New Student Orientation

Orientation Experience - a 360-degree welcome to student life at University of Nevada, Reno, including an overnight stay in a residence hall. All Orientation Experience programs run 11 a.m. day one - 11 a.m. day two. For more information:

• June 16-17, 2022
• June 23-24, 2022
• June 27-28, 2022 (includes Spanish interpretation)
• July 18-19, 2022
• July 28-29, 2022

Orientation Express - a single-day, compressed program focusing on preparing the student for the basics of being a college student. All Orientation Express programs run 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• June 14, 2022
• June 21, 2022
• July 12, 2022
• July 21, 2022
• July 23, 2022 (includes Spanish interpretation)
• August 2, 2022 (includes Spanish interpretation)
• August 4, 2022

Orientation Transition - a single-day program that helps transfer students make a successful transition to the University of Nevada, Reno. All Orientation Transition programs run 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

• July 15, 2022
• July 25, 2022

The Orientation Experience is designed to provide first-year students and their families a 360-degree welcome to student life at University of Nevada, Reno. The program includes an overnight stay in a residence hall and opportunities to meet new and returning students through small groups and social activities. Students will participate in workshops about college life, health and safety, getting involved and setting yourself up for success in their first semester.

Orientation Experience is the program to attend if you’re ready to embrace your spot in the Wolf Pack – and it’s the program we recommend if you are still making up your mind about attending the University of Nevada, Reno.

All Orientation Experience sessions include a simultaneous orientation program for families.

Orientation Experience dates:

• June 16-17, 2022, 11 a.m. day one - 11 a.m. day two
• June 23-24, 2022, 11 a.m. day one - 11 a.m. day two
• June 27-28, 2022, 11 a.m. day one - 11 a.m. day two (includes Spanish interpretation)
• July 18-19, 2022, 11 a.m. day one - 11 a.m. day two
• July 28-29, 2022, 11 a.m. day one - 11 a.m. day two

Student’s staying in the residential hall for the two-day Orientation Experience will need to provide a negative COVID-test result completed within 72 hours prior to check-in regardless of vaccination status.

View the Orientation Experience COVID policy

Orientation Express is a more compact variation of the Orientation Experience. This single-day, compressed program for first-year students focuses on preparing the student for the basics of being a college student. Students will participate in workshops and presentations on campus safety, college life and getting involved.

All Orientation Express sessions include a simultaneous orientation program for families.

Orientation Express dates:

• June 14, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• June 21, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• July 12, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• July 21, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• July 23, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (includes Spanish interpretation)
• August 2, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (includes Spanish interpretation)
• August 4, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Transferring to a new institution can be exciting, and can come with challenges. Orientation Transition is a single-day program that helps transfer students make a successful transition to the University of Nevada, Reno. Transfer students will participate in workshops on campus safety, community engagement and resources available to transfer students. Orientation transition does not include academic advising. Students signed up for this program should contact and advisor directly to discuss their academic schedule. For more information on advising, please visit our academic advising section.

Orientation Transition dates

• July 15, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• July 25, 2022, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Orientation for new first-year students takes place in three parts, with Part 1 beginning a week before your scheduled date:

Part 1: Online Wolf Pack Preview and Pre-Advising Course (required)

• Complete at your own pace during the week before your orientation date
• Log-in information will be sent via email one week before your orientation date

Part 2: In-Person Orientation Day (required)

• Check your email for a confirmation of the date you registered to attend and details about when and where to arrive

Part 3: Academic Advising (required)

• After you attend orientation, your academic advisor will contact you within 48 hours to schedule an appointment
• You will have a virtual, one-on-one meeting with your academic advisor to go over your fall classes within one week of attending orientation

Transfer students should contact academic advisors directly to go over your transfer credits and plan for future terms. Find your advisor and make an appointment as soon as possible. You do not need to wait until your orientation session.

