How to apply as a transfer student

Applications for admission are submitted via the University's online application portal.

After entering the required registration information, you will receive an automatic email with a temporary registration PIN. When you receive your PIN, you can complete the registration process that allows you to access your online application for admission.

Create your application registration

The application portal will guide you through your online application specific to your student type^*. Once finished, verify your information and click the “Finalize application” button (link) to proceed.

^*Returning students must complete a returning student application for readmission to the University.

Once your application is submitted, a confirmation email will be sent. Check your spam folder if not received and mark unr.edu as a safe sender to ensure future receipt of emails. An email containing MyNEVADA student portal activation information will be sent 24 to 48 hours after submitting the application.

The email sent 24 to 48 hours later will contain your student ID number and steps to create your MyNEVADA account. This account provides access to your student application dashboard, allows you to check your application status, accept or deny admission (if offered), review your fees, make payments and more.

After completing your online application for admission, you can gather and submit the additional documentation required to finalize your application package.

Transcripts. Official college transcripts from each institution you have attended may be sent electronically or mailed direction from the institution to the Office of Admissions and records.

By mail
University of Nevada, Reno
Office of Admissions & Records
MS 0120
Reno, NV 89557-0120

By e-mail
mynevada@unr.edu

If you have fewer than 24 transferable semester credits, you will also need to submit an official high school transcript.

International transcript for Domestic students (non-English translation transcripts)

• Students need to submit an official copy of the transcript to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Transcripts are considered official if they are received via regular mail/post in a sealed envelope or electronically sent directly from the institution.
• A certified English translation of all transcripts that are non-English must be submitted as well using a third-party evaluator.
• Options for certified English translation:
  • Northern Nevada International Center (Language Bank) 775-784-7515 or via email at nnic@unr.edu
  • Educational Credential Evaluators ECE
  • World Education Services WES

Standardized test scores (optional). Test scores must come directly from the testing agency. The University's test codes include the following:

• SAT/College Board (AP): 4844
• ACT: 2494

All students attending the University of Nevada, Reno must submit proof of immunization (admissions/records/policies/immunizations). Copies of immunization records may be mailed, faxed, e-mailed, hand-delivered, or uploaded online.

Immunization requirements 

Upload your immunizations

By mail
Office of Admissions & Records
MS 0120
Reno, NV 89557

Hand-deliver
You may also hand-deliver immunization records to the Office of Admissions and Records, located in the Fitzgerald Student Services building on the second floor.

Fax
You may fax immunization records to (775) 784-4283.

Email
You may email immunization records to mynevada@unr.edu.

Immunizations are not required for admissions decisions but are required for enrollment.