University of Nevada, Reno — Attraction in Reno

The education is adequate, but ridiculous rules are in place specifically intended to maximize revenue, placing an unfair burden on the students. Son's previous college missed sending the transcript in by 1 day forcing my son to miss reciprocity and was told there was no recourse---cost: an additional $17,000/ year. Math major requires an additional minor adding 2 years to a degree program that would have been 2 years beyond his Associates in Math. Credits from the University of Minnesota (Main Campus) and UC credit transfer program transferred in as elective credits instead of covering identical requirements. I can't understand how credits acceptable to UC-Berkeley are not given as much weight as an inferior class taught by a less talented professor. In the 4 years my son has attended, he has been assigned 4 different advisors as one after another leaves the school in search of a better place to work. Every SINGLE TIME I visit Reno, I meet another parent pulling their child from the school because of shenanigans the school is pulling with Financial Aid, course schedules or Major requirements.

Finally, I'm sorry but you can't create a valid major only offering a popular class (one that fulfills multiple Major requirements or is required in order to take another class) one ONCE EVERY 2 YEARS. That means if you miss getting in due to full enrollment once, it throws your entire major or minor off by 2 WHOLE YEARS.

My suggestion to anyone looking here, look at the news surrounding the travesty of Nevada's higher education system that believes it is not only above the law, but capable of making its own laws without Congressional oversight. Avoid this college like the plague. I really wish it had come up in my Google searches 4 years ago when my son chose this school.

Post Script. Just take a look at the grammar and content of the alumni in their reviews. Is this really where you want your children...

Nice campus, cheaper for Nevada residents which is also nice. When moving my son into his dorm we encountered an issue that I addressed in a Google review. My son informed me that shortly after leaving my review, the issue was resolved by the UNR faculty/staff. It is very important for any parent to know that their child is safe, and that they do not have any problems when they are away at a college, hours or great distances away. UNR faculty/staff showed me that if there is an issue, no matter how big or small it may seem, it will be resolved or at least addressed in a quick fashion. I find comfort in knowing UNR took the time to find my son and assist him. I have another son that attended UNR last year, and is attending again this year. The staff took the time to contact him and find out if he had any issues needing to be addressed as well. He had an amazing first year of college at this campus last year. Staff were quick to provide him answers/assistance to any questions or needs he had in the past, and their promptness this time shows things have not changed. My son spoke very highly of all his professors and all of the staff there last year. Both of my sons have expressed how nicely organized, and how well taken care of the campus is. Both have spoken of how easy it is to find their way around campus, being a first year students not familiar with the layout. I would strongly recommend this campus to any parents, or anyone looking for a college/University to attend. To anyone else, you can find peace of mind knowing your loved one attending UNR can find assistance when you may be so far away. THANK YOU TO ALL...

This is by far the WORST University to go to. The Finacial aid, cashiers office, and admissions is all run by students who have absolutely no idea what they're doing. The teachers assume you've been a UNR student all your life and just go right into it without explaining much of anything. The mathematics department is a joke. Teachers and TA's teach different from the other so you are basically left confused and told by admissions to "just go to our tutoring center" and the tutors also teach different. Don't expect to pass your math class, especially if that's your weakest subject. Also your financial aid is never done on time and good luck getting thru to the Finacial aide department on the phone or email. Talked to 6 different people all told me different things to do, I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. And not one single person I talked to told me I need 15 credits to get a certain grant. I asked several times why I haven't gotten my grant yet and they all said "grants and loans were already dispersed, please allow 5-10 business days for funds to arrive." If I could give only one piece of advice to up and coming students, I'd tell them to go somewhere...