You've decided you want to join the Pack. How do you apply? Follow the steps below to complete and submit your online application.
Below, you'll find all the information you need to apply to the University of Nevada, Reno. The quicklink toolbar below has links if you are ready to start the application process immediately, continue a saved application, check on your application status if you've previously applied or access MyNEVADA 2.0.
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It can help to start gathering and requesting official documentation in advance of creating and submitting an online application for admission to the University. Some common items we request include official high school or college transcripts, standardized test scores (e.g., ACT/SAT) and immunization records.
Before getting started, it can help to determine your student type for our application process. The online application for admission asks for a specific "Admit Type" and "Application Type." Prior to moving forward in the process, review the information below to learn more about the different student types in our application.
If you are a student from the United States, select "Domestic" as your "Application Type" and one of the following for your "Admit Type."
If you are an undergraduate international student, select "First Year" as your "Admit Type" and "International" as your "Application Type" if you are a student with an F-1 or J-1 visa who is applying to complete an undergraduate degree at the University.
If you are a student enrolling in an non-degree program, select "Domestic" as your "Application Type" and "Nondegree" as your "Admit Type."
Returning students do not complete the registration process via MyNevada 2.0.
The University of Nevada, Reno uses an online portal, MyNEVADA 2.0, for all student tasks, from applying to enrolling in classes. The application process at the University has two distinct steps: 1) creating a one-time application account username and password and 2) using that applicant account to complete and submit an online application for admission. The buttons below will take you directly into the application portal, allowing you to create your application account and your online application for admission.
The initial step in applying is to create an application account. This account is only used to access our application for admission and submit your online application. In this step, you add your legal name and email address and create a username and password. This username and password is only used for our application for admission.
After you create your application account, you can use that username and password to log onto our online application portal. After you submit your application, you will not use your application account username or password again. Once you have created your application for admission, you must select the appropriate "Admit Type" and "Application Type" to advance in the process. See the list above for more information.
Create an application for admission
You must pay a $60 non-refundable application fee as you complete your online application. The application fee is only valid during the semester in which you apply and cannot be deferred or transferred to another semester.
After you've completed the various parts of the application (e.g., biographical information, high school education, declaration of major, etc.) and paid your application fee, you can finalize, certify and submit your application for admission.
After submitting your application, you must create and activate a new MyNEVADA 2.0 account to check your application status and to accept or decline admission to the University if you are accepted. After you submit an application, you will receive an email from the University with information regarding the activation of your MyNevada account. This email will be sent approximately one to two days after your application is received. Please allow for at least five business days for your application to be received, processed and acknowledged.
At that time, you will receive a 10-digit Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) identification number and an application number from the University. You will need both to complete the MyNevada registration process. Once you receive your application number and NSHE ID, you need to activate your account.
Remember, your MyNEVADA 2.0 username and password will be different than the username and password you created to submit an application to the University.
Activate your MyNEVADA 2.0 account
Create your MyNEVADA 2.0 profile. After clicking on activate account, you'll be prompted to create your MyNEVADA 2.0 profile. Complete the fields on this page and click "Submit."
Create your MyNEVADA 2.0 password. After creating your profile, you will need to create a MyNEVADA 2.0 password. Again, the password for MyNEVADA 2.0 must be different than the password you used to create your application. The previous password is only valid for submitting your application.
Need help activating your account? We have a comprehensive MyNEVADA 2.0 help section that includes step-by-step instructions for getting your account established. Use the button below to access information on activating your account.
