Extended Studies, University of Nevada, Reno

University Admission
Formal admission to the University of Nevada, Reno is NOT required of students who enroll in independent learning courses. Likewise, admission into the Independent Learning Program does not constitute admission to the University.
A nonrefundable application fee of $60 is assessed if you wish to enroll in undergraduate or graduate credit courses, including independent learning courses. This fee applies to ALL students, including independent learning, nondegree, returning and graduate students, who:

have never attended the University of Nevada, Reno; or
have attended but not yet paid the fee; or
have paid the fee but not attended.

When you take and complete any of our credit courses, your grade is recorded on your university transcript and may be ordered from the Office of Admissions and Records. Information about formally applying for admission to the University of Nevada, Reno is provided upon request.

Application for university enrollment
If this is the first class you have ever taken at the University of Nevada, Reno, or if you are a continuing student but did not attend the previous semester, you will also need to submit the university application form in addition to the independent learning registration form, regardless of the course delivery method you have chosen. This will ensure that your personal information is entered into the university system in order to track your transcript and other important information.

Prerequisites
You must meet prerequisites listed in the course descriptions. If you have any questions concerning eligibility to enroll in a course, please call, e-mail or write the Independent Learning office explaining the circumstances. Foreign language courses, English 400-level courses, ACC 202 and HCS 200- and 300-level courses all require that you present verification of prerequisites upon registration (in the form of a grade slip or transcript). Enrollment in mathematics courses requires a qualifying score on the University’s Math Placement Test in some cases, or a specific passing grade in the prerequisite course.

Number of courses at one time
You may enroll in as many courses as you wish. However, if you enroll for 12 credits or more of open-enrollment courses through independent learning, you will not be classified as a full-time student, because you are allowed a full year to complete a course. (Enrollment in 12 credits of semester-based courses constitutes full-time status.) You may find enrolling in one course at a time is better for you if you have never taken an independent learning course.

Repeat course policy
If you wish to take an independent learning course in order to improve your grade from the same University of Nevada, Reno course taken previously on campus, or to take a University course on campus to improve your grade from an independent learning course, the course(s) may only be repeated and completed during the next regular semester following the semester in which you were enrolled and in which you completed the first course. This policy applies to 100- and 200-level courses only. The most recent grade earned will be used to calculate your grade point average. To be eligible, a student must file a Repeat Adjustment Request form in the Office of Admissions and Records, and have it approved prior to enrolling in the repeat course.

Several easy ways to register!
For open-enrollment online and print-based courses:

Enroll anytime throughout the year!
Print and complete the registration forms for university credit or high school credit and
Mail it to our address with payment, or
Fax the registration form to (775) 784-1280 with credit card payment, or
Call 1-800-233-8928, ext. 4652, or (775) 784-4652 with credit card payment.

For semester-based online courses:

Enroll between November 19, 2007 and January 18, 2008 for Spring semester courses, March 17 and May 19 for Summer courses, and between March 17and August 27 for Fall semester courses.
All enrollment is completed through ePAWS, the University’s online registration system, at: www.unr.edu/epaws.
If you are not a current student in the university computer system, send your application form to Admissions and Records three weeks before registration begins.

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