About Us

The Graduate School assists all graduate students with admissions, awards, need-based services and professional development.

Graduate Dean Markus Kemmelmeier

Dean of the Graduate School

Graduate Dean and Vice Provost of Graduate Education Markus Kemmelmeier and his administrative office staff are here for you throughout your graduate education. Don't hesitate to reach out directly to the appropriate team member with questions about graduate programs, applications, progression, insurance, assistantships and more. If you are struggling with something personally, professionally or academically, our team can point you toward valuable resources you might not be aware of. Try us!

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Graduate Council

Meet the faculty and student representatives across campus who make recommendations to the Provost's office. 

Graduate Council
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Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association promotes the welfare and interests of the graduate students of the University through a variety of services, events and awards. Get involved today!

Graduate Student Association

Discover the quality of life on campus and in Northern Nevada

From the Midtown food and art scene to four seasons of Lake Tahoe's trails, beaches and ski slopes, there is truly something for everyone. Our University is proud to be a part of the Great Basin community.

Campus life
Our beautiful campus has coffee shops, sports, restaurants, a fitness center and a multitude of great study spots.
Explore Reno-Tahoe
Craft breweries, nationally renowned festivals, Truckee river rafting, Artown, Burning Man... This is not your parents' Reno!
Outstanding research opportunities
Our Carnegie R1 research institution has more than 60 research centers and facilities and dozens of state-of-the-art laboratories.
 

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Your donation directly funds opportunities that support the graduate experience across campus. Donations are used to bring dynamic speakers to workshops, offer awards for exciting research and achievement and create a supportive environment where students learn skills that will help them succeed in their chosen field. Please consider an impactful donation today to support an innovative tomorrow.  

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