Indigenous Student Services

The Multicultural Center developed the Indigenous Student Services program to assist Indigenous students in obtaining a university education by providing recruitment and retention services and activities that promote academic success and graduation from the University of Nevada, Reno.

What we do

Advocacy and support

Our outreach activities include:

• Coordinating workshops and resources that connect students to campus life and student organizations.
• Conducting information sessions and providing individual guidance on college admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, the Nevada Native American Fee Waiver and financial aid support to prospective students and their families.
• Conducting one on one non-academic advising, support and referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources.
• Hosting college and university tours for Indigenous prospective students.
• Providing guidance and resources to Residential Life for the Indigenous LLC.
• Supporting and advising Indigenous clubs and organizations.

Events

We host many events, including:

• Indigenous People's Day
• Indigenous Graduate Celebration
• Native Heritage Month Programs
• University of Nevada, Reno Powwow

Please visit the Indigenous Student Services Pack Life for updates on programming and events.