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 Spring 2026 semester is Tuesday, January 20. Take the next step to enroll in your applicant portal.
Enrollment 101
Are you curious of when you can take your next step to become a Maverick?-
NowSubmit your 2025-2026 FAFSA As a Spring 2026 student, we encourage you to submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA (The 2026-2027 FAFSA is available as well!)
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Oct. 15New Student Enrollment Form available Spring 2026 first-time and transfer students only
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Nov. 3Apply for housing Room selection is available on a first-come, first-served basis
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Jan. 5Spring 2026 permit launch Purchase your parking permit if you are bringing a car to campus
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Jan. 5Purchase your books View and purchase your books and supplies through The Maverick Store
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Jan. 19New Mav Days This is your official welcome to CMU
Class Registration
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 (Jan. 5 for Spring 2026)
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
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Attend New Mav Days
New Mav Days will be the official welcome to campus for incoming students.
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.