International Undergraduate Student Application Checklist

Applications are accepted throughout the year and students are encouraged to contact OISS admissions staff at international@unr.edu with questions regarding the application process.

To apply to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), international students need to submit the following:

• International Student Application with $95.00 non-refundable application fee. The fee can be paid by check, international postal order, money order, or cashiers check payable to the “Board of Regents.” To pay by credit card, students should complete the application fee section on the application or apply on-line at: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?unr .

• Official high school transcripts showing dates of enrollment, subjects taken, grades received, graduation date and/or certificate of graduation and official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions attended to the address below:    

      University of Nevada, Reno
      Admissions and Records
      Mail Stop 120
      Reno, Nevada  89557
      USA

*If you are unsure about the number of transferable credits you may have, you should submit your official high school transcripts with course descriptions and course outlines (syllabi) for the purpose of course evaluations.

• Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 61 (iBT-Internet-Based Test), 500 (Paper-Based Test), or 173 (Computer-Based Test). Please indicate institution code 4844 and department code 00 to Educational Testing Service (ETS) to ensure that the scores are sent to the University of Nevada, Reno.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - must be academic version) with an equivalency score of 6.
• Completion of English 101 or equivalent from another U.S. higher education institution.
• Receive recommendation for academic study from the Intensive English Language Center (IELC) at UNR.

• Signed Financial Data Form accompanied by original bank statement showing a minimum of $28,300 for Fall 2009/Spring 2010 semesters. Original financial documents must be dated within the previous 12 months of application submission and may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, personal funds, or funds from the student's family. Financial documentation should be on bank letterhead.
  
  
• Copy of passport biographical page, previous school(s) I-20(s) or DS-2019(s), visa(s), and I-94 card.
  
  
• If you are transferring to UNR from another school within the U.S., please submit documents listed on the International Transfer Student Checklist.

International Graduate Student Application Checklist

Applications are accepted throughout the year but graduate students should contact the department they are applying to for specific departmental deadlines and additional application requirements. Students are encouraged to contact the OISS Admissions Staff at international@unr.edu and Graduate School at loliveto@unr.edu with questions regarding the application process and visa issues. 

To apply to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), international graduate students need to submit the following:

• International Student Application with $95.00 non-refundable application fee. If applying to more than one graduate program, a fee for each additional application is $40.00; application fee for UNR alumni is $40. The fee can be paid by check, international postal order, money order, or cashiers check payable to the “Board of Regents.” To pay by credit card, students should complete the application fee section on the application or apply on-line at: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?unr .  
  
  
• Official transcripts showing dates of enrollment, subjects taken, grades received, graduation date and/or certificate of graduation (proof that the degree was awarded) and official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions attended to the address below:  

University of Nevada, Reno
Graduate School
Mail Stop 326
Reno, NV 89557
USA

• Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 61 (iBT-Internet-Based Test), 500 (paper-based test) or 173 (computer-based test). Students applying for Graduate Assistantships are required to score a minimum of 79 (iBT-Internet-Based Test), 550 (paper-based test), or 213 (computer-based test) unless departments indicate a higher minimum score. Please indicate institution code 4844 and department code 00 to Educational Testing Service (ETS) to ensure that the scores are sent to the University of Nevada, Reno.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - must be academic version) with an equivalency score of 6. Graduate assistants are required to score a minimum of 7 unless departments indicate higher minimum score.
• Graduation from an accredited American university.

• Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores sent directly from ETS to UNR if required by your department. Please indicate institution code 4844 and department code 00 to ETS to ensure that the scores are sent to the University of Nevada, Reno.
  
  
• Signed Financial Data Form accompanied by original bank statement showing a minimum of $28,300 for Fall 2009/Spring 2010 semesters. Original financial documents must be dated within the previous 12 months of application submission and may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, personal funds, or funds from the student's family. Financial documentation should be on bank letterhead.
  
  
• Contact your Graduate Program to inquire about any additional documents such as the written statement of purpose, letters of recommendations, and/or test scores that may be required. If you are seeking a graduate assistantship, teaching or research, you should contact the intended academic department directly.
  
