university of nevada, reno viewbook 2010

Universi ty of Nevada, Reno

Table of ContentsWelcome to Nevada 2

Nevada in a Nutshell 3

Learning at Nevada 4-5

Interesting Courses 6

Student Competition Teams 7

University Studies Abroad 8

Honors at Nevada 9

Undergraduate Research 10-11

Academic Interest Areas 12-17

Academic & Personal Support 18-19

Life at Nevada 20-21

About Reno-Tahoe 22-23

Lake Tahoe & the Sierra 24-25

Reno/Sparks: Things to Do 26-27

Pack Athletics 28

Nevada Traditions 29

Residential Life 30

Nevada History 31

Nevada is Growing 32-33

Admission 34

Financial Aid 35

Discover Nevada 36-37

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

— Rudyard Kipling

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Cover Photo by Jeff Dow

The unexpectedawaits you Unexpected opportunity.

That’s what you’ll find at the

University of Nevada, Reno.

The University in a nutshell:

Nevada is unexpected. That is,

few people come to the Nevada

campus expecting to see the

things they end up seeing:

• apristinegrassy quadrangle

in a historic Jeffersonian campus

• accomplished faculty

solving global problems

• student competition teams

competing against the best

universities in the world —

and winning

This is Nevada.

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Nevada in a NutshellEstablished: 1874

(in Elko, Nevada)

Relocated toReno, Nevada :1885

President:Milton D. Glick

Average classsize: 25.3

Average ACT /SAT score: 23/1054

Average entering freshman GPA: 3.37

Countriesrepresented:more than 80

Student-to-facultyratio: 22:1

Student body:16,867 (13,367

undergraduates)

Setting: Urban

Endowment: $106,484,577

Notable firsts and bestsNevada student teams from avariety of disciplines win or placehigh at national competitions. These include the Integrated Marketing Communications team (journalism/marketing), the Concrete Canoeteam (civil engineering) and theMars Rover team (mechanical/materials engineering).

The University’s Master of Business Administration degree program is ranked in the top 20 nationally by BusinessWeek magazine. Amongthe top 20, it is also the most affordable.

By its very proximity, the Universityis in a unique position to study and research the many facets of Lake Tahoe. Nevada researchers have studied everything from the lake’s watershed to the effect of wildfireon water clarity.

Researchers from the University are helping to create the world’s most accurate atomic clock, which will lose only a fraction of a second over the next 14 billion years.

One of the University’s greatest strengths is its earthquake expertise. Not only does Nevadahave nationally known experts in seismology, geology, geodesy and civil engineering, the University isalso home to one of the largest earthquake-simulation labs.

ConferenceWestern Athletic

Conference(WAC): NCAA

Division I

Nickname:NevadaWolf Pack

Colors:Silver and Blue

Unexpected opportunity.That’s what you’ll find at the

University of Nevada, Reno.

The University in a nutshell:

Nevada is unexpected. That is,

few people come to the Nevada

campus expecting to see the

things they end up seeing:

• apristinegrassy quadrangle

in a historic Jeffersonian campus

• accomplished faculty

solving global problems

• student competition teams

competing against the best

universities in the world —

and winning

This is Nevada.

AlphieWolfie

U.S. states represented: 50

Mascot:Alphie & Wolfie

U.S. News Rankings:Tier One: Amongthe Best National Universities

Learning at NevadaA lab in Nevada’s Davidson Math & Science building simmers with excitement as introductory chemistry students create formulas for sugar-free root beer. Down the hall, an environmental science professor finishes a presentation on her groundbreaking work at Lake Tahoe.

Across campus, students in the Reynolds School of Journalism upload video and interactive media about

Journalism Week, when world-renowned media professionals visit the Nevada campus.

Advertising students head over to the AnsariBusiness building to work with marketing andbusiness students on a media campaign forclients like State Farm Insuranceand Coca-Cola.

