Current students

Graduate students at Nevada are key members of the university’s community of scholars, contributing diverse viewpoints and fresh insights that will make a mark on the global context.

The Grad School Office
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Academics and program support

Academic policies

Review academic policies regarding student status, grades & credit, leaves of absence and more.

Student forms

Get access to forms you may need access to while enrolled as a graduate student.

Thesis & dissertation guidelines

Review information you will need when filing your thesis or dissertation.

Program of study requirements

The Program of Study is the foundation of your graduate program and lists all course work or credits required to fulfill the degree requirements.

Academic standing & dismissal

Learn about the academic and professional standards of the Graduate School, including the student dismissal policy.

University Catalog

Review the University Catalog for information about program requirements, course descriptions, deadlines and more.

Graduate tuition & fees

The net cost for a graduate education varies by individual student, graduate program, graduate assistantships (GA) and enrollment status.

Graduate assistantships

Graduate assistants receive grant-in-aid waivers to help offset the cost of a graduate education. Learn more.

Scholarships & fellowships

A variety of funding awards from University- and external-based sources are available to graduate students.

Related graduate offices

Graduate Student Association (GSA)

Supports the welfare and interests of graduate students through scholarships, advocacy, clubs and events, and more.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

Provides postdoctoral fellows, faculty and administrators information on institutional policies, career development opportunities, and issues relevant to postdoctoral training.

Campus news

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NSF Research Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecology

Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program

Raggio Building with Best Grad School U.S. News and World Report Education 2023-24

College of Education and Human Development’s graduate programs are among the nation’s best

College receives high ratings in the U.S. News and World Report

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A major milestone in neuroscience research and teaching excellence

$5.3 million, NIH COBRE ‘Phase 3’ award will further advance the mission and impact of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience