LiberalArtsFIT
TransferFIT
Transferring from another college or university? Check out our TransferFIT program to get you immersed in the University of Nevada, Reno and prepared to start your education on our campus.
After completing the 2021 LiberalArtsFIT session, 97% of participants feel confident about their freshman year and that a degree in liberal arts will make them marketable for future career opportunities.
This program is designed to:
- Introduce you to the academic rigor of college (specifically, your fall semester math class) in a low-stakes setting
- Provide you with skills sessions to increase academic success
- Familiarize you with available academic resources
- Acclimate you to college one week prior to the start of school
- Expose you to your academic discipline
- Inform you on career and experiential learning opportunities
- Acquaint you with faculty and staff within your major
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes (there will be a lot of walking and some physical activity)
- Refillable water bottle
- Backpack, iPad (to take notes, and participate in sessions)
- Hats/glasses/sunscreen, etc.
- Positive attitude!
Benefits
- Early exposure to campus and resources
- Gain new friendships
- Receive academic credit
- Learn about the value of a liberal arts degree
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7 - 7:45 a.m. | Meal-Breakfast |
| 8 - 9:45 a.m. | Core Experience (math course) |
| 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Pack Meeting/College Session |
| 11 - 11:45 a.m. | Meal- Lunch |
| 12 - 12:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 1 - 1:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 2 - 2:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 3 - 3:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 4 - 4:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 5 - 5:45 p.m. | Meal- Dinner |
| 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Skill |
| 7:45 - 9 p.m. | Study |
“It was a very rigorous and somewhat tiring experience, but I’m very glad I had the chance to take part in it!”
“This program changed my outlook on college.”
-LiberalArtsFIT Participants