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A National Tier 1 University

U n i v e r s i t y o f N e v a d a , R e n o

$2 Millionstudent budget, which supports campus clubs and organizations throughout the University.

6thlargest study abroad program in the U.S. with 42 locations in 25 countries.

Top 25in the nation for best part-time MBA programas recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek.

140 YearsThat’s how many years we have been the state’s original land-grant university. Today, we continue this proud tradition by serving citizens in every county of the Silver State.

Nevada’s#1$1/2 Billion

of total construction on campus since 2007.

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university, as reported by U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges” issue. This competitive ranking places usamong the nation’s top universities.

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among top universities for outdoor adventure (Outside Magazine, 2013).

23rd

choice school, according to statewide surveys of freshmen. *Source: CIRP Survey of Incoming Freshmen.

PayScale 2014.

Best ValueSchool$329,800 returnon investmentfor your university degree.

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15,694Undergraduates

2,819Professional andgraduate students

18,776Total enrollment

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192 miles to Napa 36 miles to Lake Tahoe

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47%Male Students

53%Female Students

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Most popularfreshmen majors

BiologyBusiness

EducationPre-NursingPsychology

Take a look atadmitted students whomade the grade in 2013.Ranges shown represent the middle 50 percent of scores

Average freshmentest score:

540SAT I Math

525SAT I Reading

23ACT Math

23ACT Reading

Averagefreshmen GPA:

3.37High School GPA is un-weighted

Grants &scholarships

awarded$44 Million

Studentfaculty ratio

22:12013 incomingfreshmen class

under-representedstudents

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Table of ContentsUniversity Stats 1Augumented Reality Instructions 2Learning at the University 4-5Student Competition Teams 6Pack Pride 7University Studies Abroad 8Honors Program 9Research 10-11Degree Programs 12-13Social Media 14Class of 2014 15Club Sports 16Campus Recreation & Wellness 17 Academic & Personal Support 18-19University Life 20-21About Reno-Tahoe 22-23Lake Tahoe & the Sierra 24-25Reno/Sparks: Things to Do 26-27Wolf Pack Athletics 28-29Living on Campus 30-31University History & Traditions 32-33University Campus 34-35Admissions & Scholarships 36-37


The first thing you will notice about Nevada’s land-grant institution

is that we are a National Tier 1 university known for our world-improving research and

committment to serving the common good of our state and our world. Located where the

Great Basin meets the high Sierra Nevada, our gorgeous, 18,776-student campus offers

dozens of competitive degree programs for undergraduate and graduate students, all within

an easy distance of soaring mountain peaks, the Truckee River and beautiful Lake Tahoe.

“For the strength of the Packis the Wolf, and the strengthof the Wolf is the Pack.”

— Rudyard Kipling

A lab in the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center simmers with excitement as first-year chemistry students create formulas for sugar-free root beer. Down the hall, an environmental science professor finishes a presentation on her world-improving research at Lake Tahoe.

Across campus, Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism students upload video and interactive media about Journalism Week, when world-renowned media professionals visit the campus.

Integrated Marketing Communications competition students gather in the Ansari Business building to work with marketing and business students on media campaigns for clients like Toyota and Coca-Cola.

Students in the Church Fine Arts building prepare for a theatre production, building sets and running lines. Upstairs, music students practice piano, cello, violin and more in private rehearsal rooms.

In the evening, students from various majors discuss the impact of Ancient Greece and China on modern culture as part of a Core Humanities course.

Regardless of the discipline, an education here equips you with the knowledge, insights and experiences to be competitive in the field of your choice.

What will you learnat the University of Nevada, Reno?


The College of Engineering is nationally ranked for both its undergraduate and graduate programs and is perhaps best known for its earthquake engineering research, including two large-scale structural engineering labs that comprise the largest and most versatile facility of its kind in America.

The amazing Davidson Mathematics and Science Center is the home of the College of Science, where brilliant researchers do world-improving research and actively engage undergraduate and graduate researchers.

The centerpiece of the University is the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, offering 1.5 million books delivered by robotic MARS system, plus hundreds of student computers, video and sound production equipment, and large format printing and imaging in @One, a state-of-the-art media center.

The University of Nevada School of Medicine and Orvis School of Nursing were among the first in the nation to train doctors and nurses side by side. One stellar med school graduate has gone on to become CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

University student athletes routinely rank at or abovethe Academic Progress Rate standard applied by theNCAA. The Division I Wolf Pack boasts die-hard fans and the #1 mascot, Wolfie, in the nation.

The University of Nevada, Reno offers a variety of academic discipline-specific Living-Learning Communities, where students can live, work and play while maximizing the opportunities offered by studying and doing projects with like-minded peers.

The College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno is nationally ranked for both its MBA and Executive MBA programs, among the most popular graduate programs on campus.


If you’re competitive, we’ll make you a national champion.

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1. Debate TeamThe University’sparliamentary debateteam beat out 189 other collegiate debate teams to become national champions for the 2013-2014 season.

