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University Of Nevada, Reno - Office Of International Students And Scholars:
University of Nevada, Reno - Office of International Students and Scholars: The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a fully accredited public university established in 1874. As the oldest institution of higher education in the State of Nevada, the university has a long tradition of academic excellence. Students can choose from world-renowned programs leading to over 70 undergraduate (Bachelor's- BA, BS) and graduate (Master's- MA, MS and Doctoral- Ph.D.) degrees offered in the colleges and schools of agriculture, biotechnology and natural resources, business, administration, education, engineering, human and community services, journalism, liberal arts, science, and graduate studies. The university's approximate 16,000 students come from all over the United States and represent 1000 international students and faculty from 80 countries.

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UNR offers a wide range of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, including selected Doctoral and Professional Studies in fields of Accounting, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Elementary Education/Special Education, Finance, Geography, International Business, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Nursing, Nutrition, Spanish and more.

- Kayoko Okumoto Scholarship is a partial ($500) scholarship that is offered to Japanese students to pay for a portion of the out-of-state tuition (non-resident tuition) for the academic year. Students receive full-time or part-time funding for their studies from academic departments. Over 80% of international graduate students receive Graduate Assistantship, either Teaching Assistantships (TA) or Research Assistantships (RA)
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- International Awards/ Scholarships are offered to International Undergraduate Students
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) offers $500 travel grants for conferences, research grants of up to $2,500, computer loans up to $1,500, and emergency loans for $500 for International Graduate Students.

International Student Applications are accepted throughout the year, but those applying for Undergraduate Program or transferring from another institution within the US should apply by March 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester. Keep in mind that fall semester starts in August and spring semester starts in January.

Students applying for Graduate Assistantships should submit applications by February 1 for fall semester and October 1 for spring semester. Graduate Students should contact the department they are applying to for specific department deadlines, additional application requirements, and/ or test scores that may be required.

Many international students and scholars do not have housing before arriving in Reno and therefore must arrange for temporary housing until permanent housing can be found. Some international students and scholars make arrangements with a friend or contact the club of their nationality on campus to arrange accomodations for one or two nights.

We advise arranging temporary housing for a while as it often takes from several days to two weeks to find accommodation. Students can choose to live on-campus or off-campus.

Living On-Campus (Dormitories)

Living on-campus affords a variety of advantages such as proximity to the university, opportunities to meet people, access to computer labs, television lounges, and options for a variety of living situations. Living on-campus can be especially convenient for international students as it relieves much of the stress of looking for housing, commuting to the university, and preparing meals. There are seven residence halls which provide housing for single students on campus and there is also a family housing complex near campus.

Reno is a safe and beautiful city with a population of approximately 450,000, with a mild, dry climate where the sun shines 300 days a year. The region is alpine and semiarid. Reno sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range; there are numerous outdoor opportunities, including rock-climbing, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, camping, hiking, fishing, and mountain-biking. Amazing Lake Tahoe is only a 40 minute drive from Reno, and there are numerous ski areas within an hour’s drive – including Squaw Valley, site of the 1960 Winter Olympics!

There are several supermarkets and restaurants within walking distance of campus. Citifare buses serve the campus and have many convenient stops to local stores and restaurants. Whether you live on or off campus, you are eligible to purchase a meal card for food service at the dining facilities on campus.