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HonorsFIT: An Honors debut

Join us for HonorsFIT: An Honors debut!

The Honors College is excited to welcome our newest students to campus with our HonorsFIT event to be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

Move-in day for Honors College Living and Learning Community


Advance check-in required: To ensure students can participate in the full day of essential HonorsFIT programming on Saturday, August 17th, all admitted Honors College students (both living on- and off-campus) should complete their check-ins on Thursday or Friday (August 15 or 16) at the between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Saturday should be free for HonorsFIT programming only.

Meals: While lunch will be provided, please make sure to eat breakfast on your own before check-in.

Parking: Parking is available in the new on the south end of campus.

Moving in: If you will be living on campus, you can choose to move in either from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on either:

  • Thursday, August 15, or
  • Friday, August 16

What to expect

  1. Park in the West Stadium Parking Complex (no charge this day).
  2. Check-in at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center in the heart of campus. At check-in, students will receive:
    • Room keys
    • Parking pass and map to your building
    • iPad
    • Apple Keyboard Folio
    • Apple Pencil
  3. Drive your vehicle to the designated unloading area and move in.

Detailed move-in times and logistics

If you have questions about the Honors College Living and Learning Community or moving day, please contact Jody Lykes, Ph.D. at jlykes@unr.edu.

HonorsFit details and schedule


Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location:

Parking: , no charge.

All Honors students are required to attend HonorsFIT and should bring their iPad. Please bring water to our event, if desired, as August days in Reno are typically hot and sunny, and there will be time spent outside. Attendees are encouraged to wear sunscreen and/or hats, as well as comfortable walking shoes and warm-weather clothing.

Itinerary for Saturday, August 17

Location:

Schedule for students
Time Event
9-10 a.m. Check-in and mingle
10-10:40 a.m. Welcome to The Honors College
10:40-11:25 a.m. Q&A: Living success stories share their wisdom*
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Icebreakers with current Honors College students
12:15-2 p.m. Lunch, learn and resource fair
2-2:50 p.m. Student panel choices*
3-3:50 p.m. Meet your faculty
4-4:15 p.m. Student group picture
4:15-5 p.m. Optional DocuSign help for summer Honors

*Counts towards Summer Honors co-curricular credit.

Schedule for parents and guests
Time Event
9-10 a.m. Check-in
10-10:40 a.m. Welcome to The Honors College
10:45-11:45 a.m. Empowering Honors Students: Academic success, support and engagement
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch and resource fair
1-2 p.m. Student actualization and engagement: Life checks
2-2:50 p.m. Unlocking opportunities: Supporting Honors students in research, community and beyond
3-3:50 p.m. Supporting each other: Connecting with other parents
4-4:15 p.m. Student group picture

HonorsFIT social events


Location: The lawn in front of

  1. Arts & Crafts with Ice Cream | Monday, August 19, 5-7 p.m.
  2. Field/Sports Day | Tuesday, August 20, 5-7 p.m.
  3. Board Games  | Wednesday, August 21, 5-7 p.m.

All ÁùºÏ±¦µäFIT week events

Around town

After the parent session, you are free to explore Reno and check out local attractions.

Best walking areas

ÁùºÏ±¦µä a mile south of campus, is walkable and rife with eateries, thrift stores, antique shops, and more.

You can also explore the downtown Truckee River area and . This area hosts Artown every summer and a whitewater rafting festival. and are also nearby and worth visiting.

Tired of walking? Try a Bird scooter!

Our favorite coffee shops

  • Perenn Bakery
  • Buzzed Coffee
  • Homage 
  • The Hub
  • Café con Papi
  • Old World Coffee Lab
  • Bibo Coffee & Gelato
  • Coffeebar