University of Nevada, Reno
A degree from this top Carnegie® research university
is your opportunity to rise.
Join the class of 2027
Claim your opportunity. Application deadline for priority scholarship consideration is Feb. 1, 2023. Apply today.
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Seeing is believing
Join us as three of our amazing students share about the University's top-ranked academic programs, life on campus, dining facilities, research opportunities, extracurricular activities, and what it means to be part of the Wolf Pack Family.
Day tour
Join us for Nevada Bound™, a full-day visit that includes a walking tour, informational sessions on admissions and financial aid, opportunities to talk with faculty to learn about your major, lunch, and more.
Walking tour
Take a guided tour of the beautiful and historic University campus that lasts approximately two hours, offering an overview of our facilities, history, student life and what it's like living on campus.
Las Vegas fly-up program
The Las Vegas Nevada Bound Fly-Up trip is a one-day chaperoned visit to the University that is available to high school juniors, seniors and transfer students from southern Nevada.
Attend the University
Get the information you need to apply to the University, from first-year freshman to transfer student, graduate student to international student.
Request information
If you are a potential undergraduate student, provide your contact information and our admissions coordinators will answer any questions you may have.
Transfer admissions
Transitioning from a community college or another four-year institution? Our staff can help make a seamless move to the University.
Graduate admissions
Get the basic requirements for graduate school admission for domestic, international and graduate special applicants.
Opportunity U: The Nevada Admissions blog
Early Decision vs. Early Action: What's the difference?
October 26, 2022Learn the difference between early decision and early action and find out what it means for you.
Advice for incoming college students
August 09, 2022We asked some of our current and former students what advice they'd give to incoming college students. Find out what tips they have for you.
FAFSA tips to save you time and money
October 05, 2021The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an application that can make you eligible for many different types of financial aid. Get six tips that can make filling out the FAFSA easier.
Our academics
Customize your academic experience at the University of Nevada, Reno with more than 500 academic programs across 145+ academic majors, 130+ graduate programs, certificates, minors, online programs and more.
Our colleges & schools
The University is home to 13 colleges and schools, including the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.
Majors & minors
Finding your major lets you combine your skills and passions with an academic course of study that prepares you for future career success or further study in graduate school.
Graduate programs
Choose from 57 doctoral, 80 master's and 24 professional graduate programs — including many without GRE and GMAT admissions requirements.
Understanding costs & aid
Get more information about your estimated costs for tuition, fees, housing, meals, books and supplies, and learn about financial aid options, scholarships, tuition free programs and more.
Nevada Guarantee
We'll guarantee you free tuition, fees and books if you're a Nevada resident who comes from a low-income family and you're pursuing an undergraduate degree
Western Undergraduate Exchange
If you're from a qualifying area, you could receive a reduced tuition scholarship for four years.
Tuition & fees
Review registration and mandatory fees by semester, including tuition rate tables through the 2024-2025 school year.
Our research
Our undergraduate research opportunities help students develop valuable skills and experience for their future career paths, and our dozens of state-of-the-art facilities and 60 research centers anchor pioneering work in areas ranging from dryland agriculture to sustainability in the Lake Tahoe region.
Our students lead in research
Faces of the Pack: Micah Lilo brings STEM skills to the football field and the lab
September 16, 2022Wolf Pack linebacker receives Undergraduate Research funding to investigate energy-saving dynamic windows
Faces of the Pack: Jennifer Clayton discovers fascination for autonomous robotics
August 30, 2022First-generation student finds vast opportunity through mentorships, research experiences and the University community
Environmental science student-researcher wins Regents’ award for notable accomplishments
June 22, 2022Nicole Choma reflects on how experiences in undergraduate research, marching band and other scholarly activities have enhanced her college journey
Are you ready for a world of opportunity?
We are committed to ensuring you have the opportunities you need to develop the skills required to leave a lasting impact on whatever profession you pursue.