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University of Nevada, RenoMove-In Guide

Reno, Nevada

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1874🔗 www.unr.edu

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 (completed)

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.

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 halls (8)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Argenta Hall

  • Great Basin Hall

  • Juniper Hall

  • Manzanita Hall

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  • Nevada LLC Hall

  • Nye Hall

  • Peavine Hall

  • Sierra Hall

Apartments (1)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Canada Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

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Who can live where

Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

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

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Nevada, Reno's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens0.2 miles
  • Walmart1.8 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy3.8 miles
  • Target5.1 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.