New Student Orientation

Online orientation on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 is intended for students who are not able to attend the in-person program.

Online January orientation includes live online sessions held in Zoom. The schedule of Zoom sessions is contained in a WebCampus course that students will access by signing into WebCampus with your NetID on orientation day. The program includes virtual workshops and presentations on campus safety, college life and getting involved.

This orientation program does not include academic advising. Students starting school in spring semester should find their academic advisor and use the Navigate webportal to make an advising appointment and discuss their class schedule. Registered guest will attend the sessions alongside the student.

Register for Online January Orientation

January in-person orientation on Friday, January 20, 2023, includes workshops and presentations on campus safety, college life and getting involved. Attendees will have the chance to meet other students, staff and faculty while engaging with campus resources.

This orientation program does not include academic advising. Students starting school in spring semester should find their academic advisor and use the Navigate web portal to make an advising appointment and discuss their class schedule. Students may register up to two guests.

Register for January in-person orientation

Families and guests are welcome to participate in January orientation alongside their student. Guest registration is not necessary for the online orientation. However, guests who wish to attend the in-person program must be registered through the student’s orientation account. There is a $30 per guest fee, which covers programming, materials and snacks. Students may register their guests when they register themselves. To add/delete guests, students must email orientation@unr.edu. Refunds can only be issues if cancellations are made at least ten (10) days prior to your session.

Families and guests are invited to complete Wolf Pack Preview by creating a guest account. Wolf Pack Preview is a comprehensive introduction to learning, success, community, safety, finances and getting started at the University of Nevada, Reno. It takes about one hour to complete the full online course, which you can do at your own pace. Your progress will be saved if you log out and return later. The link will be emailed to registered students and guests one week prior to orientation.

Additional program information for families and guests

Students, you must complete the following tasks prior to attending orientation:

• Activate Net ID. Your Net ID is different from your NSHE ID. The Net ID must be activated prior to orientation.
• Find your academic advisor. January orientation does not include academic advising. You must contact your advisor directly.
• Use the Navigate web portal to make an appointment with your advisor and register for classes.
• Register for WolfCard. WolfCard is your Student ID. Submit your information now and have your ID available at in-person orientation or move in.

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 you have accepted admission and submitted the required immunizations.

• 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 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. The cost to bring a family member is $30 per guest. Guest fees are waived for families who qualify for a Pell grant.

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 on the top two levels of the West Stadium Parking Complex. 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.

Download Orientation Parking Pass