2. Theater ArtsTheater major Ethan Leaverton, along with acting partner Cameron Miller, won the prestigious Ryan Acting Competition at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

3. NeuroscienceGraduate psychology student Christopher Blair won the 2014 Best Illusion of the Year award at the Neural Correlate Society.

4. iGEM TeamThe 2012 University International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team won a gold medal for their project at the regional competition held in October at Stanford University. The team produced a protein designed to bind B12 or thiamine to white rice.

5. Canoe TeamThe University’s Concrete Canoe Team continued its winning tradition by taking first place in the American Society of Civil Engineers national championships in 2014.

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#Pack Pride

www.unr.edu/pride

Since 1874Nevada’s first university has a 140-year history of making our city, state, nation and world a better place.

Peace CorpsPowerhouseWe celebrate students who use their gifts and education to make a difference the world over.

Six Pulitzer Prize Winners The Reynolds School has produced six Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, and we’re not done yet!

More Education, Less DebtHere, students can get a national Tier 1education without incurring amountain of debt.

250+ Clubs& OrgsStudents enrich their lives andrelationships with hundreds ofspecial interest groups.There’s literally something foreveryone, including you!

NationalMerit SponsorWe believe in recruiting and rewardingthe best and brightest students.

Here, Learning Leads to EarningUniversity graduates are ranked in the top 25% nationwide for first year salary according to payscale.com.

13 Alumni In CongressWith 13 alumni having served in theU.S. Congress, we have a long legacyof public service.

Shaking Up EngineeringOur large-scale structures labsare America’s largest and mostversatile earthquake engineering research center.


#Pack Pride

We’ll expand your horizons.

42 Cities in25 Countrieswww.unr.edu/study-abroad

AustraliaBrazilChileChinaCosta RicaCubaCzech RepublicEnglandFrance

GermanyGhanaIndiaIrelandIsraelItalyJapanKorea

NetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayScotlandSpainSwedenThailandTurkey

With USAC, one of the nation’s largest study abroad programs, headquartered on our campus, University students enjoy challenging academic programs around the world. For more than 30 years, the University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) has helped students expand their horizons by studying abroad.

With access to 42 programs in 25 countries, students can study ecology in Costa Rica, economics in Thailand, Basque Studies in Spain, and much more.

Semester, summer and year-longprograms, as well as scholarships and financial aid, are available. Best of all, no language experience is necessary.



Students who want to make the most of their undergraduate degree are bestserved by being a part of the University’s prestigious Honors Program.

The program fosters a smaller community of talented and highly motivated students who intend to pursue graduate school, professional school and national fellowships. The Honors Program is open to students from all areas of study, and it is designed to complement any degree program.

The Honors Program curriculum offers students smaller classes taught by some of the most noted professors on campus. Participants are required to complete 30 credits of Honors classes in addition to a senior thesis/project.

You were made for Honors.

n An exclusive curriculum taught by the campus’ top professors

n Living-Learning Communities offering closer interaction with classmates and professors

n Social events to interact with like-minded peers

n Priority enrollment that allows honors students to be first in line to register for classes

Left to right:

2014 Truman Scholar Ivon Padilla-Rodriguez,

2013 Truman Scholar Jonathan Carral,

2012 & 2013 Goldwater Scholar Anna Koster,

and 2013 Goldwater Scholar Steven DeLaCruz.

Average incomingHonors Programstudents have a

ACT / SAT I score of30 / 1316

and an unweightedGPA of 3.87.

Honors Program students enjoy many benefits,

including:

www.unr.edu/honors

The University of Nevada, Reno has long been at the forefront of a national trend to involve undergraduate students in meaningful, hands-on research. This effort includes facilitating mentoring relationships between our faculty and our undergraduates, as well as promoting, supporting and publicizing outstanding undergraduate research in all disciplines across the University.

You can do research here!

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Undergraduates just like you have participated in these research projects:


n Sustainability in wastewater treatment & water reusen Adaptive response of plants that allows them to survive in extreme drought conditionsn Inorganic/organic hybrid semiconductor materialsn New renewable energy sources

n Climate changen Wound healing rates in patients with diabetesn Jury awards in medical malpractice lawsuitsn Child care and child outcomesn Child-abuse preventionn Hospice and end-of-life issues


With more than 145 degree programs, the University is the perfect starting place to reach your career goals. Whether you decide to major in engineering or earth sciences, journalism, genetics, or an interdisciplinary program, our degrees open the door to a wealth of life and career opportunities.

Choose your major, minor or graduate program in an area that matches your interests, and take advantage of all of the knowledge needed to make your goals a reality.

www.unr.edu/academics

A degree withyour name on it.

