Welcome & Orientation

Welcome! Orientation is an important step in your transition to DACC, and we’re excited to see you on campus and help you get the most out of your orientation.

Orientation will provide the tools and information to make your transition to DACC as easy as possible. Not only will you learn more about DACC and the resources available here, but you will also meet new friends and discover that DACC is a supportive and caring community.


Register for Orientation


Why is Orientation important?

  • Evidence shows that students who participate in an orientation prior to their first semester are more successful and engaged in their college experience.
  • Orientation is a time when the student has the opportunity to integrate into the NMSU campus community by meeting faculty, staff, and creating bonds with other students.
  • Orientation allows the student to learn about the various campus resources available to them here at NMSU.
  • Students have the opportunity to learn about academic requirements, course offerings, and registration procedures.

2025 Student Orientation Dates

Date Format Available
April 24 Online Full
April 30 Online Register
May 6 Online Register
May 13 Online Register
May 21 In-Person (At Sunland Park Campus) Register
May 29 Online TBD
June 3 Online TBD
June 5 In-Person (At Gadsden Campus) TBD
June 10 In-Person (At Sunland Park Campus) TBD
June 12 Online TBD
June 18 In-Person (At Espina Campus) TBD
July 2 Online TBD
July 15 Online TBD
July 24 Online TBD
July 30 In-Person (At East Mesa Campus) TBD
*Orientation sessions marked as TBD will be updated once they become available.
*Additional information will be sent to students' NMSU email upon registration for orientation.