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The University of Nevada, Reno was founded in 1874 as Nevada's first institution of higher education. Today, the University delivers on its land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, engagement, support and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement.

Education

The University is widely known for its programs in earthquake sciences & engineering, the humanities, neuroscience, biotechnology, environmental science, bioscience and advanced autonomous systems. Our colleges and schools are graduating well-trained professionals, positioned to make an impact in Nevada and beyond.

Research

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading research university committed to the pursuit of knowledge that addresses the important issues of our time, promotes innovation and drives economic development in Nevada.

The University is home to dozens of state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities and more than 60 research centers that anchor our pioneering work in areas ranging from engineering research to sustainability in Lake Tahoe and the Great Basin region. Learn more about how our industry-leading infrastructure supports our research.

Career

The Nevada Career Studio creates connections between employers and students to support talent recruitment, foster workforce development and promote career exploration. We are here to help you engage with students: through campus visits, hiring expos, internship development and online job postings.

Our team works with academic faculty in all colleges to incorporate career development into the curriculum. We can develop a custom workshop or presentation that meets your unique classroom needs.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2023

501

2022

501

2021

501

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report

2024

-

2023

782 17

2022

799

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

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Services

Student services

The Joe Crowley Student Union opened on November 16, 2007 and since has been a student-centered building that serves as the living room of campus and complements the academic experience through cultural, educational, social and recreational programs. To learn more about the Joe, below you will find information on our mission, vision, and core values.

It is the community center of the University where students are the number one priority. We collaborate with others to enhance the intellectual program of the university and to make activities a cooperative factor with education. The Union encourages self-directed exploration, geared toward the diverse needs of the university and Northern Nevada community.

Housing services

The University offers nine modern and comfortable residence halls, each conveniently located near the heart of campus and just a short walk from the William N. Pennington Student Achievement Center where all students can find resources and support for academic and personal success.

You can select from nine living-learning communities organized around academic areas of study, from Women in Science & Engineering to Health Sciences, Journalism to Engineering.

Library services

We have three University Libraries: Basque Library, DeLaMare Library and Savitt Medical Library.

Our Libraries provide access to:

collection of books, journals, maps, videos, and other materials
over one million electronic books
rare books, book arts collection, manuscript collections, and university archives
online catalog, databases, eJournals, and online reference resources

ICT services

The ICT Accessibility Policy applies to all technology and any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment that is used in the creation, conversion, or duplication of data or information employed in support of the University's Mission and Core Themes.

Website
Learning management systems
Content delivered in electronic form (e.g. PDF)
Software
Instructional content
Videos

Medical services

The Student Health Center is an accredited outpatient facility providing our students with a wide range of health care services.

Patient Care - Patient eligibility and primary care.
Specialty Clinics - Sports Medicine, Nutrition, Psychiatry, and Dermatology.
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Additional Services - Laboratory, Radiology, Immunizations

Student Life

Campus life

The University's student residence halls and living learning communities are designed to maximize your success by providing space for collaboration and community. If you crave a real college experience, find yourself in the thick of things by living on our gorgeous residential campus -- and make great memories to last a lifetime.

Sports facilities

The E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center - With more than 108,000 square feet with three basketball gymnasiums, areas for weightlifting, cardio training, mind-body training, a fitness staircase, 1/8th mile running track and a multitude of new fitness classes and activities, the fitness center supports a healthy learning environment.

Club sports - Like horseback riding? Archery? How about Taekwondo or Kendo? Frisbee? What about rugby? Whatever your interest, take advantage of one of our 35 different student club sports and find your community on campus.
Lawlor Events Center - Northern Nevada's largest venue and home to top-ranked Nevada Wolf Pack basketball.

Student clubs

Our community is home to 25 organizations. These organizations are governed by student-led boards called councils. At the University of Nevada, Reno, we have two different councils that provide governance, accountability, educational opportunities, and structure for our fraternities and sororities, including the Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Multicultural Greek Council (MGC).

Some of our fraternities and sororities are:

Phi Delta Theta
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Mu Alpha
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Tau Gamma
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Alpha Phi Alpha
Alpha Pi Sigma
Delta Sigma Theta
ΓΡΛ: Gamma Rho Lambda
Kappa Alpha Psi

Kappa Delta Chi
Kappa Phi Lambda
Lambda Phi Xi
Lambda Psi Rho

Accreditation

The University of Nevada, Reno is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. NWCCU is an independent, non-profit membership organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the regional authority on educational quality and institutional effectiveness of higher education institutions in the seven-state Northwest region of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

Accreditation applies to all academic units of the university and their degree programs and courses and requires a review of all aspects of the university's mission.

University of Nevada, Reno Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships for University of Nevada, Reno.

Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Scholarships applicable to all disciplines (10)

Marshall Scholarships

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities

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Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship

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SHAPE America

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John F. & Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund

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National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

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CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship

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CouponBirds

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Aurora Indigenous Education Scholarship

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American Australian Association (AAA)

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Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships

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American Australian Association (AAA)

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Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships

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American Australian Association (AAA)

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World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship

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The Ramsay Centre

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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation

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Anonymous Hope Fund

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