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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


Please note: All admitted Honors College students should complete check-in procedures on Thursday, August 15 or Friday, August 16 whether they are in a residence hall or not. Saturday should be free for HonorsFIT programming only.

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: Davidson Math and Science Center

Parking: Gateway Parking Complex, 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.

Around town

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

Best walking areas

About 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