LiberalArtsFIT
TransferFIT
Transferring from another college or university? Check out our TransferFIT program to get you immersed in the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno and prepared to start your education on our campus.
After completing the 2021 LiberalArtsFIT session, 97% of participants feel confident about their freshman year and that a degree in liberal arts will make them marketable for future career opportunities.
This program is designed to:
- Introduce you to the academic rigor of college (specifically, your fall semester math class) in a low-stakes setting
- Provide you with skills sessions to increase academic success
- Familiarize you with available academic resources
- Acclimate you to college one week prior to the start of school
- Expose you to your academic discipline
- Inform you on career and experiential learning opportunities
- Acquaint you with faculty and staff within your major
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes (there will be a lot of walking and some physical activity)
- Refillable water bottle
- Backpack, iPad (to take notes, and participate in sessions)
- Hats/glasses/sunscreen, etc.
- Positive attitude!
Benefits
- Early exposure to campus and resources
- Gain new friendships
- Receive academic credit
- Learn about the value of a liberal arts degree
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7 - 7:45 a.m. | Meal-Breakfast |
| 8 - 9:45 a.m. | Core Experience (math course) |
| 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Pack Meeting/College Session |
| 11 - 11:45 a.m. | Meal- Lunch |
| 12 - 12:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 1 - 1:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 2 - 2:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 3 - 3:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 4 - 4:45 p.m. | College Session |
| 5 - 5:45 p.m. | Meal- Dinner |
| 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Skill |
| 7:45 - 9 p.m. | Study |
“It was a very rigorous and somewhat tiring experience, but I’m very glad I had the chance to take part in it!”
“This program changed my outlook on college.”
-LiberalArtsFIT Participants