Get support as a student

The University of Nevada, Reno is a public university and is governed by the same laws as any government body. Therefore, all members of our community are protected under the First Amendment. Having this freedom is important to our daily lives, but it also has the potential to offend and hurt other individuals.

Our University is unable to restrict these liberties, but we do offer services for students who have experienced discomfort from specific situations of open exchange and ideas.

Support resources for students

Hate and bias reporting

Phone: (775) 784-7707
File a report online: Bias and hate incident reporting

Counseling Services

The mission of Counseling Services is to provide psychological services to University of Nevada, Reno students to support and facilitate their personal and academic success and development. Counseling Services offer individual counseling, group counseling, consultation and urgent care. Counseling services staff is a multi-culturally and educationally diverse group of psychologists, social workers, therapists and doctoral trainees. They're located in the Pennington Student Achievement Center, Suite 420 and can be reached at (775) 784-4648.

Downing Counseling Clinic

The Downing Counseling Clinic is a training center for graduate counseling students. The clinic is a part of the Counseling and Educational Psychology Program at the University of Nevada, Reno. All sessions are conducted by graduate students. They offer individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, play therapy and consultations. They're located in the William Raggio Building, Room 3007 and can be reached at (775) 682-5515.

Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX

The Equal Opportunity & Title IX office ensures that you have the right to an education and to work and advance in employment on the basis of merit, ability and potential without fear of discrimination. For more information about the Equal Opportunity and Title IX office please call them at (775) 784-1547.

Crisis Call Center

The Crisis Call Center is a 24-hour, 7 day, 365 days a year crisis line that provides a safe source of support for individuals in any type of crisis. They can be reached at (775) 784-8090.

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office is available to coordinate and provide support to students especially when they are experiencing difficulties. Dean of Students staff is located on the Lake Level of the Clark Administration Building and can be contacted at (775) 688-6846.

The Center for Student Engagement

The Center for Student Engagement works collaboratively with the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) and The Office of the Associate Vice President for Student Life Services under the Division of Student Services to engage, educate and empower undergraduate students to take action in the best interest of the student body and the university community. They're located in the Joe Crowley Student Union, third floor and can be reached at (775) 784-6589.

The Multicultural Center

The Multicultural Center provides programs and services that support the academic and social success for all students at the University of Nevada through advisement, leadership development, counseling, student organizations, outreach and intercultural programming. The center offers a multitude of opportunities for student involvement, support, networking and social interaction. The Multicultural Center is located in the Joe Crowley Student Union, third floor and can be reached at (775) 784-4936.

Police Services

• University Police: 911 - Emergency
  o Dispatch (Non-Emergency): (775) 334-COPS (2677)
  o Main Office (Mon.-Fri.8 a.m.-5 p.m.): (775) 784-4013
  o Duty Officer (24-hour) (775) 745-6195
• Reno Police Department: Non-Emergency Dispatch: (775) 334-2121
• Sparks Police: Non-Emergency Dispatch: (775) 353-2231