College of Agriculture,Biotechnology &Natural Resources www.unr.edu/cabnr

Extended Studies www.unr.edu/extended-studies

College of Sciencewww.unr.edu/science

Advising Center(Undecided)www.unr.edu/advising

Honors Programwww.unr.edu/honors

Division of Health Scienceswww.unr.edu/healthsciences

College of Liberal Arts www.unr.edu/cla

College of Educationwww.unr.edu/education

College of Engineeringwww.unr.edu/engineering

Reynolds School of Journalism www.unr.edu/journalism

University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) www.unr.edu/study-abroad

College of Business www.unr.edu/business


COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, BIOTECHNOLOGY & NATURAL RESOURCESq Agricultural Science (BS)q Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BS)q Biotechnology (5-year dual BS/MS degree)q Ecohydrology (BS)q Environmental Science (BS)q Forest Management and Ecology (BS)q Nutrition (BS) q Dietetics Specialization q Nutritional Sciences Specializationq Rangeland Ecology and Management (BS)q Veterinary Science (BS)q Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (BS)

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS q Accounting (BS)q Accounting and Information Systems (BS) q Economics (BA, BS)q Finance (BS)q General Business (BS)q Information Systems (BS)q International Business (BS)q Management (BS)q Marketing (BS)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONq Human Development & Family Studies (BS) q Integrated Elementary with q Early Childhood (BS) q English Language Learners (BS) q Special Education (BS)q Secondary Education (BA, BS)

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERINGq Chemical Engineering (BS) q Biomedical q Environmental Engineering q Extractive Metallurgy q Materials Science & Engineering q Process & Energy q Civil Engineering (BS) q Environmental and Water Resources q Geotechnical q Pavement Materials q Structures and Earthquake q Transportationq Computer Science and Engineering (BS) Specializations in: q Computer & Network Systems q Games & Simulations q Intelligent Systems q Software Systemsq Electrical Engineering (BS) q Biomedical Engineering q General q Renewable Energyq Engineering Physics (BS)q Environmental Engineering (BS)q Materials Science & Engineering (BS) q Extractive Metallurgy q General q Nuclear Materials q Mechanical Engineering (BS)

DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCESq Community Health Sciences (BS) q Kinesiology q Public Healthq Nursing (BSN)q Social Work (BSW)q Speech Pathology and Audiology (BS)

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSq Anthropology (BA)q Art (BA, BFA)q Art History (BA)o Communication Studies (BA)q Criminal Justice (BA) q General q Pre-Lawq English (BA) q Language & Linguistics Specialization q Literature Specialization q Secondary Teaching Specialization q Writing Specializationq French (BA)q History (BA)q International Affairs (BA)q Music (BA)q Music Education (BM)q Applied Music (BM) q Applied Instrumental Specialization q Applied Voice Specialization q Jazz Studiesq Philosophy q Ethics, Law and Politics (BA) q General (BA)q Political Science (BA)q Psychology (BA)q Sociology (BA)q Spanish (BA)q Theatre (BA)q Women’s Studies (BA)

INTERDISCIPLINARYq General Studiesq Neuroscience (BS)

COLLEGE OF SCIENCEq Atmospheric Sciences (BS)q Biology (BS) Emphasis in: q Cell and Molecular Biology q Ecology and Evolutionary Biology q Chemistry (BS) q Environmental Chemistry Option q General/Field of Concentration Option q Pre-Medical Option q Professional Chemistry Optionq Geography (BA, BS)q Geology (BS) q Custom Geology Option q Economic Geology Option q Environmental Geology Optionq Geological Engineering (BS)q Geophysics (BS)q Hydrogeology (BS)q Mathematics and Statistics (BA, BS) q Applied Option q Discrete Math/Operations Research Option q General Option q Statistics Optionq Metallurgical Engineering (BS)q Mining Engineering (BS) q General Option q Process Metallurgy Emphasis q Quarry Engineering Emphasisq Molecular Microbiology & Immunology (BS)q Neuroscience (BS)q Physics (BS)

REYNOLDS SCHOOL OF JOURNALISMq Journalism (BA) Emphasis in: q News q Strategic Communications q Virtual Design

The University of Nevada, Reno offers you more than 70 undergraduatemajors and more than 145 academic programs to choose from.

Reynolds School of Journalism www.unr.edu/journalism

EARLY ADMISSION DENTAL SCHOOL The BS-DMD Program expedites the process of earning a doctor of dental medicine degree for high achieving, motivated, and mature high school seniors who are focused on a career in dentistry. This accelerated program is offered jointly by the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno and the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Students admitted to the program will complete the first three years of the required undergraduate curriculum in Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Students are awarded the BS degree after successful completion of the first year of dental school and are then awarded the DMD degree after successful completion of all dental school requirements. www.unr.edu/science/dental

EARLY ADMISSION MEDICAL SCHOOL The BS-MD Accelerated Early Admission Program at Nevada offers a seven- year accelerated pathway to medical school for a small number of motivated, mature high school seniors who are serious and focused on a career in medicine. Students accepted into this program will complete the first three years of the required undergraduate curriculum at the University of Nevada, Reno, then enter the University of Nevada School of Medicine.www.medicine.nevada.edu or [email protected].

AVAILABLE TO STATE OF NEVADA RESIDENTS ONLY

BS-MBA PROGRAMThe College of Science, in partnership with the College of Business, offers an accelerated five-year program to earn both BS and MBA degrees. This program is intended for high school seniors who have an interest in business along with science, mathematics, or engineering. Applicants must be first time freshmen to the University. Students admitted to the program as incoming freshmen will be given conditional admission to the MBA program. Students will complete the required undergraduate curriculum for their declared major in the College of Science along with some business courses in 3.5 years to earn their BS degree. The remaining required courses to earn the MBA degree will be completed in the following 18 months. www.unr.edu/science/mba

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Our students and gradshave a few choicewords for us.

