New Student Orientation

Overnight Orientation: a 360-degree welcome to student life at University of Nevada, Reno, including an overnight stay in a residence hall. All Overnight Orientation programs run 10 a.m. day one-10 a.m. day two.

• June 15-16, 2023
• June 22-23, 2023
• July 20-21, 2023
• July 27-28, 2023

Single-Day Orientation: a single-day, compressed program focusing on preparing the student for the basics of being a college student. All Single-Day Orientation programs run 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Optional campus tours will be offered 5-5:45 p.m.

• June 13, 2023
• June 20, 2023
• June 27, 2023 (includes Spanish interpretation)
• July 11, 2023
• July 15, 2023 (includes Spanish interpretation)
• July 18, 2023
• July 25, 2023

Transfer Orientation: a single-day program that helps transfer students make a successful transition to the University of Nevada, Reno. Please see dates and times below.

• June 29, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (virtual)
• July 13, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.* (in-person)

Programming ends at 5 p.m. Optional campus tours are offered 5-6 p.m.

The Overnight Orientation 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.

The Overnight Orientation 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 Overnight Orientation sessions include a simultaneous orientation program for families. Parents and guests will not stay in the residence hall and must provide their own overnight accommodations.

Overnight Orientation dates:

• June 15-16, 2023, 10 a.m. day one - 10 a.m. day two
• June 22-23, 2023, 10 a.m. day one - 10 a.m. day two
• July 20-21, 2023, 10 a.m. day one - 10 a.m. day two
• July 27-28, 2023, 10 a.m. day one - 10 a.m. day two

The Single-day Orientation session is a more compact variation of the Overnight Orientation. 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 Single-day Orientation sessions include a simultaneous orientation program for families.

Single-day Orientation dates:

• June 13, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.*
• June 20, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.*
• June 27, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.* (includes Spanish interpretation)
• July 11, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.*
• July 15, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.* (includes Spanish interpretation)
• July 18, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.*
• July 25, 2023, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.*

*Programming ends at 5 p.m. Optional campus tours will be offered from 5-5:45 p.m.

Transferring to a new institution can be exciting, and can come with challenges. Transfer orientation 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. Transfer orientation 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.

Transfer Orientation dates

• June 29, 2023, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (Virtual)
• July 13, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.* (In-person)

*Programming ends at 5 p.m. Option campus tours will be offered 5-6 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 prior to attending orientation
• 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)

• During in-person orientation, students will schedule an appointment with their academic advisor
• You will have a virtual meeting with your academic advisor to go over your fall classes within one week of attending orientation
• Students who do not attend orientation, will not be able to schedule an advising appointment until after classes begin

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: Virtual or 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. If you send in a photo at least 48 hours before your orientation, your WolfCard will be ready for pick-up during your orientation. If you do not send in a photo, you will have to wait to get your WolfCard 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 become 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. If you need to add or delete a parent or guest, please email the orientation office directly.  Refunds will only be issued if changes are made at least ten days before the event.

Parent and guest orientation fees

• Students may bring up to two guests
• There is a $75 per guest fee for single-day or overnight orientation programs
• There is a $45 per guest fee for the transfer orientation 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

Orientation is required for all first-year students. It is optional and strongly recommended for all new transfer students.

You are eligible to sign up for orientation when, "Register for Orientation" appears on your MyNevada to-do list. This appears after you have accepted admission, completed Advance Registration (first-year students only) and submitted the required immunizations. Please note, it can take 24-48 hours for materials to be processed and the system updated once completed.

Students will also receive an email invitation to register for orientation.

• 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.
• If adding or deleted guests, please provide the name and email of the guest.
• All changes must be made at least ten (10) days before the date.
• Guest refunds will not be issued for any cancellation made less than ten (10) days in advance.

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.

Parent and guest orientation fees

• There is a $75 per guest fee for single-day or overnight orientation programs
• There is a $45 per guest fee for the transfer orientation program
• Guest fees are waived for families who qualify for an application and/or advanced registration fee waiver
• Guest fees cover programming, materials and food

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located about 15 minutes from campus. A rideshare or taxi trip from the airport is easily accessible. The University address is 1664 N. Virgina St., and 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 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.

Overnight Orientation: Those attending an overnight orientation program will park in the Sierra Street Parking Complex. Overnight orientation parking passes are also valid in the West Stadium Parking Complex, top two floors only.

Single-day/Transfer Orientation: Those attending a single-day or transfer orientation programs will park in the West Stadium Parking Complex, top two floors only.

Download Single-day or Transfer Orientation Parking Pass

Download Overnight Orientation Parking Pass