January orientation
Are you starting school in January?
Students beginning classes in the spring semester (January) attend a one-day orientation in January. Orientation is available to First Year and Transfer students. Registration opens Monday, November 23, 2026. Check back for updates.
All orientations will consist of two parts:
- Wolf Pack Preview, a web-based program available to students one-week prior to orientation, and
- Live virtual or in-person day
Online orientation on Wednesday, January 13, 2027 is intended for students who are not able to attend the in-person program.
Online January orientation includes live online sessions held in Zoom. The schedule of Zoom sessions is contained in a WebCampus course that students will access by signing into WebCampus with their NetID on orientation day. The program includes virtual workshops and presentations on health and wellness, academic success and campus resources.
This orientation program does not include academic advising. Students starting school in the spring semester should find their academic advisor and use the Navigate web portal to make an advising appointment and discuss their class schedule prior to orientation. Registered guests will attend the sessions alongside the students.
January in-person orientation on Friday, January 15, 2027, includes workshops and presentations on campus safety, physical and mental wellness, academic success, college life and getting involved. Attendees will have the chance to meet other students, staff and faculty while engaging with campus resources.
- This is a single-day program held on Friday, January 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- We will offer a pre-orientation workout from 9-11 a.m. at the E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center to all registrants. (pre-registration required).
- Check-in begins at 10 a.m. in the
- Eligible students will pick up their technology kits and attend a 30-minute setup workshop prior to the Orientation program.
- Other pre-orientation activities will take place between 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. including a resource fair, open houses and tours of popular locations on campus.
- Campus offices will be open by 8 a.m. for students who have business to complete on campus, i.e., financial aid, WolfCard, etc.
- Students who have not submitted a photo for their WolfCard should plan on checking by 10 a.m. to do that before the program begins.
- The Orientation program will begin with a Welcome Session at 12:30 p.m. in the Joe Crowley Student Union ballrooms.
- An optional all-you-care-to-eat dinner at is available after the Orientation for an addition fee. (pre-registration required).
This orientation program does not include academic advising. Students starting school in spring semester should find their academic advisor and use the Navigate web portal to make an advising appointment and discuss their class schedule prior to attending Orientation. Students may register up to two guests.
Families and guests are welcome to participate in January orientation alongside their student. Guest registration is not necessary for the online orientation. However, guests who wish to attend the in-person program must be registered through the student’s orientation account. There is a $45 per guest fee, which covers programming, materials and snacks. Students may register their guests when they register themselves. To add/delete guests, students must email orientation@unr.edu. Refunds can only be issued if cancellations are made at least ten (10) days prior to your session.
Families and guests are invited to complete by creating a guest account. Wolf Pack Preview is a comprehensive introduction to learning, success, community, safety, finances and getting started at the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, Reno. It takes about one hour to complete the full online course, which you can do at your own pace. Your progress will be saved if you log out and return later. The link is emailed to registered students and guests one week prior to orientation.
Students, you must complete the following tasks prior to attending orientation:
- Your Net ID (letters) is different from your NSHE ID (numbers). The Net ID must be activated prior to orientation.
- Find your academic advisor. January orientation does not include academic advising. You must contact your advisor directly.
- Use the Navigate web portal to make an appointment with your advisor and register for classes.
- Register for WolfCard. WolfCard is your Student ID. Submit your information now and have your ID available at in-person orientation or move in.
- . Students will receive the link for Wolf Pack Preview one week prior to orientation. Students should sign in using their Net ID. Guests can create a Family Member account.