Schedule of events
The information below is tentative and subject to change. Please check back for the most up-to-date information.
Welcome to Opening Weekend!
August 17-20, 2023
View our schedule of events below and expand the accordion items for additional details.
Thursday, August 17
Students will visit the 2nd floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at their assigned appointment time to pick up their WolfCard (if they have not already), check into their NevadaFIT bootcamp, pick up their iPad and accessories as part of the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative, and check-in to Housing if living in the residence halls. Your appointment time is determined by your move-in assignment. All First in the Pack and TRIO students must check in on Thursday regardless of on- or off-campus living.
Students are required to submit the NevadaFIT First Assignment on Canvas prior to arriving at check-in, in order to ensure that they have all tasks completed that are necessary to navigate the check-in process. Students must also show their WolfCard (student ID) at the start of check-in. If you did not already pick up your WolfCard during summer orientation, please send in your photo virtually to the WolfCard page. You will be able to pick up your WolfCard during New Student Check-In if you submitted your photo virtually. Virtual photo submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, August 16th at 8 a.m. If you do not submit your photo virtually, there will be a photo station to take your photo and print your WolfCard then. Please bring an additional form of ID if you still need to pick up your WolfCard.
Families/guests are welcome to visit the 4th floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center or the 1st-floor Atrium of the Delamare Library for a reception while their student completes the check-in process.
Students living on campus who moved in on Thursday have a required community meeting at 5 p.m.
Come to Peccole Park at 6 p.m. to receive a free t-shirt and take a class photo on the University baseball field!
Friday, August 18
Students will visit the 2nd floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at their assigned appointment time to pick up their WolfCard (if they have not already), check into their NevadaFIT bootcamp, pick up their iPad and accessories as part of the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative, and check into Housing if living in the residence halls. Your appointment time is determined by your move-in assignment. All HonorsFIT and TransferFIT students must check in on Friday regardless of on- or off-campus living.
Students are required to submit the NevadaFIT First Assignment on Canvas prior to arriving at check-in, in order to ensure that they have all tasks completed that are necessary to navigate the check-in process. Students must also show their WolfCard (student ID) at the start of check-in. If you did not already pick up your WolfCard during summer orientation, please send in your photo virtually to the WolfCard page. You will be able to pick up your WolfCard during New Student Check-In if you submitted your photo virtually. Virtual photo submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, August 16th at 8 a.m. If you do not submit your photo virtually, there will be a photo station to take your photo and print your WolfCard then. Please bring an additional form of ID if you still need to pick up your WolfCard.
Families/guests are welcome to visit the 4th floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center or the 1st-floor Atrium of the Delamare Library for a reception while their student completes the check-in process.
Students living on campus who moved in on Friday have a required community meeting at 5 p.m.
The First Generation Student Center Orientation is required for the students of the groups listed below:
- First in the Pack
- TRIO STEM Scholars
- TRIO Scholars
More information will be sent to participating students from the First Generation Student Center.
Join other Wolf Pack new students and their families/guests at Greater Nevada Field to watch the Reno Aces triple-A baseball team play the Las Vegas Aviators! The game will conclude with a firework show. To purchase tickets, select the desired ticket level under the group link below and checkout. Your tickets will be emailed directly to the email provided. Please use the sharing tools provided at checkout to have your tickets next to your Wolf Pack friends!
Game begins at 6:35 p.m. but early arrival between 5:00-5:30 p.m. is strongly encouraged for parking, getting through the entry lines and finding your seats. The clear bag policy is strictly enforced. Check out the Know Before You Go to be prepared for the game!
Saturday, August 19
Please note: All students are required to be on campus by Saturday, August 19.
Students will visit the 2nd floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at their assigned appointment time to pick up their WolfCard (if they have not already), check into their NevadaFIT bootcamp, pick up their iPad and accessories as part of the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative, and check in to Housing if living in the residence halls. Your appointment time is determined by your move-in assignment.
Students are required to submit the NevadaFIT First Assignment on Canvas prior to arriving at check-in, in order to ensure that they have all tasks completed that are necessary to navigate the check-in process. Students must also show their WolfCard (student ID) at the start of check-in. If you did not already pick up your WolfCard during summer orientation, please send in your photo virtually to the WolfCard page. You will be able to pick up your WolfCard during New Student Check-In if you submitted your photo virtually. Virtual photo submissions will be accepted until Wednesday, August 16th at 8 a.m. If you do not submit your photo virtually, there will be a photo station to take your photo and print your WolfCard then. Please bring an additional form of ID if you still need to pick up your WolfCard.