Completed in 2010, the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center houses

dozens of modern laboratories, student workspaces and the largest computer

classroom on campus.

Six graduates of Nevada’s Reynolds School of Journalism have earned a Pulitzer Prize.

Students in the Reynolds School are also perennial competitors in the National

Student Advertising Competition.

Nevada’s scholar-athletes routinely rank at or above

the Academic Progress Rate standard applied by

the NCAA. Six of Nevada’s teams turned in perfect

academic marks.


Nevada’s medical and nursing schools are among the first in the country to train doctors and nurses side-by-side. This will be made possible by two new buildings to be completed in 2011.

The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center offers Nevada students access to one million books, high-end video equipment, a professional recording studio and large-scale printing.

Students in the Church Fine Arts Building prepare for a theatre production, building sets and running lines. Upstairs, music students practice everything from piano to cello in private rooms.

That 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 specific discipline, a Nevada education equips you with the knowledge, insights and know-how to be competitive inthe field of your choice.

Unlike traditional on-campus living, the Living-Learning Communities in Nevada’s residence halls offer students the opportunity to live in cohorts with others from their academic discipline for added academic support.

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FIN 430: APPLIeD PoRTFoLIo MANAGeMeNT

With $100,000 in real money, a class of Nevada finance

students has a real opportunity to make money. Said the

philanthropist who donated the money: “At the med school,

they take a cadaver apart. This is our answer to the cadaver.”

Interesting Courses

HIST 494: MeDICINe IN CHINA

Students in any of Hugh Shapiro’s Asian history classes can’t get enough.

The very high energy professor with degrees from Princeton and Harvard

uses kung fu movies and current events to help explain the increasingly

globalized Far East.


Mechanical engineering Professor Kam Leang helped

his last senior design class conceptualize, design and

build sets of skis using nanotechnology to improve

ski performance.

Me 404: SPeCIAL PRoJeCTS: NANoCoMPoSITeS

StudentCompetition TeamsOne measure of Nevada’s academic prowess can be seen in the success of its student competition teams. From journalism to civil engineering, Nevada students have distinguished themselves as formidable competitors on the national stage.

Human Powered Vehicle Team

Mechanical engineering students team up to build a

pedaled vehicle that can reach speeds as high as 60

miles per hour. Nevada recently hosted the event, and

has registered several top five finishes.

Concrete Canoe Team

Though it may sound odd, the marquee competition for civil engineering

students is a national competition to build a concrete canoe. Nevada took

top honors in 2008 and has remained among the top teams since.

Debate Team

Nevada students have twice been chosen by the National

Parliamentary Debate Association to represent the United

States in an international debate. A Nevada duo also

recently became only the third team in the history of

collegiate parliamentary debate to win the sport’s two

most prestigious prizes in the same season.

Integrated MarketingCommunication Team

Journalism and marketing students work together in

this class to create their own advertising agency and

compete against peers from across the country.

Creating campaigns for real companies like Toyota

and Coca-Cola, Nevada holds one national title and

is diligently in search of the next.

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With one of the nation’s largest study abroad programs headquartered on campus, Nevada students enjoy academic programs around the world.

With access to 40 programs in 25 countries, Nevada students can study ecology in Costa Rica, economics in Thailand or Basque studies in Spain.

Visit www.usac.unr.edu for more information.

From Nevada to the World


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High in the Sierra Nevada, Nevada honors students begin

their college experience enjoying the scenic beauty of Lake

Tahoe during their introductory retreat. They talk about their

backgrounds and ambitions, aspirations and goals.

Nevada honor students have a lot to look forward to. With the

teaching they will receive from the University’s best faculty as

well as the opportunity to do undergraduate research, honors

students are set to achieve whatever they pursue.

Returning to campus after the retreat, they begin attending

small, interactive classes with similarly talented students. They

live in the Honors Residential Scholars Community, eating with

faculty members and attending concerts during the University

Performance Art Series.

