Welcome to NevadaFIT

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to creating a culture of student success and completion.

Information about 2019 NevadaFIT

2019 NevadaFIT will be held from August 17 to August 22 at the University of Nevada, Reno campus. We are excited to help you get a jumpstart on college. Before joining us, be sure to learn about your NevadaFIT schedule, move-in and check-in times, camp locations, parking, dining and more.

Week-of information for NevadaFIT

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to creating a culture of student success and completion. NevadaFIT is part of this commitment. Short for "Freshman Intensive Transition," NevadaFIT is a one-credit academic program that takes place the week before school starts.

The primary goal of NevadaFIT is to help students transition successfully from high school to college. NevadaFIT provides a realistic orientation to the style, pace, intensity and rigor of college courses. After completing NevadaFIT, students are better prepared for their first semester of college.

View the Provost's presentation for NevadaFIT parents

NevadaFIT Dates: August 17-22, 2019

Student information

Learn more about the NevadaFIT student experience, from schedules to meals

Student Information

Parent information

Get more details about NevadaFIT, the parent informational session and what your student can expect during the program

Parent Information

Mentor information

Learn about our Pack Mentor program, mentor responsibilities and how to apply to become a Pack Mentor for NevadaFIT

Mentor Information

NevadaFIT camps

All incoming freshmen from all majors are welcome to attend. The College of Science, the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, and the College of Business have made the program mandatory for all incoming students for NevadaFIT 2019. All students with a declared major in these five colleges will be auto-enrolled in NevadaFIT, no need to apply. All other majors must apply.

Camps have capacities, and students must officially be accepted into the program to attend. NevadaFIT is intended for all incoming freshmen, regardless of academic credentials. In 2018, NevadaFIT had 1,620 participants, and we expect to have almost 2,600 in 2019. Each college on campus runs its own bootcamp, and there are eight total camps:

NevadaFIT works

+.13 Average first semester GPA increase

+7% Average one-year retention rate increase

"Doing NevadaFIT was the best thing I could've done to prepare me for freshman year. Not only did I get a sneak peek at what a rigorous college class is like, but I also made friends that I still talk to today. It was a great way to familiarize myself with the campus and different teachers, it's an opportunity everyone should take advantage of."

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