Housing and dining rates
A down payment of $300 is due in order to complete your housing application. This down payment is applied to your housing charges and is only refundable if you cancel your housing application before June 15, 2022 (October 15, 2022 for Spring 2023 Only applications). Please visit the license agreement for more information about the timeline and fees related to cancelling after June 15.
Failure to pay the amount on or before the due date will result in action by the University including, but not limited to, eviction, exclusion from meals, academic holds, payment due in full, and/or late fees.
University policy requires that each semester's room and board fees, along with other University charges will be deducted from financial aid or scholarships. A portion of the student fees will be used to purchase food and beverages in support of student programs.
Housing rates
Because students sign an academic year license agreement (August-May), academic year rates are applied to student's accounts 55% fall semester and 45% spring semester as there are more days in fall semester due. Students living on campus for only spring semester are responsible for 50% of the academic year rate. In addition, the rates below do not include a $183.00 housing charge for incoming first-year and transfer students participating in NevadaFit or TransferFit, respectively.
Rates are combined for fall and spring terms and do not include summer housing.
| Hall | Occupancy | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Argenta Hall | Triple w/AC (shared bathroom) | $6,600 |
| Argenta Hall | Double w/AC (shared bathroom) | $7,800 |
| Canada Hall | Double w/AC (shared bathroom) | $7,000 |
| Great Basin Hall | Triple w/AC (shared bathroom) | $7,000 |
| Great Basin Hall | Double w/AC (shared bathroom) | $7,800 |
| Great Basin Hall | Single w/AC (shared bathroom) | $9,100 |
| Juniper Hall | Double w/o AC (community bathroom) | $6,100 |
| Juniper Hall | Single w/o AC (community bathroom) | $7,540 |
| Manzanita Hall | Triple/Quad w/o AC (community bathroom) | $5,850 |
| Manzanita Hall | Double w/o AC (community bathroom) | $6,100 |
| Manzanita Hall | Single w/o AC (community bathroom) | $7,540 |
| Nevada Living Learning Community | Double w/AC (shared bathroom) | $7,800 |
| Nevada Living Learning Community | Single w/AC (shared bathroom) | $9,100 |
| Nye Hall | Double w/o AC (community bathroom) | $6,100 |
| Nye Hall | Single w/o AC (community bathroom) | $7,540 |
| Peavine Hall | Triple w/AC (shared bathroom) | $6,600 |
| Peavine Hall | Double w/AC (shared bathroom) | $7,800 |
| Peavine Hall | Single w/AC (private bathroom) | $8,800 |
| Sierra Hall | Triple w/AC (shared bathroom) | $6,600 |
| Sierra Hall | Double w/AC (shared bathroom) | $7,000 |
| Sierra Hall | Single w/AC (private bathroom) | $8,800 |
Ponderosa Village rates
| Apartment complex | Monthly rent |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,202 |
| 2 Bedroom – Shared Unit | $737 |
| 2 Bedroom – Full Unit | $1,432 |
Meal plans
Students are able to use their meal plans in 20 different dining spots located all across campus. Whether swiping into our dining hall, using the meal trade program or paying with FoodBucks, students have the versatility and portability of eating anywhere on campus for any meal. Our goal is to ensure our students are full and fueled for academic success.
Meal plan rates
The Residence Hall Association voted to transition meal plan names to school colors in 2022-2023 as a way to be more inclusive.
Because students sign an academic year license agreement (August-May), academic year rates are applied to student's accounts 55% fall semester and 45% spring semester as there are more days in fall semester due. Students living on campus for only spring semester are responsible for 50% of the academic year rate.
| Meal Plan | Description | Weekly Meals | Annual Food Bucks | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | Unlimited entries into Den, can utilize meal trades at national brands, 2 meal trades per day, 4 guest passes. Best value! | Unlimited | $400 | $5,996 |
| Blue | Meal trades limited to proprietary brands, 2 meal trades per day, 3 guest passes | 15 | $500 | $5,490 |
| Gray | Meal trades limited to proprietary brands, 2 meal trades per day | 12 | $600 | $4,644 |
| White | Meal trades limited to proprietary brands, 2 meal trades per week – Only eligible for students returning to on-campus housing or transfer students who have lived on-campus (anywhere) for at least one year | 10 | $200 | $4,000 |
Each plan provides a number of weekly meals per week and FoodBucks to allow students convenience and flexibility with their plan. We also offer a community meal plan for non-residents.
FoodBucks
Each meal plan includes a designated amount of a declining balance credit called FoodBucks. FoodBucks can be used at any dining location on campus. When making a food purchase, simply present your WolfCard to the cashier and let them know you would like to pay with FoodBucks. The amount of your purchase is then deducted from your FoodBucks balance.
Meals and meal trades
Each meal swipe grants you access to The Den, our all-you-care-to-eat dining facility, which features a number of stations.
Meal trades allow you to use meal plan swipes at participating Nevada dining locations. Learn more about how meal trades work.
Meal plan changes and cancellation requests
- First-year students living on campus: You are required to have an Alpha, Wolfie, or Luna meal plan (renamed to Silver, Blue, and Gray plans starting Fall 2022). You can change your meal plan during the first three weeks of each semester. To request a meal plan change, please visit your online Housing Profile and complete the Meal Plan Change Academic Year Application.
- Sophomore and above students living on campus or any student living off-campus: You can change or cancel your meal plan during the first three weeks of each semester. To request a meal plan change during this time frame, please visit your online Housing Profile and complete the Meal Plan Change Academic Year Application. To cancel your meal, plan please email us at housing@unr.edu.
- After the first three weeks of the semester, you are welcome to request an increase to your meal plan by visiting your online Housing Profile and completing the Meal Plan Change Academic Year Application.