Four years later, they will say their goodbyes and head off to

Fulbright Fellowships, medical residencies and law schools.

That is, after one more trip up to Tahoe.

Visit www.honors.unr.edu for more information.

Honors and Ambition

Nevada has long been at the forefront of a national trend to involve undergraduate students in meaningful, hands-on research. This includes mentoring relationships between faculty and undergraduate students as well as promotion, support and publicity for undergraduate research in all disciplines at the University.

UndergraduateResearch

Here is a sample ofrecent undergraduateresearch topics: n Sustainability in wastewater treatment and water reuse

n Adaptive response of plants that allows them to survive in extreme drought conditions

n Inorganic/organic hybrid semiconductor materials

n New renewable energy sources

n Climate change

n Wound healing rates in patients with diabetes

n Jury awards in medical malpractice lawsuits

n Child care and child outcomes

n Child-abuse prevention

n Hospice and end-of-life issues


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Physical & Earth SciencesBiological & Environmental Sciences

• Biochemistry&MolecularBiology

• Biology

• Biotechnology

• EnvironmentalScience

• EnvironmentalStudies

• Forest&RangelandManagement

• VeterinaryMedicine

• WildlifeEcology&Conservation

Nevada’s research programs in

agriculture, environmental sciences,

physics and biology are ranked in the top

100 of the National Science Foundation’s

400 best programs.

Degree ProgramsWith more than 145 degree programs, Nevada

is the perfect starting point to reach your career

goals. From expertise in the earth sciences to

demonstrated success in journalism, Nevada

degrees open the door to a wealth of life and

career opportunities. Choose a major, minor or

graduate program that matches your interests

and be prepared to receive all of the knowledge

needed to make your goals a reality.

Visit www.unr.edu/academicsfor more information.

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Health Sciences

Physical & Earth SciencesBiological & Environmental Sciences

• Biochemistry&MolecularBiology

• Biology

• Biotechnology

• EnvironmentalScience

• EnvironmentalStudies

• Forest&RangelandManagement

• VeterinaryMedicine

• WildlifeEcology&Conservation

• BS-MDEarlyEntryMedSchoolProgram

• CommunityHealthSciences

• HumanDevelopment&FamilyStudies

• Nursing

• Nutrition o Dietetics o Nutritional Sciences

• SpeechPathology&Audiology

Nevada’s Speech Pathology and Audiology

graduate program was recognized by U.S.

News and World Report as one of the top

graduate programs in the country.

• AtmosphericSciences

• Chemistry o environmental Chemistry o Professional Chemistry

• Ecohydrology

• Geography

• GeologicalEngineering

• Geology

• Geophysics

• Hydrogeology

• MiningEngineering o Quarry engineering

• Physics

Nevada’s chemistry department was ranked

second among departments its size or

smaller by the National Research Council.

Language & Communication

• English oLanguage&Linguistics o Literature oWriting

• French

• Journalism o Advertising o electronic Media o Print o Public Relations

• Spanish

• SpeechCommunications

The Reynolds School of Journalism

has produced six Pulitzer Prize winners.

• AppliedMusic

• Art o Ceramics o Digital Media o Drawing o Painting o Photography o Printmaking o Sculpture

• ArtHistory

• Music o Instrumental o Jazz o Voice

• Theatre

Faculty from the School of the Arts fill the majority of chairs in the Reno Philharmonic and Chamber orchestras, produce the Reno Jazz Festival, and contribute in important ways to the local community music and arts scene.

The Arts


Mathematics, Computing & Engineering

• ChemicalEngineering oBiomedical

• CivilEngineering

• Computer&InformationEngineering

• ComputerScience

• ElectricalEngineering

• EngineeringPhysics

• EnvironmentalEngineering

• MaterialSciences&Engineering o Mathematics o Applied o Discrete o Statistics

• MechanicalEngineering

Nevada’s earthquake engineering lab is

among the top 10 facilities in the nation.

