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University of Nevada: Reno
Reno, NV
Academics
- Graduation Rate62%
- Majors Available132
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio17:1
- Retention Rate80%
AP Credit Policy
Upon receipt of an official score report from the College Board, the Office of Admissions and Records assigns a grade of TST and grants credit as specified below for scores of 3, 4 or 5.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIOL 100A |
| 4 | 6 | BIOL 190A and BIOL 191A | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 181 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 181 and MATH 182 |
| Calculus BC: AB Subscore | 3 | 4 | MATH 181 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 | CHEM 121A and CHEM 122A |
| 3 | 3 | CHEM 121A | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 7 | CHI 112 and CHI 211 |
| 3 | 8 | CHI 111 and CHI 112 | |
| 5 | 6 | CHI 211 and CHI 212 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 211 |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 3 | CS 135 |
| 3 | 3 | CS 105 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | CS 105 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 101 and ENG 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 6 | ENG 101 and ENG 298 or ENG 101 and ENG 102 when ENG 104 is taken |
| 3 | 3 | ENG 101 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 | ENV 101 |
| 3 | 3 | Not available | |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 105 and HIST 106 |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 6 | FREN 211 and FREN 212 |
| 4 | 7 | FREN 112 and FREN 211 | |
| 3 | 8 | FREN 111 and FREN 112 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 7 | GER 112 and GER 211 |
| 3 | 8 | GER 111 and GER 112 | |
| 5 | 6 | GER 211 and GER 212 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 106 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 7 | ITAL 112 and ITAL 211 |
| 5 | 6 | ITAL 211 and ITAL 212 | |
| 3 | 8 | ITAL 111 and ITAL 112 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 7 | JAPN 112 and JAPN 211 |
| 3 | 8 | JAPN 111 and JAPN 112 | |
| 5 | 6 | JAPN 211 and JAPN 212 | |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | Not available |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 103 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 102 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUS 203 |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 3 | PHYS 151A |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 3 | PHYS 152A |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 3 | PHYS 181 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 3 | PHYS 180 |
| Pre-Calculus | 4 | Not available | MATH 126 |
| 5 | Not available | MATH 128 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 101 |
| Research | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 | Not available |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 7 | SPAN 112 and SPAN 211 |
| 3 | 8 | SPAN 111 and SPAN 112 | |
| 5 | 6 | SPAN 211 and SPAN 212 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | 6 | SPAN 305 (3 cr.) and 306 (3 cr.) |
| 3 | 6 | SPAN 211 (3 cr.) and 212 (3 cr.) | |
| 4 | 6 | SPAN 212 (3 cr.) and 305 (3 cr.) | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | STAT 152 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | PSC 101 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 101 and HIST 102 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HIST 208 and HIST 209 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, General
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
B
- Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Analytics
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Nurse Leader
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
D
- Dance, General
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Earth Science Teacher Education
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Science
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethics
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
F
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Finance, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geological/Geophysical Engineering
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Geophysics and Seismology
- Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
- Gerontology
H
- Health Teacher Education
- Health and Wellness, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science
I
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Journalism
L
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematical Statistics and Probability
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Metallurgical Engineering
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Mining and Mineral Engineering
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Multicultural Education
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
- Nursing Administration
- Nursing Education
- Nursing Practice
P
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physician Assistant
- Physics Teacher Education
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
R
- Range Science and Management
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
S
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Psychology
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theatre and Dance
W
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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