Save up to $10,000 per year on tuition with the Pack Exchange Program

The Pack Exchange Program (WUE) provides undergraduate students from eligible western states and territories with the opportunity to study at the University of Nevada, Reno at a significantly reduced tuition cost.

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★ Eligibility

Open to incoming freshman and transfer students from participating western states.

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✎ No separate application

All you need to do is submit a completed application for admission. That's it.

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✓ Deadlines

June 1, 2025 (new freshman) and July 1, 2025 (new transfer) are the deadlines to qualify for PEP for Fall 2025 semester.

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Compare your potential savings*

Students who qualify for the Pack Exchange Program only pay 200% of Nevada resident base tuition.

Tuition without PEP: $27,287

Tuition with PEP: $17,310

*Tuition only. Based on 2025-2026 tuition at 30 credits across fall (15) and spring (15 semesters). Tuition information >

Why PEP?

Open to all majors

We do not limit PEP eligibility to specific academic majors.

It's good for 4 years

You may continue to receive the PEP reduced scholarship for up to four consecutive years. No ongoing minimum GPA or per-year credit requirements. No renewal application necessary.

$2,000 in additional scholarships*

Incoming new freshmen may also qualify for up to an additional $2,000 in scholarships from the University.

*Additional scholarships limited. Priority given to students that demonstrate engagement, academic and creative qualifications and unmet needs.

 

PEP eligibility requirements

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Open to 18 different states and regions

Participating regions include Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

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New freshman requirements

To qualify, students must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 weighted1 academic grade point average (AGPA) or
  • Minimum 22 ACT Composite2 or
  • Minimum 1100 SAT2 score
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New transfer student requirements

Students must meet both of the following requirements:

  • 2.75 cumulative transfer GPA3 and
  • 24 transferable semester graded credits4
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Additional information

1A weighted academic core GPA considers only English, math, science and social science classes, adding 0.025 to 0.05 for courses like Honors and Advanced Placement.
2Students may request a superscore to be used by emailing WUE@unr.edu
3Does not include courses with Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory designation
4Does not include Advanced Placement or non-graded work

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