University of Nevada, Reno

This post is rating the campus ambiance, not the actual educational opportunity. The campus is beautiful, high tech, and provides a lot of extra curricular activities. They are home to the Nevada Wolfpack football team, so students can catch the game with their friends on a Saturday night. There are also a lot of on campus shops for food, coffee, etc. such as, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Panda Express, Mexican food, sushi, cheeseburgers, and more. It’s a campus worth looking at and provides a strong sense of community.

I'm a charter bus driver, and we took Sacramento State University football team to UNR, for a game. The atmosphere was electric. Tons of food trucks, and LOTS of foot traffic. UNR did provide a police escort to get us on to campus.

We went for a friends graduation and it was kind of a chaos but the campus was beautiful and clean, I wouldn't mind my kids to go there. It is very pleasant campus.

Best fitness center, hands down. This place really knows how to take care of it's students. Definitely worth checking out campus too, it's beautiful

Clean, well equipped and stately. This gave us a great feeling of higher education and professionalism. We came specifically to look at the Davidson academy.

Hot August nights and not as many cars as lead to expect. Footing was difficult. Little shade. Difficult to navigate and parking far from venue

It is a very beautiful school. They are a great school here in the Sierra Nevadas.

Hot August Nights 2025 in the UNR parking lot listening to Grand Funk Railroad was wonderful.

Quality/Quantity - UNR and Hot August Nights! Okay, in their defense my wife and I got here too early. Too early in the day, and too early for the event. So the food booths were just set up. And other booths were just setting up. Of course, the beer booths were up and running but they were cash only.... And only about 10% of cars were here. This location is supposed to have all the "main" events; see website. Oh, and to talk about the college... Thanks for all the upgrades in the last few years. Not just the buildings, etc. But also the streets, roundabouts, etc. And if/when the dust settles, I hope to attend some classes here. Atmosphere - See above. $5 for parking. But you either have to pay in person at the office or call a phone # to pay. So inconvenient. We decided to just park across the street for free parking. Events - See website. Service - Self service for this event. But it also depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Price - Affordable. In-state tuition costs a little over $10k. Out of state tuition costs almost $30k. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1874.

Last week's football game was a really great time- family friendly, lots of cheer, loved the 10 Torr Lavender cocktail available at the football game and concessions!

This is an update for the Relay for Life fundraising campaign that UNR graciously donates at a reduced cost for the American Cancer Society. Beautiful campus with student leader support as we raise funds for cancer research, I cannot think of anyone who has not been affected by cancer, either themselves or through loved ones. Beautiful setting with a beautiful weather backdrop. Summer is one of my favorite seasons in Northern Nevada. Nice cemented walkway for the "lap". The student union steps served as the stage for our MC, and a beautiful lawn to host the different kiosks for addition fun, souvies, and food.

Absolutely love the advisement department for Social Work- they're able to work with you to accommodate and help you to become successful. Having had a late start to UNR do to transfer issues from the community college. They truly help you to become successful in your he field of your dreams.

As a student, this school bleeds you dry financially and then expects you to learn everything on your own. They are more focused on diversity events then academic excellence. They hide the fact there are kids suffering mentally. If you have any disability, accommodations are limited especially for parking. They'll find any way to charge us for more while delivering less than a community college.

I am not a student here. Back in 2018 I learned of the UNR Med School medical donation program and donated my body to the program. I recently called to make sure the program is still going and was very happy to learn it is. The woman I spoke to was equally happy that I call and sent me the forms to update me on their policies and to have me update my information. I don't know how many people know of this program. It doesn't cost anything to participate, it is invaluable for the students and their research and takes all the responsibility for what happens after death. I highly recommend looking into the program and I thank UNR for this opportunity.

Visited here and was blown away by the views of the snow-capped mountains and nice facilities.

We scheduled our tour of UNR online. When we arrived our tour guides (2) met us in the student union. Although this tour happened during covid ( 20% of students on campus & several eateries closed) the tour was awesome! The campus is taking all safety precautions, signage posted everywhere (mask on inside or out). The campus is quaint and walkable full of natural beauty and history. UNR offers several on campus resident halls featuring themed communities & living learning communities pairing similar undergrad degrees in the same buildings.

We dropped him off 4 months ago and he's still happy. That's all that matters. That he's getting an education, he's safe and happy to be there. No issues in his 1st semester of college life. Being vegan has made it a tiny bit more difficult to try all the places on campus and it's easy to get bored eating the same things over and over in the dining hall but he's making it work. His biggest worry was the communal restroom in Nye Hall, but he said it's not as bad as he thought. So far, so good

The University of Nevada, Reno overall is great! It is the perfect sized school both in physical size and student body population. The professors most of the time are very easy to work with and accessible. The University has also put in a great deal of money for programs to ensure that students are given more than enough tools to be successful. For example multiple free tutoring centers, great libraries, office hours, review sessions, and more but these are just for academic success. There is also a brand new beautiful four story fitness center free to students, free campus escort and bus routes for student transportation, many on campus job opportunities, and hundreds of different clubs, organizations, or fraternities/sororities that are useful for enjoying the social aspect of college, getting your feet wet in your field of work, or expanding your professional network.

