General Information
Admission
Undergraduate: Official admission
to the University is not required for Summer Session students taking
undergraduate-level courses (001-499). However, a nonrefundable application
fee of $60 is assessed if you wish to enroll in undergraduate or graduate
credit courses. This fee applies to ALL students, including independent
learning, nondegree, returning and graduate students who:
- have never attended the University; or
- have attended but not paid the fee; or
- have paid the fee but not attended.
High school students may be admitted and may enroll, subject to the approval of the appropriate university officials. Students below the high school level seeking to be admitted and enrolled will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Graduate: Official graduate-level admission is required prior to registration in any graduate course (500-799). Those who are not University of Nevada, Reno graduates or have not previously been admitted to graduate study at the University must complete the Application for Summer Session 2008 Registration, pay the $60 application fee in addition to registration fees, and certify prior completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution to be considered as a Graduate Special student.
- General: Applications for admission are available upon request in the Office of Admissions and Records, Fitzgerald Student Services Building, (775) 784-4700. Summer Session students are subject to University regulations as published in the University’s General Catalog, which is available online at www.ss.unr.edu/records/catalog.asp.
Immunizations
If you were born in 1957 or later, you must present documentation of
immunization for the following:
- two doses of immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) anytime in your lifetime AND,
- an immunization within the last 10 years for diphtheria and tetanus (DT).
If you were born before 1957, you are exempt from the MMR requirement. However, you are required to have a diphtheria and tetanus immunization within the last 10 years. These immunizations may be obtained from the Washoe County Health Department, (775) 328-2400, or the Student Health Center, (775) 784-6598. International students have additional requirements and must contact the Student Health Center prior to registration.
Maximum Credit Loads
Summer Session credit is designated as semester credit and is equivalent
to any given course taken in any other semester. To ensure quality
and to comply with accreditation standards, maximum credit loads are
set for summer terms. These are:
- Mini-Term: three (3) semester credits or equivalent;
- First Term: six (6) semester credits or equivalent;
- Second Term: six (6) semester credits or equivalent.
The maximum TOTAL
semester credits allowed for all summer terms is 15.
Any exception to this policy requires the ADVANCE written approval
of the director of Summer Session, located on campus in the Continuing
Education Building, Room 225, 1041 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4046.
(Please note that six (6) credits for Mini-Term will not be approved.)
The form to request overloads is available here.
Please note that failure to request prior approval may result in an administrative
drop of the classes in “overload” status.
Drop/Withdrawal
Deadlines
The following deadlines are provided to aid academic planning for Summer
Session students:
The final day to drop classes or withdraw:
(no refunds granted)
- Regularly scheduled classes:
Mini-Term — May 23
First Term — June 20
Second Term — July 25 - For intensive study and classes beginning in one term and ending in another, the deadline is within the first 50 percent of instructional days.
- Classes dropped after the second day of instruction appear on your transcript with a grade of “W.”
Auditing
Classes may be audited with the approval of the department offering the
classes (not required for PEX activity courses). Audit request forms
are available at the Office of Admissions and Records. Credits audited
are considered when determining the maximum study load for regularly
admitted students. The consolidated fee for auditors is $126.75 per credit
for undergraduate-level courses or $182.25 per credit for graduate-level
courses.
Courses Subject to Cancellation
The University reserves the right to cancel or change any courses listed.
If a course is cancelled, a full refund of all fees paid for the course
will be issued. The University also reserves the right to cancel or limit
the enrollment in any scheduled class.
Final Grade Reports
Students may access final grade reports online using the ePAWS system.
Access ePAWS online at www.unr.edu and click on the ePAWS quick link,
from any Netscape Navigator, versions 7.0+, Firefox 1.0, or Microsoft
Internet Explorer, versions 5.5+ (7.0+ for MACs). Some portions of ePAWS
require Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0+.
Transcript Requests
The Office of Admissions and Records will issue an official transcript
of records at no charge to persons or institutions authorized by the
student. Transcript request forms are available in the Admissions and
Records Office, Fitzgerald Student Services Building, or online at www.ss.unr.edu/records/forms.asp.
Official transcripts will be available within 10 working days after the
close of each term.
Intensive Study
The University offers many intensive study programs each summer. Intensive
study means a high concentration of contact hours in a short time. Be
prepared to work hard! Summer courses are offered in a shorter time period,
but are rigorous and each is equivalent to the workload of a 15-week
course.
Application for Graduation
Seniors planning to graduate at the end of Summer Session 2008 must file
an Application for Undergraduate Graduation online at www.ss.unr.edu/records/grad.asp
by Wednesday, June 11. The graduation application fee is $66. Students
must print a reconciled DARS report and follow the instructions at the
top for further signatures. Graduate students planning to graduate at
the end of Summer Session 2008 must apply online at www.ss.unr.edu/records/grad.asp by
June 1.
WolfCard Student ID Required
WolfCard student IDs are required for use of University libraries, Lombardi
Recreation Center and the Student Health Center. WolfCards for new students
are available at the Joe Crowley Student Union ID Center on the second
floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union. The mandatory fee for WolfCards
for new students enrolling in Summer Session classes is $7. Replacement
cards are $11. Summer hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., subject
to change. For more information, contact the Joe Crowley Student Union
Information Center, (775) 784-6505.
University General Catalog
For course descriptions and important University policies and information,
visit www.ss.unr.edu/records/catalog.asp to
view the University’s current
General Catalog PDF available for download.
University Rules and Regulations
Consult the current University of Nevada, Reno General Catalog online
at
www.ss.unr.edu/records/catalog.asp for information on all University
rules
and regulations.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The University of Nevada, Reno strongly adheres to the provisions of
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, regarding
student educational records, their privacy, the right of inspection,
and the appeal rights of students. Please refer to the University’s current General Catalog under “Regulations
for Student Records” for the complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act University policy statement.
Student Information
Last updated: March 27, 2008. Questions? Email summer@unr.edu. Site maintained by: kzaski@unr.edu.