“My favorite thing about Nevada is the faculty we have on campus. They are passionately involved with the students, they know their stuff and they go leaps and bounds to make sure you understand the material.” At Nevada, our faculty set aside time specifically for students. Whether you need to ask a follow-up question on the homework or just want to get to know your professor better, all you need to do is stop on by.

“I really like the college community feeling I get in Reno, you’ll see people decked out in Wolf Pack gear both on campus and off campus.” Brick and ivy, check. A bucket load of clubs and organizations, check. Competitive, Division I athletics, check. The college experience involves a lot of things that go on outside the classroom. Come to Nevada and have the college experience you will remember for a lifetime.

“I was excited to come up to Nevada

because it’s the only Tier I university in the state of Nevada.” Being a Tier I university is special to us. It means that our University is among the best in the nation. Our quality of education combined with our unheard-of affordability make us a university that is hard to pass up.

“The labs are beautiful. We have state-of-the-art labs, we’re using equipment that is sometimes tens of thousands of dollars and they’re entrusting us undergraduates to use it because it’s going to help us with our learning experience.” Since 2007, Nevada has invested in six new buildings, including the ultra-contemporary Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and the hub of campus, the Joe Crowley Student Union. From science to nursing to journalism, students reap the benefits of Nevada’s investment in education.

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n Aerialsn Aquaticn Back Packingn Baseballn Cyclingn Dancen Disc Golfn Fencingn Lacrossen Paintballn Rugbyn Skydivingn Soccern Swimmingn Taekwondon Trackn Triathlonn Ultimate Frisbeen Volleyballn Winter Sports

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Your health and wellness is a priority here.


n 20,000-square-foot fitness center with climbing walln Dozens of intramural sports competitionsn Indoor lap pool and dive tankn Rental shop with kayaks, snowboards and snowshoesn Group trips including hiking, climbing and whitewater rafting

www.unr.edu/lombardi

A healthy mind in a healthy body is at the heart of Campus Recreation & Wellness.The University’s Campus Recreation & Wellness program, housedin the Lombardi Recreation Center, offers low-cost access to ahost of outstanding fitness programs, both on campus andaround the region.

The E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center is a planned four-story fitness facility offering more than 100,000 sq. ft. of multi-use space. The expected completion date is January 2017.

AcademicSupportTutoring, Math &Writing Centersn Group and individual tutoringn Walk-in tutoring labsn Online scheduling

Academic Advisingn Help selecting a majorn Help to graduate in four yearsn Professional and career advice

Knowledge Centern Largest library in the staten Automated retrieval systemn Ample group and study space

Disability Resource Centern Personalized support plansn Alternative testing environmentn Special equipment for special needs

TRiO Scholarsn Support for first-generation studentsn Help with college transitionn Help with study skills

PersonalSupport Campus Recreation Wellnessn Fitness centern Intramural sportsn Outdoor excursions

Campus Escortn Safe rides around campusn Free to all studentsn Great for winter weather

Career Studion Career planningn Internship coordinationn Employment opportunities

Counseling Servicesn Help with stress & test anxietyn Individual, couples & group counselingn Emotional health services

Police Servicesn Fully certified police stationn Safety trainingn Clery crime data online

Student Health Centern Included in student feesn Unlimited office visitsn On-campus pharmacy

The William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center is a planned, 70,600 sq. ft. facility that will bring together all of the tutoring, counseling, support, and affiliated services that any student could need to find his or her success here at the University. The expected completion date is January 2016.

You are a success storywaiting to be told.



n Assistance in the application process for both admission to the University and obtaining VA education benefitsn Management of VA education benefits to maximize resultsn Host for Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership Federal Program to connect students to broader VA benefits and counselingn Coordination with academic advisors, degree plans and graduationn Referrals to student success services on campus for excelling academicallyn Veterans’ orientation and peer-to-peer mentoring program

www.unr.edu/veteran

Support for VeteransVeteran Services provides support programs and services tailored to the individual needs of veterans, service members and their families. Our goal is your transition to academic success and leadership. Our services include the following:

Cultural DiversityThe Center for Student CulturalDiversity (commonly called“The Center”) is an eclectic,fun-loving group of individualsfrom diverse backgrounds.The Center’s motto is “Get in where you fit in,” aspiring tomake students’ time on campus more vibrant, meaningful and comfortable. The Center researches, designs and implements unique programs and services to promote retention, academic success and graduation. It also strives to expand cultural awareness and maintain an open, safe and inclusive environment for all students.

www.unr.edu/cultural-diversity


University lifestarts with you.One of the best parts about the University of Nevada, Reno is that here, you can live the way you want to live. Whether you’re a student who likes to bury yourself in books and lectures or someone who’s running for student senate or cheering at football games, there really is something for everyone at the University.

