Summer orientation

First-Year Student Orientation: This single-day program focuses on preparing students for the basics of being a college student. Students will participate in workshops and presentations on academic advising, college life and getting involved. All Orientation dates include a simultaneous family program.

• Tuesday, June 16, 2026
• Thursday, June 18, 2026
• Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (Orientation offered in English with Spanish translation for Spanish-speaking families)
• Saturday, June 27, 2026 (In Las Vegas. Only students and families living in Southern Nevada are eligible to register.)
• Tuesday, June 30, 2026
• Thursday, July 2, 2026
• Tuesday, July 14, 2026
• Friday, July 17, 2026 (Orientation offered in English with Spanish translation for Spanish-speaking families)
• Tuesday, July 21, 2026
• Tuesday, July 28, 2026
• Thursday, July 30, 2026
• Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Virtual Orientation options may be available for students with extenuating circumstances that prevent them from attending any in-person orientation session. If you would like information about our virtual options, please email us at orientation@unr.edu. A member of our team will contact you to discuss options as appropriate.

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 wellness, community engagement and resources available to transfer students.

Transfer Orientation dates

• Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (Virtual)
• Friday, July 24, 2026 (In-person)

Orientation for first year students takes place in three parts:

Part 1: Academic Advising (required)

• Beginning in early June, students will receive an email from their college with instructions on how to schedule a virtual academic advising appointment
• Students will utilize either the Navigate app or the online tool to schedule their appointment
• Students are required to complete an online Pre-Advising course prior to attending their advising appt. Student will automatically be enrolled and sent login information.
  

Part 2: Online Wolf Pack Preview

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

Part 3: In-Person Orientation Day (required)

• Check your email for a confirmation of the date you registered to attend
• Students and guests will receive several emails with details about the program as well as when and where to check-in

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 experience takes place in two parts. Part 1 begins one 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 that your NetID (letters) is different from your NSHE ID (numerical). You will need your NetID to access the Pre-Advising course and Wolf Pack Preview.
• Change your major here, if needed, 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 24 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 at orientation@unr.edu. 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 $85 per guest fee for the orientation program
• There is a $45 per guest fee for the transfer orientation program
• Guest fees are waived for students who qualify for an advanced registration fee waiver
• Guest fees cover programming, materials and food

Additional program information for families and guests

Bienvenidas a todas las familias que hablan español y a sus invitados a la sesión de orientación de los estudiantes. Todas las sesiones de orientación de verano incluyen programas individuales, tanto para familiares e invitados como para los estudiantes, sin embargo, en el transcurso del día habrá tiempo para pasar tiempo con el estudiante. Habrá dos días disponibles para traducción al español, los días 23 de Junio y 30 de Julio.

El programa para las familias es una excelente oportunidad para conocer el campus y el equipo administrativo y docentes, y sobre todo para participar en sesiones acerca de temas relacionados con seguridad, asistencia financiera, bienestar integral y facilitar la transición del estudiante a la vida universitaria.

Los estudiantes deben registrar a cada familiar o invitado a través de su cuenta de registro. La cuota por cada uno es de 85 dólares, que incluye materiales, programas y alimentos. Si necesitas agregar o cancelar a un familiar o invitado, por favor, envíanos un correo electrónico a la oficina de orientación (New Student Initiatives). Los reembolsos se harán solo si los cambios se hacen por lo menos diez días antes del evento.

Los programas de Orientación duran un día, iniciando el check-in a las 8:30 am en Gateway Plaza enfrente del edificio Joe Crowley Student Union. El programa inicia desde las 10 am hasta las 5 pm con recorridos opcionales hasta las 6:15 pm. Las oficinas dentro del campus estarán abiertas desde las 8:00 am para aquellos estudiantes que deseen completar algunos trámites (por ejemplo: Asistencia Financiera, Wolf Card, etc.).

Transporte a la Universidad

Si están planeando tomar un vuelo, planee volar al Aeropuerto Internacional Reno-Tahoe. No se ofrece servicio de transporte, sin embargo, la Universidad está a 10 o 15 minutos en coche con cualquier compañía de traslado (taxi, Uber, Lyft). En caso de que cuente con coche propio, se puede llegar fácilmente a la Universidad por I-80, tomando la salida N. Virginia St. La dirección de la Universidad de Nevada, Reno es: 1660 N. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89557.

