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Our Transfer Admissions Specialists are here to help new transfer students as they transition from community colleges and other four-year institutions.
Transfer student admission checklist
As an admitted transfer student at the University of Nevada, Reno, follow the steps below to be guided through the admission process. Make sure you keep track of all admission materials and deadlines for enrollment. If you have any questions, contact our admissions team:
Email: admissions@unr.edu
Local phone: (775) 784-4700, option 1
Toll-free phone: (866) 263-8332
What to do after you are admitted as a transfer student
- Activate your MyNEVADA account. Your MyNEVADA username and password will be different than the username and password you created to submit an application to the University.
- Create your MyNEVADA profile. After clicking on activate account, you'll be prompted to create your MyNEVADA profile. Complete the fields on this page and click "Submit."
- Create your MyNEVADA password. After creating your profile, you will need to create a MyNEVADA password.
Activate your MyNEVADA account
Need assistance? We have an online help section for MyNEVADA users.
Official transcripts from any college work completed since you were admitted are required to be sent to the University. You may mail them or hand-deliver them to the University.
Mail. Official transcripts may be sent to the following address:
University of Nevada, Reno
Admissions & Records
MS 0120
Reno, NV 89557-0120
Hand-deliver. Official transcripts may be hand-delivered to the Office of Admissions and Records, located on the second floor of the Fitzgerald Student Services building.
After your application has been evaluated for admission and you've been accepted, you will receive an admission packet with a letter informing you of your acceptance. Your next step is to accept or decline your admission offer to the University of Nevada, Reno.
Accepting admission to the University is a non-binding decision.
You may accept or decline admission in MyNEVADA. In order to accept admissions, you must first activate your MyNEVADA user account.
Accepting admission to the University
Log-into MyNEVADA. The first step is to log-in to MyNEVADA using your NSHE ID and password. Once you log-in, you will see your submitted application along with a link to "Accept or Decline." After clicking on the link, you will be prompted to select "I Accept Admission" or "I Decline Admission."
Accept or decline admission. Confirm your decision by clicking on the appropriate button. Finally, select "Confirm Admission" to complete the process. Your account will update overnight and your status in MyNEVADA will change from "Applicant" to "Student."
What happens if you decline admission?
If you choose to decline admission, all of your associated applications (e.g., scholarships, housing applications) will also be canceled. This action cannot be reversed.
As a transfer student, it is important you consult with an advisor to discuss your academic goals, review your course articulation, develop an academic plan and request core course substitutions (if necessary).
You can use MyNEVADA to review your transfer credit report. Remember, you must first activate your MyNEVADA user account prior to accessing your credit report.
In order to register for classes, we must receive a copy of your immunization records. All immunizations must be on file for course placement.
You may mail, fax, hand-deliver or email these records to our offices.
Mail
If you'd like to mail records, you can send them to the following address:
University of Nevada, Reno
Admissions & Records
MS 0120
Reno, NV 89557
Hand-deliver
You may also hand-deliver immunization records to the Office of Admissions and Records, located in the Fitzgerald Student Services building on the second floor.
Fax
You may fax immunization records to (775) 784-4283.
Email
You may email immunization records to mynevada@unr.edu.
Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and a wait-list begins when applications exceed available space. If you plan on living in on-campus, it is important you apply for housing as early as possible.
Priority deadline is February 1.
Remember, the housing application is separate from the admission application.
Transfer students can apply to live in the Transfer Living Learning Community, located in Canada Hall. The community designed to meet the unique needs of transfer students and to live together with other students who have transferred to the University.
The New Student Orientation program is designed to prepare you for the transition to the University of Nevada, Reno. You have an opportunity to meet fellow classmates, meet with academic representatives to discuss your schedule, learn about student resources and more. Orientation sessions are offered twice per year — in the summer for students starting in the fall term and in January for students starting in the spring term.
Summer Orientation sign-ups typically begin in March. Students admitted for spring semester will receive more information about a month before the event.
Step 2: Register for summer programming
Orientation and NevadaFIT are optional but encouraged for new transfer students who start school in the fall. All new first-year students are required to arrive on campus no later than Saturday, August 20 for FIT Camp check-in and Opening Ceremony, part of Opening Weekend.
Transfer students are invited to participate in Opening Weekend on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21. Opening Weekend includes Opening Ceremony and check-in to TransferFIT for students who will participate in that program.
Orientation helps new transfer students and their supporters connect to campus life and make the most of services that help you succeed at the University.
- Register online for Orientation, beginning in March
- Two transfer-only sessions are available
- Family members are invited to register for the same session date
NevadaFIT is a one-credit academic program that is held one week prior to the start of school. It is a student success and preparation program that helps you get ready for life at the University and the rigor of college courses.
Transfer students participate in a collaborative learning experience, moving into a study group known as a "Pack." Students also meet and engage with faculty, staff and fellow students in their academic major.
New transfer students can apply to the TransferFIT program on the NevadaFIT website, which is not required
We invite transfer students and your families and supporters to join us for a weekend of events to kick off NevadaFIT and the new school year. Opening Weekend includes activities, open houses, and meetups on campus to keep you busy between your move-in time and FIT check-in.
- Residence Hall move-in dates will be assigned Thursday, Friday or Saturday – wait to find out your move-in day before making travel plans
- New students and guests are invited to attend Opening Ceremony Saturday evening
- Download the Guidebook app for an agenda of events, meetups, receptions, tours, and more throughout Opening Weekend