  
• Copy of passport biographical page, previous school(s) I-20(s) or DS-2019(s), visa(s), and I-94 card.
  
  
• If you are transferring to UNR from another U.S. higher education institution, please submit a completed International Transfer Verification Form.

International Transfer Student Application Checklist

Transfer student applications are accepted throughout the year. Students attending a U.S. higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and with 24 or more transferable credits will be considered as “transfer” students to UNR. UNR Transfer Center has transfer agreements set up with many community colleges in Nevada, California, Washington and other states, which students can view at: http://www.unr.edu/stsv/trcenter/how/transfer_agreements.asp for specific major and school information.

Students are encouraged to contact the OISS Admission Staff at international@unr.edu with questions regarding the application process and visa issues.

To apply to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), transfer students need to submit the following:

• International Student Application with $95.00 non-refundable application fee. The fee can be paid by check, international postal order, money order, or cashiers check payable to the “Board of Regents.” To pay by credit card, students should complete the application fee section on the application or apply on-line at: http://www.applyweb.com/aw?unr .

• Official high school transcripts showing dates of enrollment, subjects taken, grades received, graduation date and/or certificate of graduation and official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institutions attended to the address below:       

University of Nevada, Reno
Admissions and Records
Mail Stop 120
Reno, Nevada  89557
USA

*If you are unsure about the number of transferable credits you may have, you should submit your official high school transcripts with course descriptions and course outlines (syllabi) for the purpose of course evaluations.

• Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 61 (iBT-Internet-Based Test), 500 (Paper-Based Test), or 173 (Computer-Based Test). Please indicate institution code 4844 and department code 00 to Educational Testing Service (ETS) to ensure that the scores are sent to the University of Nevada, Reno.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - must be academic version) with an equivalency score of 6.
• Completion of English 101 or equivalent from another U.S. higher education institution.
• Receive recommendation for academic study from the Intensive English Language Center (IELC) at UNR.

• Signed original Financial Data Form accompanied by original bank statement showing a minimum of $28,300 for Fall 2009/Spring 2010 semesters. Original financial documents must be dated within the previous 12 months of application submission and may come from any dependable source, including scholarships, personal funds, or funds from the student's family. Financial documentation should be on bank letterhead.
  
  
• Copy of passport biographical page, previous school(s) I-20(s) or DS-2019(s), visa(s), and I-94 card.
  
  
• Completed the University of Nevada, Reno International Transfer Verification Form. 

Conditional Admission

Established in 1982, the Intensive English Language Center (IELC) teaches students the English skills needed to enroll in US colleges and universities and offers courses to students wishing to improve their general English skills. Conditional admission is offered to students who are academically qualified but cannot meet the English requirement for acceptance. Undergraduate students may enter Nevada universities after completing IELC program without having to take TOEFL. For more information on IELC program and Conditional Academic Admission, please email IELC directly at: ielc@unr.nevada.edu or visit their website at: http://www.unr.edu/ielc/

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All fees are due and payable in the U.S. currency at the time of registration. Note that fees are estimated and subject to change. Please check the Controller's Office website for the most recent registration fees.
*If your spouse and child are accompanying you to UNR, please provide additional financial documentation in the amount of $7,000 for your spouse and $3,000 for each child.    
** We recommend that international undergraduate students arrive at least one week before school starts. International graduate students need to check on the arrival date with their academic departments which may require an earlier arrival. Students can arrive 30 days prior to the start date indicated on the I-20/DS-2019 form.                           

Fall 2009 Semester: August 24 to December 22, 2009                       
Spring 2010 Semester: January 19 to May 21, 2010                                   

Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Nevada provides high quality education at competitive price with a variety of funding opportunities. Approximately 80% of international graduate students receive graduate assistantships from academic departments.

• New/Transfer International Student Award is a partial scholarship offered to new full-time students in F-1 or J-1 status.
  
  
• International Awards are offered to international undergraduate students; competitive application process is directed at students currently enrolled.
  
