Welcome to the Pack!

It's going to be a great year.
 

Key dates

Your summer experience begins in early June with “Journey to the Pack” and walks you through required events such as: orientation, summer advising, and NevadaFIT. Summer Experience ends with fun events taking place during your first week of the fall semester!

June - August: Journey to the Pack

Starting June 1, 2026, you will receive an email invitation to your Journey to the Pack course. This course will help you prepare for important summer steps, including advising and NevadaFIT.

Canvas

June - August: New Student Orientation sessions

The New Student Orientation program helps ease the transition to college for incoming students and their parents and supporters. Students get to know campus, meet classmates and prepare for a great first year at the University. Orientation is required for all first-year students, and optional but highly recommended for new transfer students. Parents and other supporters are invited to participate in a family orientation program that takes place at the same time.

Register for Orientation

August 13-16: Opening Weekend

During Opening Weekend, students will attend New Student Check-in at their assigned day/time to pick up their device from DWPI, check in and collect materials for NevadaFIT, and check in with Housing if living in the residence halls. Attend fun evening events such as karaoke, movie night, ASUN Block Party, Fan Fest and a class photo happening during Opening Weekend. Opening Ceremony is a required event for all NevadaFIT students and your families are invited to join!

Opening Weekend on PackLife

August 16-20: NevadaFIT and TransferFIT

NevadaFIT is a required one-credit academic camp for all incoming first-year students. It is designed to help students successfully transition from high school to college and provides realistic exposure to the style, pace, intensity and rigor of college courses. After completing NevadaFIT, students are better prepared for their first semester of college. You will see a 109 class on your class schedule in MyNevada.

TransferFIT is an optional program for transfer students that runs alongside NevadaFIT with similar goals and objectives but focuses on the transfer student experience.

View NevadaFIT and TransferFIT

August 21-23: First Weekend

Enjoy your weekend with us before the fall semester begins! We have some awesome events planned on and off campus. You can find these events in PackLife.

Wolf Pack Welcome

Explore Pack Life for fun events - especially Running of the Wolves - geared toward new students just like you. Look for events in Pack Life tagged with #WPW.

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Find your pack!

 

Who do I contact for help with ...

  • ACADEMIC ADVISING: **Class placement and registering for classes

    The mission of academic advising at the University of Nevada, Reno is to assist each student in developing and implementing an academic plan designed to meet his/her educational, career and life goals. The advising process is one of shared responsibilities between students and advisors.

    Academic Advising website

  • ACADEMIC CALENDAR: **Important dates for the academic year

    The academic calendar includes important dates for the academic year at the University of Nevada, Reno including registration, enrollment, University holidays, tuition and fees and more.

    Academic calendar website

  • ADMITTED STUDENT CHECKLIST: **Next steps after receiving your admission notification

    Congratulations. We're happy you'll be part of the Pack. Learn more about the steps to take after you are admitted as a new freshman at our University.

    Admitted student website

  • CASHIER'S OFFICE: **Paying tuition and processing refunds

    The Cashier’s Office is responsible for assessment, collection, and distribution of tuition and fees, processing department deposits, 3rd party billing, 1098-Ts, processing of refunds for residual aid, loans, overpayment, class withdrawals and status changes.

    Phone: (775) 784-6915

    Cashier's Office website

  • DIGITAL WOLF PACK INITIATIVE: **Picking up your device and how the program works

    The Digital Wolf Pack Initiative provides all new, full-time, degree-seeking freshman and transfer students a device, stylus and keyboard to ensure equal access to technology and digital tools. This device will be pre-loaded with a range of productivity and University-specific apps for notetaking, research, campus life and resources to help students succeed on campus.

    Phone: (775) 682-9800

    Email: dwpi@unr.edu

    Digital Wolf Pack Initiative

  • DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER: **Requesting accommodations or disability services

    The DRC provides a coordinated program of support services which are not furnished by other University offices or outside organizations. The DRC assists students in negotiating disability related barriers and strives to improve access and opportunity.

    Phone: (775) 784-6000

    Disability Resource Center website

  • OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS: **Scholarships, loans and Work Study

    The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships oversees the financial aid process for students, covering items such as grants, loans, Work Study, scholarships and more.

    Phone: (775) 784-4666

    Email: finaid@unr.edu 

    Financial Aid and Scholarships website

  • FIRST-GEN STUDENT CENTER: **Resources for first-generation or income-qualified students

    Our mission is to help students who will be the first in their families to complete a baccalaureate degree, and income-qualified students to overcome class, social and academic barriers to higher education. We believe all students should have an equal opportunity to prepare for, attend and graduate from college.

    First Generation Student Center website

  • HONORS COLLEGE: **Find out if Honors is right for you

    At the University of Nevada, Reno Honors College, our students maximize their unique gifts and passions through a series of personalized experiences that deepen their capacity for transformative societal impact. For 60 years we have welcomed students into our supportive, nurturing family. We invite you to join us.

    Phone: (775) 784-1455

    Email: honors@unr.edu 

    Visit the Honors College website

  • RESIDENTIAL LIFE: **Move-in day, housing assignments or meal plans

    Residential Life, Housing and Food Services oversees residence life on campus, including living spaces, residence halls and dining facilities and is committed to creating an inclusive community that embraces all residents and upholds the NSHE policy on non-discrimination.

    Phone: (775) 784-1113

    Residential, Life and Housing Services website

  • MYNEVADA: **Register for classes

    A MyNevada account is your place to accept admission, register for classes and pay your tuition.

    Email: mynevada@unr.edu

    MyNevada website

  • NEVADAFIT: **Information about NevadaFIT programming

    NevadaFIT is a required, one-credit academic program that kicks off the fall semester for first-year students. It is designed to help students successfully transition from high school to college and provides realistic exposure to the style, pace, intensity, and rigor of college courses.

    An optional bootcamp specifically designed for transfer students, TransferFIT, is also offered.

    Email: nevadafit@unr.edu

    Phone: (775) 784-1193

    NevadaFIT website

  • ORIENTATION: **Information about registering for Orientation and where to stay

    The New Student Orientation program helps ease the transition to college for incoming students and their parents and supporters. Students get to know campus, meet classmates, and prepare for a great first year at the University. Orientation is required for all first-year students. Orientation sessions are offered in the summer for students who start school in the fall and in January for students who start school in the spring.

    Phone: (775) 784-4306

    Email: orientation@unr.edu

    Orientation website

  • PARKING SERVICES: **Learn about parking options and apply for a permit

    View helpful parking information like parking maps and the PACKTransit campus shuttle route. You can apply for a parking permit or find options for alternative transportation around campus.

    Phone: (775) 784-4654

    Email: parking_questions@unr.edu

    Parking Services website

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Check out Pack Life and stay connected to student events across campus and in the community.

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Cheerleaders on the football field during Opening Ceremony.