University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno requires a minimum of 120 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at University of Nevada, Reno, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. University of Nevada, Reno accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Nevada, Reno has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 62% of students who start college at University of Nevada, Reno finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Nevada, Reno may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At University of Nevada, Reno?

University of Nevada, Reno has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Nevada, Reno directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Nevada, Reno

When choosing a major, University of Nevada, Reno students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Nevada, Reno. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. University of Nevada, Reno false.University of Nevada, Reno offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Nevada, Reno

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Does University of Nevada, Reno Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with University of Nevada, Reno directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Nevada, Reno Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Nevada, Reno true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Nevada, Reno Give AP Credit?

✅ University of Nevada, Reno true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Nevada, Reno Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Nevada, Reno true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Nevada, Reno.

Does University of Nevada, Reno Require Internships?

🟨 University of Nevada, Reno does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Nevada, Reno

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University of Nevada, Reno Library

The main library on campus is the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Nevada, Reno

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Nevada, Reno does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Nevada, Reno have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Nevada, Reno has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Nevada, Reno include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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