  
• Tuition discounts for Children of Alumni - Students whose parents graduated with a bachelor’s degree and who reside outside of the state of Nevada, are eligible for reduced nonresident tuition upon application when enrolling in undergraduate studies at the University.
  
  
• Kayoko Okumoto Scholarship offered to Japanese students majoring in Business and History.
  

• The International Conservation Volunteer Exchange (ICVE) is a volunteer program for international students who wish to collaborate with American environmental service teams on natural resource projects on public lands throughout the American West. Students can earn scholarships while serving the environment! For more information, please visit the Great Basin Institute website or contact Jeff Bryant, ICVE Program Director at: jbryant@thegreatbasininstitute.org .

  $1,500 for volunteering from May 20 - August 21
  $775 for volunteering from May 20 - July 10 or July 10 - August 21

• Wilter Ocampo Scholarship offered to undergraduate and graduate Bolivian students.
  
  
• Graduate Assistantships (Teaching and Research) are valued at an estimated $28,300 and include a monthly stipend of $1,400, a per credit grant-in-aid, health insurance, and in-state resident status for tuition purposes. The academic departments make decisions on awarding the graduate assistantships and students should contact the intended academic department directly. For more information about graduate assistantships, please visit the Graduate School website.
  
  
• The Graduate Student Association (GSA) offers $500 travel grants for conferences in the US, Mexico, and Canada or a maximum of $750 in travel assistance for all other international travel per year to attend conferences and complete field work. Research grants of up to $2,500, computer loans up to $1,500, and emergency loans for $500 are also available to International Graduate Students.

For more information about the scholarship application processes and deadlines, please visit the OISS Scholarships and Financial Assistance webpage.

GETTING A VISA AND PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

Congratulations on your admission to the oldest university in the state of Nevada!

Established in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno has a long tradition of internationalism where over 900 students and scholars from 75 nations pursue studies and conduct research. The staff of the Office of International Students and Scholars would like to extend warm welcome to you and offer some tips for planning your trip to Reno, Nevada. These instructions are provided to help you in arranging your travel to the United States and planning your educational career at the University of Nevada, Reno; please read it carefully. As a student at UNR you will be involved in the academic life and we want to make your transition to the new cultural environment is smooth by helping you develop independence and self-sufficiency.

Getting a Visa:

International students need to contact the nearest U.S. Consular Post to arrange a visa appointment. If you are coming to the University of Nevada, Reno on F-1or J-1 student visa, you cannot enter the country more than 30 days before the start date of your program. Please refer to #5 on the I-20 form or #3 on the DS-2019 form. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires F1 visa applicants to pay a one-time Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) fee of $200; J1visa applicants pay $180. This is an additional fee besides the visa application fee and must be paid at least 3 business days prior to applying for a visa. For more information on how to pay the SEVIS fee, please visit the following website: https://www.fmjfee.com/index.jhtml .

To be granted a visa to enter the United States, you will need to take the following items to your appointment:

• The admission documents and proof of financial support for your first year of study including Graduate Assistantship offer letter if applicable. The I-20 or DS-2019 form must be signed in an appropriate place by the student and then submitted to the U.S. Consulate.
  
  
• Documents indicating the intention to return to your home country (letters showing strong family ties, property ownership, bank accounts, employment). Please refer to the handout with 10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa .
  
  
• Any previous I-20s or DS-2019s that you may have had.
  
  
• Documentation for family dependents listed on the I-20 (F-2 dependents) or DS-2019 (J-2 dependents).

For more information on visa procedures and consulates, please go to: http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html

Please note that citizens of Canada are exempt from the visa requirement but they must pay the SEVIS fee prior to crossing the port of entry to the U.S. They apply for admission to the U.S. at the port of entry by presenting an I-20 form, proof of funding, payment of SEVIS I-901 fee, and passport or citizenship card to the immigration officer.

The I-20 or DS-2019 form together with a passport must be presented to the immigration officer upon arrival at the U.S. port of entry to be admitted to the U.S. Do NOT enter the U.S. on another school’s I-20 or DS-2019.  

