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Why would I want to attend the College of Science?
If you are interested in studying science or mathematics and want to
have opportunities to participate in research as an undergraduate student,
the College of Science is the place for you! Our faculty members are
internationally recognized scholars, many of whom are recipients of
teaching awards, and they are committed to teaching and helping you.
We help students prepare for their professional goals, whether it is
graduate school or entering the work force after graduation, by equipping
them with a wealth of technical skills and problem solving abilities.
[Return to top] What majors and degrees do you offer in the
College of Science?
We offer a variety of undergraduate majors AND minors in the Sciences
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Mathematics & Statistics, and in
the Earth sciences & Engineering (Geography, Geology, Geophysics,
Geological Engineering, Hydrogeology, and Mining Engineering). We have
several programs that also offer options to include an area of emphasis.
Our Majors/Degrees will list all the Bachelor
of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees we offer.[Return to top] I am interested in going to a professional
health graduate school (i.e. medical, dental, pharmacy, etc.). Will
majoring in the sciences or math in the College of Science prepare
me for professional health graduate school?
YES! Many College of Science students have successfully gained admissions
to medical, dental, pharmacy and other professional health graduate
schools. You can major in whatever you'd like, but having a science
major background will help to prepare you to succeed once you are in
graduate school.[Return to top] If I am planning to apply to the University
of Nevada and am interested in a major in the College of Science,
how can I indicate that?
On the Undergraduate Application, you will find a space called "Major"
under Section IV where you will be able to indicate the major you are
interested in pursuing. [Return to top] If I indicate a major I'm interested in pursuing
on my application, am I bound to it?
No, you are able to change your major by filling out the Change of Major/Declaration
of Major form and submitting it to the appropriate college/department
office. However, keep in mind that some programs and colleges have minimum
GPA requirements and other pre-requisite requirements. So, check with
the college or department to see if you qualify.[Return to top] If I am interested in the sciences or math,
but am not sure which major I want to choose yet, can I talk to someone
to get help or advice?
Absolutely! You can contact Christina Cho, Coordinator of Advising,
Recruitment and Retention for the College of Science at 775-784-4591
x. 3005 or e-mail her at cycho@unr.edu.[Return to top] If I've been accepted to UNR as an INCOMING
FRESHMAN and have questions about when I can register, what classes
should I take, etc...where can I get that information?
The Office
of Prospective Students organizes events called Wolf Pack Prep at
various locations where you are shown how to use ePAWS to register for
classes, are told when you can register for classes, and are given copies
of the Schedule of Classes along with a CD-ROM of the General Catalog.
There are also academic reps at the event who will spend time advising
you on what classes to take for your first semester. However, If you
have any additional questions and you are an incoming freshman College
of Science student, please contact Christina Cho, Coordinator of Advising,
Recruitment, and Retention at 775-784-4591 x. 3005 or e-mail her at
cychounr.edu.[Return to top] If I've been accepted to UNR as a TRANSFER
STUDENT and have questions about when I can register, what courses
transferred, what requirement have been fulfilled by coursework I
completed at my community college, etc...where can I get that information?
UNR has a Transfer
Center with advisors to help you with the transition. Contact the
Transfer Center's Paul Lau, Articulation Specialist, to get questions
regarding how courses you have taken will transfer over to UNR. You
can e-mail him at lau@unr.edu or call him at (775) 784-4700 x. 2012.
Melanie Purdy (purdy@unr.edu; (775) 784-4700 x. 2088), Transfer Center
Coordinator, and Molly Erwin (merwin@unr.edu; (775) 784-4700 x. 2022),
Transfer Advisor, also can help answer your questions and advise you
on programs and courses. We recommend that transfer students do not
attend the Wolf Pack Prep Events![Return to top] If I want to get information on Financial
Aid/Scholarships or Housing or have questions about Financial Aid/Scholarships
or Housing, where can I get help?
Both departments have websites that contain a lot of information. You
can click on Financial Aid/Scholarships or on Housing to directly be
taken to their websites.[Return to top] If I have any general questions regarding
the College of Science, who can I contact?
You can contact Christina Cho, Coordinator of Advising, Recruitment
and Retention for the College of Science at 775-784-4591 x. 3005 or
e-mail her at cycho@unr.edu.[Return to top] |
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