University of Nevada-Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is Nevada’s flagship university, ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Global Universities. It is a Carnegie® R1 research institution, where you can learn from and work with world-class professors and researchers and develop research projects of your very own starting as early as freshman year.

And now, with a breathtaking new location in Incline Village, Nevada, there’s even more to love about Wolf Pack territory!

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Academic programs

Engineering
Research
Science
Technology
Liberal Arts
Business
Education
Nursing
Communication
Music
Art & Design
Economics
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Performing Arts
Social Science
Visual Arts
Psychology
Computer Science
Public health

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
Night Class Offerings
On-Campus Housing
Religious Affiliation
ROTC Program
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Veteran Fee Waiver
Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

If you are a prospective student interested in attending the University of Nevada, Reno for Fall 2026, mark your calendars for August 1st! This is when applications for first-year admissions will open. To have the best chance of receiving scholarships, it is recommended that you apply for admissions by February 15th.

To learn more about the admissions process, visit unr.edu/admissions.

Transfer

If you are a prospective transfer student interested in attending the University of Nevada, Reno for Spring 2026 or Fall 2026, mark your calendars for August 1st! This is when applications for transfer admissions will open.

To learn more about the admissions process, visit unr.edu/admissions.

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Additional information

At the University of Nevada, Reno, our admissions coordinators are committed to guiding you through the college admissions process. To get started, find your personal admissions coordinator today at unr.edu/admissions/coordinators.

Visit us

Prospective students and their families are invited to participate in our Nevada Bound program, a day-long campus visit event in our beautiful, sprawling 290-acre campus. Meet with academic representatives, explore residence halls, take a guided campus tour, enjoy lunch on-campus and much more!

Visit unr.edu/visit for more information.