University of Nevada Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

University of Nevada, Reno International Student Admissions

International applicants have the same deadline and requirements as domestic applicants except they need to submit some additional supporting documents. Overseas applicants aspiring to study in the USA must submit transcripts whose credentials are evaluated by a US agency.

The university recommends World Education Services, Josef Silny & Associates, and Educational Credential Evaluators. Applicants can send transcripts through electronic submission or mail as they prefer.

The university only accepts sealed and enveloped transcripts sent directly from previously attended academic institutions. Recommenders get notified by email after the applicant fills up the online application form. Application deadlines for undergraduates are the same for all programs while the deadline for graduate programs varies for both semesters.

Application Portal: Online, Application Fee: 95 USD

Supporting application documents-

• Completed online application
• Official previous academic institutions transcripts with certified English translation
• English proficiency scores
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (80%) (4.0 Scale)
• English proficiency scores
• Valid passport copy
• Financial documentation
• Official high school transcripts

• SAT/ACT – Optional

Additional PG Requirements-

• GRE/GMAT (taken within last 5 years)
• Resume/CV
• Statement of purpose
• Recommendation letters

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

International students who submit SAT/ACT can fulfill the English proficiency requirements of their program through them. Overseas students studying in America also do not need to submit English proficiency scores. Below is the minimum required scores in different tests for international graduate and undergraduate applicants.

US Study Visa Process

Students who travel to the US to pursue full-time studies require a study visa to the USA. To avoid any kind of hindrance, students should apply for their visas as soon as possible. The visa is issued after the visa interview is conducted successfully. During the interview, students need to demonstrate strong ties to the home country to the interviewer to prove their intention of coming back.

Applying process -

• Firstly, students need to fill out the UNR application. Then they get enrolled in the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) after they have been accepted to the university.
• F-1 visa applicants are mandated to pay the SEVIS I-901 application fee of 350 USD.
• Afterward, students need to fill out the I-20 form. The I-20 form, Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Status, is issued by OISS to qualifying students.
• Then students fill the DS-160 form and submit it. The DS-160 is a Non-immigrant Visa Application along with which 160 USD is required to be paid.
• After completing all the formalities, students need to schedule and attend the visa interview. They can attend the visa interview at the U.S.Embassy or Consulate nearest them.

Required documents for visa interview-

• Valid passport
• DS-160 confirmation page
• Application fee receipt
• Standard photographs
• I-20 Form – certificate of eligibility for F-1 Status
• Academic transcripts, standardized test scores, degrees/certificates, etc.
• Any other relevant document