Save up to $10,500 per year on tuition with the Pack Exchange Program

The Pack Exchange Program (PEP) 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

April 7, 2026 (new freshman) and July 1, 2026 (new transfer) are the deadlines to qualify for PEP for Fall 2026 semester. December 15, 2025 (new transfer) is the deadline for Spring 2026.

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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.

 

PEP eligibility requirements

 

Frequently asked questions about the Pack Exchange Program

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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