Families/guests are welcome to visit the 4th floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center or the 1st-floor Atrium of the Delamare Library for a reception while their student completes the check-in process.
Students living on campus who moved in on Saturday have a required community meeting at 5 p.m.
Students will visit the 2nd floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at their assigned appointment time to pick up their WolfCard (if they have not already), check-in to their NevadaFIT bootcamp, pick up their iPad and accessories as part of the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative.
Students are required to submit the NevadaFIT First Assignment on Canvas prior to arriving at check-in, in order to ensure that they have all tasks completed that are necessary to navigate the check-in process. Students must also show their WolfCard (student ID) at the start of check-in. If you did not already pick up your WolfCard during summer orientation, please send in your photo virtually to the WolfCard page. You will be able to pick up your WolfCard during New Student Check-In if you submitted your photo virtually. Virtual photo submission will be accepted until Wednesday, August 16th at 8 a.m. If you do not submit your photo virtually, there will be a photo station to take your photo and print your WolfCard then. Please bring an additional form of ID if you still need to pick up your WolfCard.
Families/guests are welcome to visit the 4th floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center for a reception while their student completes the check-in process. Check out other events and activities happening at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center.
View events and activities happening at the Knowledge Center
Off-campus appointment times on Saturday, August 19th:
- 10 a.m.: ScienceFIT
- 11:30 a.m.: E-FIT
- 1 p.m.: LiberalArtsFIT, ExplorationFIT, SPAFIT
- 2 p.m.: HealthFIT, SoWFIT, FIT2Care
- 3 p.m.: Biz-FIT, J-FIT
- 4 p.m.: CABNRFIT
Honors students are required to participate in the one-day HonorsFIT program and a discipline-specific NevadaFIT bootcamp. More information will be sent to participating students from Honors College.
Transfer students have the option to participate in TransferFIT as a portion of the ACE 310: TransferFIT: Building Community through Technology 3-credit course. Transfer students will be acclimated to our University campus physically, academically and socially. This opportunity runs simultaneously with NevadaFIT. Students must apply. Information is sent to participating students via email.
We invite you to an Open House from 4-7 p.m. in Ross Hall 106. Incoming and current students are welcome to stop by with their families to meet the team and explore opportunities to get involved. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP for the open house if interested in attending.
Presidential attendance, question and answer period, light appetizers/fruit-infused drinks. This event is from 6-7 p.m. in the Basin Street Club at Mackay Stadium.
We invite you to attend our event, Mi Casa es Su Casa: A Latino Parent Welcome, Saturday August 19, 6-7PM, Basin Street Club (near West Stadium). Parents will have an opportunity to hear from University of Nevada, Reno's President Brian Sandoval, along with additional university leaders to engage in a question & answer session. Light appetizers and fruit-infused drinks will be provided, along with some fun university swag (limited). Please RSVP if interested in attending.
Mi Casa es Su Casa: Una Bienvenida con Padres Latinos: Asistencia Presidencial, P&R, bocaditos/aguas frescas
Los invitamos a nuestro evento, Mi Casa es Su Casa: Una Bienvenida con Padres Latinos, el sábado 19 de agosto, 6-7PM, Basin Street Club (junto del estacionamiento, West Stadium). Padres tendrán la oportunidad de escuchar al Presidente de la Universidad de Nevada, Reno, Brian Sandoval, junto con otros líderes universitarios para ser parte de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Se ofrecerán bocaditos y aguas frescas, y algunos regalitos de la universidad (limitados). Por favor confirme su asistencia si gusta asistir.
Students and families are invited to check out some of the dining options on campus and have dinner with us prior to Fan Fest. Pack Place Dining hall in Argenta Hall will accept meal swipes for students on a meal plan. Additionally, Panera in the Fitzgerald Student Services Building and the Joe Crowley Student Union vendors will be open from approximately 4-7p.m. View the dining options to see the most up to date information about each location and their hours.
Fan Fest will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. prior to Opening Ceremony. Get photos with athletes, coaches and cheer! Play games, enjoy a variety of food trucks and spend time with other incoming students and their families!
Opening Ceremony will begin promptly at 8 p.m. in Mackay Stadium and is required for NevadaFIT participants to attend. Families, guests and other supporters are encouraged to attend and will be seated separately from students. This annual tradition welcomes new students to the University of Nevada, Reno by celebrating the start of the school year with President Sandoval’s official address.
Students will receive their NevadaFIT t-shirt at Opening Ceremony and should wear it to the Stadium and on Sunday for camp welcomes!
- Students should plan to either attend Fan Fest from 6-7:30 p.m. or arrive at Donald L. Jensen Plaza (parking lot north of Mackay Stadium by Gate 5) no later than 7:15 p.m.
