Orientation

New Student Orientation (NSO)

Attending college is a momentous occasion in your life. We recognize that this time can be fun and exciting but is also a bit scary. Orientation programs at Nevada State are designed to assist you with the transition process to college. Orientation is the first building block to develop the traits necessary to be successful in your Nevada State collegiate experience.

New First-Year Students (Mandatory)

New Student Orientation is designed for first year students and will begin their collegiate experience at NS.  Through New Student Orientation students will:

Build connections with the college community
Engage with campus resources
Experience the student life of a true Scorpion

Attending orientation is mandatory for all first-year students. In addition to attending one of the below Orientation dates, first year students MUST attend the Scorpion Smart Start from August 20th-August 23rd. More information on this event will be provided to students via email. Students will receive reminders consistently until they complete registration for both events.

Fall 2025 Orientation

New Student Orientation for first year students admitted for Fall 2024 will be hosted on the following dates. Students will receive emails with RSVP information beginning March 1st.

Saturday, June 7, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Friday, August 8, 2025

Changes to Your Fall Schedule

At Nevada State University we want to do everything we can to put you on a degree pathway to success. In doing so, we need to ensure that you are taking courses that apply toward the completion of a declared program of study (in this case, a major or minor). If the schedule created for you does not work due to extenuating circumstances, you may petition the Academic Advising Center for a schedule change. The schedule change link will be active following the first 2025 orientation.

New Transfer Students

Transfer Student Orientation is designed for students who are transferring to Nevada State from a different institution or who are returning to NS after an extended leave of absence. The Transfer Student Support Hub serves as an important virtual platform for new transfer students to ease the transition to NS. Through interaction with the Transfer Student Support Hub, students will:

Learn information about important campus resources at NS
Find ways to become engaged with student life at NS

All newly admitted transfer students must meet with an academic advisor. Please click this LINK for additional information.