Business

• Accounting&Information Systems

• Economics

• Finance

• InformationSystems

• InternationalBusiness

• Management o Human Resource Management

• Marketing

• SupplyChainManagement

Students in marketing and journalism compete and gain national recognition each year in the American Advertising Federation competition.

The Arts

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Social Sciences

Education

• Anthropology

• CriminalJustice

• History

• InternationalAffairs

• Neuroscience

• Philosophy

• PoliticalSciences

• Psychology

• SocialWork

• Sociology

• Women’sStudies

Criminal Justice students recently

competed and took first place in the

National College Bowl competition.

• EarlyChildhoodEducation

• ElementaryEducation

• Elementary-SpecialEducation

• MusicEducation

• SecondaryEducation

• SpecialEducation

The College of Education has a

consistent pass rate of over 90%

on teacher certification exams.


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In addition to national-caliber faculty and a cutting-edge curriculum, Nevada offers students impressive academic support amenities. From the tech-savvy Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center to the Tutoring and Math Centers, Nevada students have everything needed to succeed academically.

Some of the academic resources at Nevada are:• AcademicAdvising

• CourseConcierge o Understanding your degree requirements can

be tricky, especially for students who study abroad or change majors. The Course Concierge is there

to help students in need of extra help registering for a specific course or to graduate on time.

• DisabilityResources

• KnowledgeCenter o The University’s Knowledge Center offers Nevada

students much more than a traditional library, including technology resources, academic support and spaces designed for collaboration.

• TRiOPrograms

• Tutoring&MathCenters

Visit www.unr.edu/academics/academic-supportfor more information.

Academic Support


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The road to a college degree can be filled with twistsand turns. That’s why modern universities like Nevada offer students personal support services to keep them on track. From professional counselors to safety escorts, Nevada provides its students with what they need to focus on their first priority: earning a college degree.

Some of the support services Nevada offers:

• CounselingServices

• CampusEscort o University activities take place at all hours of the day. After those late-night events, Campus Escort can take you back to your home or car as long as it’s within two miles of campus.

• CareerNavigator o Paying for your education is expensive, a student job can help. Career Navigator posts job opportunities that students can easily review.

• PoliceServices

• StudentConduct

• HealthCenter

Visit www.unr.edu/student-life/personal-supportfor more information.

Personal Support

Life at Nevada

Walking through the Joe Crowley Student Union, it’s easy to see how Nevada students can keep so busy.

On the third floor, students in the Cantina del Lobo are high

rollers at the annual Casino Night, sponsored by the Residence

Hall Association. Across the hall, students congregate in the

Center for Student Cultural Diversity studying for classes,

planning the University Powwow or attending a multicultural

fraternity meeting.

In the Union plaza, hundreds of students are gathered for the

Thursday night movie series, an event organized by Flipside,

a branch of the Associated Students of the University of

Nevada (ASUN) student government.

After attending meetings for any one of ASUN’s more than 250

clubs and organizations, students catch the end of the movie

before heading off to a midnight snowshoeing trek in the

Sierra Nevada organized by Campus Recreation & Wellness.

Other students choose to attend a philanthropic pancake

meal hosted by Nevada’s fraternities and sororities.

Eventually, the students return to their residence halls,

Greek houses or off-campus apartments to relax, study

and prepare for the next day.


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Located at the base of the Sierra Crest in the Truckee Meadows, Reno’s outdoor recreation possibilities are unlimited. Lake Tahoe is only about a 40-minute drive west from downtown Reno, offering opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and camping. Pyramid Lake and the Black Rock Desert - home to the annual counter-culture festival, “Burning Man”- are only about an hour’s drive to the east.