I loved going to school here at University of Nevada Reno. It has been a great place for me to learn about the college life and get connections into the work force. I joined a bunch of clubs to get a different range of diversity and learn from different people. One of the clubs I joined was the Wolf Pack Veterans Club which I was the President of the club for a couple years and man was it fun. It was also a great learning experience for me personally about how to network. I learn how networking really works. One of the reasons I got a job was my connection while I was President of the club. It really pays to be active participant in clubs and activities in your college. One of my main take aways from being in college. The connections you make in college could very crucial to your success of getting a job in the work force. So I would suggest to get active and participate in club activities on campus. There are many to choose from. College life is different and people who live in the dorms will have a different experience to people who live off campus. I lived off campus so my experience was pretty good. But the con about living off campus is that I have to get a parking pass. Which is on the pricey side. It is quite expensive to get a parking pass here. Let's face it you will have to walk quite a distance to your class. That is something you won't be able to avoid. Once to come to this realization it works out in your favor. One your walking around on a nice campus and two it's good for your health. Safety on campus is pretty good. I have never really felt like there was any threat of any nature. There were a few instance where they found a homeless man on campus but they quickly sent a police office to escort him off campus. Yes, UNR is an open campus. But it has never been a real issue. I just so happen to be walking by when this happened am I listened in on the conversation as it happened. Haha I know I'm nosey. Going to the football and basketball games were fun. It was a great time to hang out with friends and family. The security does a great job in making you feel safe. The cops we do have on campus are actual cops, not just a rent-a-cop. They have a police department located on campus to respond quickly for calls. The programs they have at UNR are good and each department runs their own programs. The library at UNR is amazing and is also a great place to study. They have rooms you can use for a study group. Really good for finals. The @One below the library has a great computer room that you can use. You will need your student ID to login. They also have The Joe Crowley Student Union for food and activities. They have ballrooms here for job fairs, school events, graduations, etc. They are currently building a new gym for UNR and it looks like it's going to be awesome! It looking like it 4 stories high and yes it's all for the gym. I'm excited to see it and workout there. UNR has a lot to offer you just need to know where to look. Well, thanks for reading my review.

Might be a little weird for me to review UNR when I don't go here, but my boyfriend does and I have visited the campus a couple of times now. It's absolutely beautiful, has lots of choices for coffee and food, and overall just a nice place to walk around and waste a little time at. Definitely not the worst place to be stuck waiting for someone to get done with their classes :p

I had a really disappointing college experience here. There are fees for EVERYTHING. They will nickel and dime you and eventually suck you dry. Orientation was a gigantic waste of a whole day. Parking is a disaster and is outrageously expensive. Good luck parking here if you drive a full-size pickup truck! Advisors are sub-par and not helpful at all. Many professors are less than ideal. There are good ones, don't get me wrong, but there are also those who care about little more than their salaries. They get paid to throw lazy power point lectures at students, so why should they even dare waste more energy making classes fun, helpful, enriching, or intellectually challenging? I transferred from TMCC and couldn't even get into nursing school even though I had preference, a high GPA, no fails, no Cs, etc. I am facing the hard reality of leaving Reno so I can actually pursue my BSN goals. Again, thank you UNR for uprooting my life. They won't allow you to reapply ever again if you're rejected twice. LAME. It is horribly competitive and they won't dare expand the program to accommodate a higher volume of students. They like to keep it so bottlenecked, which keeps the nursing shortage going. UNR prefers to spend its money on sports, its reputation, and making the campus visually appealing, instead of working on expanding its programs and accommodating students who actually have goals and WANT to reach them. UNR can definitely do better.

Nobody has reviewed THE University of Nevada?! All I can say is that not only is it the best University in Nevada, but (thankfully) it is better than UNLV. Ok, it isn't that hard to beat UNLV, a school in a city that is known for plagiarizing everything from Venice to the Eiffel Tower to actual pirate ships (see the irony there?), and being a school that is really just a copycat of UNR if you think about it. Go pack!