n The Joe Crowley Student Union is theperfect place to be on a crisp autumn morning with a hot drink, a comfy chair, a warm fireplace and amazing views of the Sierra Nevada.

n The Center for Student Cultural Diversityis always abuzz during the month of Aprilwith dozens of events that take place for Annual Intercultural Month.

n The Associated Students of the Universityof Nevada (ASUN) is the undergraduatestudent government which administers a budget of over $2 million to support a rich, vibrant University life.

n Wolf Pack Athletics offers Nevadastudents free access to watch NCAA Division I competition in fun-filled facilities including Mackay Stadium, Lawlor Events Center and the Virginia Street Gym.

n More than 250 student clubs andorganizations hold meetings and activitiesin and around campus every semester.

n Students living in the residence halls are treated to weekly events and programs ranging from Block Parties to games and casual, co-ed team sports.

Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada range in the Truckee Meadows, Reno’s outdoor recreation possibilities are unlimited. Lake Tahoe is a 40-minute drive from campus, offering opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, camping and more. Pyramid Lake and the Black Rock Desert – home to the world-famous “Burning Man” festival – are only about an hour’s drive to the northeast.

Reno & Lake Tahoe:This place is like

no place on Earth.

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Study up on a littleReno-Tahoe geography.

WeatherMonth Avg. High Avg. LowJanuary 45 22April 64 33July 91 51October 70 34

Number of sunny days 251

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America’s best lake: USA Today

23rd among top universities foroutdoor adventure(Outside Magazine, 2013).

National Geographic named the city of Reno one of the top 10 emerging ski towns in the nation.

Rand McNally recognizes Tahoe as the #1 ski destination.

Fast Facts About Reno-Tahoe

Lake Tahoe and the Sierra NevadaThe Sierra Nevada, which stretches from California into Nevada, is one of the defining geologic and geographic landmarks of the region. Located only 36 miles from campus, Lake Tahoe is considered one of the most picturesque spots on the planet. Tahoe is approximately 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, with 72 miles of scenic shoreline. Tahoe’s famous sky-blue water is 99.7 percent pure, about the same as distilled water.

Recreation: Reno-Tahoe is home to a host of outdoor recreation activities, including: 50 championship golf courses, 18 world-class alpine and cross country ski resorts, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice climbing, sledding, ice skating, hiking, biking, camping, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountaineering, boating, sailing, kayaking, diving, water skiing, rafting and windsurfing. www.unr.edu/reno-tahoe


Reno-Sparks:Enjoy some local color.1. The Reno National Championship Air Races fill the skies with color and sound each September, and make for one of America’s most exciting sporting events.

2. 10 minutes from campus, young creative types are transforming the Midtown District into a bustling area of colorful boutiques, eateries, salons, and special events. You’ll find a mashup of hipster culture and retro cool in this walkable, likeable shopping area.

3. Hot August Nights is the largest classic car and nostalgia gathering in the U.S., with portions of the event happening in Reno, Sparks, and Lake Tahoe venues.

4. The Sparks Marina provides relaxation and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is a popular walking, sailing, kayaking, swimming and picnicking spot.

5. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is the closest ski resort in the world to an international airport (25 minutes away), and a locals favorite.

6. Reno is ranked by Outside magazine as the best town for whitewater sports and named one of the greenest cities in the United States by the Natural Resources Defense Council.

7. The Reno Aces, the AAA-affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, is part of the Pacific Coast League and plays less than a mile away from campus.

8. The Outlets at Legends in Sparks is a modern, open-air, year-round shopping destination with brand-name shopping and anchored by a huge sporting goods store and marquee restaurants, shops and services.

9. The Great Reno Balloon Race happens every year at Rancho San Rafael Park. Dawn Patrol — getting up at 3 a.m. to watch the balloons light up — separates true fans from mere spectators.

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As a member of the Mountain West Conference, Nevada hosts exciting NCAA Division I competition in collegiate athletics. During the upcoming season, the Wolf Pack will play teams such as Arizona, Washington State, BYU, Air Force, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Hawaii, New Mexico, San Diego State, UNLV and Wyoming. The Wolf Pack athletics program has been honored nationally for its commitment to Title IX and its emphasis on student-athlete success.

Since the early 1900s, Nevada football teams have played in facilities named after University benefactor Clarence Mackay. The modern Mackay Stadium was completed in 1965 with a seating capacity of 7,500. The facility has been expanded several times in the last 15 years and now seats 29,993.

On the east side of campus, Peccole Park, home to the Nevada baseball team, and the Hixson Softball Park, home to the women’s softball team, are two other great venues for students to cheer on Pack athletes.

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Men’s Varsity Sports• Baseball • Basketball • Football

• Golf • Rifle • Tennis

Women’s Varsity Sports• Basketball • Cross Country • Golf • Rifle • Soccer • Softball

• Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball

For more information on all Wolf Pack teams,go to www.nevadawolfpack.com


Lawlor Events Center, an 11,784-seat multipurpose arena, is home to the Nevada Wolf Pack men’s and women’s basketball teams. As Northern Nevada’s largest venue, Lawlor hosts a myriad of successful events including concerts, family entertainment, world-class lecturers, trade shows and student programs.

