Admissions Requirements for High School Students

The following is required for admission to Nevada State College:

• Nevada high school diploma with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• All of the following equivalent courses:

SIERRA NEVADA COLLEGE
Website: www.sierranevada.edu
Location: Incline Village, Nevada (Lake Tahoe)
Phone: (866)412-4636, toll free

Sierra Nevada College is Nevada’s only private four year liberal arts college and has nationally recognized programs in Environmental Science, Entrepreneurship, Computer Science/Entertainment Technology, Management, Humanities, Social Sciences and Fine Arts.  The college also offers a Masters of Arts in Teaching degree.  Admission to Sierra Nevada College is based on the academic and personal qualifications of the applicant.  All available information is considered, including difficulty of curriculum, grades, class rank (if available), recommendations, test scores, essay, grade trends and general contributions to school and community.  Admission criteria are designed to identify students with high academic standards, integrity and serious educational goals.  Additional information about admission policies is in the college catalog which is available online at www.sierranevada.edu.

How to Apply
Students may apply for admission online at http://www.applyweb.com/apply/sierra/menu.html
or students may apply using the paper application form available by request from the Admission Office, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, Nevada  89451.

First-Year (Freshman) Students
Sierra Nevada College uses a rolling admission process; however prospective freshman students are encouraged to apply by our preferred application deadline of February 15.  Admission decisions are mailed on a rolling basis until the class is filled.  Accepted freshman students are expected to pay a non refundable tuition deposit of $150 by the National Candidate Reply Date of May 1 (postmark deadline), or for those students admitted after May 1, within two weeks of notification of admission. 

Transfer Students
A transfer student has graduated from high school and matriculated to a post secondary institution.  (Please note:  high school students who are taking college courses in lieu of, or in addition to, high school course work are not considered to be transfer students.)  Sierra Nevada College uses a rolling admission process for transfer students and admission decisions are mailed on that rolling basis until the class is filled.  Transfer students are encouraged to apply for admission prior to August 1.

UNLV and UNR Admission Requirements for High School Students
High school students who intend to enroll for the 2007-2008 school year must meet these requirements:

• Have graduated from an accredited or approved high school with a 3.0(weighted) GPA in the required courses for admission.
• The required high school GPA must be earned in the following units*:
  
  

  ENGLISH: Emphasis on composition, rhetoric, American English, and world literature...............................................................................................................................	3 units
  MATHEMATICS: Algebra or higher level mathematics, including first and second year algebra, geometry, analytic geometry, trigonometry, precalculus, probability and statistics, and other advanced mathematics...........................................................................................................	3 units
  SOCIAL SCIENCE: World history, geography, U.S. history, economics, government and law science.................................................................................................................................	3 units
  NATURAL SCIENCE: Biology, chemistry or physics, etc., with at least two years in a laboratory science.................................................................................................................................	3 units
  TOTAL UNITS..........................................................................................................................	13 units

  
  *Units means high school credits

To discuss university policies for alternative methods to satisfy course admission requirements, or to discuss students who have been officially excused from compulsory high school education (Example: home school), contact the following offices: (1) UNR’s local office at (702) 940-5416 and (2) UNLV’s Office of Undergraduate Recruitment at (702) 774-8658.

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
Location:  Main Campus – Las Vegas, Nevada
Website:  www.unlv.edu
Phone:  702-774-UNLV

UNLV’s academic colleges and schools offer more than 180 undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programs to its students.  It is the state’s largest comprehensive doctoral-degree granting institution with more than 28,000 students.  UNLV provides traditional and professional academic programs for a diverse student body and embraces the interdependence of quality instruction, scholarly pursuits, and substantive involvements in campus and community life.

Admission to UNLV Colleges

UNLV has eleven undergraduate colleges and over 100 undergraduate majors to choose from.   Students who meet the university’s admission requirements are then considered for college admission.  University admission requires a weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in the academic core. College admission g.p.a requirements vary by program. A list of the available programs and entry requirements can be found at unlv.edu/pubs/majors. For additional information, please see the UNLV course catalog or visit the website at unlv.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO
Location:  Main Campus – Reno, Nevada
Website:  www.unr.edu
Phone:  1.866.2.NEVADA

Office for Prospective Students (Southern Nevada)

8050 South Maryland Pkwy. Ste. 110
Las Vegas, Nevada. 89123
702-940-5416
702-933-3003 (fax)

Established in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the oldest institution in our state, offering more than 70 undergraduate majors and 150 academic programs.  Over 91 percent of classes are taught by faculty members and the student-to-faculty ratio is 17:1.  At the University undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of research projects working closely with faculty mentors. Nevada is one of the top 120 universities in America for funded research, according to the Carnegie Foundation. With more than $80 million in research expenditures, the University is the leading research enterprise in Nevada's higher-education system.

The academic atmosphere at Nevada is vibrant, challenging, yet personal.  Facilities include technologically advanced classrooms and first-class laboratories.  Learning is a partnership between students and faculty involving studying, research and hands-on experience. Students can get involved with over 150 clubs and organizations, sororities, fraternities and the study abroad program.  Seven residence halls offer a variety of living options, including living learning communities.

Nevada is a place where you can bring your own talents and goals and combine them with incredible opportunities.  Students will learn from professors and other students who share their passion, and experience a world that is different from what they already know.  Aside from receiving an extraordinary education, the University offers numerous opportunities for financial aid and scholarships.

• Nevada repeatedly ranks as one of the nation’s best universities by U.S. News Report.
• The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching designated Nevada as a top research university.
• Sponsored funding for research currently exceeds $120 million.

The University offers several campus visit options for students and their families. For students in the Southern Nevada area we encourage them to attend a Nevada Bound Trip. Nevada Bound is a one day trip where students have the opportunity to eat in the dining facilities, visit all residence halls, interact with current students and meet their academic advisors. Students pay only $99 which includes their plane ticket to Reno and all of the day’s activities. This is an excellent opportunity for students to experience all that the University of Nevada has to offer.

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