We were THRILLED when our Son came home one day and shared that preview night for UNR was being held at Granite Bay Country Club. We knew THAT NIGHT he'd commit. He chose the Engineering Program, which was only SOLIDIFIED by fact that the Dean of Engineering was present at preview night and said, "This is NOT the Hotel California, you do NOT check in and never check out!" My Husband and I quote that ALL the time. We were THRILLED that he qualified for WUE program, and was honored IN state tuition. I realize that many campuses now offer that to certain counties and students in geographical areas close by. Lived on campus in dorms Freshman year (requirement.) He breezes through his program, AND worked on campus in IT department for all 4 years (technically 5 as his degree requires additional semester.) Technically we can claim TWO GRADS, as his girlfriend graduated with her Master's in Speech in 2017 as well. Both took jobs right out of school, even sharing same employer. Both were high in demand. We sent a teenager to college, he left college a man! This campus is AMAZING! Great visits, great football games, STELLAR collegiate experience for student AND parents!

To start, this review I'm about to give is biased. UNR is the only university I have ever attended, so I cannot make a fair comparison. I am a former student of UNR and I work here at the University as well. I'm never going to get rich here, but I have good co-workers and the benefits are decent. Way back in the late 80s, I came to Reno on a vacation. I happened to stay at the University Inn. Across the street was Manzanita Hall and Manzanita Lake. This is when Lawlor was the north end of the campus and the south quad was the main quad. I was so enthralled with this west coast ivy league feel, I decided to apply. Out of all of the universities that I had applied too, I accepted UNR's offer and enrolled. What I did experience was counselors that cared enough to help and guide me. Instructors that always offered the time to help, regardless if I accepted that offer. A selection of classes that met my needs, at the time. I even learned a thing or two. But, one of the most important lessons was that UNR taught me to think, which, in of itself is something that some people need to do more often. ------------------------------- Bottom Line Hell yes I would go back to UNR, I work here! Aside from that, I would like to earn my Masters from this university.

The University of Nevada, Reno has an absolutely beautiful campus to visit! It is a great place to visit to relax or take some nice photos. Although, if you visit on a school day during certain hours, the campus is definitely over-populated. When the weather is nice, I love to grab a book and spend some time reading in the quad or playing some recreational games with friends. If you haven't visited the University and you live in the Reno/Sparks area you definitely should visit on a weekend or during a break!

UNR is the only state run four year college in the Northern Nevada area, so there really isn't anything that you can compare it to or substitute it with. The college is a really great school, the location is great, most of the professors are good, and the class sizes are good. The major downside costs stinks. It cost me double to go to this school as an in state resident as a comparable school in California. I understand that college is expensive, but the raises in fees and tuition over a 4 year period have grown exponentially. The tuition has gone up over 25% over 5 year period. Additionally they are cutting programs and making school even more expensive. If you are looking at this as a college option, I would recommend shopping around and taking another look. Additionally the parking situation stinks at this school. They have a bus system that is pretty good, but they will charge you an arm and a leg for parking.

Excellent instructional facilities for science and engineering majors, and excellent instructors. Great size school -not too small, but not too big. Very nice campus (new buildings; campus-wide Wifi; modern interiors; pleasant landscaping; a pond with geese; lots of greenery; good looking buildings very comfortable library). Lots of great places to eat at the student union and in satellite coffee shops. Weekly departmental seminars and impressive guest lectures; plenty of cultural and entertainment events (plays, music concerts, sporting games, etc). Excellent IT department. Very down to earth student body (with a lot of smart kids) and lots of school spirit.

4 of the best years of my life were spent at this University. I was involved in student government, Greek life, Jewish life, student radio, marching band, and some amazing academic clubs as well. The university has a ton to offer, and it's really easy to get involved. The faculty is great, and every class will make you more of a Nevadan, even if you are from out of state like me! The reason I don't give it a perfect score is because the University is constantly focusing on things that will give it a better image rather than what will actually improve the lives of the students. I can understand why a college campus would have 365 days of construction a year, with more and more future projects in the works. What I don't understand is why they spent a ton of money on facilities that replace decent and reasonable parking. There is nowhere on campus to park anymore, and if you try to park in the neighborhoods nearby, you will be cited, towed, or written a passive aggressive note on your car. I am not a gym-goer, so I probably was outraged more than others when they built that monstrosity on Virginia Street that took away an entire parking lot. But it's all worth it to promote student wellness, right? No. Now I've heard that handicapped students are having a difficult time getting to class because of all the accessible walkways that are being blocked by construction.