- Students will follow the band to enter Gate 6 and will transition to their seats in the East bleachers.
- Parents/guests will be directed to enter Gate 5 or Gate 1, and will be seated in the West bleachers.
- Please note: no outside food or drink will be permitted at Fan Fest or Opening Ceremony. Water will be provided, and food for purchase is available on-site.
- Parking on August 19 for students and their families will be available in the West Stadium Parking Complex. This garage can be accessed from Virginia Street with a right turn immediately after passing Lawlor Events Center if you are traveling north, or right before Lawlor Events center if you are traveling south.
- Accessible parking is available on every floor of the West Stadium Garage Stadium and the Accessible Entrance is available in the West Stadium Garage on the 5th floor.
Sunday, August 20
Meet your NevadaFIT bootcamp staff, review your schedule for the week, attend an iPad training, take a group photo, and meet with your Pack group and mentor. Welcomes will last approximately three hours and are required for all students to attend.
Students: Please wear your NevadaFIT t-shirt that you received at check-in and bring your iPad to your camp welcome!
Find your camp time and location below.
- 9 a.m.: Biz-FIT, Joe Crowley Student Union Ballrooms
- 9 a.m.: ExplorationFIT, Jot Travis Building (JTB) room 100
- 9 a.m.: HealthFIT, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (MIKC) Lawn
- 11 a.m.: SPAFIT, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (MIKC) room 124
- 11 a.m.: FIT2Care, William J Raggio Building (WRB) room 2030
- 11 a.m.: LiberalArtsFIT, The Quad
- 12 p.m.: CABNRFIT, Jot Travis Building (JTB) room 100
- 1 p.m.: J-FIT, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center (MIKC) room 124
- 1 p.m.: E-FIT, Joe Crowley Student Union Ballrooms
- 1 p.m.: SoWFIT, William J Raggio Building (WRB) room 2030
- 3 p.m.: ScienceFIT, Joe Crowley Student Union Ballrooms
Not sure what bootcamp you are participating in? Find your NevadaFIT bootcamp.
Please note: Meals are not part of the program on Sunday, so plan accordingly. The Dining Hall will be open for brunch and dinner for new students and families/guests. You are also welcome to check out the vendors located in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Check our Linktree for further details about dining locations and hours.
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and festivities at our Block Party! Join us as we come together to celebrate the spirit of our vibrant University. Get ready to experience an electrifying night of music and dance as we present a sensational live performance by Thomas Towey. Popsicles, bracelet candy making, yard games and more with the partnership of NSI and RHA!
Time and location: 6-8 p.m. at the Quad
Monday, August 21-Thursday, August 24
View the schedule and additional information of NevadaFIT.
Additional information
Students are required to attend their assigned New Student Check-in time, Opening Ceremony, and NevadaFIT Welcome. Students are also required to participate in all NevadaFIT sessions beginning Monday, August 21st.
Families/guests are encouraged to assist their student in residence hall move-in, attend New Student Night at Aces Ballpark, Fan Fest, and Opening Ceremony. Families/guests are welcome to visit the 4th floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center for a family/guest reception while their student completes the check-in process.
The Dining Hall will be open for brunch and dinner for new students and families/guests on Thursday, August 17-Sunday, August 20. You are also welcome to check out the vendors located in the Joe Crowley Student Union. Check our Linktree for further details about dining locations and hours.
Students and families/guests can download the NevadaFIT parking pass to park in the West Stadium Parking Garage August 17-24, 2023.
Families/guests will not be able to stay in the residence halls with their student during Opening Weekend and NevadaFIT. Please visit the Where to Stay page to view hotels in the area that offer discounts to University families/guests.
Once NevadaFIT classes begin on Monday, August 21st, students will be busy all day with their NevadaFIT bootcamp. Families/guests are encouraged to make time to say their goodbyes on or before Sunday, August 20th.
Opening Weekend is also for our newly admitted transfer students! To participate in Opening Weekend events, transfer students are welcome to sign up for a course called TransferFIT.
Opening Weekend resources
Where to stay for Opening Weekend
Plan your stay with nearby hotels that have provided special discounts for families of incoming University of Nevada, Reno students.
Download your parking pass
NevadaFIT students who have not purchased a fall semester parking permit may download a free parking pass, good for parking in the West Stadium Parking Complex from August 17-24.
Digital Wolf Pack Initiative
All incoming students participating in NevadaFIT or TransferFIT will receive their Digital Wolf Pack Initiative iPad Air and accessories during Opening Weekend.
Fall move-in information
Please visit the Residential Life, Housing and Food Services webpage for more information about move-in. Everything you need to know for an exciting move-in day.