Freshmen are given their free UNM t-shirts and then process through faculty lines to seats in front of the auditorium. The ceremony will open with a welcome from the Provost which will be followed by performances and videos to give freshmen and their families a glimpse of student life at UNM. Please note that freshmen will be seated separately from their guests/family.
Food, Fun and Music
When: 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Where: Duck Pond and University House
Freshmen and their families are invited to a BBQ at the Duck Pond with hamburgers, and more. There will be jumpers, slides, and other inflatables for the kids and kids at heart.
Come to University House and enjoy ice cream on the lawn. A Parent Resource table will have information parents will find of interest.
Class Crawl
When: 5:30 P.M. Where: Duck Pond
Come print out your class schedule and we'll help you find where your classes are on a campus tour. Sponsored by the Student Activities Center, Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life.
Movie Screening
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
When: 8:00 P.M. onwards Where: Lower Johnson Field
Following the festivities at the Duck Pond, freshmen and their families are invited to the lower Johnson Field for a late night movie.