WNMU's Student Services Specialists help undergraduates register for the courses they need to complete their degrees.Silver City, NM – Registration for Western New Mexico University's Spring 2018 semester opened this week, and many students have already secured their class schedules.

"It seemed like we had students in our office registering for classes all day long on Monday," Director of Admission Matthew Lara said. "I was happy to see so many students getting an early start on spring registration."

The WNMU Admissions Office encourages those who haven't yet registered to do so soon.

The term begins Tuesday, Jan. 16, and ends Thursday, May 10. The deadline to register and add, drop or change classes is Jan. 22.

But due to course rotation, the key to enrolling in classes that count toward students' majors is being at the front of the line. "Students who register early are more likely to succeed and graduate on time," said Devin Stroman, the Office of Admissions and Recruitment Student Services Coordinator.

It is also important that undergraduate, new and transfer students meet with their assigned Student Services Specialists, who can share expertise about WNMU course rotations and then input student schedules directly into the system. "Make sure you sit down with your Student Service Specialist to get into the classes you need," Stroman said.

Students can make appointments to meet with Student Services Specialists in the Office of Undergraduate Admission and Recruitment in the Juan Chacon Building by calling 575-538-6000.

Graduate students should likewise meet with their assigned faculty advisors.

All graduate and undergraduate students who have not yet been admitted to WNMU should first apply for admission at wnmu.edu/applynow.