New student move-in is Monday, August 30 from 8:30am – noon.
Core 123
Join the EAGLES with Experience, Adventure, Group Leadership, Environment, and Style. Core 123 immerses you in SNU Tahoe's transformative way to learn. You will explore your interests, get the tools to shape your future, and become part of a community like no other.
Caldor Fire Update
We are closely monitoring the rapidly developing Caldor Wildfire situation. Our concerns are focused on our students, families, faculty, staff, and community members.
As of Friday, August 27, the following decisions have been made -
New student orientation and move-in will proceed as planned on campus, on Monday, August 30 without change.
All short-block and SNO field courses will begin as scheduled on Tuesday, August 31st. Field courses will take place on campus, within the originally scheduled times. Keeping everyone localized on our campus allows us to respond quickly, appropriately, and effectively should conditions change.
Evacuation, in the event it becomes necessary, will take place in accordance with the guidance of local, state, and national authorities. See www.edcgov.us/Pages/Caldor-Fire.aspx for the most current information.
Phase 1
Your Sierra Nevada Orientation (SNO) field course has been relocated to the SNU campus, but that doesn't mean the spirit of adventure has been lost. You’ll take off on a student-led exploration in the company of your fellow SNU students and peer mentors. SNO adventures are more than a class, they're an experience. Learn new skills, work on projects with impact, and sow the seeds of relationships that will enrich your life through college and beyond.
Phase 2
During the second week, you’ll dive into the teaching and learning styles that give an SNU Tahoe education so much impact. Your first week of classes will immerse you in the core ideas that ground your education: leadership, sustainability, and creativity. Here you will explore the knowledge, skills, and experiences to become a creative and confident thinker.
These first two weeks will prepare you to find your home at SNU.
Getting Here
By Air: The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is the closest commercial airport, approximately 30 miles from SNU. The North Lake Tahoe Express provides scheduled shuttle service, reserve in advance.
Driving Directions: click HERE
Fall 2021 New Student Orientation Schedule
Updated 08.27.21
To protect everybody's health and safety, masks will be required for ALL participants in orientation and move-in activities on Monday August 30, both inside and outside buildings.
Schedule is subject to change due to smoke conditions from the California wildfires.
Monday August 30 |
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| 8:30am-11:00am | Admissions Check-In: Patterson Hall. New students check in with Admissions to get their welcome packet.
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| 8:30am-11:00am | Residence Halls Open for Mandatory New and Transfer Student Move-In: Patterson Lobby. **Due to COVID-19 and to keep our campus safe, a negative COVID test taken within the previous five days must be presented to housing staff before being allowed to move into campus housing. |
| 11:00am-11:30am | Student Account and Financial Aid Information Session for Parents: TCES 139/141 With Jackie Dontcho. |
| 11:30am-12:00pm | Welcome Address with UNR President Brian Sandoval, UNR Executive Vice President & Provost Jeff Thompson and SNU Executive Vice President & Provost Jill Heaton: Prim Library. |
| 12:00pm-1:00pm | Eagles Have Landed Lunch: Patterson Hall. New students and their families are invited to enjoy a complimentary meal. |
| 1:00pm-2:00pm | New Student Orientation Sessions: TCES 139/141 Bring your laptop!
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| 2:00pm-10:00pm | Sierra Nevada Orientation (SNO) Courses Begin:
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Patterson Dining Hall Meal Times: Breakfast 7:00am-10:00am; Lunch 11:45am-2:00pm; Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm