Extended Studies, University of Nevada, Reno

High School Independent Learning Courses
Registration

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How to Register
You may enroll at any time in a high school independent learning course. We welcome phone-in or faxed-in registration with credit card payment; or you may complete the registration form return it with the total payment to the following address:

Independent Learning Program
Extended Studies
University of Nevada, Reno
P.O. Box 14429
Reno, Nevada 89507

In-person Registration
If you prefer, you may come into our office and register in person. We are located at 1041 N. Virginia Street, Continuing Education Building, Room 225, Reno, Nevada. Bring your completed form and payment between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and a staff member will process your enrollment. All course materials, including books, are available at our office.

High School Credit
Credit is granted by the high school whose requirements you wish to fulfill. It is your responsibility to ascertain before enrollment that the course(s) chosen meet the requirements you wish to satisfy. On the registration form and final examination cover sheet, the school granting the credit is identified by the student; a copy of the final grade report is sent to the school official named. Adults wishing to take courses for vocational or cultural value, but not for graduation, may enroll without a school's approval.

Credit for Graduation
A high school student wishing to apply any of our courses toward a diploma of graduation must obtain the authorizing signature of his or her principal on the registration form. The desired course(s) must be indicated before the principal signs the form. This approval statement is the student's assurance that the school agrees the course(s) shown will meet stated requirements for high school graduation.

Dual Credit
Occasionally high school students enroll in our college-level credit courses and ask that the credit(s) also apply to their high school diplomas. In most states this option is approved or denied by the principal at the high school from which the student will graduate. In Washoe County, contact the University of Nevada, Reno Office of Prospective Students at (775) 784-4700, ext. 2085 or 1-866-2-NEVADA.

High School Textbooks and Materials
In addition to the syllabus (study guide) supplied by independent learning, students are required to obtain specific textbooks for each course. These textbooks are available for purchase at the time of enrollment. Used books are often available for each class at reduced rates. Please indicate if you prefer new books or used books when you enroll. We will accommodate your request whenever possible. Textbook prices are subject to change.

Prerequisites
Prerequisites (required courses that you must have completed prior to enrollment) are listed for some of our courses. Courses with sequential numbers must be taken in order; they cannot be taken concurrently unless otherwise noted.

Military Personnel and Veterans
Active duty military personnel should check with their education officer for information and processing of DANTES applications. We are an approved DANTES provider of independent learning courses at the high school and university levels. Veterans should contact their local or regional Veterans Administration office for eligibility and registration information.

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