Comprehensive Guide to UNM Student Tickets and Athletic Access

The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides its students with numerous opportunities to engage with its athletic programs. From free admission to various sporting events to student-specific promotions, UNM aims to integrate athletics into the student experience. This guide provides detailed information on how students can access these benefits, including obtaining tickets, understanding fee structures, and exploring recreational facilities.

Accessing Athletic Events: A Sport-by-Sport Guide

UNM students enjoy free or discounted access to a wide range of athletic events. The process for obtaining tickets or accessing venues varies depending on the sport.

Football

Prior to game day, UNM Students are to present their valid ID at the Lobo Ticket Office located in the northeast corner of Dreamstyle Arena or at the ticket office located in the UNM Bookstore to receive their free ticket. On game days, UNM Students can get their free ticket by showing their valid ID at the Southeast entrance of Dreamstyle Stadium. Students can purchase up to 3 guest tickets in the student sections for $10 each (cash only on game days). Students and their guests are to sit in rows 1-35 in sections BB, CC, and DD. UNM students have access to free shuttles to all Lobo Football home games. Shuttles begin two hours prior to kick off and end one hour after came ends.

Soccer

UNM students can enter the Lobo Soccer Complex with a valid ID (no ticket necessary) on game days. There is no designated student section; however, most UNM students sit behind the opposing team’s goal.

Volleyball

UNM Students can enter the main entrance or the southwest entrance of Johnson Center with a valid ID. August 31 and September 1 games will be played at Dreamstyle Arena -The Pit. Seating is general admission and there is no designated student section.

Basketball (Men’s and Women’s)

UNM Students do not need a ticket to attend a Men’s or Women’s Basketball game. Simply bring a valid ID to the student entrance located on the north side of Dreamstyle Arena to enter.

Baseball

UNM Students can enter through the main entrance to Santa Ana Star field with a valid ID. Seating is general admission and there is no designated student section. Please click here for the baseball schedule.

Softball

UNM Students can enter through the main entrance to the softball complex with a valid ID. Seating is general admission and there is no designated student section. Please click here for the softball schedule.

Group Tickets for Student Organizations

Hey fraternities, sororities, student groups and organizations, and residence hall dwellers! Get out of your dorm rooms and meetings, gather your friends, and reserve tickets to an athletic event today! This is a great opportunity to hang out with your group or organization while showing support of your Lobo Athletic teams. Student group and organization ticket requests must be made three days prior to the game day, and are not guaranteed. Sports, schedules, tickets, and pricing are listed at UNM Athletics. Student tickets are $5.00; students must purchase tickets at the UNM Ticket Office ( 925-LOBO) to receive the student discount.

Athletics Student Fee: What It Covers

In May 2021, the Board of Regents approved the Athletics Student Fee to be assessed via a headcount model. Students at UNM have always paid fees to support the Athletics programs at the University, but the method in which these fees are assessed was changed by the Board of Regents in May 2021 to become a flat rate, per semester fee. UNM students receive free admission to all athletic events and are eligible for a number of student specific events and promotions offered by the Athletics program.

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The Athletic Department works to support the University of New Mexico’s mission by serving and representing the states flagship institution through intercollegiate athletics. The Athletics student fee is assessed on a per semester basis.

Fee Structure

The Athletics student fee is assessed on a per semester basis, $165.00 for undergraduate students and $150.00 for graduate students in the 2025-26 Academic Year. A total of approximately $6.4 million will be generated from the Athletics student fee in the 2025-26 academic year. The fee will increase to $225.00 per semester for undergraduate students and $210.00 per semester for graduate students in the 2026-27 Academic Year.

In the Fall of 2023, UNM Medical Students were added to the headcount model and are now eligible for the associated Athletic Student Fee benefits. Graduate/PhD students taking dissertation courses only are not charged the Athletics Fee and are therefore not eligible for the associated benefits.

Allocation of Funds

The funds generated from the Athletics student fee support various aspects of the athletic program, including:

Team Travel: The University’s athletic teams compete and represent the University across the country at various athletic competitions.
Student-Athlete Well-Being: Other costs associated with Division 1 athletic competition include nutritional expenses (e.g. post-practice/competition nutrition), mental health and wellness initiatives, equipment expenses (e.g.
Student Employment Opportunities: Student fees generated by Athletics provides opportunities for student employment throughout the department. The athletic department has student employment opportunities in the areas of athletic administration, academic advisement, communications, football, Lobo Club (fundraising), marketing, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and the ticket office. Graduate assistant positions are also sponsored by the department including coaching roles and positions within athletic training and academic advisement.

UNM Sports Programs

The University of New Mexico sponsors 18 sports programs in the Mountain West Conference: Baseball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Football, Men’s Golf, Women’s Golf, Men’s Tennis, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Track & Field, Women’s Track & Field, Women’s Soccer, Softball, Women’s Swimming and Diving, and Women’s Volleyball.

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Recreational Services and Facilities

UNM Recreational Services describes UNM facilities and programs. UNM has tennis courts, swimming pools, dance studios, weight rooms, handball and racquetball courts, three gymnasiums, and numerous playing fields. UNM has two golf courses. The 18-hole south course is located off the Rio Bravo exit and the 9-hole course is near the Law School.

Recreational Services offers intramural team and individual activities in a wide variety of sports, including basketball, skiing, fencing, badminton, racquetball and ropes courses.

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