Reno and Lake Tahoe:An Unparalleled Environment


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A view of Reno Tahoe


Lake Tahoe & the SierraThe Reno-Tahoe area is known as “America’s Adventure Place” and is located near the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The Sierra Nevada, which stretches from California into Nevada, is one of the defining geologic and geographic landmarks of the region. Located only 38 miles from downtown Reno, 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.

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Lake Tahoe & the SierraRecreation: 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.

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41. Enjoy a day in the sun at Pyramid Lake, located about 40 miles northeast of Reno.

2. Visit the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada’s only accredited art museum, to view one of the ever-changing exhibits or express your creativity in one of the museum’s classes.

3. The Reno Arch, a modern version of the original built in 1926, welcomes visitors to Virginia Street and downtown Reno.

4. Take a trip to San Rafael Park to admire the Great Reno Balloon Race, or join the Dawn Patrol for the first look.

5. The Reno Events Center, located in downtown Reno and only a few blocks from campus, is Reno’s most versatile venue, featuring entertainment from pop superstars to comic headliners to the Reno Bighorns, our NBA D-League basketball team.

6. Mt. Rose is the closest ski resort in the world to an international airport (25 minutes away).

7. It’s easy to look your best at Nevada with cosmopolitan shopping at the Summit and Legends at the Sparks Marina, both located less than twenty minutes away from the Nevada campus.

8. 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.

9. The Reno Aces, AAA-affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, are a part of the Pacific Coast League and play in the new Aces Ballpark, located less than a mile away from the Nevada campus.

10. Take an afternoon break for coffee down by the Truckee River, about a mile south of campus.


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Pack AthleticsAsamemberoftheNCAADivisionIWesternAthleticConference, Nevada features major competition in collegiate athletics. During the 2009 Football season, for example, the Wolf Pack played teams such as Notre Dame, Missouri and Boise State. The Wolf Pack men’s basketball team has qualified for postseason play for the past seven straight seasons, including four NCAA Tournament appearances. The women’s basketball team is coming off a Women’s NIT appearance in 2010, while the women’s volleyball team is a perennial NCAA Tournament participant. The Wolf Pack sports program has been honored nationally for its commitment to Title IX and its emphasison student-athlete success.

Varsity Sportsfor Men:• Baseball• Basketball• Football• Golf• Rifle• Tennis

Varsity Sportsfor Women:• Basketball• CrossCountry• Golf• Rifle• Soccer• Softball• Swimming&Diving• Tennis• Track&Field• Volleyball

For more information onall Wolf Pack teams, go towww.nevadawolfpack.com


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.

Pack Athletics

Homecoming

TraditionsThe Nevada-UNLV Rivalry and the Fremont Cannon: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 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.

Mackay WeekMackay Week, taking place at the end of each spring semester for the past 90 years, is a celebration of one of the University’s largest supporters — John Mackay and his family. The week also celebrates Nevada’s history with the mining industry. Organized by the student government, ASUN, this tradition proves to be a very good ending to every academic year.

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

Painting the “N”Peavine Peak is the home to the large, unmistakable “N” of Nevada. An annual rite each fall occurs when Nevada students make the trek up the flanks of Peavine to add a coat of fresh white paint to the “N.”

The Blue CrewThe Blue Crew is a spirited, sometimes wild, group of students who rally the crowds at the Silver and Blue athletic events. The Blue Crew has proven to be one of the prime reasons why Lawlor Events Center, home to the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Nevada, has become one of the most formidable homecourt advantages in the Western Athletic Conference.

For more information go towww.unr.edu/student-life.

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Lawlor Events Center, a 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.

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Residential Life

1. The Arts Living/Learning Community is a place for studentswith a shared interest in visual arts, dramatic performance, and music. Students do not need to major in the arts in order to live in the community — they just need to have an interest in the arts.

2. The Honors Residential Scholars Community is a living/learningcommunity that gives Honors students from all academic majors the opportunity to live with other Honors students who share an interest in academic and professional issues.

