welcome to frex 2024

Hungry to start your new life as a college student at Neumont? Ready for an avalanche of technology and new challenges? FReX is your portal. Short for Freshman Experience, this unique, accepted student weekend will give you a firsthand look into what makes Neumont different and how we incorporate tech into every facet of our curriculum.

At FReX, you will get to do it all: meet students and faculty, learn more about our project-based curriculum, get a taste of life at Neumont, and discover Salt Lake City. Accepted students can register for FReX on the Admission Portal

When is FReX?

FReX is held annually twice in the spring. Attendees can choose one date to attend:

March 8, 2024
OR
April 19, 2024

*Guests traveling to Salt Lake for FReX should plan on arriving the night prior to the event (Thursday). Guests who extend their stay to Saturday are invited to utilize their provided TRAX passes to explore Salt Lake City and surrounding attractions.

 
 
 

What happens at FReX?

We promise a fun-packed, informative event. FReX attendees will:

  • meet other accepted students;

  • get to know Neumont students and faculty;

  • engage in project-based learning;

  • and discover the Neumont difference.

    CHECK OUT AN OVERVIEW AGENDA HERE

 
 
 

WHO IS FReX FOR?

All accepted students and their parents, guardians, or spouse are eligible to attend FReX. If you have any questions about eligibility, contact the Admissions Office for more information.

Haven’t been accepted to Neumont yet? Submit your Application for Admission

 
 
 

WHAT WILL YOU DO AT FReX?

Get a look at what FReX holds in store for you in this video from our 2023 event. You’ll get to meet future neubies, test out student projects, see the campus and student housing, and game the night away at a student social.

 
 

FReX Accommodation INFORMATION

We are excited to have you visit the Neumont campus! In an effort to facilitate your FReX visit, Neumont will provide one complimentary hotel room for accepted students and their parents, guardians, or spouse. Please read below for additional details and booking instructions.

FReX HOTEL OFFER

Neumont will provide one complimentary room for accepted students and their parents, guardians, or spouse, at a hotel of the College's choosing.

  • Guests traveling more than 50 miles are provided a two-night complimentary stay.

  • Guests traveling less than 50 miles are provided a one-night complimentary stay.

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Hotel rooms are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. We strongly encourage visiting families to make travel plans and book their hotel early.

FReX HOTEL BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Book your stay at the Little America Hotel by clicking the appropriate link below. Please note:

  • You must use the link below if you wish to receive the complimentary offer.

  • You will be asked to provide your credit card information to complete your registration. Your credit card information is required to book your room, however, your credit card will NOT be billed at check out.*

PLEASE NOTE: If you have not yet registered for FReX, you must do so on the Admission Portal prior to booking your hotel room.

  1. WELCOME: Once you have opened Little America's booking site, you'll see a pop-up welcome window. Click the "Go To Next Step" button to proceed with your booking.

  2. SELECT THE DATES OF YOUR STAY: Select your check-in and check-out dates on the calendar. Once you have selected the dates of your stay, select the "Apply" button.

  3. CHOOSE YOUR ROOM: On the next screen, make your room selection and click the brown "Select This Rate" button and then the red “Go to Checkout” button at the bottom of the page.

  4. ENTER YOUR PERSONAL INFO: You will then review your reservation information and enter your personal credit card information. This information is required to book your room, however, your credit card will NOT be billed at check out*. Once all information has been entered, click the "Book Now" button at the bottom of the page.

If you experience any difficulty with the booking process, please call The Little America Hotel at 800-437-5288 and reference that you are with the Neumont FReX group.

* Upon checking into the hotel a small hold will be placed on the credit card you booked the reservation with; this hold will be released or “fall off” in 1-3 business days, and will not actually hit your account, unless you book additional nights or make additional charges to your account.

Any additional rooms or nights, as well as amenities or additional charges, will be at the expense of the visiting family and will be billed to your credit card on file.

 
 

FReX FRequently asked questions

 
 
 

what to expect at frex

FReX is designed to help you get to know Neumont, our students, and Salt Lake City. Below is a brief outline of events and activities you’ll participate in throughout the event. A more detailed agenda will be distributed in advance of FReX.

friday agenda

  • MORNING: Event check-in will be held at The Little America Hotel. After check-in you and your guests will hear presentations from Neumont staff and faculty on what makes a Neumont education different. A buffet lunch will be served and guests will play an interactive game.

  • MID-DAY: Guests will travel down Main Street to the Neumont campus. During the afternoon, attendees will check out student projects, participate in a team-based engineering activity, and meet key faculty and staff members. Additionally, guests will have an opportunity to tour a student apartment.

  • EVENING: After a short break, students are invited back to campus for an all-things-game student social. Meanwhile, parents are invited to the hotel for an opportunity to meet other parents, mingle with staff and faculty, and enjoy a complimentary drink.

 
 
Students walking downtown

saturday agenda

If you extend your stay to Saturday, guests are invited to utilize their provided TRAX passes to explore Salt Lake City and surrounding attractions.