Your Orientation Transition experience takes place in two parts, with Part 1 beginning a week before your scheduled date:

Part 1: Online Wolf Pack Preview

• Complete at your own pace during the week before your orientation date
• Log-in information will be sent via email one week before your orientation date

 Part 2: In-Person Orientation Day

• Check your email for a confirmation of the date you registered to attend and details about when and where to arrive

• Activate your NetID. Please note – Your NetID (letters) is different from your NSHE ID (numerical). You will need your NetID to access Wolf Pack Preview and the Pre-Advising WebCampus course (first-year students only) in Part 1.
• Change your major here, if needed, at least 14 business days before your orientation date to ensure we enroll you in the correct Pre-Advising Course. Email advising@unr.edu if you have questions about changing a major.
• Arrange to complete any placement testing before your orientation date if you wish to appeal your placement level in math or English.
• Send in a photo for your Wolf Card. Your Wolf Card will be ready to pick up during Opening Weekend.

We welcome families to participate in orientation, as well! All summer orientation sessions include a separate, simultaneous program for parents and guests. The family program is an opportunity to get familiar with campus, connect with administrators and faculty, and participate in breakout sessions on topics ranging from safety to financial aid to easing your student’s transition. Students must register each parent or guest through their orientation registration account. Guest registrations can be made or canceled only by signing into the student’s orientation registration profile. Refunds will only be issued if changes are made at least ten days before the event.

Parent and guest orientation fees

• There is a $75 per guest fee for Orientation Experience and Orientation Express programs
• There is a $30 per guest fee for the Orientation Transition program
• Guest fees are waived for families who qualify for an advanced registration fee waiver
• Guest fees cover programming, materials and food

Additional program information for families and guests

La sesión para padres/invitados es parte de la experiencia general de la Orientación. Los segmentos de la sesión para padres son muy parecidos a los de la sesión para estudiantes, con sesiones de apoyo y preparación académica, bienestar y recreación dentro del campus y ajustes universitarios. Aunque la mayoría de los segmentos del programa para padres/invitados se realizan en forma separada de los estudiantes, hay tiempo para conectarse con su estudiante y de tratar ciertos asuntos mientras se encuentra en el campus. El programa para padres/invitados cuesta $75 por cada invitado. El costo cubre los materiales del programa, dos días de talleres y comidas incluyendo una comida formal con el personal académico en donde usted puede hacer preguntas en forma individual sobre la transición del estudiante.

La interpretación en español está disponible durante todas las sesiones del programa en fechas 27-28 junio y 23 julio. Los padres/invitados pueden registrarse para la Orientación con la cuenta de reservación del estudiante, ubicada en la página de registración.

"Como padres que por primera vez tenemos un hijo que es estudiante universitario, sentimos que la elección de venir a University of Nevada, Reno fue la correcta. Honestamente no estamos ansiosos de que nuestro hijo se independice." - Derick, padre

Después del programa de orientación los padres/invitados deberían tener:

• Conocimiento de los recursos del campus para que puedan brindarle orientación adecuada al estudiante.
• Conocimiento de la universidad, de la comunidad de Reno, y sus alrededores.
• Conocimiento de que el estudiante encontrará un ambiente que lo conducirá a su éxito personal y académico.
• Un entendimiento de las exigencias de la universidad. La Orientación para padres tiene como objetivo general brindar un mayor conocimiento de los servicios e instrumentos disponibles en el campus para asistirlo a usted y al estudiante en una experiencia universitaria exitosa.

Si fuera necesario cancelar la reservación, se descontará $20 del reembolso para gastos administrativos. Todos los pedidos de reembolso o cambios deberán ser realizados al menos una semana antes de la sesión de orientación que se programó. Por favor asegúrese que su reservación sea correcta antes de realizar cualquier pago.

Vestimenta

Cada sesión se llevará a cabo en los 255 acres del campus, el cual ofrece enormes oportunidades para explorar. Lo alentamos a que utilice ropa cómoda y zapatos para caminar, ya que varias de las sesiones podrán llevarse a cabo en distintos edificios dentro del campus. Qué llevar: Zapatos para caminar, el campus es grande y usted estará caminando hacia varios edificios. Ropa cómoda y acorde al tiempo. El mes de julio puede ser caluroso durante el día, pero por la noche fresca. Traiga pluma y papel, ya que podrá querer tomar notas.