UNR was where I got my undergrad degree as a transfer student from community college. It was the closest college to where I lived, and it was relatively affordable with loans and grants. Was it my first choice? No- but in the end, it was absolutely meant to be and the best place for me to get my degree. Many universities in California (where I live) have eliminated the criminal justice major (non- PC?) and I absolutely love the CRJ department and major at UNR. If I could have, I would have taken all my seventy plus credits in criminal justice- but that darned general education made sure I got lots of anthropology, psychology, and other dubious "ology" classes on the transcript. In the end, though, it was the best education I could have gotten, hands down. UNR is a big state university but is very "homey" and friendly. I still appreciate the warmth of Kari Emm, the UNR transfer coordinator who encouraged me to give it a go in 2012. Despite the University in 2008 receiving a huge state budget cut which decimated departments and slashed funding, the university rebounded to the best of its ability. Unfortunately this has led to many underfunded and overtaxed departments, and reliance on part-time, non-tenure/non-faculty professors. I had incredibly dedicated teachers, some who were not receiving an adequate salary and had no chance of tenure, but still imparted the knowledge they had and I remain grateful (shout-out to Prof. John O'Keefe, history, and Mario Delgado DeLaRosa- philosophy). As a non-traditional (i.e. OLD student) I will point out that the University is largely populated by youthful undergrads fresh out of high school, largely from Nevada and lots of Las Vegans who want the change of pace up north by attending the only other state school in NV. That being said, there are opportunities for socializing and involvement with clubs whatever your age- but sometimes it feels a little awkward, when you are two generations removed from the majority of students. My experience at the DRC at UNR (Disability Resource Center) where students with learning and/or medical disabilities are helped, was world-class and a galaxy apart from California services. The services, testing, and academic support offered at this university are unparalleled, and I'm certain my successful degree attainment is directly connected to the skills of the amazing staff there. Thanks Allison and Susan! What keeps UNR from getting five stars: 1) Parking Problems and horrible shuttle bus system (thanks also to the shuttle driver that almost SHUT the door on me!). 2) Hostile Financial Aid Department which almost led me to drop out first semester (There's a reason why the full-time staff are behind a bulletproof door). 3) Nagging Admin- constantly sending nanny state emails which have mercifully begun to trickle away since I graduated. 4) Webcampus- the campus portal software interface that is as old as Grandma Moses and just as spry. 5) The Food is HORRIBLE. I brown bagged it for four years. Honestly, I would rather dumpster dive than eat at the $$$ corporate entity food purveyors on campus. That's it- the good, the bad, the ugly. FYI, as a big state university, there will be no hand-holding. You'll have to fight to get your degree, especially if you are a transfer student. That all being said, UNR has a special place in my heart. It's where I commuted to, cried at, sweated in, cursed at, where I learned to build toughness, determination, and skills..and eventually got that degree that seemed impossible just a few years ago.

Opinions differ on schools based on a myriad of things so for this review I will not give my opinion, just some facts. Take it as you will. 1) This is a Tier-1 university. This means that they do A LOT of research on campus and contribute to our species' knowledge base. 2) It is a growing institution. Well over 20,000 people are currently enrolled at this university. 3) The school is currently pushing to get into the community. Their vision is to see knowledge centers integrated into the community much like what you see in Berkeley, San Francisco, or other college towns in the country.

The professors at UNR are super amazing, ridiculously intelligent, and incredibly good-looking. That is all I have to say about that. ***Above review may contain less-than-objective reporting.

I went to undergrad in a different part of the country and unlike UNR, my school had beautiful marble libraries, historic and modern architecture, was located in a cosmopolitan city, gorgeous views, a high US world New ranking, one of the top research institutions in the world, blah, blah. Despite all of this, I still wish I had gone to UNR..... at times. Why? UNR has none of those things but what it does have, is a much lower price tag. You Nevadans have no idea how little you pay for college compared to the rest of the country. I am taking a class at UNR and have major sticker shock....at how cheap it is. There are downsides. This is taboo but yes, UNR is "easier" than most schools, See below. http://nevadasagebrush.com/blog/2009/12/01/grade-inflation-cited-as-a-national-problem-despite-incomplete-data/ I can attest to this personally. UNR hands out good grades like candy. Part of me is grateful for attending a more rigorous school than UNR but a part of me wishes I had more fun in undergrad rather than hitting the books every night. If you have your heart set on studying next to the best and brightest and want to challenge yourself. UNR will not do. But if you are looking for a 4 year education without a crushing debt load and don't mind a less rigorous environment. UNR is pretty great. When it comes down to it. Would I let my child attend UNR if it was all I could afford? Sure, Would I let my child attend UNR for their degree if I could afford to send them elsewhere ? No. Not just because of the lack of rigor but UNR seems to lack many aspects of what makes college great. The outskirts of campus are littered with bars and pretty much nothing else. On many campuses, the edges of campus are full of culture, littered with art galleries/coffee shop hybrids, bike shops, and ethic food joints. Maybe this will come in time as the area around the campus is revitalized but for now the neighborhood is not a place that encourages students to expand their horizons outside the classroom.

