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Those words from Rudyard Kipling’s“The Second Jungle Book,” start a verse that captures the essence of Nevada Wolf Pack athletics. With 18 varsity teams competingin the always unpredictable WesternAthletic Conference, Nevadastudents have free front-row seatsto exciting NCAA-Division I athletics,often watching the Pack competein the postseason.

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Campus Tour/ExperienceThe Nevada campus says it allThe most unexpected part of Nevada may be its beautiful 125-year-old Reno campus overlooking the Sierra Nevada.The campus is a mix of living history, from nineteenthcentury Morrill Hall, which sits on an elm-tree-linedgrassy quadrangle, to the technologically savvyDavidson Math and Science Center, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and Joe Crowley student union, all built in the last five years.

“For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack”

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This is NevadaThe unexpectedawaits youUnexpected opportunity. That’s what you’ll find at the University of Nevada, Reno. Founded in 1874 as the Silver State’s first university, Nevada is a top-caliber, land-grant research university committed to serving the common good of the state and the world. Nestled at the intersection of the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada, the 17,000-student campus offers competitive degree programs and paradigm-shifting research in a world-class setting.

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r Fear Not! Applying for admission and scholarships to Nevada is a cinch, often done in 5 minutes or less. If you apply for admission by February 1st for the Fall semester you automatically have applied for scholarship opportunities. Apply at www.unr.edu

r But Why Stop There? Right after you apply to the University, you can apply for financial aid and a room with a gorgeous view in one our residence halls.

r Degrees & Programs Academics that will surprise you with over 145 degree programs, Nevada is bound to have a starting point to your career goals. From expertise in earth sciences to journalism, Nevada degrees open the door to unexpected opportunities.

r At NEvADA You Can Enroll in the Honors Program or study abroad in one of 25 different countries. Or, you can participate in undergraduate research, getting a competitive advantage over many of your peers.

r NEvADA is a Wise Investment

Unlike buying a new car or expensive computer, a college education will most likely start to pay you back for every minute and penny you put into it. Because Nevada believes cost should not be a barrier to education, the university has some of the most competitive tuition rates in the country. Nevada also offers comprehensive advice on financial aid and access to several million dollars in scholarships.

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Schedule a campus visit: www.unr.edu/visit

Reno &Lake TahoeAn unparalleled environmentLocated at the base of the Sierra Crest in the Truckee Meadows, Reno’s outdoor recreation possibilities are unlimited. Lake Tahoe is only about a 40-minute drive west from downtown Reno, offering opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and camping. Pyramid Lake and the Black Rock Desert - home to the annual counter-culture festival, “BurningMan” - are only about an hour’sdrive to the east.

With @One we’ve taken the concept of technology, knowledge and people and included it all @One place.

@One@One is a facility in the Knowledge Center that houses the Multimedia Services that features a 42-inch-wide printer, a recording studio for editing audio and video in the DataWorks and the Dynamic Media Labs.

The new Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center offers books for check out (over a million of them). It offers quiet space for reading and studying, with dozens of private and group-study locations inside and outside the 295,000-square ft. building.

The Joe CrowleyStudent Union

The Davidson Math and Science Center opened this year.

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GO BLUE!Living on campus:

www.reslife.unr.edu

The Honors Program enrolls more than 500 Honors students. It is rated as one of the nation’s best in “Ivy League Programs at State School Prices: The 55 Best Honors Programs at State Universities Nationwide.” The Honors Program is university-wide and compatible with all academic majors. Successful participation in the Honors Program

gives highly qualified students the ability to become skilled

in their specific disciplines and the personal satisfaction of having met and accomplished an

innovative and challenging university program.

Research topics current undergraduate studentsare working on include:

n sustainability in wastewater treatment and water reusen adaptive response of plants that allows them to survive extreme drought conditionsn inorganic/organic hybrid semiconductor materialsn new renewable energy sourcesn climate changen NASAn wound healing rates in patients with diabetesn jury awards in medical

malpractice lawsuitsn child care and child outcomesn child-abuse preventionn hospice and end-of-life issues

[CABNR] College of Agriculture, Biotechnologyand Natural Resources: www.cabnr.unr.edu

[CLA] College of Liberal Arts: www.unr.edu/cla

[COBA] College of Business Administration:www.business.unr.edu

[COE] College of Education: www.unr.edu/education

[COEN] College of Engineering:www.unr.edu/engineering

[COS] College of Science: www.unr.edu/COS

[DHS] Division of Health Sciences:www.unr.edu/healthsciences

[RSJ] Reynolds School of Journalism:http://journalism.unr.edu

GO HONORSNevada offersmore than 70undergraduatemajors and 150academicprograms in thefollowing colleges:

The Reno-Tahoearea is known as“America’s Adventure Place”

Nevada (Spanish for “snow-capped”)

The Sierra Nevada Spanish meaning “snowy mountain

range” is a mountain range located in California and

Nevada, United States. The range is also known informally

as “the Sierra,” “the High Sierra,” and “the Sierras.”

Elevation n Reno 4500 feet n Lake Tahoe 6200 feet

Climaten Average more than 300 days of sun each year

Lake Tahoe FactsLocated 38 miles from downtown Reno - Lake Tahoe is

approximately 22 miles long and 12 miles wide, with 72

miles of scenic shoreline; average depth is 989 feet and

the deepest point is 1,645 feet; the water is 99.7 pure,

about the same as distilled water.

Recreation50 championship golf courses, 18 world-class alpine and

cross country ski resorts, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice

climbing, sledding, ice skating, hiking, biking, camping,

horseback riding, rock climbing, mountaineering, boating,

sailing, kayaking, diving, water skiing, rafting

and windsurfing.

Mt. Rose is the closest ski resort to an

International Airport in the world —

just 25 minutes away!

GO BLUE!Honors Program:

www.honors.unr.edu

GO BLUE!Learn about research:

www.unr.edu/research

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Choose from over 70 Majors: www.unr.edu/academics/

degrees-and-programs

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Living LearningCommunitiesThe Honors Residential Scholars Community

gives Honors students the opportunity to take classes, participate in

social activities, and live with other Honors students who share an

interest in academic and professional issues. The community is open

to qualified students of all academic majors who have been admitted

to the Honors Program.

The PAC (Powerful Academic Communities)

are open to all first-year students who are eligible for specific core

math classes. The focus of these communities is to provide students

with the tools and resources for a successful transition to college life.

Members take a core math course together facilitating the formation of

study groups and support networks. Students can also take dedicated

English courses and Introduction to the College Experience.

The WISE (Women in Science & Engineering)

is for first-year women majoring in science, mathematics, or

engineering. An intensive first-year experience introduces WISE

members to mentoring and support systems within the University

and beyond. Additionally, programs created specifically for WISE

members provide a forum for members to explore educational,

professional and leadership opportunities.

Housed in Argenta Hall it shares a floor and resources with the Honors

Residential Scholars Program. WISE members have enhanced access

to associated faculty, academic advising, and study groups. For

more information, a complete list of eligible majors, other eligibility

requirements, and how to apply for WISE, please go to:

www.unr.edu/wise.