# Before You Arrive (Freshman Checklist) Everything an incoming freshman needs before week one, on one page. The gear and book sections below pull live from the official requirements page — the wording here always matches [[3.1.1 General Requirements and Materials]]. ## 1. Books & Notebook ![[3.1.1 General Requirements and Materials#Core Methods]] ## 2. Sticks & Mallets ![[3.1.1 General Requirements and Materials#First Semester Freshmen]] ## 3. Orientation - Sign up for [UNLV Orientation](https://www.unlv.edu/orientation) - This is where you will receive your RebelCard for studio access later on! - Monitor your email and check the [[2026-2027 Orientation Page]] regularly before the semester starts. ## 4. PAS Membership Yearly membership in the Percussive Arts Society (NVPAS chapter) is required for all percussion majors. Show proof during your first semester. Join at pas.org/individual-membership. Details: [[3.1.1 General Requirements and Materials]] ## Questions? Email [email protected] — or start at [[2.2 Help for Incoming Freshmen]].