Freshman Orientation
Schedule of Events for Freshman Orientation
All events are subject to change without notice.
Thursday, August 21st
- 7:30-8:15 am Check-in at Lawlor Events Center.
- 8:15 am New Student Opening Ceremony.
- 9:30 am Programming: Attend important sessions to learn more
information about your life and rights as a student, talking with your SOS leader and finding out
important facts about campus. Lunch will be provided.
- 1:30 pm Nickel and Dimed Book Discussion Groups: led By
University of Nevada Faculty. All incoming freshman are required to read this book by Barbara Ehrenreich
before New Student Orientation.
- 2:00pm - ? Open Houses & Evening Activities
Friday, August 22nd
- 7:30 - 8:00 am Mix & Mingle: Meet the dean, faculty and advisors from
your major and college. You and your parents will learn more about how to make the
most of you academic future.
- 8:00 am Academic Sessions: Attend important sessions to learn more
information about your life as a student.
- 9:30 am Programming check in at Fitzgerald Student Services Lawn.
- 1:00 pm Pack BBQ: The University of Nevada, Reno welcomes you and your
family to the historic quad for a celebration of your new life as a university student!
- 2:00pm - ? Open Houses & Evening Activities