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Parents & Family Resources

Welcome to the Wolf Pack family

We've created a family community to provide access to resources critical to each phase of your student's time at ÁùºÏ±¦µä. Because a well-informed family is essential to student success, you can sign-up to to receive parent and family communications, news, and invitations to campus events.

New members of the Wolf Pack

For our Wolf Pack families, this is your one-stop to get your student started at the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno.

How to register for classes
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Summer Experience

The summer experience introduces your student to life at ÁùºÏ±¦µä and the required steps to get settled at campus and learn about life as a college student.

Learn about Summer experience

New Student Orientation

Orientation helps ease your student's transition to college. Students get to meet classmates, learn about campus and prepare for their first year at the University.

Learn about Orientation

ÁùºÏ±¦µäFIT

ÁùºÏ±¦µäFIT is a required experiential learning program that introduces students to the rigor and intensity of college classes.

Learn about ÁùºÏ±¦µäFIT

Moving to campus

The summer experience introduces your student to life at ÁùºÏ±¦µä and the required steps to get settled at campus and learn about life as a college student.

How to move to campus housing

Review academic calendar

Learn about important dates and deadlines throughout the academic year, from deadlines to drop classes without penalty to the start of instruction.

Check out the academic calendar

Meet with an academic advisor

Students should meet with academic advising staff to plan their academic goals and maintain timely progress towards graduation.

Meet with an advisor
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Parents and families with current students

For our current Wolf Pack students, helping them move into their careers after graduation is critical.

Academic calendar
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Planning for graduation

As your student gets closer to graduation, they should understand the required steps necessary to complete their degree requirements and register for Commencement.

Graduating from the University
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Career planning

It's never too early to plan for life after college. ÁùºÏ±¦µä Career Studio connects students and alumni with employers and provides career readiness training.

Access career services
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Life after ÁùºÏ±¦µä

As your student graduates and joins the 125,000+ alumni network, they can turn to the ÁùºÏ±¦µä Alumni association for support after graduation and their post-college career plans.

Join Alumni association
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Prospective students

Is your student considering the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno? The following resources can get you started as your student looks to join the Wolf Pack.

Admissions and applying financial aid and scholarshipstuition and feesliving on campus
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Speak to a recruiter

Get help from a real person. Our recruiters can help your student make the transition from high school to the University.

Find your recruiter
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Take a campus tour

Learn about the University and get familiar with our 290-acre campus through one of our many tour options.

Book a campus visit
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Explore academic programs

With 145+ academic majors, your student can find the right educational path for their future career goals.

Find a major

Book your campus tour

Join us for tours of the campus and residence halls, learn about admissions and financial aid, and have lunch on us.

Register
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Campus resources

Academic support

Links for academic services for students

Campus safety

Links for campus safety services for students

Financial aid and scholarships

Links for tuition, financial aid, and scholarships resources for students

Health and wellness

Links for health and wellness services for students

Housing and dining resources

Links for housing and dining services and resources for students

Transportation resources

Links for campus safety services for students