The Virginia Street Gym is the oldest gymnasium on campus and is now home to the women’s volleyball team. The 1940s architecture gives the volleyball matches a fun and retro feel.

The best way to embrace Nevada is to live in one of our campus residence halls. With nine buildings and several room configurations, you can choose the living arrangement that best fits your needs. From seventh floor views of the Sierra Nevada to quiet spaces near Manzanita Lake, the residence halls are designed to facilitate friendships and student success.

Get social on our residential campus.

Living on campus


The Safest Place to Live• 24/7 Security • Live-in Professional Staff • Electronic Access System

Clery Act Information is available online:www.unr.edu/police

Living and learning with other college students is a life-changing experience. Residential Life, Housing & Food Service offers a variety of activities from intramural teams and movie nights to dances, game nights, video game tournaments, and more.

• The “Dorm Storm” • Homecoming Parade• Lincoln Haunted Basement• Price is Right

• Pizza, Pop and Politics• Hall Council Meetings• Residence Hall Association Meetings

• Circus Night• Intramural Sports• All-Resident Opening Block Partywww.unr.edu/housing

www.unr.edu/housing

As part of a growing national trend, we offer students the chance to reside in “living-learning communities.” These living arrangements place students with similar academic interests in a residential cluster, encouraging group studyand social opportunities with like-minded peers.

Living-LearningCommunities


What’s in it for youn Sharing classes with neighbors makes studying easiern Supplemental programs help students get aheadn Friendly and knowledgeable staff are available to meet your needs

We currentlyoffer nineLiving-LearningCommunities:1. Business2. Education3. Engineering4. First Year5. Honors Residential Scholars6. Journalism7. Pre-Nursing8. Science9. Women in Science & Engineering (WISE)

Since its founding in 1874 in Elko and its move to Reno in 1885, the University of Nevada, Reno has been an anchor of higher education in the state of Nevada. The University has grown from a one-structure, 10-acre campus to a 290-acre campus – which has been designated as a state arboretum – with an enrollment of more than 18,776 students. Notable early faculty included James Church, who pioneered the field of snow science in the early 20th century, as well as the famed western novelist Walter Van Tilburg Clark (“The Ox-Bow Incident”). The University’s broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report, which ranks the University in the top tier of national universities.

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Homecoming Homecoming occurs each October, and is a long-standing tradition at the University of Nevada, Reno. Students, faculty, staff and alumni all take part in a myriad of activities including a bonfire, residence hall and Greek competitions, homecoming parade and football game.

Mackay WeekMackay Week, which takes place at the end of each spring semester, is a celebration of some of the University’s largest supporters — John Mackay and his family. The week also celebrates Nevada’s mining history. Organized by the student government, ASUN, this tradition proves to be a memorable ending to every academic year.

The Fremont Cannon is a replica of the gun that accompanied Captain John C. Fremont on his expedition through Oregon, Nevada and California in 1843-44. The mountain howitzer was constructed in 1970 as a gift of the Nevada Mines Division of Kennecott Copper Corp., and it is awarded each fall to the winner of the annual Nevada-UNLV football game. Each year after a Nevada victory, the cannon is painted blue and is housed in a special alcove in the Cashell Football Center next to Mackay Stadium.

Painting the “N”Peavine Mountain is the home to the large “N” which symbolizes the University of Nevada, Reno. Each fall, our students make the trek up the flanks of Peavine to add a coat of fresh white paint to the 150-foot-high, 140-foot-wide “N.” This tradition has continued for over 100 years.

Fraternities& SororitiesOne of Nevada’s oldest traditions, Greek Life, celebrated its 100th year at the University in 2013. Delta Delta Delta, previously known as Theta Epsilon, was founded in 1913 and was the first Greek organization on campus. The University recognizes 25 fraternity and sorority chapters on campus. Greek life provides opportunities for students to incorporate the values of integrity, character, high standards, human and cultural diversity, civility and graciousness in their actions with one another, and the importance of a sense of humor with one’s quest for personal development and organizational success.

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The Joe Crowley Student Union, opened in 2007, has transformed the campus’ “front door” and serves as a campus hub and the centerpiece for student and community activities.

The Center for Molecular Medicine, which opened in August 2010, promises to put the University of Nevada School of Medicine at the forefront of several different types of biomedical research.

The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is the campus’ main library and much, much more. Equipped with hundreds of computers, multimedia equipment, software and support staff, the Knowledge Center is the place where students can be creative and produce their best work. With 1.5 million books and a state-of-the art robotic retrieval system, it is as functionally impressive as it is beautiful.

Morrill Hall was the first building constructed on campus and originally housed the entire University. Morrill Hall was extensively remodeled in the 1970s and today is home to the University’s Division of Development and Alumni Relations.

Lincoln Hall named for President Abraham Lincoln, was built in 1895-96 to serve as a men’s residence hall. The building is an example of late 19th century “eclectic” architectural style, using elements from several earlier styles. Lincoln is the oldest continuously operating residence hall in the western United States and can accommodate 66 residents.