3. The PAC (Powerful Academic Communities) Living/LearningCommunities are open to all first-year students who are eligible for specific core math classes. The focus of these communities is to provide students with the tools and resources for a successful transition to college life.

4. The PAC - Journalism Living/Learning Community isopen to all first-year students majoring in journalism.Students involved in the community take an introductory journalism course.

5. The PAC - Engineering Living/Learning Communityis open to all first-year students majoring in engineering and computer science degrees. Students involved in the community take an introduction to engineering course.

6. The WISE (Women in Science & Engineering)Living/Learning Community is for first-year women majoringin science, mathematics, or engineering. Members of the WISE Living/Learning community build personal and professional networks that last a lifetime.

For more information about Living/Learning Communitiesand Residential Life, visit www.reslife.unr.edu.

Students who live on-campus at the University of Nevada have the unique opportunity to participate in a Living/Learning Community (LLC) that caters to their interests and connects them with resources and faculty. Students in LLCs share one or more classes with other students on their floor, including a math course, and participate in floor activities together, leading to lively and interactive communities.

The University of Nevada offerssix Living/Learning Communities:


Nevada History

Safety• 24/7 Security

• Live-in Professional Staff

• Electronic Access System

The University of Nevada, Reno was

founded in 1874 as the state’s University

in Elko, Nevada, about 300 miles northeast

of its present-day campus in Reno. In 1885,

the legislature moved the University from

Elko to Reno.

Morrill Hall, named after U.S. Sen. Justin

S. Morrill of Vermont, author of the 1862

Land-Grant College Act that led to the

development of the University of Nevada

and similar institutions, was a one-building

university housing the president’s and

registrar’s offices, classrooms, a library,

museum, and living quarters for the

groundskeeper.

In 1891, 17 years after its founding, the

University presented its first diplomas to

a graduating class of three that included

Frank Norcross, a future U.S. District Court

Judge, Nevada Supreme Court Justice and

member of the Nevada Legislature.

The family of John Mackay, an Irish

immigrant who helped direct the

extraction of more than $100 million in

ore from two Virginia City mines in the

mid-1870s, played a key role in helping

the campus grow. A 7-foot, 8-inch statue of

Mackay, created by Gutzon Borglum, who

later carved Mount Rushmore, has stood

on the north end of the Quad since 1908.

The elm-lined Quad and the University’s

original core campus, much of it funded by

Mackay’s heirs, are listed on the National

Register of Historic Places and considered

a U.S. cultural resource.

University officials made strides in

improving the campus’ standing as a

small, 1,000-student public college in

the sparsely populated West of the 1920s

and 30s. By the 1940s, Hollywood movie

producers, attracted by the University’s

vine-covered, Ivy-League-like brick

buildings and idyllic Manzanita Lake, were

using the campus as a setting for popular

films, including “Mr. Belvedere Goes to

College,” with Shirley Temple; “Andy

Hardy’s Blonde Trouble,” with Mickey

Rooney; and “Mother Is a Freshman,” with

Van Johnson.

By 1958, with 2,000 students attending

classes, the institution was on the verge

of dramatic change. New colleges of

education and business were in their

first years. The student body, which had

not had a student center building for the

first 70 years of the University’s tenure in

Reno, finally had a headquarters with the

opening of the Jot Travis Student Union.

This union was replaced in November

2007 by the Joe Crowley Student Union,

one of the most transformational buildings

ever built on campus. This 167,000-square-

foot, environmentally-friendly facility

signaled a shift in campus expansion,

offering the campus and community a

new centrally located “front door” to the

University from Virginia Street. In 2008,

one of the nation’s most technologically

advanced libraries, the

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge

Center, opened next to the

Crowley Student Union.

In the last 35 years, the

University has met the

challenges of leadership

in what is now one of the

fastest-growing states in the

country, with its enrollment

rising to nearly 17,000

students in fall 2010.

