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Gaming Management Program

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Travel Programs

Conferences

Performing Arts Series and Reno Jazz Festival

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

Youth, Music and
Sports Camps

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Credit Courses

How to Register

Please see our academic credit registration page for complete information and registration options. Please note: Enrollment is not guaranteed until full payment is received.





Academic Credit and
Degree Programs

Students seeking undergraduate and graduate academic credit will find a wide variety of options here. Whether you need the convenience of evening studies, the flexibility of independent learning, or the accessibility of our teacher recertification credits, we offer a variety of ways to pursue degree programs or develop career skills while earning university credit – all with your busy schedule in mind.

UCAN: University Credit Across Nevada

Academic credit courses for degrees, teacher recertification and career advancement are offered each year through Extended Studies. Students can earn credit on campus, on site in outlying areas across northern Nevada, and via electronic delivery. Academic credit classes offered in Reno and several off-campus locations for the semester are listed here.

Independent Learning

Study anytime, anywhere! An integral part of our commitment to distance education is Independent Learning, the only program of its kind offering university credit in the state of Nevada. Nearly 200 classes in 33 subject areas, including dozens of courses online, are available anytime, anywhere. Enrollment is always open. High school students can choose from 35 Independent Learning courses to further their education and complete graduation requirements. Many of the course requirements for the Bachelor of General Studies degree are also available through Independent Learning.

Academic Credit on the WEB! Students can choose from more than 40 online Independent Learning courses now available in subjects like criminal justice, counseling and educational psychology, English, health ecology and political science.

Earn Your Degree at Night with Evening Studies

With expanded studies and core curriculum choices beginning after 4 p.m., new and returning students of all ages and from all walks of life can earn a bachelor’s degree or an MBA or MPA, develop job skills, or take a course for personal enrichment with Evening Studies and Degree Programs. 735 classes in 77 subjects “after hours” offer:

Choose a class from the university’s 920 late-afternoon and evening offerings or work on one of eight undergraduate degrees or six masters degrees available at night. 14 complete degree programs available “after hours” include:

Bachelor of General Studies Degree

The BGS degree program is offered in association with the College of Liberal Arts and provides students an alternative to a traditional departmental degree. Designed for those who wish to complete their university education for general purposes, the BGS degree allows students considerable flexibility in the selection of courses and design for their program of study. Since the program’s inception in 1984, more than 1,400 students have graduated with the BGS degree.

For more information on the Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program, call the Academic Advising Center, (775) 784-4684. Email: advising@unr.edu