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
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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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May 13
Honors College Convocation at Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU) May 13 06:00 PM Awards & Recognition
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In the news

Three women standing together at an awards ceremony. Gabby, in the middle, holds a certificate for being a Truman Scholar.

Gabriella Detrick named Nevada’s Truman Scholar

Detrick is the eighth Truman Scholar from the University of Nevada, Reno

Two students on either side of John and Rochelle Gray.

Jessica Gonzalez and Angela Wang – John and Rochelle Gray Scholarship recipients

The first-generation students receive the John and Rochelle Gray Scholarship, highlighting their resilience on the path to becoming medical professionals

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Summer Honors: A bridge program for incoming Honors College students

Before move-in day, students begin their Honors journey through discussion, exploration and community

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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