Welcome to NevadaFIT

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

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 kicks off the fall semester for first year students.

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.

NevadaFIT is modeled after "BIOS" -- a program that was established at Louisiana State University in 2005 to help freshmen biology majors successfully transition into college. It is appropriately referred to as a "boot camp" because it provides an intense and transformative introduction to what a college class is really like. BIOS has received national acclaim from organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. It has been replicated at over 30 universities nationwide.

The University of Nevada, Reno is the first university to translate the academic boot camp to majors beyond the sciences.

NevadaFIT Dates: August 16-21, 2020

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

NevadaFIT is required for all degree-seeking first year students admitted for Fall terms, regardless of academic credentials. Students will be auto-enrolled in the NevadaFIT course that aligns with their declared major. Each college on campus runs its own bootcamp, and there are ten total camps.

NevadaFIT works

Average one-year retention rate increase

7-10%

"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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