Where tradition meets technology.The University of Nevada, Reno campus has undergone unprecedented changes over the past several years, including several new student-centered buildings that have helped transform the institution. With the debut of the Joe Crowley Student Union, the opening of the sophisticated Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, and the construction of the impressive new William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center, the University is

building student success into everything we do.

Frandsen Humanities was built in 1917-18, reopened in May 2000 after a two-year, $2.9 million renovation, and is home to office and classroom space for the Department of English. Considered one of the most picturesque buildings on campus, Frandsen Humanities overlooks scenic Manzanita Lake.


The Davidson Mathematics and Science Center, opened in August 2010, provides students with state-of-the-art laboratory, classroom and learning space.

The Mackay School of Mines Building and the Mackay Statue In 1906, the family of John Mackay, one of the four major developers of the Comstock Lode in Virginia City, presented the University with a gift that enabled the construction of the historic Mackay School of Mines building on the north end of the Quadrangle. Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of the John Mackay statue, is best known for his work on Mount Rushmore.

Large-Scale Structures LabThe College of Engineering earned a $12.2 million award from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to fund an expansion of the University’s world-renowned earthquake engineering lab.

Get to know a University on the move.Students who attended the University of Nevada, Reno even 10 years ago would be amazed by the transformation of both our campus and our academic reputation. We have grown by leaps and bounds as the University has sharpened its focus and fostered a culture of

student success, world-improving research, and engagement that enhances communities and business throughout the Silver State and the world. Here are just a few of the many reasons the University is both proud and excited to invite you to our beautiful campus.

The William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center is a planned 70,600 sq. ft. facility that will bring together under one roof all of the student success centers currently scattered around campus. The expected completion date for this impressive facility is January 2016.

Church Fine Arts Redfield Proscenium Theatre and Gallery Renovation, completed in Summer 2014, boasts an updated theatre, ADA access, a new lighting lab for instruction and an extension of the scene shop for theatrical productions.

E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center is a planned, four-story student fitness center offering more than 100,000 sq. ft. of multi-use space for fitness and recreation. The expected completion date for the game-changing facility is January 2017.

The Nevada Innovation Center, located in downtown Reno, is a place for professionals and students to contribute to business and community well-being by connecting the City of Reno with the University of Nevada, Reno.

Peavine Hall, located on 11th and Sierra streets, is currently under construction. This dynamic new residence hall is being built to meet an increasing demand for on-campus student housing. The new facility is scheduled to open in August 2015.

Ponderosa Village is an attractive new housing development for graduate students and their families. The apartment-style living community boasts one and two bedroom options, and leasing began in Summer 2014.

AdmissionsApply Online: www.unr.edu/apply

Application checklistfor transfer students:

• $60 application fee• Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended and/or registered, as well as a transcript from your current college/university with work in progress• Submit immunization records• See FAQ for required immunizations

Application checklistfor freshmen students:

• $60 application fee• Submit official high school transcript with a minimum of sixth semester grades• Submit college transcripts, if applicable• Submit ACT and/or SAT I test scores (required)• Submit immunization records• See FAQ for required immunizations

Students who do not meet the GPA requirement may use an SAT I Critical Reading and Math combined score of 1040 or an ACT composite score of 22 in lieu of the GPA. The core must be completed or in progress in the courses indicated for these scores tobe accepted.

3.0 Academic GPA(weighted) FAQ’s

Are there any important deadlines? Priority deadline for admissions and scholarships is February 1 for the fallsemester. June 1 is the final deadlinefor applications for freshmen and July 15 for transfer students.

Are there other applicationsI might need to fill out?• Honors Program Application by February 1• On-Campus Housing Application by May 1• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)• Nevada Residency Application

What is a weighted academic GPA? A weighted academic GPA takes into account the extra difficulty of honors, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses in only the academic core.

What does an Advanced Diploma do?Students who graduate with an Advanced Diploma from a Nevada high school will be granted admission to the University.

What if I don’t meet admission requirements?Alternate admissions options may be available. Further instructions are provided to those granted the opportunity to appeal the admission decision.

What immunizations do I need?Two doses of measles, mumpsand rubella (MMR) in the lifetime; and one tetanus/diphtheria (TD) within the last 10 years. If born before 1957, only the TD within the last 10 years is required.

Where do I learn about international admissions?Visit us online at: www.unr.edu/OISS

Where do I send transcriptsand application information?Send transcripts & application information to:University of Nevada, RenoAdmissions and RecordsMS 0120Reno, NV 89557-0120

English4 yearse.g.composition, rhetoric,literature

Math3 years Algebra Ior higher

Natural Science3 yearse.g. biology, chemistry, physics, at least two years in a laboratory science

Social Science3 yearse.g. world history, geography, U.S.history, economics, government and law

Required High School Core Classes

We reward exemplary scholars. The University encourages students to take ACT/SAT I tests in their junior year and again in their senior year, if necessary. To qualify for the highest award at the University, you must take your PSAT test during your junior year of high school, after which you will need to take the SAT I test.

