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ContactSusie Askew (psa@unr.edu)DirectorOffice of International Students & ScholarsJeffrey Pannell (pannell@unr.edu)SEVIS & Exchange Program SpecialistOffice of International Students & ScholarsOffice: (775) 784-6874Fax: (775) tal Address120 Fitzgerald Student Services BuildingUniversity of Nevada, Reno/0074Reno, Nevada 89557-0074 USAWebsitehttp://www.unr.edu/oissApplication DeadlinesEXCHANGE PROGRAMSFallApplication: March 15 Priority; July 15 finalSpringApplication Deadline: December 1 Application Procedure:Availability of ApplicationTerms DatesLanguage of InstructionExaminationThe home institution should send the followingeither by email, fax or postal mail: International Student Exchange Application Copy of Transcripts Copy of Student’s Passport Supporting Financial Documents English Test Results (TOEFL, IELTS etc.)International Student Exchange Application Form isavailable in the International Office at partnerinstitution.Fall Semester:Late August –Mid DecemberSpring Semester:Mid January-Mid MayAll courses offered to exchange students areconducted in English.Exam dates will be announced by respectiveprograms and courses.

Acceptance PackageArrival Pick-Up ServiceTranscriptsGrading SystemOn-Campus HousingConfirmation of acceptance to the University ofNevada, Reno is sent immediately, provided thestudent has properly completed the applicationform and has submitted all the required supportingdocuments. An admissions packet will be issued andsent to the sponsoring institution, unless otherwiserequested.We provide airport pick-up service for internationalexchange students. Student can submit the form tointernational@unr.eduTranscripts from Nevada can be issued and sent tothe home institution during the first week after theend of the semester. Exchange Students mustsubmit the request for transcripts to be sent.Grade:Grade PointValue:A: Superior4.0A3.7B 3.3B: Above Average3.0B2.7C 2.3C: Average2.0C1.7D 1.3D: Below Average1.0D0.7F: Failure0.0S: Satisfactory (undergraduate courses: C orabove, graduate courses: B or above)U: Unsatisfactory (undergraduate courses: D orbelow, graduate courses: C or below)n/aOn-campus living can have a great impact on youracademic success and personal growth. Not only areresidence halls comfortable and convenient, theyoffer students ample opportunities to make newfriends and be involved in floor, hall, and campuswide activities. Best of all, living in a residence hallis fun! Note: During Fall semester there is a veryhigh demand for on-campus housing. Studentsshould apply as soon as possible in order tosecure space.

Housing ApplicationsStep 1: Apply to the university to receive your NSHEstudent identification number.Step 2: Review our living and dining options.Step 3: Complete and submit the housingapplication. A 325 initial payment is required tosubmit the application, so you may want to haveyour credit card handy. If you are under 18 years ofage please have your parent or guardian sign andsubmit the guarantor form.In order to receive a room assignment you must: If you are under 18 when you apply submit aguarantor form to our office. Accept admittance to the University ofNevada, Reno on MyNEVADA by June 15th. Provide verification of Meningococcalvaccination by June 15th. Make the second 325 payment by June15th. Enroll in 12 credits by June 15thImportant Information: The License Agreement encompasses theentire academic year or remainder thereof. For the best chance of being assigned to thehall of your choice or with a requestedroommate you need to apply by April 1. Applications received after April 1 will beassigned to halls on a space available basis. Assignments are made for new students inthe order in which their applications andinitial payment are received. You must also complete a Living LearningCommunity application if you are interestedin living in one of those communities.Before you go to the application have yourinformation ready:You will be asked for: Your Student ID (Required) Note: Studentonly needs to apply not be admitted to getan ID Demographic information such as name,address, phone, email, etc. What semesters you plan on living with us If you plan on living in a Living Learning

Visa RequirementsHealth Insurance RequirementsFacilitiesStudent ServicesCommunity Your Top 5 choices of Residence Hall youwant to live in If you are interested in a single room What meal plan you want Personal preference questions (are youorganized, when do you go to bed, etc.) If you are requesting a roommate you willneed his/her name and student ID number Emergency contact information A credit card for your 325 PaymentFor more information, please visit:http://www.unr.edu/housingPlease consult the US consulate website regarding J1 visas at:http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types 1267.htmlInternational exchange students must have medicalinsurance coverage, or purchase the Universityinsurance which is an annual fee of 1,400.00. *The university dining hall and school library areopen to exchange students holding a student ID(WolfCard).All student clubs and organizations are open toexchange students.

Mandatory all-feesExchange students are subject to the fees listedin the column to the right. 5.00 10.00Student Health Center feeInternational Student feeCounseling Services fee 94.00-UndergraduateStudent Union fee/ 97.00-GraduateStudent Union fee 25.00-UndergradauteAcademic Success fee/ 5.00-Graduate Academic SuccePerforming ArtsStudent ID 85.00(Undergraduate)Engineering coursedifferential fee Per 93.00 145.00 35.00 97.00 25.00upper division(300-400 level)Credit 100 (Graduate)Engineering coursedifferential fee Perupper division(600-700 level)CreditCourses Available to Exchange Students 100 (Graduate)Business Differential Fee(All School of Businessgraduate level courses),per credit 239.50 (Graduate)Nursing Differential Fee(Nursing program 500,600 & 700 level courses)Per creditGenerally, students can take any course listed inthe catalog provided they have all prerequisitesand of appropriate level. International exchangestudents should refer to MyNEVADA to checkcourse availability and schedules. A student willbe directed to an academic advisor based ontheir major/department, who will be able toassist them with the process for waiving pre-

requisites.Restricted Courses (not open to exchangestudents)Minimum and Maximum Number ofUnits/Credits for Full-Time Exchange StudentCompulsory Language Requirements ForExchange StudentsNone, provided that students take courses intheir program; e.g. exchange undergraduatestudents cannot take graduate courses. Someexception can be made upon approval of theChair of Department.Special Note for the College of Business – there isa very high demand for courses in the College ofBusiness. While exchange students are notrestricted from taking business courses, theyshould be aware that it may be more difficult toenroll in certain courses and they may need to beflexible with their course selection options.Undergraduate students must enroll in aminimum of 12 units/credits and up to 18maximum credits. Graduate students mustenroll in a minimum of 9 units/credits and up to16 maximum credits.Verification of having met the Englishrequirement through: Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL) score of 61 (iBT-Internet-BasedTest) or 500 (Paper-Based Test). Pleaseindicate 'Institution Code 4844' and'Undergraduate 00' to EducationalTesting Service (ETS) to ensure that thescores are sent directly to UNR. International English Language TestingSystem (IELTS - must be academicversion) with an equivalency score of 6. Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academicwith an equivalency score of 57. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of500 or higher on the Critical Reading(formerly Verbal) section. American College Testing (ACT) score of21 or higher. Completion of English 101 or equivalent

Arrival Pick-Up Service*All listed fees are subject to changefrom another U.S. higher educationinstitution.Receive recommendation for academicstudy from the Intensive EnglishLanguage Center (IELC) at UNR.We provide airport pick-up service for internationalexchange students. Student can submit the form tointernational@unr.edu

Jeffrey Pannell (pannell@unr.edu) SEVIS & Exchange Program Specialist Office of International Students & Scholars Telephone/Fax Office: (775) 784-6874 Fax: (775) 327-5845 Email international@unr.edu Postal Address 120 Fitzgerald Student Services Building University of Nevada, Reno/0074 Reno, Nevada 89557-0074 USA