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Nevada History

Nevada is growing

The Davidson Mathematics

and Science Center, opened

in August 2010, provides the

Nevada student body with

state-of-the-art laboratory,

classroom and learning space.

The University of Nevada, Reno campus has undergone unprecedented change over the past several years,

opening several new student-centered buildings that have helped transform the institution. With the debut of

a new student hub with the Joe Crowley Student Union, the opening of one of the country’s most sophisticated

libraries in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, as well as several other state-of-the-art instructional and

research buildings, the University has made it clear that the success of its students is of paramount importance.


The Center for Molecular

Medicine, opened in

August 2010, promises

to put the University of

Nevada School of Medicine

at the forefront of several

different types of research.

The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge

Center, opened in 2008, is

considered one of the country’s most

technologically advanced libraries.

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The Joe Crowley Student Union, opened in

2007, has transformed the campus’ “front

door” and has served as the centerpiece for

numerous student and community activities.

AdmissionsAt the University of Nevada, Reno, our more than 16,000 student body lives and learns in an

environment that supports equality of opportunity. We make every effort to provide our students

with the resources and expertise needed to thrive in a college environment. The information

provided below is to ensure prospective students a successful application process.

High school graduates:Students must have a 3.0 (weighted) academic gradepoint average in the core courses listed below. Non-corecoursework will not be included in the GPA calculation.

A weighted GPA takes into account the extra difficulty ofhonors, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureatecourses.

If a student does not meet the GPA requirement, they mayuse an SAT Verbal and Math combined score of 1040 or anACT composite score of 22 in place of the GPA requirement.The core must be completed for theses scores to be accepted in the courses listed.Students who graduate with an Advanced Diploma from a Nevada High School will be granted admission to theUniversity.

Core Courses:

English: Emphasis on composition; rhetoric; American, English and world literature. (4 years)Mathematics: Algebra or higher-level mathematics,including first- and second-year algebra, geometry,trigonometry or other advanced mathematics.(3 years)

Natural science: Includes sciences such as biology,chemistry and physics, with at least two years in a laboratory science. (3 years)

Social science: Includes world history and geography, U.S. history, economics, government and law. (3 years)

Application checklist for freshmen:Complete and submit the admission application online at www.unr.edu/apply

Priority scholarship deadline is Feb. 1. After that date, scholarships are awarded based upon available funds.

$60 application fee.*

Submit high school transcript with a minimum of sixth semester grades. (Submit college transcripts, if applicable)

Submit ACT and/or SAT test scores (highly recommended).

Submit immunization records to the Office of Admissions and Records.†

Optional applications:•HonorsProgramApplication by Feb. 1

•On-CampusHousing Application

•FreeApplicationforFederal Student Aid (FAFSA)

•NevadaResidency Application

Transfer students:A minimum of 24 transferable semester credits with a 2.5 cumulative grade point average is required. Studentswho meet this requirement are guaranteed admission.Transfer students are not required to take the ACTor SAT. However, those students with fewer than 24transferable semester credits will need to submit highschool transcripts and/or ACT /SAT scores. Nevadawill accept up to 64 transfer credits (semester) fromcommunity colleges and 96 credits (semester) from otherundergraduate institutions toward a degree.

Application checklist for transfer students:Complete and submit the admission application onlineat www.unr.edu/apply

Priority scholarship review begins on Feb. 1. After that date, scholarships are awarded based upon available funds.

$60 application fee.*

Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and/or registered, as well as a transcript from your current college/university with work in progress.

† Submit immunizationrecords to the Office of Admissions and Records.

If you do not meet the requirements, you can apply for admission under special admissions. If you show evidence of potential for success through a combination of test scores and GPA, or special talents, such as visual or performing arts or athletics, or improvement in high school record, then you may be granted admission through special consideration.

* All fees are subject to change.

Please note — admission requirements are subjectto change without notice.