Plan to arrive on campus on the designated date. We recommend that international undergraduate students arrive at least one week before school starts. International graduate students need to check on the arrival date with their academic departments which may require an earlier arrival. Students can arrive 30 days prior to the start date indicated on the I-20/DS-2019 form. The OISS is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm all year long. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday. If you wish to live on campus, apply for residence hall accommodations promptly.    

Immunization Requirements

Students are required to provide the official immunization documentation of two doses for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and an immunization within the last 10 years for tetanus/ diphtheria (TD) before registering for classes. If you were born before 1957, you are exempt from the MMR requirement. However, you are required to have a diphtheria/tetanus immunization within the last 10 years. Any freshman college student under the age of 23 intending to live in on-campus housing must be vaccinated against Neisseria meningiditis (Meningococcus) unless excused because of medical or religious reasons. MMR and Td or Tdap are not covered by your Student Health Fee. MMR is $52.00 and TDap is $38.00. For more information, please refer to the UNR Health Center website.

Flying to Reno/Tahoe International Airport

The airport is only 15 minutes from the university campus and downtown. Reno can be reached very easily via San Francisco or Los Angeles. Most commonly, connecting flights are arranged through San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and other major cities. 

Note:  I-94 Form:  When you arrive in the United States, you will receive a small, white I-94 card, which proves that you entered the United States legally. This small form that you fill out on the plane will be stapled into your passport at the immigration counter at your port of entry (if you are flying, your first arriving airport in the United States). If it is not stapled into the passport, please do it yourself. Please be very careful not to lose this I-94 card because if you do, it must be replaced immediately when you get to Reno.

Airport Reception                                                                             

We encourage you to find someone to pick you up at the airport. With prior notification of at least 2 weeks we can arrange to have someone meet you at the airport to transport you to temporary housing. Please fill out and submit a Request for Airport Pickup form. Taxis are also available 24-hours a day throughout Reno. From the Reno/Tahoe International Airport to the University, a taxi costs about $20, including tip. Please note: Volunteers who receive you at the airport do not provide temporary housing. It is your responsibility to arrange a place to stay. Please mail or fax (775) 327-5845 the Airport Arrival Notice or email us at: international@unr.edu with your arrival information. Please make sure to ask only one person to pick you up.

Temporary Housing

If you arrive before the residence halls open, or if you plan to live off campus and have not found an apartment, you may need to reserve temporary lodging in advance. Please visit the Reno-Tahoe lodging website at http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/lodging/ to select an accommodation right for you based on the location and type of lodging. The Circus Circus Reno Hotel (for current rates and reservations go to: www.circusreno.com or call 775-329-0711; toll free- 1-800-648-5010) and Super 8 Motel-University Area (for current rates and reservations call 775-329-3464; toll free- 1-888-511-7366) are located within walking distance from the University. The general rates vary from $50 to $70 per night. Please note that neither Office of International Students and Scholars nor the University of Nevada, Reno endorse any of these lodging options.   

Permanent Housing

If you want residence hall information, please contact UNR Residential Life, Housing, & Food Service/ MS 060, Reno, NV 89557 at housing@unr.edu; tel. 775-784-1113; fax. 775-784-1149; http://www.reslife.unr.edu . Residence halls will be open for general check-in for the Fall semester to students who have previously signed contracts on Wednesday, August 22nd (after 10am). There is no early check-in period at the UNR residence halls for the Spring semester. If you live on campus, basic furniture is provided in residence halls, but bed linens, blankets, pillows, and towels are not. If possible bring a bed sheet, a light blanket and a towel from home or purchase them before moving into the residence hall. If you plan to live off campus you should arrange for temporary lodging as it often takes several days to find accommodation. Plan on the cost of at least $300 per month for rent if you share an apartment. Individual apartments cost from $400-$650 per month. You can begin looking for housing on the following websites: http://www.reslife.unr.edu/och/info.asp or http://www.unr.edu/oiss/general/index.htm
For directions go to: http://www.mapquest.com . 

