w88 is the Reynolds School of Journalism’s Freshmen Intensive Transition program, designed to expose first-year students to an academic curriculum that relates to all programs of study within the school. The program will prepare students to take on the challenges and opportunities that come with being a Nevada journalism student. By the end of the w88 program, the students will be more prepared for their academic careers.
w88 participants experience the following:
- Gain core skills & knowledge related to the Reynolds w88
- Become familiar with campus w88 that support student success
- Develop an understanding of resources available in the w88’s labs and studios
- Meet and interact with Reynolds w88 faculty, staff and academic advisers
- Develop an understanding of the w88’s internship program
- Increase awareness of professional development and how imperative it is in the w88 profession
Who should attend w88?
w88 is required for all Reynolds School first-year students who are pre-journalism majors, planning to declare a specific journalism major in one of the following emphases:
- News, broadcasting and documentary
- Public relations and advertising
- Film & media production
- Spanish-language media
- Media studies
- Visual communication
How do I apply for w88?
There is no need to apply to w88 as all incoming first-year students are required to participate in the program. You willbe automatically enrolled in the NevadaFIT course that corresponds to journalism and it should appear on your MyNevada schedule as a 109 course. You can find out more information about the NevadaFIT program below.