READ THIS POST FOR A CURRENT (2015) AND HONEST REVIEW...I attended from 2012 to 2015.. CAMPUS- Campus is beautiful- grass is green in the spring and summer, beautiful orange/yellow/red trees in the winter, and smooth snow covers the quad in the winter. Landscaping is always well kept. Buildings are comfortable and mostly updated (some are being renovated... you're welcome incoming freshman :)) Small enough to navigate on foot, but large enough for it to have that "big college feel". TEACHERS- Wow.. most are professionals from their respective fields (I was in the school of business, but can say the math and engineering teachers were the same) and very knowledgeable about their subjects. Most have a genuine interest in the students' well being and are always willing to help out. Smart, friendly, and have first-hand knowledge of what they are teaching. STUDENTS- Down to earth. Many have jobs, come from humble backgrounds and want to work hard for the better grades. Those without jobs still seem willing to listen and learn. Being in a gambling and drinking town, much of the social life of under 21ers is 'off record'. Still, nothing out of the ordinary, and most students seem care about the well being of others. (I found 3 iphones and a wallet with over $500 in it through my years here, all of which were returned to their owners. I also left my laptop in class for several hours and was still there when i returned). STAFF- The many times I went to admissions and records, financial department, and student counseling, all were very helpful and made things very easy for me. I had in-state tuition and paid out of pocket, which cost about 4000 dollars per semester.. considering what other institutions cost, this was affording for someone like me (a worker bee getting through college). Someone mentions parking being a rip off, and yes, I agree. You pay for a parking pass and still have a 15 minute walk to your class :( anyway, being in the library is comfortable, the food court has many options, the bookstore is easy to navigate, and the overall college experience is great. Go take a tour, meet some students, and see if its right for you. UNR!!!

Great teachers. Terrible student workers and faculty. And worthless students. The people that work at the Financial Aid and Admissions Offices hate their job. They'll yell at you when they can get away with it over the phone. They don't realize the fact that we are not "customers", but STUDENTS. Which means by law, we need to receive our transcripts to transfer to and from other schools within a specific timeframe or risk being sued by us under the charge of Educational Malpractice. When I moved to Las Vegas, I had to call my lawyers to make legal threats just to get a simple transcript delivered to UNLV down here after 3 months of frustration. It's a sad waste. They should have swapped the teaching staff between UNR and UNLV, the students in Las Vegas could definitely use the more committed instructors from UNR, and leave the bullshitters that attend UNR with our crappy teachers. A lot of the administrative positions in UNR are usurped by bullshitters. I remembered doing my assignment in the computer lab one day in Spring 2010, when I was suddenly interrupted by some cute little white girl screaming FULL BLAST at a school employee over the phone, threatening fire and brimstone over something about financial aid and transcripts. She said something along the lines of, "If you don't do your job, I am going up to that office, and I will be taking YOUR FUCKING JOB!". After she got whatever business done over the phone, I was just sitting across the computer, bug-eyed at her with a holey shit expression. She then flashed a smile and apologized to me with a cutesy little cartoon character voice. The only redeeming factor of UNR, besides the great classes and instructors, is the Wolf Pack football team. It's a team that is coached with competence and skill and stands fairly competitively against other schools such as USC, unlike the UNLV Rebels which was rated as the 15th worst team by USAToday. You wouldn't mind if we steal both your football team and your teachers would ya?

It is a beautiful campus with a mix of charming, old brick buildings covered in ivy juxtaposed against modern, glass-faced facades. Staff is often exceptional, with most professors exceeding my expectations. They have a number of free services for helping out students. The only negative thing I could say is that they are money-grubbers when it comes to PARKING! Between that and the exorbitant cost of "UNR Exclusive" textbooks it can be frustrating. However the good outweighs the bad, so I have to say that I do love this school.

I didn't go to school here. But my girlfriend did, and so did her whole family. I went to USC. I wish I knew about UNR. The campus is beautiful. The basketball team is my number 1. go pack

Hello Alma Mater, how ya been? I am graduate of Nevada (and I went there over going to UNLV). I grew up in Las Vegas and longed to leave, so I went North. As a student at Nevada I went through the whole slide of college life. Marching band member for 6 years, member of Delta Gamma for 3 years, active member of the Journalism college, and huge supporter of all the sports teams. Nevada was continually being reshaped as I was attending. I did get to enjoy the new student union for a year before I left, but never got to see the new library. But hey - I was a fan of the JTSU. :) The campus itself is gorgeous and so much nicer compared to some campuses in Nevada *cough*UNLV*cough*. The quad has green, green grass and pretty trees. Everywhere you go the landscape is kept up very well. Students often sat around in grassy areas while I went here. Luckily for me I somehow managed to escape Nevada's outrageous tuition hikes. Combined my Millennium Scholarship and Marching Band Grants - I went to school with very little cost to myself. I would say 80% of my professors were excellent and I think that's a very good percentage. Nevada is striving to become a great university with awesome sports teams. I hope they keep striving for bigger and better things.

