English (Language and Linguistics Specialization)

International students must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission to the University:

• GPA: 3.0 academic GPA on a 4.0 scale
• English proficiency: 61+ TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS or 95+ Duolingo
• SAT/ACT scores: We do not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration

Admission steps

1. Complete your application and pay application fee. Complete the simple International Student Application online and pay $95.00 USD non-refundable application fee.
2. Submit a copy of your passport biographical page. This can be attached to the application or emailed to [email protected] after submitting your application.
3. Have official transcripts sent from your high school. Transcripts are considered official if they are received via regular mail/post in a sealed envelope, emailed to [email protected] directly from a school official as a password protected attachment with the password sent in a separate email, or faxed to 1 (775) 327-5845 directly from the school with a cover letter on the school’s letterhead.

   Transcripts sent by mail should be addressed to:

   OISS Admissions Team
   University of Nevada, Reno
   1664 N. Virginia Street M/S 074
   Reno, Nevada 89557 USA

4. Verify you have met English language requirements. Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options:
   1. TOEFL score 61+
   2. IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0+
   3. Duolingo English Exam score 95+
   4. Cambridge score of B2+
   5. Graduation from (or in the process of completing) a U.S. high school
   6. For students who have taken the SAT/ACT exam we may be able to use your score to satisfy the English requirement

English language requirement exemption: Please note that students coming from the following English-speaking countries are exempt from the English language testing requirements: Antigua/Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Guyana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except for Quebec), Ghana, Grenada, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom and Zimbabwe.

Step two: Complete your application for admission

The application portal will guide you through your online application specific to your student type^*. Once finished, verify your information and click the “Finalize application and pay” button (link) to proceed to payment page.

Your application is not finalized until you submit your application fee.

^*Returning students must complete a returning student application for readmission to the University.

Step three: Pay your application fee

After finalizing your online application, you'll be prompted to pay a non-refundable $60 application fee, payable by credit card (Visa or Mastercard only). The application fee is only valid for the semester in which you apply and cannot be deferred or transferred to another semester. Application fee deferrals may be available.

Step four: Check confirmation emails and register your MyNEVADA account

Once payment is made a confirmation email will be sent immediately. Check your spam folder if not received and mark unr.edu as a safe sender to ensure future receipt of emails. An email containing MyNEVADA student portal activation information will be sent 24 to 48 hours after submitting the application and payment.

The email sent 24 to 48 hours later will contain your student ID number and steps to create your MyNEVADA account. This account provides access to your student application dashboard, allows you to check your application status, accept or deny admission (if offered), review your fees, make payments and more.

After completing your online application for admission, you can gather and submit the additional documentation required to finalize your application package.

Transcripts. Official high school, college or International Baccalaureate transcripts may be sent electronically or mailed directly from the institution to the Office of Admissions and Records:

University of Nevada, Reno
Office of Admissions & Records
MS 0120
Reno, NV 89557-0120

Standardized test scores (optional). Test scores must come directly from the testing agency. The University's test codes include the following:

• SAT/College Board (AP): 4844
• ACT: 2494

Immunization records. All students attending the University of Nevada, Reno must submit proof of immunization. Copies of immunization records may be mailed, faxed, emailed or hand-delivered.

Immunization requirements

• Mail. If you'd like to mail records, you can send them to the following address:

  University of Nevada, Reno
  Office of Admissions & Records
  MS 0120
  Reno, NV 89557

• Hand-deliver. You may also hand-deliver immunization records to the Office of Admissions and Records, located in the Fitzgerald Student Services building on the second floor.
• Fax. You may fax immunization records to (775) 784-4283.
• Email. You may email immunization records to [email protected].