Within the Office of New Student Initiatives, our purpose is to make sure new students at Nevada succeed academically, socially and emotionally in their first year of college. We know if new students adapt well to college life, they are far more likely to continue to the second year and through graduation. If you, as a student or a parent/guardian, have any questions regarding Nevada and the first year of college, please contact us.

New Student Orientation The New Student Orientation program is designed for new students and their families to ease the transition to college.
New Student Orientation
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New Student Summer Experience This is a student's one-stop guide to essential summer programming before starting school in the fall. Get the dates and details for Orientation, NevadaFit and Opening Weekend and more!
New Student Summer Experience
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Wolf Pack Welcome Wolf Pack Welcome is the beginning of your NEVADA experience and includes six weeks of events and activities open to every student.
View events on Pack Life
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Helping new students succeed

Dedicated to cultivating a culture of ownership, community and success for our first-year and new transfer students and their supporters

New student engagement

Students who feel connected to their campus and community in their first year are more likely to complete their undergraduate education on time and with a higher GPA.

Creating new leadership for campus

Incoming students are identified to create and execute activities for new students throughout the academic year—fostering a sense of ownership and community across campus.

Family and support network resources

Keeping families and students' support networks in the loop with campus resources, events and ways they can help their student succeed.

Meet our professional team

New Student Initiatives
Nikole Nichols
Nikole Nichols
Assistant Director
(775) 784-4306
nnichols@unr.edu
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New Student Initiatives
Claudia Gonzalez
Claudia Gonzalez
Administration Assistant III
(775) 784-4306
claudiamgonzalez@unr.edu
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