Digital Wolf Pack Initiative

Transforming the learning experience through digital technology and tools

What is the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative?

The Digital Wolf Pack Initiative empowers every eligible incoming student with a modern, high-quality technology kit and hands-on support so they can learn, create, and collaborate with confidence. Rooted in the University’s commitment to digital equity, DWPI ensures that all students have access to powerful tools, consistent learning platforms, and meaningful training that elevate coursework, streamline workflow, and unlock new creative and academic possibilities.

DWPI is steadfast in its goal to support digital literacy across campus. The programs focus on platform fluency, innovation readiness, and workforce preparation—is designed to help our community build adaptable digital skills, embrace emerging technologies like AI, and prepare for success in real world professional environments. This initiative isn’t just about providing devices—it’s about expanding opportunity, enhancing teaching and learning, and ensuring every member of the Wolf Pack has what they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Technology kits

The Digital Wolf Pack Initiative provides all incoming, full-time, freshmen and transfer students an Apple iPad Air or Microsoft Surface Pro for in-class work and assignments within their declared major. Specific devices were decided on by college leadership and reflected the technology that most closely relates to the desired field of study and meet students’ needs beyond their college experience, leading to skills that align with their career goals and prepare them for the workforce. 

Microsoft Surface Pro

Students with declared majors in the College of Business, College of Engineering, Reynolds School of Journalism, and School of Public Health will receive our Microsoft Surface Pro technology kit containing the following:

  • Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon®X Plus chip
  • Surface Slim Pen
  • Surface Keyboard and hardshell case
  • Microsoft Complete (4 year)

Apple iPad Air

Students with declared majors in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, College of Education & Human Development, College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, School of Medicine, and School of Social Work will receive our Apple iPad Air technology kit containing the following:

  • iPad Air 11-inch, M3 chip
  • Apple Pencil Pro
  • Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Folio
  • AppleCare+ (4 year)

Who is eligible?

To be eligible to receive a device through the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative, students must be a new incoming freshman or transfer student enrolled full-time, identified at 12 credits or more.

For any students who may not be eligible to receive a device through DWPI, we supply @One with devices that can be checked out on a semesterly basis. Please contact @One for availability.

Are you a newly admitted student starting in Fall 2026?

Be sure to check out our Opening Weekend page to learn about events and key dates.

Opening Weekend
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Questions?

For more information about the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative, contact us at dwpi@unr.edu or (775) 682-9800.