The roads and pathways on the campus of The University of New Mexico will soon be filled with students as they begin to move into the dorms Friday, Aug. 7, in preparation for the fall semester. 

UNM Parking & Transportation Services (UNM PATS) is expecting high vehicle & foot traffic beginning Friday, Aug. 8, through Saturday, Aug. 16, due to on-campus resident move–in days for Residence Life & Student Housing and Casas del Rio students. Here’s what the UNM community, permit holders, and visitors can expect: 

UNM PATS expects high vehicle & foot traffic on Friday, Aug. 7 to Saturday, Aug. 15, because of on-campus resident – Residence Life & Student Housing and Casas del Rio – student move-in days.

Here’s what you need to know:

UNM Move-In 2026 – Aug. 7 & 8
UNM Move-In 2026 - Aug. 13, 14, & 15

Campus Resident Parking Permits

  • Campus Resident permits have transitioned to virtual parking permits.
    • Your license plate is your parking permit
    • “S” (Lomas Parking Structure) permit holders will need to visit our Business office to collect a proximity card to access the parking structure.
    • Find more information about LPR at goto.unm.edu/lpr-tech

Road Closures/Delays

  • Southbound on East Redondo Drive
    • Closed from the entrance of Campus Boulevard, Northeast of Casas del Rio to Princeton Drive, Northwest of R-lot.
  • Redondo Drive along Johnson Field
  • Redondo Roundabout near Casas del Rio
    • Used as an entrance point for resident vehicles utilizing Roma Avenue or “Resident Pedway” for unloading personal belongings.

Parking access for specific lots or permit types

  • A/E-lot on Central and Girard
    • Closed for move in and checking in residents.
    • “A” permit holders may park in the Cornell Parking Structure.
    • “E” permit holders may park in the “R” zones
  • R-lot near Hokona Hall
    • Residents and their visitors will be unloading personal belongings for move in. Expect congestion.
  • C-lot near Zimmerman Library
    • Used as an exit point for resident vehicles utilizing Roma Avenue or “Resident Pedway” for unloading personal belongings.

Alternative routes/parking

  • Utilize Girard Boulevard if traveling southbound on the east side of campus
  • PATS enforcement officers will be on site to provide traffic and permit control.
  • PATS Business Office open for modified hours during Resident Move-In Days
    • Saturday, Aug. 8 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday, Aug. 15 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stay updated with UNM PATS on Facebook, Twitter (@UNMPATS), or Instagram (@unm_pats) for advisories, construction notices, permit purchase dates, and updates. For questions, please call us at 505-277-1938, send an email to parktran@unm.edu, or visit us in person at the PATS Business Office.