Estacionamiento

El estacionamiento está disponible gratuitamente para estudiantes, familiares e invitados que asistan a la orientación, localizado en los dos pisos superiores de West Stadium Parking Complex. Para eso deberá descargar e imprimir el siguiente pase de estacionamiento y colocarlo en el parabrisas, donde puedan visualizarlo. Los pases solo son válidos para los días de orientación y no son válidos para los espacios de estacionamiento enumerados.

Descargue el pase de un solo día o el Pase de estacionamiento para la orientación

¿Dónde hospedarse?

Los siguientes hoteles han otorgado descuentos especiales para familias de los próximos estudiantes de la Universidad de Nevada, Reno. Estos descuentos son válidos durante el mes de Junio, Julio y principios de Agosto. Por favor, contacte a los hoteles directamente para hacer reservaciones.

The Row Hotels (incluye Circus Circus, El Dorado y Silver Legacy):

• Haga su reservación en línea. Mencionar el código SRLARG5
• Tarifas especiales para la universidad de $58.00 hasta $129.00* más impuestos y cuotas adicionales
• Resort Fee: $15 (after $20 discount)
• Transportador ROW gratis, hacia y desde el aeropuerto. Mas información sobre el shuttle
• Si tiene alguna duda marcar a Michelle Feemster, 1-888-889-9338
• Después de las 5pm, puede marcar al 866-986-1420

*Dependiendo del hotel, las tarifas varían.

Whitney Peak:

• Pasos para reservar:
• Haga click en el siguiente link: Whitney Peak
• Introducir las fechas de estancia que deseas reservar.
• Si el link de arriba no funciona, por favor siga estos paso: Ingrese a esta pagina: Whitney Peak otra opción.
• Hacer click en “Special Rates”
• Ingresar el código 3018646 en la sesión “Corporate Account”. Asegurarse que el número no tenga espacios.
• Hacer click en “Done” para finalizar.

Si necesitas ayuda, llamar al (775) 398-5486 y mencionar que asistirán a la Orientación en la Universidad de Nevada, Reno.

Sitio web de Whitney Peak Hotel

 The J Resort:

• Sitio web para reservar haciendo click: The J Resort
• Tarifas especiales de $59//$89, Aspen Tower, no resort fees.
• Llamar al: (775) 348-2200 si es que tiene alguna duda

The Renaissance:

• Llamar al:(775) 321-5878, Nicole Johnson
• Sitio web:The Renaissance
• UNR rate: $189 sujeto a disponinilidad.
• Para reservaciones, llamar o visitar el sitio web.

Otros hoteles cerca de la Universidad

Courtyard Marriot Reno Downtown/Riverfront:

• Preferible llamar al (775) 851-8300
• Sitio web Courtyard Marriot Reno Downtown/Riverfront

Aloft Reno-Tahoe Airport

• Llamar al: (775) 501-6330
• Sitio web: Aloft Reno-Tahoe Airport
• Para reservaciones, llamar o visitar el sitio web.

 Travelodge by Wyndham Reno Downtown

• Llamar al: (775) 786-1015
• Sitio web: Wyndham Reno Downtown
• Para reservaciones, llamar o visitar el sitio web.

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

Students are eligible to sign up for orientation when they have:

• Accepted admission in MyNevada
• Submitted all required immunizations
• "Sign up or Orientation" appears on the student's MyNevada account
• 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 deleting 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 of 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 $85 per guest fee for the in-person orientation
• Guest fees are waived for families who qualify for a Pell Grant
• Guest fees cover programming, materials and food
• Guest fee refunds can only be issued for cancellations made at least (10) day prior to the event

• 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. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89557.
• If driving, the University is easily accessible off of I-80, N. Virginia St. exit.
  • Driving east on I-80, take the N. Virignia St. exit and turn left onto Virginia street.
  • Driving west on I-80, take the N. Virginia St. exit and turn right onto Virginia street.

Free parking is available for students and guests at 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 or numbered parking spaces. Passes will also be available at check-in.

Download Orientation Parking Pass