Life if Reno

THE AREA:  Reno is a safe and beautiful city with a population of approximately 450,000, with a mild, dry climate where the sun shines 300 days a year. The region is alpine and semiarid. Reno sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range; there are numerous outdoor opportunities, including rock-climbing, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, camping, hiking, fishing, and mountain-biking. Amazing Lake Tahoe is only a 40 minute drive from Reno, and there are numerous ski areas within an hour’s drive – including Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics!

WEATHER:  Summers (June through mid-September) are usually hot, dry and sunny. Winters (mid-December through March) are usually cold, but clear and sunny as well. Occasional winter snow storms occur (the main source of precipitation for the mountains) and day time temperatures often remain above freezing throughout the winter season. In the summer season, temperatures range from 35°C during the days to 10°C at night (90° to 50°F), while in winter season, temperatures range from 7°C to –7°C (45°F to 20°F). Students arriving in winter should have a warm coat. Students arriving in the fall or spring should have a light jacket and a sweater.

CLOTHING:  In the United States, especially on college campuses, most students dress comfortable and casual for classes. T-shirts and jeans or shorts are common attire. Professors and staff may dress more formally, although many dress as casually as the students. There may be occasions which require a dressier look such as a formal dinner, professional meetings, or a music recital. For such occasions, men usually wear slacks with a jackets and ties and women wear dresses or suits. The native dress of your country could be appropriate for many occasions.

FOOD:  It is quite likely that you will have to make some adjustments in the diet to which you are accustomed. There are several supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance of campus. Citifare buses serve the campus and have many convenient stops to local stores and restaurants. Whether you live on or off campus, you are eligible to purchase a meal card for food service at the dining facilities on campus. 

Bringing Depedents

Dependents of students who wish to come to the U.S. must have their own dependent visas obtained at the U.S. consulate abroad. Bringing dependents to the U.S. involves supplementary expenses for support of their dependents in the amount of $7000 for a spouse and $3000 for each child. Students are advised to purchase medical insurance for dependents as soon as they arrive. Dependents of F-1 students will be applying for F-2 visas based on the I-20 issued by UNR. If you are a prospective student, please indicate that you will be bringing your dependents to UNR, and request the dependent I-20s at the time of admission. Dependents of J-1 students will be applying for J-2 visas based on the DS-2019 form issued by UNR.

F-2 dependents are unable to work; J-2 dependents may apply for work permit. Spouses of students and faculty on F-2, J-2, or H4 visas may study English at IELC and receive a 25% tuition discount when taking minimum 2 classes. Dependents are encouraged to get involved in diversity organizations and clubs such as the Friendship Family Program, and International Club, etc.

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) offers a variety of programs which can benefit the family of graduate students. International students are invited to participate in the Household Items Program that collects and redistributes various household items such as furniture, pots etc.  

Cultural Sharing

International students at this university are usually involved in sharing their culture with members of the campus and local community, during events such as at the Night of All Nations. We encourage you to bring along DVD’s, pictures, traditional clothing, or videotapes about life in your country. We anticipate that you will add an important dimension to our increasingly international campus and local community. We look forward to welcoming you to Reno, Nevada!

Arrival Checklist

[ ] Sign up and attend a Check-in Meeting at the OISS to register for classes.  Bring your passport and SEVIS I-20/DS-2019 form.

[ ] Complete the Pre-Enrollment Approval Form (blue form in the new student folder). Get signatures in any order:

• Signature from the International Student Advisor at the Check-in Meeting.
• Signature at the Intensive English Language Center (IELC) to take English Placement Test or have waiver of requirement.
• Signature from the Student Health Center to prove immunizations (bring health records).
• Signature from an Academic Advisor in your department for course selection.

[ ] Take the Pre-Enrollment Approval Form to the Admissions and Records Office, Fitzgerald Student Services Building, 2nd Floor.  

[ ] Get Net ID from the Computer Helpdesk in the Mathewson IGT Knowledge Center/Library. You will need your R# (student ID number) and passport to verify your student status.