Surprisingly, I still like this place even though I go to school and work here. I like taking walks around campus and enjoying the outdoors when it's spring/summer time. Also I like to take my lunch break over by the pond that's south of campus...besides all the crazy geese it's very peaceful down there. The campus is about half a square mile, but be aware it like the shape of a peanut..meaning it would take 20 minutes to walk from north campus to south, but only 5 minutes to walk from west to east.. and according to Wiki, UNR had almost 20,000 people (indcluding students & faculty) in 2012...so pretty busy campus.

Ahh, good old UNR! I graduated from Nevada many many (MANY) moons ago, as did my husband. He even works there now so I have the benefit of being able to visit fairly regularly. There's nothing quite like a walk around Manzanita Lake, especially as Spring is arriving. I don't have much to compare this university to as it's the only school I attended but as far as I'm concerned, it's a fantastic school. I received an excellent education, made some lifelong friends (as well as met my husband) and had some life-shaping experiences that I take with me today. The university is constantly updating. I find myself marveling at the new buildings (that new student union STILL blows my mind... we had NOTHING like that when I went!) and smiling at the old standards that are still around. The dorms are just that... dorms. I had some iffy experiences in the dorms, but I blame that more on the roommates assigned to me than the dorms themselves. Once upon a time, I lived in White Pine Hall, Nye Hall and Canada Hall. All three were decent and if I had to pick a favorite based on my experiences there, I'd say Nye! Believe it or not! And now they have Argenta Hall, where each room has it's own bathroom?! Spoiled kids today! ;) The eating establishments are also very decent, most notably the Downunder Cafe and the Overlook. The former is located in the basement of Argenta Hall (hence the name) and serves as the cafeteria option and the latter is on the upper floor of the Jot Travis Building, overlooking the lake (hence the name... I see a theme!) and serves more fast-food style options such as burgers, pizza, sandwiches and asian cuisine. We probably eat at the Overlook more than anything else but both places have reasonable food options. Overall, especially within the State of Nevada, UNR is an excellent choice. I would urge my children to attend there over UNLV any day (there's that old rivalry!). The buildings and grounds are beautiful, the faculty is knowledgable and the programs they offer are extensive and interesting. Plus, you can root for the Wolf Pack!

The winner of the 2016 Presidential Debate was the campus of UNLV. From early Wednesday morning to late into the night, I watched the team at the University of Nevada Las Vegas work with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department to make the 2016 debate a success.

This review is for the Parking Services Department at the University. With COVID-19, they are refusing to refund parking payments if you are a full time employee, and get it taken out of your check each month. With campus being closed until April 30th, as of this moment, there is no need to spend $40 a month for a pass I will not be using for an entire month, since campus is closed. The only options were to return our parking pass, then having to buy a new one at regular prices, once campus re-opens (if it does before the new semester.) So I will be wasting $40 a month, for however long this COVID-19 pandemic continues to go for, for something I will not be using.

UNR gets 3 stars simply because of the look of campus and the professors that I've had here. You can't get a more beautiful campus especially considering it's almost in downtown Reno. I love the look of the campus, yet I hate being a student here for the most part. Since I started in 2006 (I've done both my undergrad and graduate work here), I feel like they suck my bank account dry. I understand that it is still cheap as far as other colleges go, but they are making it extremely difficult to afford for even in state students. What they should have done is gradual increases over the years instead of hitting the recent classes with huge increases. Additionally, it's all of the little fees that add up: student union fee, ASUN fee, arts fee, etc., etc. You are forced to pay for the Student Health Center and the counseling fee even if you don't use either one. My freshman year, I tried to use the Student Health Center and they would never call me back, e-mail me back, and it was never convenient to "drop by". Because of that, I think I've wasted over $1000 in these two fees that I never used. However, as my teacher education taught me, you should sandwich negative comments with good comments on either side. So, I must say, that I wouldn't trade my education for anything as I feel like I'm a good teacher because of it.

We had planned to have a picnic on the grounds, but it was in the mid 80s, so we had to scrub our plans. We decided to head over to the student union for our picnic. The student union is fairly new and the women receptionists are knowledgeable. We headed upstairs and found comfortable seating in a very relax climate. They even have microwaves for those that want to heat their food. This area also has several commercial eating places. Later we toured the bookstore and the adjacent library, both which appear new. We were impressed by the general cleanliness. The library was very orderly and I felt comfortable reading newspapers. This campus has been in existence since 1876, yet the maintenance crew has done a remarkable job in keeping it tidy and the plants and lawns well irrigated . Somehow, this campus puts our California campuses to shame.

Excellent school! If you are looking for a campus or college that is affordable, has solid instruction, and a good enough sports program to enjoy the games, you found the right place at UNR.

Panda Express 4 out of 5 stars. I got a free eggroll which made my weekend. I did think something was up how I had to ask for a bag? WTF? I brought my dog with me who technically isn't a service dog (he is an ESA but most places don't know the difference) and didn't have his vest on. Was stopped 2x in the student union. One girl asked if he was a service dog. I said yes and then she walked away. 10 minutes later, another girl asked for paperwork, so I showed it to her, but she just glanced at it. She later gave my dog a lil' treat. Pretty campus and lots of decent looking bois between 18-22.

