Quick Facts

History

• Established by the state constitution as a land-grant institution in 1864.
• University opened in Elko in 1874.
• Relocated to Reno in 1885.
• First degree awarded (bachelor of arts) in 1891.

Accreditation

Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges (since 1938), plus 20 professionally accredited programs. Read more

Athletics

The Wolf Pack became the ninth member of the 10-team Western Athletic Conference (WAC) on July 1, 2000. The Wolf Pack competes in seven men's sports: football, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, skiing, and rifle.

Nevada's women's teams also belong to the Western Athletic Conference. Nevada competes in 12 women's sports: volleyball, basketball, tennis, golf, swimming and diving, cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, skiing, rifle, soccer and softball. The NCAA Division I Committee on Athletics Certification has officially recognized the intercollegiate athletic program at the University of Nevada for its substantial conformity with the association's operating principles. The Wolf Pack athletic program received certification with no conditions the highest form of certification from the NCAA. Tickets: (775) 348-PACK. Athletics: (775) 784-6900. www.nevadawolfpack.com

Read more:

• University Mission & Goals
• University Values
• University Strategic Plan
• University Comprehensive Master Plan
• Nevada Information on the Web (Libraries)