University of Nevada, Reno

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Join us for specially designed half-day visits in June and July to tour the campus and residence halls, learn about admissions and financial aid, and have lunch on us.

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Apply by July 15 to enroll in Fall 2023.

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See yourself at Nevada

The University of Nevada, Reno is ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities and is a Carnegie® R1 research institution.

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Limitless academic pathways

Find your passion while studying with expert faculty in a supportive learning environment that prepares you for career success.

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From accounting to wildlife conservation

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Whether the goal is to become a dancer or neuroscientist, you can select from over 500+ academic programs to make your dreams a reality.

Meet just a few of the faculty members you could study with...

Environmental engineering

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Krishna Pagilla, Ph.D. is reimagining research to advance water conservation and management practices — to help maintain access to this vital commodity.

College of Engineering

Anthropology

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Kyra Stull, Ph.D. is using advanced imaging in biological anthropology to redefine our understanding of human growth and development.

College of Liberal Arts

Educational leadership

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Ethan Ris, Ph.D. is reshaping educational instruction at K-12 schools through systematic reform that removes inequity and exclusion barriers.

College of Education and Human Development

We're continuing to build on our University's history

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Wolf Pack Rising

A strategic plan that defines the next four years of the University's direction, designed to meet the challenges and changing needs of Nevada.

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University Gateway

A revitalization and campus expansion project that includes a new building for the College of Business.

Preparing for 150th anniversary

A celebration of 150 years of the University's history and impact, beginning October 12, 2023 and concluding on Oct. 12, 2024.

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