Eastern New Mexico University-Main CampusStudent Guide

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Public Research University in Portales, NM. Operating on a semester system.

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Portales, NM
6K+ students
@easternnewmexicoumai.edu
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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
14
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

11 entries
  1. Fall 2026 First 8-Week Session
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. Fall 2026 Second 8-Week Session
  4. Winter 2026 4-Week SessionWinter 2026 Intersession
  5. Spring 2027 First 8-Week Session
  6. Spring 2027
  7. Spring 2027 Second 8-Week Session
  8. Summer 2027 First 4-Week Session
  9. Summer 2027 8-Week Session
  10. Summer 2027 Second 4-Week Session

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Campus language

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14 terms

A

ASENMU
Associated Students of Eastern New Mexico University, the student government body.

B

BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on African American culture and community.

C

Crossroads
The main dining hall located inside the Campus Union Building (CUB).
Curry
Curry Hall, a residence hall often used for freshmen.

E

Eddy
Eddy Hall, a traditional-style residence hall.
Einstein's
The Einstein Bros. Bagels location situated within the Golden Student Success Center (GSSC).

F

FSL
Fraternity and Sorority Life, referring to the Greek community on campus.

G

Green and Silver
The official school colors, often used to refer to school spirit or dress codes for events.
Guad
Guadalupe Hall, a residence hall on the north side of campus.

H

Hounds
Short for Greyhounds, the university mascot and the collective name for the student body.

S

SAB
Student Activities Board, the group responsible for planning campus entertainment and events.
SJV
San Juan Village, the apartment-style residence hall on campus.

T

The CUB
The Campus Union Building, which houses the main dining hall and retail food options.
The Port
A common nickname for Portales, the town where the university is located.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
AIB
Administration Building, where the registrar and financial aid offices are located.
COB
College of Business building.
crossroads_caf_cub_dining_hall
Crossroads Café (CUB Dining Hall)
CUB
Campus Union Building, the central student hub for dining, mail, and activities.
einstein_bros_bagels
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Greyhound ID
The official student identification card required for meal plans and building access.
GSSC
Golden Student Success Center, the primary campus library and tutoring hub.
JWLA
Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, housing many humanities and social science classrooms.
Medicat
The online health portal used by students to manage immunization records and health services.
MyENMU
The central online portal for students to access grades, registration, and financial aid.
Safe Ride
A student-run transportation service providing safe rides for students within Portales.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
14 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Portales for Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Portales.

Timezone

Mountain Time (MT)

Median Rent

$850

Cost of Living Index

82

Student Population

5,500

City Transportation

Walkability

55

Bikeability

45

Public Transit

Local demand-response transit, Regional shuttle services

Nearest Airports

Clovis Municipal Airport, Roswell Air Center

Climate Averages

Climate

Semi-arid steppe

Avg Annual Temp

57°F

Avg Snowfall

8 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Surface Lots (General Campus)

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Lots are located adjacent to most major academic and administrative buildings.

Campus News

Latest updates from Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

ENMU-Portales Announces Record-Breaking Fall 2026 Census Enrollment

ENMU's total headcount reached a record-breaking 6,132 students for the Fall 2026 semester, driven by gains in graduate cohorts and undergraduate transfers.

Oct 15, 2026

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ENMU Highlights Open Educational Resources Through Expanded State Consortium

ENMU expands its participation in the New Mexico Open Educational Resources (NMOER) Consortium following a $1.55 million federal grant to promote student affordability.

Oct 19, 2026

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University Reminds Voters to Support Bond 3 for Agricultural Upgrades

The university is promoting New Mexico GO Bond 3 on the November ballot, which would provide $15 million for critical agricultural facility upgrades at ENMU.

Oct 25, 2026

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Campus notification regarding phishing and vishing scams targeting ENMU students.

Campus notification regarding phishing and vishing scams targeting ENMU students.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

University Juried Art Exhibition

October 31, 2026

Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center (GSSC)

An exhibition of juried art by university students, open through December 18, 2026.

Hamed Edalati Tabrizi | Work in Progress: Selected Designs

November 2, 2026

Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center (GSSC)

A featured design exhibition running from early November through late December.

Last Day to Withdraw from 16-Week and Second 8-Week Classes

November 6, 2026

Main Campus

Final deadline for students to withdraw from regular and late-session fall classes.

Greyhound Football at Angelo State

November 7, 2026

San Angelo, TX

Greyhound football takes on Angelo State in an away conference game.

Greyhound Volleyball vs. Cameron

November 7, 2026

Greyhound Arena

Home conference match for the ENMU Women's Volleyball team.

Women's Basketball vs. Fort Lewis

November 9, 2026

Greyhound Arena

Early season non-conference home game for Women's Basketball.

Alumni Tailgate: Greyhounds vs. Midwestern State

November 14, 2026

Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium

Tailgate event hosted by Alumni Engagement prior to the football game.

Thanksgiving Break (University Closed)

November 25, 2026

Main Campus

Campus closure for Thanksgiving holiday through November 27.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

6 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Curry Hall

Capacity: 115

Room types: Double

Eddy Hall

Capacity: 305

Room types: Double, Suite

Guadalupe Hall

Capacity: 305

Room types: Suite, Semi-private suite, Double room within suite

San Juan Village

Room types: two-bedroom, four-bedroom

Sierra Vista Village

Capacity: 258

Room types: two-bedroom one-bath suite, two-bedroom one-bath apartment, four-bedroom two-bath apartment

West Campus Apartments

Capacity: 126

Room types: One-bedroom apartment, Two-bedroom apartment

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

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Email Domain

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