Experience Nevada

An adventure close to home. Your student can make friends that share their interests, discover new experiences, and earn a world-class degree.

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Get to know campus

We offer a variety of guided in-person and virtual campus visit options. Whether you want to learn about admissions and financial aid, meet with the Director of Admissions, explore residence halls or explore academic programs, we have a tour that's right for you.

Campus tours

A guided 90-minute tour of the beautiful and historic University of Nevada, Reno campus.

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Nevada Bound (Day Tour)

A single-day, in-person campus visit program that provides prospective students and their families the opportunity to experience life at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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Virtual tour

Our online tour offers the opportunity to explore the University virtually, getting a first-hand look of prominent locations throughout our 290-acre campus.

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Ready to consider Nevada?

Home to Nevada's most beautiful and vibrant campus, the University of Nevada, Reno has a community of 23,000 students who are part of a campus-wide culture of research, innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, service-learning, and community engagement. Your student can select an academic path from more than 13 colleges and schools — ranging from agriculture to education, science to liberal arts.

An R1 research institution, the University offers an opportunity for your student to work and study with industry-leading faculty members across more than 500 majors. With its new location at Lake Tahoe, your adventure spans from the heart of Reno, Nevada to the shores of Lake Tahoe...and beyond.

There has never been a better time for you to join the Wolf Pack Family.

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Why choose Nevada?

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A top-ranked education

Your student can craft a personalized academic journey that aligns with their career aspirations and prepare for success in today's dynamic job market.

  • Carnegie R1 research university
  • National Public University (U.S. News & World Review)
  • 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, led by world-renowned faculty
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A place to do awesome things

Your student can unlock a world of excitement with customizable academic journeys, study abroad opportunities, student clubs that cater to every interest, endless outdoor recreation and hundreds of dynamic research opportunities connected to their career path.

  • 560+ majors, minors and certificate programs
  • 300+ student clubs and organizations
  • 45 study abroad locations in 24 countries
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Big school. Tight-knit community.

Fueled by a storied history of 150 years, embrace the electric atmosphere of a dynamic campus where your student can find the ultimate college experience in a supportive and protective community.

  • 17 NCAA Division I athletics teams
  • 9 on-campus residence halls
  • 20+ on-campus dining eateries
  • State-of-the-art fitness and performing arts facilities
  • On-campus police services

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