Western New Mexico University

Western New Mexico University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Western New Mexico University has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Western New Mexico University include CKI, Student Athletic Club, Native American Club.

Western New Mexico University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Great Race and Student Orientation.

Western New Mexico University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Western New Mexico University.

Western New Mexico University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. and 65% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Western New Mexico University. There are 425 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,874 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 294 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 25% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Western New Mexico University offers coed housing.

Western New Mexico University Athletics

At Western New Mexico University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Western New Mexico University:

Safety at Western New Mexico University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Western New Mexico University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Western New Mexico University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Western New Mexico University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Western New Mexico University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Western New Mexico University, take Interstate 10 to Silver City, NM. If you need to fly, book your flight to El Paso International airport.

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