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The University of Nevada, Reno's campus overlooks the Truckee Meadows and downtown Reno, anchored by Morrill Hall, its original 1885-86 building on the historic Quad, with every incoming first-year student receiving a free iPad or Surface tablet through the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative during a centralized move-in and orientation weekend each August.
Enrollment
16,973
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,243
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 13-15, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
85%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
All vehicles should park in the West Stadium Garage while checking in at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. Each incoming full-time, first-year student receives a free Apple iPad Air, Apple Pencil Pro, and Logitech Combo Touch keyboard (or a Microsoft Surface Pro alternative) through the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative as part of check-in. NevadaFIT, a required one-credit intensive academic program for all first-year students, runs Aug. 15-20, 2026, immediately following move-in. First-year students under 23 are required to submit proof of Meningitis vaccination.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- First-year and TransferFIT check-in runs Aug. 13-15 as part of NevadaFIT Opening Weekend, with times assigned by residence hall and floor. Sophomores and above move in Aug. 21.
- Check-in location
- First-year and TransferFIT students check in centrally at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. Upper-division students check in directly at their own residence hall.
- Parking
- Park in the West Stadium Garage while checking in. After unloading, vehicles without a parking permit move to the North Stadium Lot, while permitted vehicles move to the Sierra Street Parking Garage or the Brian Whalen Garage (Great Basin Hall residents).
- What you'll receive
- Your WolfCard student ID (submit your photo online ahead of time), plus an iPad or Surface tablet through the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative and NevadaFIT materials. Moving carts are available for checkout at building front desks.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Trailers, U-Haul trucks, and RVs are asked to move in only after 4 p.m. on move-in weekdays or 1 p.m. on Saturday, to keep the main unloading windows clear.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence hall data coming soon.
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to University of Nevada, Reno's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
NevadaFIT (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 15 - August 20, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens0.2 miles
- Walmart1.8 miles
- CVS Pharmacy3.8 miles
- Target5.1 miles
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