm your enrollment in your applicant portal.
Class Registration
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Submit your New Student Enrollment Form
Submit your New Student Enrollment Form in your applicant portal. Priority access launches on February 3 for CMU Scholars. The form will be available for all admitted students on February 17.
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Sign up for an Early Start Program
The Early Start Program is an optional opportunity for first-time traditional students to jump start their college journey the week before the semester begins. Space is limited for certain programs. We encourage you to register as soon as possible. Priority access launches on February 3 for CMU Scholars. All eligible admitted students will have access to sign up starting February 17.
Pre-Arrival Plan
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Complete your pre-arrival plan
Your pre-arrival plan will guide you as you prepare for your first semester with insight about applying for housing, applying for financial aid, accepting your financial aid offer and more.
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Complete your MAVcard submission process
Upload your ID photo in with the MyPhotos App in MAVzone. We highly recommend doing this to avoid long lines when you arrive to campus. Approved MAVcards will be available at the Info Desk on the first floor of the University Center.
Campus Arrival
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Purchase your parking pass (August 1)
Purchase your parking pass for the semester. Due to ongoing construction and limited parking, we encourage first-time students not to bring cars to campus. As CMU continues to expand geographically, and with first-come first-served parking, students often struggle to find parking in close proximity to their residence hall. With an abundance of safe and free transportation options such as Mav Rides, The Dash and Mav Bike rentals, we find students can easily access on- and off-campus activities.
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Move-in for on-campus residents
You will sign up for your move-in day and time in your applicant portal. We will let you know when this is available in the summer. Move-in for new students who are not participating in an early arrival program is Thursday, August 14.
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Attend New Mav Days
New Mav Days will be the official welcome to campus for incoming students. Save the date for Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16.
Commonly asked questions
You are not required to come to campus until your move-in day and time (if applicable) and New Mav Days. However, you are more than welcome to sign up for a campus visit at coloradomesa.edu/visit.
The Admissions Office will contact you on a regular basis leading up to your first semester semester. You will receive a variety of outreach including emails, texts and calls. This outreach is based on the information you provided on your application for admission. If you are not receiving outreach from the Admissions Office, please contact the Admissions Office at 970.248.1875 to update your record.
All other CMU departments will contact you via your CMU email account with the Outlook app on the 'applications' in MAVzone. You can also download the Microsoft Outlook app from your phone's app store. Your email address is your MAVzone username plus @mavs.coloradomesa.edu.
We encourage you to check your personal email account and your CMU email account on a regular basis.