TransferFIT information
TransferFIT is an optional bootcamp specifically designed for transfer students to help successfully ease the transition to the University of Nevada, Reno by offering realistic university experiences prior to the start of the fall semester. This program is not designed for first-year students who enrolled in dual credit during high school.
TransferFIT takes place over a single weekend, August 20-21, 2022.
What to expect during TransferFIT
Transfer students come to the University with a variety of experiences and needs. TransferFIT works to address some of these needs by providing students with opportunities unique to our campus, and allowing them the space to make connections that can help students thrive throughout their college career.
In TransferFIT students will:
- Get to know other transfer students
- Work with a student mentor
- Network with faculty in your academic department
- Become familiar with the University campus
- Practice using student resources
- Participate in kick-off events, such as Opening Ceremony
- Attend sessions of topics relevant to transfer students, such as Avoiding Transfer Shock and panels with other transfer students
Applying to TransferFIT
TransferFIT is not required for all transfer students. However, students living in the Transfer LLC are required to participate. All other interested transfer students must apply on or before July 1, 2022.
Learn more about TransferFIT
TransferFIT is intended for all incoming transfer students admitted for fall terms, regardless of academic credentials. However, the program has a limited capacity. Interested students must apply by July 1, 2022. This program is not designed for first-year students who enrolled in dual credit during high school.
Acceptance emails will be sent on or before August 1, 2022. Students will receive an acceptance letter via email and must confirm their attendance. Students are asked to email nevadafit@unr.edu as soon as possible if they have applied and no longer wish to attend.
TransferFIT participants will be charged a program fee to attend. This fee will be applied to the fall semester payment due the Friday before the first day of classes. All payments can be made through MyNevada. This fee includes staffing costs, program materials and meals provided during the program. At this time, the TransferFIT 2022 fee has not been established, but will be communicated once it is confirmed.
Transfer students living in the residence halls during the school year have the option to move in at the start of TransferFIT for an additional housing fee. Accommodations are not provided for students without an on-campus housing contract. Please visit the Residential Life, Housing, and Food Service website for information about move-in and rates.
- Additional TransferFIT information, including a program schedule, will be emailed to admitted participants as the program draws closer. You can also check this webpage frequently for any updates.
- We highly recommend that transfer students also attend New Student Orientation as the information covered is different from TransferFIT.
- We also recommend that transfer students reach out to an academic advisor to discuss their fall schedule prior to attending TransferFIT.
- For other transfer-related information, please visit the Transfer Office.