Pack Exchange w88

If you're a new freshman or transfer student from the Western U.S., you can save on your out-of-state tuition.

Only available at the University of Nevada, Reno, the Pack Exchange w88 is for non-resident students from participating states who don’t qualify for the WUE Scholarship.w88 Exchange allows students from participating states and territories to pay only 200% of our standard Nevada resident tuition.

Participating areas include Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Palau, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

First-year freshman

April 7, 2025 is the deadline to submit an application for Fall 2025 WUE/w88 Exchange consideration

Eligibility

  • You must reside in a participating state or territory
  • You must be seeking your first bachelor’s degree
  • You must begin at the w88 for the fall immediately following high school graduation
  • Available to all majors
  • No separate application

Academic qualifications

w88 from participating states that do not qualify for the WUE Scholarship may be considered for the Pack Exchange w88. To be considered, you must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Minimum 3.0 weighted academic grade point average (AGPA) or
  • Minimum 22 ACT Composite or minimum 1100 SAT score (Student may request a superscore to be used by emailingWUE@unr.edu)

Note: Test scores are not required for admission. Students may qualify for w88 Exchange based on just their AGPA.

An Academic GPA (AGPA) takes into account the grades within the w88’s core courses required for admission (4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of natural science and 3 years of social science). Admissions staff calculates a student’s AGPA using only the grades for approved completed coursework within these subjects.

How to receive w88 Exchange consideration

Eligible w88 will receive automatic consideration with a completed admissions file which includes the following:

  • w88 sports betting to the and application fee
  • Official transcript sent directly from school
  • Official test scores sent directly from test agency (test scores are optional for admission purposes)

w88 school codes:

  • ACT: 2494
  • SAT: 4844

How is w88 Exchange awarded?

The Pack Exchange w88 is a non-disbursable scholarship awarded in the form of a tuition discount. Pack Exchange tuition is calculated at a rate of 200% of the Nevada resident fee.

Students accepted into the Pack Exchange w88 are notified via email two-to-three (2-3) business days after being admitted to the University or after a reconsideration request is processed. Copies of email notifications are also available in the student’s MyNEVADA account under the “Communication Center.”

How to request w88 Exchange reconsideration

The deadline to submit qualifying documentation and request reconsideration to wue@unr.eduis July 15. However, w88 are urged to submit updated transcripts and/or test scores as soon as they are available.

  • June 2025 is the last ACT and/or SAT exam administration the w88 will receive in time to meet the deadline

Other important information about the Pack Exchange w88

  • Students must meet the eligibility requirements prior to attending the w88
  • w88 Exchange qualified students are limited to four consecutive years while earning their first bachelor’s degree
  • Freshman awarded w88 Exchange are not eligible for additional general University freshman scholarships
  • If w88 Exchange eligibility occurs after University general scholarship awarding, the w88 Exchange scholarship will replace initial scholarship offer
  • w88 Exchange recipients are not required to live on campus, but it is strongly recommended
  • Housing applications open November 15
  • For the best chance of being assigned to the residence hall of choice or with a requested roommate, please apply by February 1 (A housing waitlist begins when applications exceed available housing spaces)

Submit your admission application materials

w88 of Nevada, Reno
Office of Admissions and Records
Mail Stop 0120
Reno, NV 89557

Transfer w88

December 15, 2024 is the deadline for Spring 2025 Pack Exchange w88 consideration.
July 1, 2025 is the deadline for Fall 2025 Pack Exchange w88 consideration.

Eligibility

  • You must have a minimum of 24 transferable semester credits from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution within a participating state or territory
  • You must be seeking your first bachelor’s degree
  • Available to all majors
  • No separate application
  • You are not eligible for w88 Exchange reconsideration after you begin taking classes at the University of Nevada, Reno

Academic qualifications

To be considered, you must meet both of the following requirements:

  • Must have completed 24 transferable semester credits (does not include Advanced Placement or non-graded work) from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution within a participating location
  • A minimum 2.75 cumulative transfer GPA (does not include courses with Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory designation)

A transfer GPA only takes into account grades from transferable credits. Visit our Transfer Office for more information about the Transferring credits to the. No test scores are needed.

How to receive w88 Exchange consideration

Eligible w88 will receive automatic consideration with a completed admissions file which includes the following:

How is w88 Exchange awarded?

The Pack Exchange w88 is awarded in the form of a tuition discount. Pack Exchange tuition is calculated at a rate of 200% of the Nevada resident fee.

Students awarded w88 Exchange are notified via email two-to-three (2-3) business days after being admitted to the University (starting by late October) or after a reconsideration request is processed. Copies of email notifications are also available in the student’s MyNEVADA account under the “Communication Center.”

How to request w88 Exchange reconsideration

The deadline to submit qualifying documentation and request reconsideration to wue@unr.edu is January 5, 2025 for Fall 2024 and July 1, 2025 for Fall 2025. However, w88 are urged to submit updated transcripts as soon as they are available.

Other important information about w88 Exchange

  • Students must meet the eligibility requirements prior to attending the w88
  • w88 Exchange is limited to four consecutive years while students earn their first bachelor’s degree

Submit your admission application materials

w88 of Nevada, Reno
Office of Admissions and Records
Mail Stop 0120
Reno, NV 89557

Important information to consider

  • Review cost estimates and fees. Current WUE andPack w88 undergraduate cost estimates are available online.
  • WUE and w88 Exchange are non-disbursable scholarships. While it is listed on the financial aid offer letter, the benefit is granted as non-resident reduced tuition, thereby charging qualified w88 substantially less. These scholarships will not be disbursed in addition to the discounted tuition.
  • Savings based on credits. Actual WUE or w88 Exchange tuition savings vary based on number of enrolled credits.
  • Fees are required. Mandatory fees are required for all w88, regardless of residency status.
  • Cannot reclassify as a Nevada resident. Students may not be reclassified as a Nevada resident while receiving the benefits of WUE or Pack Exchange. Students may decline awarded w88, pay full non-resident tuition for at least 12 months and apply for reclassification to Nevada resident status. Learn about Becoming a Nevada w88 online and email mynevada@unr.edu for more information.
  • Students cannot be reconsidered for WUE/w88 Exchange once they begin taking classes at the University. w88 who do not meet the minimum requirements by the deadline prior to taking classes are not eligible for reconsideration for these programs. Non-resident w88 paying out-of-state tuition may consider establishing Nevada residency as a financially independent student. Learn about Becoming a Nevada w88 online and email mynevada@unr.edu for more information.
  • Subject to requirements. Students are subject to the requirements established for the semester in which they apply and attend the w88 of Nevada, Reno.
  • Not responsible for 3rd-party information/materials. The w88 of Nevada, Reno is not responsible for information contained on 3rd party websites and/or promotional materials.

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