[ ] Register for classes. Using your Student ID Number or Social Security Number, register for classes using ePAWS. ePAWS is available on weekdays, 8am – 7pm, and weekends, 12pm – 5pm.  You will need the class “call numbers” from the Semester Class Schedule.  Please note the Office of Admissions & Records is only open Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm.

[ ] Pay fees at the Cashier’s office (Fitzgerald Student Services Building, 3rd Floor). For credit card payments, you may use ePAWS.

[ ] Get a Student ID card at the Wolf Card Office on the 2nd floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union, Rm. 204. After you receive your Student ID, you need to go to the Mathewson IGT Knowledge Center/Library and sign up for your UNR e-mail account. 

[ ] Attend the Undergraduate Student Orientation, the Graduate Student Orientation, the International Student Orientation, the intercultural Plunge, and/or departmental orientation, as appropriate.

[ ] Apply for a Social Security Number at the Social Security office if (1) you have been given an offer for a graduate assistantship/fellowship or (2) when you receive an offer of employment from an on-campus department or office. You must present a letter to Social Security from the OISS and a Social Security Application (please refer to the check-in folder), together with your passport, I-94 and SEVIS I-20/DS-2019 documents.

[ ] Provide the OISS and the Office of Admissions & Records with new information on your mailing address, phone number, or e-mail address throughout your stay at UNR.

[ ] International graduate students should visit the Office of Graduate Student Association (GSA) within their first few days on campus.  The GSA office is located in the Joe Crowley Student Union, Suite 302. They will help you meet new fellow graduate students, obtain information about housing, and the GSA programs that can help you settle into your new life in Reno.

[ ] Optional (Not Required): 

• Get a State ID/Nevada driver’s license at the Department of Motor Vehicles  (directions available at OISS). Go to http://www.dmvnv.com/nvdl.htm for an online Driver’s Handbook as you will need to take a written tests.
  
• Get a Post Office Box (P.O. Box) at the University Station Post Office (1674 N. Virginia St.).           
  
• Open a bank account. You will need a street address or PO Box number to open a bank account.

Be sure to take the passport, I-20/DS-2019 form, and any other form of ID you may have, to all of these places.

For more information, please go to the OISS website. This may save you a trip to OISS or a phone call. You may also make an appointment with an International Student Advisor by calling 784-6874. Open Advising Walk-In hours at OISS are from 11 am to 1 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Check-In Meeting

All new international F-1 or J-1 students must attend a check-in meeting (approximately 1 1/2 hours) upon arrival in Reno in order to be cleared for class registration. Please schedule a check-in meeting with an International Student Advisor at the Office of International Students and Scholars located in the Fitzgerald Student Service Building, Room 120 as soon as they arrive at the University. Check-in meetings are offered three times each week. It is necessary to attend a check-in meeting, even if a student is transferring from another U.S. institution or has been in Reno for some time in another visa status. As these meetings offer a great deal of information about registration, health insurance, the city of Reno, etc., international students who will be studying on other types of visas, such as J-2 or H-4, are also welcome to attend the first part of the meeting to receive more information about the university and city at large. Students must bring all immigration documents to these meetings (passport, visa, I-94 card, I-20 or DS-2019 form).

After your OISS check-in meeting, you will be required to comply with the following PRE-REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:

• Visit the Intensive English Language Center (IELC) to register for the English bridge placement test. All new international students must take the English Bridge Test to determine if English as a Second Language (IELC) course work is needed during their first semester at the university UNLESS they meet one of the following  conditions (be prepared to show evidence of this when you check in at OISS): 

• Score of 100 (internet-Based Test), 250 (Computer-Based Test), 600 (Paper-Based Test) or higher on the TOEFL or IELTS equivalent.
• Degree from an American university or college.
• Transfer of English 101, 102, or the equivalent from an American institution.
• TOEFL requirement waived for university admission for students coming from English speaking countries. 