† Immunizations include two doses of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR); and one tetanus/diphtheria (TD) within the last 10 years. If born before 1957, only the TD within the last 10 years is required.

Education is an investment, and it is possible to reduce the cost through grants,

loans and work-study programs.

Cost & Financial Aid

Students are encouraged to complete the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) onlineat www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Applications may be filedafter Jan. 1 and should befiled before March 1.

Freshmen scholarshipsStudents who areexemplary scholars are rewarded at Nevada.

We encourage students to take ACT /SAT tests in their junior year and again in their senior year, if necessary.

To qualify for the highest award at the University, youmust take your PSAT test during your junior year of high school, after which you will need to take the SAT test.

With scholarships ranging from $500-$60,000 over four years, students are encouraged to explore their possibilities at Nevada.

We have a variety of scholarship programs to recognize superior academic achievement or special talent.

Some are automatically awarded based on high-school grade-point average and ACT/SAT test scores. Others reflect our commitment to achieving a student body that is diverse in terms of race, geography, gender, special talents, leadership and potential contribution to the University’s academic community.

For priority consideration for scholarships, you must beadmitted by Feb. 1. After that date, merit scholarships

are awarded based on available funds. Additional scholarships or grants may be awarded based on financial need. The earlier you apply, the sooner you will hear about scholarship awards.

Transfer scholarshipsTransfer students who have performed well before applying to Nevada may be eligible for a variety of scholarships.

Transfer scholarships are based on cumulative grade-point average from all colleges/universities attended and the number of credits taken.

To be considered for these scholarships, your application must be submitted by Feb. 1 for the fall semester.

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Tuition Costs 2011-2012*

Nevada Resident $168.75 per credit $5,062.50 per year**

Western UndergraduateExchange Program $247.13 per credit $7,413.90 per year**Open to students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana,New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming who havea 3.0 academic GPA and complete core (with in-progress work).

Good Neighbor Program $341.25 per credit $10,237.50 per year **Applies to eligible residents of Alpine, El Dorado, Inyo, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer,Plumas, San Bernardino and Sierra counties in California, and Mohave County in Arizona.

Out-of-State (nonresident) $168.75 per credit $18,657.50 per year** plus $6,797.50 per semester

* All fees are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, go to www.unr.edu.

** Estimates based on Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 fees and 30 credits per year (15 credits per semester).

Additional Expenses*

Surcharge $14 per credit

Student Health Fee $90 per semester

New Student Orientation $110 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

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

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The West has always held an intangible lure of discovery.

Initially, it was pioneers asking, “What’s out there?” Today, it’s

researchers asking, “What’s out there that can change the world?”

From renewable energy research to stem-cell applications, the

University of Nevada, Reno is still a place predicated on discovery.

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Our college setting is just 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe and world-class ski resorts.

Located in the Joe Crowley Student Union, the Welcome Center offers tours of campus given by University of Nevada Student Ambassadors. Tours take approximately one and a half hours and cover the University’s history, services and buildings. The Welcome Center is your one-stop information center; contact us to arrange a visit.

If you prefer an in-depth, day-long program about the University, Nevada Bound lets you talk with academic representatives, visit current students, tour the campus, residence halls and more. Nevada Bound is offered various days throughout the year.

You may apply for admission, honors, scholarships, housing and financial aid at www.unr.edu.

For information, assistance or toarrange a campus visit, contact:

Office for Prospective Students:Toll-free: 1-866-2NEVADALocal: 775-784-4700, option 1Online: www.unr.edu/admissionsE-mail: [email protected]: Office for Prospective StudentsJoe Crowley Student Union,First Floor Welcome Center.

Las Vegas Office forProspective Students:Nevada maintains an office in Las Vegas to help prospective students from Southern Nevada with the application and enrollment process. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Call 702-940-5416 or visitwww.unr.edu/vegasfor more information.

Visit the Welcome Center! Reno

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Boise338 miles

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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

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