This school has given me extreme complications as an incoming freshman. Their promptness has earned a big fat ZERO. I have had to literally e-mail constantly and hit up the administrative offices and even when I spoke with people like student workers they still had absolutely no clue, and hit me with that very scripted "Well, I apologize BUT..." and every single time they opened their mouth with no solution at all, I wanted to pull out my damn hair. It's like can you at least get your tail from in between your legs and try... let's get real here. I don't care if I'm attending this university I'm going to speak truth on things that should be addressed accordingly. The faculty need to make better attempts at returning e-mails and phone calls promptly because some students have to book flights like myself in order to attend this mandatory student orientation they're stressing so heavily. My MyNevada account has had several tech problems with the to-do list not updating as it should, hence complicating my registry for student orientation. All they had to do was manually put me down but no. I waited a month before I could finally register and then sign-up. I had to practically tell the girl off for her to put me in for orientation. I do not enjoy telling people off but if that's what's needed to get the job done then so be it. Other than that when I attended the student tour back in spring '15 it was pretty good... campus was beautiful, but yes I was surprised with the very cold... cold weather. The girl had us walking around and around looking for a place she'd never even been before. And with all those stairs I'm thanking God my mom didn't join that portion of the tour since it was optional. Anyways... hahaha I've read several reviews and am now very skeptical with administration and how they'll handle future issues with my account since they couldn't even properly handle something simple like a student orientation sign-up. Goodness gracious LOL

The administration is full of themselves. If you're desperate for a job and you fit the position to a T with skills and knowledge they won't even give you an interview. I'm a personal trainer who couldn't even her an email back to work at the FRONT DESK of the gym. Even after visiting the career center multiple times and establishing open positions around the school. I applied for 36 positions and did not hear back from a single one.... Parking is expensive and a JOKE. It's a 20 minute walk from their green parking spaces to the nearest lecture hall.... valued at $200 for just the semester. Their health center won't contact you back for treatments. All in all the WORST school to go to. Save yourself the $$$$

I thought I would share. I went to the wolf pack football game last night, and walked around the food booths at the bottom of the stadium. I asked at the gate for recommendations but only got one person stating the burgers "smell good". I decided to try a cheese burger. Reading their signage I saw a cheese burger with smoked brisket added to the sandwich. It was $15.00 and served with fries. I should have just thrown my money in the garbage as I did the burger. They pulled the burger patty from a pan that was sitting on the grill. I can't even guess when it might have been cooked. Then they poured a cheese SAUCE ON TOP. Really?. Then they added raw fries, cooked days before with the patty. Any idea what cheese sauce would do to a stale cold bun? I don't expect stadium food to be great, but ........... How about they sell a pizza with their cheese sauce? It's like going to a party where they serve dip and want the guest to use their fingers. It's just not right!

The dorm building exploded and UNR's organizational skills and competency to deal with the situation is atrocious. I'm here for a research opportunity and it hasn't just been the residential faculty that I've found to be awful. It's the whole school. I never wanted to go to UNR for graduate school, but I figured I'd at least apply there when the time comes. This experience has changed my mind. This is the worst organization I've ever come in contact with in my entire life. I would sooner take up a permanent job at Mc Donald's than get an education from here.

This is 'school' is run like a local casino. Parents do not send your kids to this school. I went here as a doctoral student and got my PhD here - and I still haven't been able to find any decent work! It actually killed my employment chances. I also noticed a bunch of glowing reviews that seem to read the same. Maybe the alumni department has a special section to write good reviews for that pyramid scheme operation. The administrators, who run the operation, all earn high six figure salaries with amazing benefits. They teach no classes, nor do any useful work - but you as a student will be nickel and dimed for every conceivable fee imaginable: registration, counseling, graduation, parking, student center, etc., plus tuition. Most of the so-called 'tuition money' goes into their personal salaries and perks. The tuition goes slightly up each successive year - and so do the salaries and perks of the administrators. They guarantee no employment opportunities, while many graduates are often stuck with college loan bills to pay and yet they are working in low wage service industry jobs. UNR students have a difficult time competing on the job market with the students graduating from the Univ. of CA system and the false western ivies, such as Cal Tech, Rice and Stanford. The University police forces, which work for the administrators, prefer to arrest students over minor infractions. Any little mishap can get a student a criminal record - of course, you are paying for this special police fee too. In order to fleece more money from the students, the administrators increase the mandatory course loads on all of the myriad of majors. Basically, administrators who know very little about those same subjects force students to take a myriad of courses. One such scam is the Core Humanities course program where students learn useless information for the job world. This heavy course load for a major area of study makes it almost impossible for students to finish their degrees in four years - but it does add more money flowing into the administrator's pockets. Learn a decent and useful skill - don't get fooled by the life of the mind lie. There is none of that right now in America - you either have employable skills or you don't. You will be stuck wasting precious years of your young life, learning mostly intellectual garbage, such as bogus cultural marxism, political correctness, etc., and then you will be stuck with an outrageous college loan bill - which you must begin to pay immediately after graduating. What will you do when the only job you will find will be in food or social services for around 10$ per hour? And why should they hire you, when there are plenty of foreign workers willing to do those jobs for a lot less? I paid a terrible price for my naiveté - I'm just another borderline homeless-unemployed PhD loser. Please don't make such a costly life mistake as I did.