The Bridge Test measures skills in academic reading, listening, writing, and speaking. It is scored at the IELC on the day of the test and students are then given a result sheet indicating their scores. Students are automatically enrolled in recommended courses by the IELC. The results of the test will also be forwarded to the student’s advisor. Students take Bridge English classes concurrently with academic classes during their first semester at the University to gain academic English skills. All Bridge classes are graded Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory. Please note that these credits may not be used towards graduation, but are counted toward your full time enrollment. Students will be advised of the sign-up location upon arrival at UNR.

• Attend the mandatory Undergraduate or Graduate Student Orientation, International Student Orientation in the Fall semester, and Intercultural Plunge. Plunge is offered only before the Fall semester.

• Visit the University Student Health Center with immunization documents. Students are required to provide the official immunization documentation of two doses for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and an immunization within the last 10 years for tetanus/ diphtheria (TD) before registering for classes. If you were born before 1957, you are exempt from the MMR requirement. However, you are required to have a diphtheria/tetanus immunization within the last 10 years. Any freshman college student under the age of 23 intending to live in on-campus housing must be vaccinated against Neisseria meningiditis (Meningococcus) unless excused because of medical or religious reasons. MMR and Td or Tdap are not covered by your Student Health Fee. MMR is $52.00 and TDap is $38.00. For more information, please refer to the UNR Health Center website.

• Meet with an Academic Advisor in your department to discuss your course schedule. If you do not have an assigned advisor or do not know who to contact, you can select a professor in your department from the following list:http://www.ss.unr.edu/records/advisor.asp . It is important that you build a coherent program of studies with an advisor who knows about your academic options and regulations.
  Transfer credits: If you are unsure about the number of transferable credits you may have, you should submit your official high school transcripts with course descriptions and
  course outlines (syllabi) for the purpose of course evaluations. Upon arrival at UNR,
  students can check the core transfer courses recognized by the University at the initial
  admission point on the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) account at: http://www.unr.edu/stsv/dars . DARS compares student’s course work, both Nevada and transfer, with the requirements of an academic degree program, and prepares a report, which details the student's progress toward meeting those requirements. Courses taken at another institution must be evaluated by a faculty advisor before additional academic credit can be transferred to UNR.
  
  
• Register for at least 12 credits (as an undergraduate student) and 9 credits (as a graduate student) to maintain full-time student-status. Generally most classes are 3 credits. Undergraduate students who intend to take mathematics courses must take a placement exam. Transfer students and those with ACT or SAT scores should contact the Independent Learning Center at 775-784-4652 or Math Center at 775-784-4433; web: http://www.unr.edu/mathcenter/placement/  

After you have completed these steps and have received signatures verifying that these steps have been completed, you will present a Pre-Enrollment Approval Form with the signatures at the Admissions and Records Office in the Student Services Building, 2nd Floor and you will be cleared to register. After you register, you may go to the Cashier's Office to either obtain a copy of your bill and/or pay your bill.

Financial Matters

When you arrive, you will be billed for tuition and fees (plus housing and meals if you are
living on-campus) for your first semester. If you wish to send funds directly from your bank
to the university’s bank account, please contact Controller’s Office on the 3rd Floor of
Student Services Bldg. tel. 775-784-6915; fax 775-327-2296. You can pay your bill at Controller’s Office or online through your ePAWS student account at: http://www.unr.edu/epaws with a credit card. The deadline to pay your registration bill is Friday prior to the beginning of each semester. You may choose a Deferred Payment Plan if you cannot pay your bill in full on that day.

• 50 percent of your per-credit registration fee, nonresident tuition, room and board and 100 percent of special fees are due by January 2009 for Spring semester, and by August 2009 for the Fall semester.
  
  
• The next installment (25 percent) is due by February 2009 for Spring semester, and by September 2009 for the Fall semester (no bill will be sent).
  
  
• The last installment (25 percent) is due by March 2009 for the Spring semester, and by October 2009 for the Fall semester (no bill will be sent). 

Please note: International bank drafts can take several weeks to clear before cash is available
to you. We recommend bringing at least $2,500 in traveler’s checks if possible.

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Last Updated by: April 24, 2009