Viaje al campus

El viaje a la universidad no está incluido dentro del programa de Orientación. Si viaja en avión, es fácil llegar desde el aeropuerto Reno-Tahoe International Airport hacía la universidad, tarda aproximadamente 10 minutos tomando un taxi o automóvil. Si viaja en automóvil, es fácil llegar al campus por la autopista interestatal 80 (I-80). Si precisa direcciones, por favor visite Google Maps para obtener indicaciones de cómo llegar desde su ubicación específica hasta el estacionamiento Sierra Street Parking Garage (para el programa “Orientation Experience”) o West Stadium Parking Garage (para el programa “Orientation Express”).

Estacionamiento en el campus

Para estacionarse en el campus se requiere un pase de estacionamiento. Se puede descargar e imprimir un pase gratis con los enlaces siguientes:

• Pase de estacionamiento Orientation Experience
• Pase de estacionamiento Orientation Express

El alojamiento

Si se necesita alojamiento cuando visite el campus, hay algunos hoteles que ofrecen descuentos a las familias de los estudiantes de nuevo ingreso a la Universidad de Nevada, Reno. Esos descuentos son ofrecidos para Orientación (junio a agosto 2022) y Nevada Opening Weekend (el 19 a 21 agosto).

The Row Hotels (incluyen Circus Circus, El Dordado, y Silver Legacy)

• Las tarifas universitarias especiales: $48 - $118 más impuestos
• Hay un servicio de traslados gratuitos entre el aeropuerto y el hotel
• El estacionamiento es gratuito
• Para reservar, llama al 888-889-9338 o manda un correo electrónico a mfeemster@eldoradoresorts.com. Pide el código UNR22.

 Whitney Peak: 775-398-5400

• Un descuento de 5% con el código: UNRSTUDENT20
• Reserve en línea a StayWhitneyPeak

Courtyard Marriott: 775-324-0400

• Un descuento de 15%
• Llame o reserve en línea para saber las tarifas

Otros hoteles cercanos la Universidad

Llame o reserve en línea para saber las tarifas

• The Sands: 855-429-9769
• Travelodge: 775-501-9668
• Aloft Reno-Tahoe Airport: 775-501-6630
• The Renaissance: 775-682-3900

Orientation is required for all first-year students. It is strongly recommended for all new transfer students. You are eligible to sign up for orientation when it appears on your MyNevada To-Do List. It appears only after you have completed Advanced Registration and certain immunizations. Students will also receive an invitation email.

Orientation is covered by a New Student Fee that all new students pay as part their tuition. There is no additional cost for a student to sign up for and attend orientation. The cost to bring a family member is $75 per guest for Orientation Experience and Orientation Express, and $30 per guest for Orientation Transition. Guest fees are waived for families who qualify for an Advanced Registration fee waiver.

Students attending Orientation Experience will stay overnight in a residence hall. Roommates will be randomly assigned for the night. We cannot accommodate roommate requests.

Family members attending orientation should make arrangements for a place to stay off campus. The New Student Initiatives staff is happy to assist with hotel recommendations. A listing of hotels offering discounted rates is provided.

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located about 15 minutes from campus. A rideshare or taxi trip from the airport will cost approximately $10. The University is easily accessed from Interstate 80 via N. Virginia Street.

Free parking is available for students and guests attending orientation. Parking passes are required. Download and print the appropriate parking pass below and display in your window. Passes are only valid on orientation days and not valid at parking meters. Passes will also be available at check-in.

Orientation Experience: those attending Orientation Experience programs will park in the Sierra Street Parking Complex. Orientation Experience passes are also valid in the West Stadium Parking Complex, top two floors only.

Orientation Express/Transition: those attending Orientation Express or Orientation Transition programs will park in the West Stadium Parking Complex, top two floors only.

Download Orientation Experience Parking Pass

Download Orientation Express/Transition Parking Pass

• If changes need to be made to your registration, including canceling or changing dates, adding or deleting guests, or updating information, please email orientation@unr.edu
• All changes must be made at least 10 days before the date.
• Guest refunds will not be issued for any cancellation made less than 10 days in advance.