How to apply as a new freshman

Applications for admission are submitted via the University's online application portal.

After entering the required registration information, you will receive an automatic email with a temporary registration PIN. When you receive your PIN, you can complete the registration process that allows you to access your online application for admission.

Create your application registration

The application portal will guide you through your online application specific to your student type^*. Once finished, verify your information and click the “Finalize application” button (link) to proceed.

^*Returning students must complete a returning student application for readmission to the University.

Once you submit your application, you will receive a confirmation email. Check your spam folder if not received and mark unr.edu as a safe sender to ensure future receipt of emails. An email containing MyNEVADA student portal activation information will be sent 24 to 48 hours after submitting the application.

The email sent 24 to 48 hours later will contain your student ID number and steps to create your MyNEVADA account. This account provides access to your student application dashboard, allows you to check your application status, accept or deny admission (if offered), review your fees, make payments and more.

After completing your online application for admission, you can gather and submit the additional documentation required to finalize your application package.

Transcripts. Official high school, college or International Baccalaureate transcripts may be sent electronically or mailed directly from the institution to the Office of Admissions and Records:

University of Nevada, Reno
Office of Admissions & Records
MS 0120
Reno, NV 89557-0120

Transcript upload portal

Standardized test scores (optional). Test scores must come directly from the testing agency or school institution. The University's test codes include the following:

• SAT/College Board (AP): 4844
• ACT: 2494

Test score upload portal - school/institution staff only

Immunization records. All students attending the University of Nevada, Reno must submit proof of immunization. Copies of immunization records may be mailed, faxed, emailed or hand-delivered.

Immunization requirements

• Mail. If you'd like to mail records, you can send them to the following address:

  University of Nevada, Reno
  Office of 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.