The Student Orientation Staff assists new undergraduate students with transitions to the college lifestyle through New Student Orientation. Information about campus offerings and policies is presented by the members of the organization in the fall and spring. New students from Nevada high schools can also get assistance in selecting classes for their first semester at the university by attending one of the Early Bird Advisement Sessions that are offered in Reno and Las Vegas by the Student Orientation Staff. The group is made up of about 60 students. The Student Ambassadors organization assists in the recruitment of new undergraduate students to the university.
Members provide campus tours to all prospective students, alumni, local schools, and other groups.
Ambassadors also promote the university at fall previews throughout Nevada, assist with spring and winter commencement activities, attend college fairs in the Reno and Las Vegas areas, participate in student panels on and off campus, and visit high schools throughout the state for student recruitment. The group consists of about 50 students. The Office for Prospective Students houses two student service organizations. 30 March 2001 rw 6 active users.