The College of Business has a number of programs, service and information that are created specifically or relate directly to first-year students. They can ease your transition into life on the University of Nevada, Reno campus as a College of Business student.
Understanding the Business Pre-Major
All students who are interested in graduating with a business degree start by being declared as “pre-majors.” All business students must complete core curriculum requirements and the pre-business core. As a pre-major, you are required to complete nine courses in the Pre-Business Core with a 2.75 GPA. Once you have completed the pre-business core, you will meet with an advisor to declare your business major.
Learn more about the College of Business Pre-Major
Summer Scholar Program
The Class of 2012 Summer Scholar Project asks all incoming freshmen – and other interested students and faculty – to read Barbara Ehrenreich’s “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America,” over the summer for discussion during New Student Orientation in August 2008.
Learn more: www.unr.edu/book
New Student Opening Ceremony/New Student Orientation
The New Student Opening Ceremony has become one of the most popular and successful events during New Student Orientation. Join the other members of the Class of 2012 for the ceremony on Aug. 21, at Lawlor Events Center. Find out all you need to know about University life during New Student Orientation, Aug. 21-22.
Learn more: www.ss.unr.edu/nso
Honors Program
The University’s Honors Program seeks to provide students who are both academically talented and highly motivated with an undergraduate education that nurtures and promotes students’ capacities to think competently, understand deeply and act ethically. The program is university-wide and compatible with all academic majors.
Learn more: www.honors.unr.edu
Nevada Overview
This is the place to finalize your enrollment, activate your university email and NetID account, and RSVP for upcoming events.
Learn more: www.ss.unr.edu/overview
Freshman Start
Freshman Start is a new summer program for incoming freshmen who need to take MATH 096 and/or ENGLISH 098 or need help with placement in required English and Math courses. Students who participate in the program can meet the requirements for Fall 2008 enrollment in five weeks.
Learn more: http://freshmanstart.unr.edu