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 15-18, 2024
View our schedule of events below and expand the accordion items for additional details.
Thursday, August 15
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 14 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.
Friday, August 16
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 14 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.
Saturday, August 17
Please note: All students are required to be on campus by Saturday, 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.
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 14 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 14 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 17:
- 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.
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 17 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 18
Meet your NevadaFIT staff, review your schedule for the week, attend an iPad training and meet with your Pack group and mentor.
Monday, August 19-Thursday, August 22
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 19.
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.
More information to come!
Students and families/guests can download the NevadaFIT parking pass to park in the West Stadium Parking Garage August 15-22, 2024.
Families/guests will not be able to stay in the residence halls with their student during Opening Weekend and NevadaFIT. More information to come on where to stay!
Once NevadaFIT classes begin on Monday, August 19, 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 18.
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
More information to come.
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 15-22.
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.