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How to apply to The Honors College

Option 1

National Merit, Presidential-Level and Nevada Scholars (with a 4.0) will be admitted to The Honors College without submitting an application.

Limited to the first 50 students who accept admission when merit-based awards are sent out in mid-November.
Before that, all students should apply.

Option 2

Apply via .

Honors College application

The is accessed through the general University admissions portal. You must create an account and apply to the University prior to applying to the Honors College. Once you have applied for admission to the University, access the portal again and select “Application for Honors College Admissions” from the drop-down menu to apply to the Honors College.

In order to complete the Honors College application form, applicants must enter basic demographic and educational information as well as information on significant past activities. A 500-word essay (written- or video-based submission) is also required. In order to complete the essay, select the honors mission pillar that interests you most and/or responds best to your strengths and describe how membership in the Honors College will support your development in this area. The honors living learning community application is included (see below).

Admissions decisions are released via the application portal, and applicants must log back in to the portal to accept admission to the Honors College. Applicants are encouraged to monitor the status of their recommendations by logging into the application portal. Applications cannot be reviewed until both recommendations have been received. Additional copies of test scores and transcripts are not required by the Honors College.

Want help applying?

We're happy to answer any questions you have and guide you through the process.

Applying to the Honors Residential Scholars Community

If you choose to join The Honors College, we strongly encourage you to select our Living Learning Community as your first option. We’ll be in Peavine Hall this year.

We are excited that you are interested in joining us at the 推荐杏吧原创, next year as part of the Wolf Pack! One of the great opportunities our campus offers are the Living Learning Communities in the residence halls. The Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are an opportunity for you to live with other students in the same major/area of study (academic-based LLCs) or a shared identity/cultural interest (identity-based LLCs).

For more information about the Living Learning Communities and which residence hall they are in, please visit the 推荐杏吧原创 Housing website.

For all housing dates for the 2026-2027 academic year, please view the housing application timeline.

If you have questions about Housing for the 2026-2027 academic year, please contact the Residential Life, Housing, and Food Services office at (775) 784-1113 or at housing@unr.edu.

Need some help deciding?

Our student ambassadors can answer questions about what life in the Honors College is all about. Connect with someone who knows what it's like in your shoes and can help support your goals. 

Ready to apply?

We're excited for you to start this journey, and we're here to support you each step of the way!