Visit Campus

Visit the University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno delivers on its land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ personal growth and academic achievement.

Limited in-person and guided campus tours

From 146-year-old buildings and a Quad on the National Register of Historic Places to some of the most technologically advanced libraries, facilities and labs in the U.S., our 290-acre campus supports our mission of learning, discovery and engagement that inspires students and serves the economic, social, environmental and cultural needs of Nevada, the nation and the world.

You must register in advance. Guided tours are kept to a strict 10-person maximum to allow for adequate social distancing. All visitors are required to bring and wear an adequate facial covering for the duration of in-person campus tours. Visitors without an adequate facial covering will not be permitted on the tour.

View looking north on campus outside the Student Services building with a few people walking on the paths, a tree budding in the foreground and the Knowledge Center in the distance

Walking tours

Join us for a guided, 90-minute tour of the beautiful and historic University of Nevada, Reno campus. Our staff can answer questions and take you through the University's 290-acre campus, providing details about the University.

Register for a walking tour
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Nevada Bound, in-person campus visit

Nevada Bound is a single-day, in-person campus visit program that provides prospective students and their families the opportunity to experience life at the University of Nevada, Reno. Attendance is limited to 20 people for each session and is for students interested in attending the University in the spring or fall of 2021. Participants will be able to do the following:

  • Meet Director of Admissions, Steve Maples
  • Get to know about our admissions requirements
  • Learn about financial aid options from our experts
  • Take a walking tour of campus and residence halls
  • Enjoy lunch on campus

Register for a Nevada Bound campus tour

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Nevada Bound Live, virtual campus visit

A virtual visit program for prospective high school juniors or seniors and college transfer students, with a selection of information sessions that match your interests.

  • A welcome from the Director of Admissions
  • Presentation from the Office of Admissions and Records
  • Presentation from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • Live student discussion panels
  • Virtual campus and housing tours
  • Student Services virtual information fair

Register for a Nevada Bound live tour
A view looking south on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno, with the union, parking garage, library, college of education and other buildings visible.

Guided virtual tour

Experience the University of Nevada, Reno with our guided virtual visit. Lasting between 30 and 45 minutes, this live tour allows you to talk with admissions staff and students and ask questions as we guide you around the University.

Register for a guided virtual tour

Take a self-guided virtual tour of the University

In this time of limited travel, we’ve put together these virtual tours to open your mind to the endless opportunities of our fun and welcoming campus. Add lovely Lake Tahoe less than an hour’s drive away, and you’ve got a four-year plan that can’t be beat. Explore Nevada today!

A picture of the Davidson Math and Science building on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. A new building, the Davidson Math and Science building has a modern aesthetic of brick and metal, with multiple stories, large windows and landscape walking paths in front of the building.

Online campus tour

Take a self-guided photo exploration of campus, getting more information about buildings, labs, centers, academic programs and more.

Start my campus tour
A view of Great Basin Hall -- at dusk -- a residence hall at the University of Nevada, Reno. Great Basin Hall is a modern, multi-story brick building with numerous windows looking out of each room across the building.

Campus housing tour

Get a first-hand, inside look at each of our seven on-campus residence halls, their floor plans, room dimensions and more through our online, interactive housing tours.

Start your interactive housing tour
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Nevada 360° tour

The self-guided virtual tour allows you to explore 43 locations across campus, from Peavine Hall to the Pennington Student Achievement Center, all from your desktop, mobile device or tablet.

Start my 360 tour

Questions about your visit?

Our team is happy to answer any questions you may have.

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