Just visited the campus on a tour and I would have to say that this campus is amazing and it very much is comparable to most of the UC's in California. If it weren't for the high tuition, I would definitely be attending this school for good as a Freshman.

Beautiful campus and a great walking campus with nice green areas and lots of trees. Buildings have great architecture and the university has a good collegiate reputation.

Excellent science departments, great administration to guide the students. Very compact campus for ease of getting to classes and wonderful programs. It's a 5 star University with great student support.

An excellent five year college. And that is the problem. The required classes are offered in limited numbers so more and more, it takes five years to get your bachelors. So add 25% to the overall cost of a degree. "Had I known then what I know now" really applies. Before you plan attending, try mapping out a class schedule to see if you can do it in four years. I think you will be shocked at the added cost that extra year will cost you. In regards to the masters program, if you desire to go straight into a masters program here right after your bachelors they do not let you know until the absolute last minute. This means that if you are absolutely sure you are going on to the masters, you need to apply to several schools. Three other schools approved entry into the masters program before UNR got around to giving approval. The entire administration of this university is inefficient and you have to stay on them constantly to get things done and it usually takes to the very last minute to do it. Trying to do things on the internet or phone, where they control the contact as to when they will respond or call you back also adds to the delays. If you really want to get something done you have to go in and stand in line. A very frustrating place. ADDENDUM: IMAGINE after needing FIVE YEARS to get a four year degree then doing a masters program, all with a UNR faculty advisor, then just as you are about to graduate with a masters, being told you missed one course required by the state to get your license. WORD OF ADVICE, if you are going for a profession that needs a license, get the requirements from the state and make sure you take all the courses matching what the state says. It turns out a Bachelors of Education from UNR does not qualify you for an education license from the State of Nevada, you need a special "Nevada Educational Law" course which is not part of the degree requirements, .

I'm a graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy program. We are housed in the college of Education. UNR has been a great school. I've been to about four other colleges and this one is in my top. The campus is beautiful for being located within the city. Old buildings and friendly staff. The university offers so much and has on campus dining, bookstore, housing, etc. It's hard to describe a college, but I can say it's one worth visiting if you are deciding. There is a lot of construction right now so don't let that deter you from this school!

I can't believe I am paying for this. If you have a dietary restriction don't even consider going here. This school is NOT at all prepared to handle dietary needs and WILL not provide safe food to eat. Every place on campus that offers gluten free food is always cross contaminated and is very disappointing as I am PAYING for this. The teachers are AWFUL and the school will not help you if you're having issues with a professor. The advisors will not help you and you will most likely end up missing credits at the end of your four years. They took away students spring break and did not replace it, as teachers still held classes and assignments on reading days. With how much I am paying for this, along with the terrible food you will be forced to eat the first year, this school is 100% not worth it. It would be better and cheaper to go to community college for whoever is thinking to go to UNR. I hope the dean learns how to run a school being it is is his first year and is already failing miserably.

This is for the Endocrine Dept. with Dr. Hendee and his resident at UNR School of Medicine. Not the school itself. First Endocrine appointment since I've moved to the Reno area and it was horrible. The assistant who took me back had zero personality. The resident who saw me before I actually saw Dr. Hendee basically didn't give a damn about why I was there, (thyroid cancer and diabetes) he just kept talking about my weight, to see a nutritionist, how I should exercise, how I should eat, how everyone's metabolism is different... um i had thyroid cancer and no longer have a thyroid or a metabolism! He thought they were excuses to my weight. Clearly he's in the wrong field! Once I saw Dr. Hendee he basically said no to getting my annual ultrasound and PET scan from my thyroid cancer diagnosis. Second, he adamantly kept bringing up why I should be on synthroid/levothyroxine and not my current NDT meds. Ok so obviously Dr. Hendee is against NDT meds which is fine but afterward the appointment felt awkward and after I checked out, I cried in my car before I could head home. I was so hurt and disappointed in how I was treated and that nothing was being done about my thyroid meds or anything. I will not be returning to this so-called practice and you need to find better residents.