Below are answers to Recruitment and Access Center's most commonly asked questions.
General
Yes! You can take a tour anytime with our comprehensive and fun . It’s a great way to explore ÃÛÑ¿app’s Dandini Campus from anywhere. In-person tours are also available with one of our Student Ambassadors.
Yes! ÃÛÑ¿app offers several ways for high school students to earn college credit:
- Jump Start Dual Credit: Stay enrolled at your high school while taking ÃÛÑ¿app classes. Courses count for both college and high school credit.
- CTE College Credit: Earn free college credit for completing approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at your high school.
- : A full-time, dual credit high school located on ÃÛÑ¿app's Dandini Campus where students earn high school and college credit at the same time.
No. ÃÛÑ¿app does not require the ACT or SAT for admission. We have an open access policy, which means anyone who is ready for college can enroll.
While not required, ACT or SAT scores can help with placement into math or English classes. If you’re planning to study a STEM major, strong math preparation will help you get started on the right path.
If you don’t have ACT or SAT scores but want to ensure you place into certain math or English classes, you can take the ACCUPLACER placement test at ÃÛÑ¿app.
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Yes, is one of Washoe County School District's comprehensive high schools and is located at the ÃÛÑ¿app Dandini Campus. Students attending ÃÛÑ¿app High School take a combination of college and high school classes. The school is junior/senior standing and requires a completed application to be considered for admission.
ÃÛÑ¿app College Recruiters advise new first-time college freshmen. If you’re a new student with no prior college credit, your first step is to complete the online New Student Orientation.
We invite you to connect with us at one of our upcoming ÃÛÑ¿app Info Days (in-person) or Info Nights (virtual) to learn more about programs, resources, and how to get started.
From November to December and again from April to July, we host New Student Registration Workshops to help students choose and register for their first classes.
In April and May, we also visit most WCSD high schools to help graduating seniors with advising and class registration.
One-on-one appointments are limited, so we encourage you to take advantage of the events and workshops listed above for in-person support.
Family and friends of prospective students face many questions and challenges regarding the admission process for college. ÃÛÑ¿app has put together a resource page for parents/families to help answer your questions.
ÃÛÑ¿app's Success First Program is for first-time, first-generation, income-qualified students.
The Success First Summer Bridge Program gives students a jump start to college, helping them gain information about the various growing ÃÛÑ¿app has to offer, including STEM. While also providing academic/motivational support during their first year at ÃÛÑ¿app through success coaching and services.
For complete information, please visit our Success First Program website.
If you are a new degree-seeking student please follow the Steps to Enroll for New Degree Seeking students carefully.
Several types of financial aid are available to students including grants, loans, work-study and scholarships. For more information, visit the Financial Aid Office.
Contact the Admissions and Records Office or the Recruitment and Access Center for further information.
If you are a continuing, transfer, or returning student, you should with an academic advisor.
If you are a new first-time college student with no prior college credit, your first step is to complete the . After that, you can get help registering for classes at one of our New Student Registration Workshops.
All student-athletes, military veterans, and F-1 international students must meet with an advisor before registering for classes.
Once you become a ÃÛÑ¿app student, we encourage you to meet with an advisor every semester to stay on track with your academic and career goals.
Admissions
No, you do not need a high school diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) certificate to attend ÃÛÑ¿app. ÃÛÑ¿app has an open access policy, allowing individuals to enroll in courses regardless of their educational background.
However, to be admitted as a degree-seeking student and qualify for financial aid and certain scholarships, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be a graduate of a high school or its equivalent (note that a certificate of attendance is not considered equivalent to high school graduation).
- Successfully complete one of the two state-approved HSE exams— or —and provide an official HSE transcript.
- Provide official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution demonstrating successful completion of six college units in English, Math, or other general education courses.
- Present official ACT or SAT transcripts showing placement into ENG 101 and MATH 120 without the need for corequisite support.
Students who do not meet these criteria will be admitted as non degree-seeking and will not be eligible for financial aid or some scholarships.
For more information, please refer to the .
Please begin by reviewing ÃÛÑ¿app's . Once you have been admitted to ÃÛÑ¿app, you will receive your student ID number, username, and password.
Then, prior to enrolling in classes, you will be asked to complete New Student Orientation (NSO) online.
If you have more questions, please feel free to contact the Recruitment and Access Center.
Cost to attend full time at ÃÛÑ¿app is considerably less than attending a university. See the for current information.
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