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Freshman admissions at the ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

Find everything you need to apply — admission requirements, key deadlines, and a simple step-by-step guide to completing your application.

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Who is considered a freshman applicant?

You are a freshman applicant if you:

  • Are applying during your senior year of high school or home school (with or without college coursework); or
  • Have already graduated high school and have no college coursework; or
  • Have already graduated high school and have completed 23 or fewer transferable college credits

A GED certificate alone cannot be used for freshman admission.

Freshman admission requirements

If you meet the freshman definition above, here’s what you’ll need to attend the University:

 

GPA

Minimum 3.0 weighted academic GPA1 in core courses.

High school coursework2

  • 4 units English
  • 3 units Math (Algebra I or higher)
  • 3 units Natural Science
  • 3 units Social Science

What to submit

  • Official high school transcript3
  • College transcripts (if you've completed 23 or fewer credits)3
  • SAT/ACT scores (optional for admission)
  • Immunization records

1Weighted GPAs account for the difficulty of honors, AP, or IB classes.

2Most admitted students complete additional math and science beyond the minimum requirements.

3Official transcripts must be sent directly from your school

 

Freshman admission deadlines

Use the freshman application deadlines below to plan your admission timeline, get the most financial aid and scholarships, and make sure you meet all requirements for a fall or spring start.

Freshman application deadlines for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026

Application milestone
Spring 2026 start
Fall 2026 start
Application opens
First day you can start your application to attend the ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´.
August 1, 2025
August 1, 2025
Early Action deadline: Get your decision sooner
Apply by this date to get an earlier admission decision and early access to register for classes. Early Action doesn’t require you to commit to attend.
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November 15, 2025
Housing application opens
First day you can apply for on-campus housing.
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November 15, 2025
Scholarship and financial aid deadline
To be considered for the greatest amount of financial aid and scholarships, submit your application and required documents by February 15.
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February 15, 2026
Housing application deadline for first-choice availability
Apply by this date for the best chance at your preferred residence hall selections.
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February 15, 2026
Final application deadline
Last day to submit your application for admission.
December 15, 2025
April 7, 2026
Deadline to retain scholarship offers
Pay your deposit and complete the required questionnaire by this date to keep any scholarship you have been awarded.
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June 15, 2026

Spring 2026 start

  • Application opens
    First day you can start your application to attend the ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´.
    August 1, 2025
  • Final application deadline
    Last day to submit your application to attend the University.
    December 15, 2025

Fall 2026 start

  • Application opens
    First day you can start your application to attend the ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´.
    August 1, 2025
  • Early Action deadline: Get your decision sooner
    Apply by this date to get an earlier admission decision and early access to register for classes. Early Action doesn’t require you to commit to attend.
    November 15, 2025
  • Housing application opens
    First day you can apply for on-campus housing.
    November 15, 2025
  • Housing application deadline for first-choice availability
    Apply by this date for the best chance at your preferred residence hall or room type.
    February 15, 2026
  • Scholarship and financial aid deadline
    To be considered for the most financial aid and scholarships, submit your application and required documents by February 15.
    February 15, 2026
  • Final application deadline
    Last day to submit your application for admission.
    April 7, 2026
  • Deadline to retain scholarship offers
    Pay your deposit and complete the required questionnaire by this date to keep any scholarship you have been awarded.
    June 15, 2026

— Not applicable for the Spring 2026 start

 

How to apply as a new freshman at the ÍƼöÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

Follow these steps to complete your application, submit your required documents and stay on track for your admission decision.

How to apply as a freshman

Step
What you do
Why it matters / What you need
Icon showing a user with a plus sign, representing creating an application account 1. Create your application account
Use the to create your user account. You will receive a temporary PIN via email to begin your application.
The PIN unlocks access to the full application and only takes a few minutes to arrive.
Icon of a clipboard with a checkmark 2. Complete and submit your application
The application portal will guide you through the online application for your student type.* Once you have completed all required sections, review your information and click the Finalize Application button to submit.
Submitting your application officially starts your admission review. There is no application fee for domestic freshman applicants, so you can submit your application as soon as you’re ready.
*Returning students must complete a returning student application for readmission.
Envelope icon 3. Check your confirmation and activate MyNevada
After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Within 24 to 48 hours you will receive your NSHE ID and instructions for activating MyNevada.
MyNevada is your student portal where you check your application status and find your next steps.
Upload tray icon 4. Submit your transcripts
Your high school, college or International Baccalaureate (IB) program may upload official transcripts or send them directly to the Office of Admissions and Records.
Official transcripts are required to complete your admission review.

Mailing address
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Office of Admissions and Records
MS 0120
Reno, NV 89557-0120

Transcript upload portal
Immunization shield icon 5. Submit your immunization records
You can upload your immunization records online, or submit them by mail, fax, email or in person to the Office of Admissions and Records.
Proof of immunization is required before you can register for classes. See immunization requirements

Upload your immunizations
Document with star icon 6. Submit standardized test scores (optional)
Request that your SAT or ACT scores be sent directly from the testing agency to the University.
Test scores are not required for admission, but they are required for most first-year scholarships and may help with course placement.

Nevada test codes: SAT/College Board (AP): 4844, ACT: 2494.

Authorized school staff may upload official score reports using the Test Score Upload Portal.
Notification bell icon 7. Check your admission decision
Once your application and transcripts are processed, you can check your application status in MyNevada.
Apply as early as possible. Applying by priority deadlines can help you secure scholarships and financial aid, preferred housing and more.

1. Create your application account

What you do
Use the to create your user account. You will receive a temporary PIN via email to begin your application.

Why it matters
The PIN unlocks access to the full application and only takes a few minutes to arrive.

2. Complete and submit your application

What you do
The application portal will guide you through the online application for your student type.* Once completed, review your information and click the Finalize Application button to submit.

Why it matters
Submitting your application officially starts your admission review. There is no application fee for domestic freshman applicants, so you can submit as soon as you're ready.
*Returning students must complete a returning student application.

3. Check your confirmation and activate MyNevada

What you do
After submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Within 24–48 hours you will receive your NSHE ID and activation instructions.

Why it matters
MyNevada is your student portal to check your status and next steps.

4. Submit your transcripts

What you do
Your high school, college, or IB program may upload official transcripts or send them directly to Admissions and Records.

Why it matters
Official transcripts are required to complete your admission review.

Transcript upload portal

6. Submit standardized test scores (optional)

What you do
Request that your SAT or ACT scores be sent directly from the testing agency to the University.

Why it matters
Test scores are not required for admission, but they are required for most first-year scholarships and may help with course placement.

Nevada test codes: SAT/College Board (AP): 4844, ACT: 2494.

Authorized school staff may upload official score reports using the Test Score Upload Portal.

7. Check your admission decision

What you do
Once your application and transcripts are processed, you can check your application status in MyNevada.

Why it matters
Applying early and meeting priority deadlines helps you secure housing, aid, and scholarships.

What students and parents ask us most about applying

Here are simple explanations for what you need — and don’t need — when applying as a freshman.

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