University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Las Vegas requires at least 120 to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Nevada, Las Vegas accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of Nevada, Las Vegas has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 47% of students who start college at University of Nevada, Las Vegas finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of Nevada, Las Vegas may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At University of Nevada, Las Vegas?

University of Nevada, Las Vegas has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Nevada, Las Vegas directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

When choosing a major, University of Nevada, Las Vegas students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Student Designed Majors

University of Nevada, Las Vegas allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

University of Nevada, Las Vegas does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

---

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Nevada, Las Vegas

---

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Nevada, Las Vegas does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas Have An Online Program?

✅ University of Nevada, Las Vegas has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas Require Internships?

❌ University of Nevada, Las Vegas studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

---

Additional Information About University of Nevada, Las Vegas

---

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Library

The main library on campus is the Lied Library and there are 4 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Nevada, Las Vegas include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

Keep Reading About University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about University of Nevada, Las Vegas:

Overview

Student Life

Admissions

Tuition & Aid

See what others are saying about University of Nevada, Las Vegas in the College Confidential forums.