Admissions requirements

Each year, we welcome applications from a diverse mix of students from across the world. The University of Nevada, Reno is a place where you can challenge yourself academically, establish friendships, learn the skills and build the knowledge necessary to solve the problems of tomorrow. Learn more about freshman requirements below.

Are you a new freshman?

• You are applying during your senior year of high school or home school (with or without college coursework);
• You have already graduated high school and have no college coursework; or
• You have already graduated high school and have completed 23 or fewer college credits after high school.

If you will have completed 24 or more college credits after high school, please apply as a transfer student.

Standardized test scores are not required for admission

Standardized test scores are not required for admission to the University of Nevada, Reno. The University accepts the ACT and SAT scores and may use scores for class placement in first-year courses. 

School codes

• ACT: 2494
• SAT: 4844