When should you apply?
The Early Action Admission (non-binding) deadline is November 15. Fall and Spring 2020 applications will open in mid-September 2019.
Freshman admissions
Freshman admissions
You can expect more from your first year at the University of Nevada, Reno. Learn more about what you need to apply, how to apply and what to do after you apply.
Are you a freshman applicant?
You are considered a new freshman if any of the following apply to you:
- You are applying during your senior year of high school
- You have no previous college experience
- You have earned fewer than 24 transferable semester college credits
If not, you can use the resources below to learn about our other student admission types.
What do you need to apply?
As you gear up to apply to the University of Nevada, Reno, you should familiarize yourself about our requirements and the documents and materials you need to gather for your online application.
How do you apply?
Are you ready to take the next step and submit an application? We have a two-step online application process. First, you create an online account (username and password) and then use that account information to create and submit your complete application for admission.
That's it. Easy. Want step-by-step instructions? Visit our how to apply page.
Need help?
We’d love to answer any questions you have about our application process, financial assistance or life at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m. PST
Phone: (866) 263-8232
Email: admissions@unr.edu
Need more information?
Interested in learning more about becoming an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno? Want to know about our majors, residential halls or life in general at the University? Provide us with your basic contact information and areas of academic interest, and we will keep you up to date on what the University has to offer, admission deadlines and recruitment events in your area.