Freshmen ScholarshipsFor priority consideration for all scholarships, you mustapply to the University byFebruary 1.

Transfer Requirements• 24 transferable semester credits with a• 2.5 cumulative GPA

Students with fewer than 24 transferable semestercredits will need to submit official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT I scores. Students transferring from a community college must complete 50% of required course work at the University to obtain their degree. Students transferring from a 4-year institution must complete at least 32 upper-division credits at the University.


Dates subject to change

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Tuition Costs 2014-2015*Nevada Resident $191.50 per credit $5,745.00 per year**

Out-of-State (nonresident) $191.50 per credit (plus $6,955.00 per semester) $19,655.00 per year** (based on 30 credits)

Western UndergraduateExchange Program (WUE) $287.25 per credit $8,617.50 per year**Consideration for students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota,Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Freshmen must have a 3.0 academic GPA and complete core (with in-progress work), and a 22 composite ACT or 1100 SAT I (critical reading and math only) from a single test administration. Students must come directly from high school and live on campus for the first year. Apply by February 1.

New transfer students need 24 transferable credits from an institution within a WUE state and a 3.0 cumulative transfer GPA from all institutions. Apply by July 15 for fall & January 5 for spring. Visit www.unr.edu/wue for specific eligibility requirements.***

* All fees are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, go to www.unr.edu/financial-aid** Estimates based on Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 fees and 30 credits per year (15 credits per semester)*** WUE requirements are subject to change.

Additional Expenses*Student Health Fee $93 per semester

New Student Fee $150 one-time fee

Student Union Fee $94 per semester

Counseling Fee $35 per semester

Books (approximate) $800 per year

Academic Success Fee $25 per semester

Performing Arts Fee $5 per semester

Technology Fee $7 per credit

ASUN Fee $5 per credit

Wiegand Fitness Center Fee $15 per semester

Room/Board (approximate) $8,800 per year

Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)annually online at

www.fafsa.ed.gov and includeour federal school code 002568.

Applications may be filed after January 1 and should be filed

before March 1.

Fill out the FAFSA

Transfer ScholarshipsApply by February 1 for the fallsemester and November 1 for

the spring semester. Scholarshipsare based on cumulative GPA

of all transferable college credits.Student must have less than

90 transferable credits to qualify for scholarships.

Award Amount$1,500$2,500

Cumulative GPA3.30 - 3.743.75 - 4.00

National Merit Scholarship

The most prestigious scholarship, the National Merit Scholarship, awards scholarships to entering

freshmen who are National Merit Finalists. This scholarship awards

qualifying students $15,000 per year for four years of undergraduate

study, a $60,000 scholarship.


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Office for Prospective StudentsUniversity of Nevada, Reno/0110Reno, NV 89557-0110

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDRENO NV

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Located just 40 minutes from Lake Tahoe and 18 world-class ski resorts

Reno

Anchorage3,419 miles

Portland549 miles

Seattle721 miles

Boise338 miles

elko290 miles Salt Lake City

519 miles

Denver1,051 miles

Chicago2,010 miles

new York2,394 miles

Dallas1,666 miles

Honolulu2,567 miles

Los Angeles520 miles

Las Vegas448 miles

San Francisco218 miles

Lake Tahoe30 miles

Phoenix750 miles

Located in the Joe Crowley Student Union, the Welcome Center offers tours of campus given by Student Ambassadors. Tours take approximately 90 minutes and cover the University’s history, services and buildings.

Nevada Boundsm is our most comprehensive visit option. This day-long campus tour allows you to meet academic representatives, current students and tour the campus, residence halls and more. See the Nevada Boundsm schedule above for dates. We’ll see you here!

Office for Prospective Students:

Toll-free: 1-866-2NEVADA

Local: 775-784-4700, option 1

Online: www.unr.edu/visit

E-mail: [email protected]

Location: Joe CrowleyStudent Union, First Floor

VIA AIRThe Reno-Tahoe

International Airport is 10

minutes from campus. Flights to

cities like Las Vegas, Boise and Salt Lake

City are just over an hour long. Flights to

cities like Phoenix, Portland, San Diego,

Los Angeles and Seattle are all under

two hours.

www.unr.edu/visit

Las Vegas Office forProspective Students:We maintain an officein Las Vegas to helpprospective studentsfrom Southern Nevadawith the applicationand enrollment process. Our offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday,excluding holidays.

Call (702) 940-5416or visit www.unr.edu/vegasfor more information.

THENEWTOURVisit www.unr.edu/tour for a new, interactive look at our dynamic and growing university.

How To Visit

The Welcome Centeris your one-stop information center.

Contact us to arrange a visit.

Nevada Boundsm

Dates

Dates subject to change.

Friday, Oct. 10Friday, Oct. 17Friday, Oct. 24

Fall 2014 Spring 2015Friday, Feb. 20Friday, Feb. 27Friday, Mar. 6**Friday, Mar. 27

Friday, Apr. 3Friday, Apr. 10Friday, May 1Friday, Jun. 19

**Transfer sessions available.

Friday, Nov. 7Friday, Nov. 14**Friday, Nov. 21

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