Honors College

Preparing the next generation of leaders to engage our complex and rapidly changing world

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Summer Honors

Learn about special opportunities, explore ideas across disciplines and connect with faculty and fellow honors students.

Who it’s for: Incoming honors students who want an early start on their Honors College experience

What you get: One cocurricular experience toward an honors pathway and early connections within the honors community

Summer Honors

HonorsFIT

Join us for a full day of Honors College programming designed to welcome you to campus, connect you with your peers and set the foundation for your honors journey.

Who it’s for: Incoming Honors College students

What you get: Essential programming, community connections and a strong start to your first year

HonorsFIT

New certificate: Professions in Medicine

The Honors College nurtures talented, motivated students for holistic education. To that end, futures in health care now have a leg up through the Honors College Professions in Medicine certificate. Learn how you can gain practical experience and stand out in health care and medical school applications.

Explore the PiM certificate

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Join us for these events

Aug 12

Wolf Pack Discoveries at Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU) 02:00 PM Conferences & Symposiums

Aug 15

HonorsFIT at Davidson Mathematics & Science Center (DMSC) 08:00 AM

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In the news

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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflections on Juneteenth

Jody Lykes, director of Admissions and Marketing for The Honors College, looks back at Nevada’s history and forward to the celebrations in 2026

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Faces of the Pack: Haley Simmons

Orvis School of Nursing student’s project helps make allergy education accessible for children

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Find Your Pack – Luka Bwaye

How this Orvis School of Nursing student found belonging, purpose and career prospects at the University of Nevada, Reno

At the University of Nevada, Reno Honors College, our students maximize their unique gifts and passions through a series of personalized experiences that deepen their capacity for transformative societal impact. For 60 years we have welcomed students into our supportive, nurturing family. We invite you to join us.

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