Does Western Nevada College transfer credits to UNR?

I'm considering starting at Western Nevada College and eventually transferring to the University of Nevada, Reno. Can anyone share their experience or knowledge about how the credit transfer process works between these two schools?

Sure, I can shed some light on the credit transfer process from Western Nevada College (WNC) to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Many students opt for this path to save costs and ease into college-level academics, and these schools have a partnership for this exact reason.

For starters, WNC and UNR have a transfer agreement that allows students to seamlessly transfer credits from WNC to UNR. In general, if a course at WNC is considered transferable, it means that course credits will be accepted by UNR. Some courses may transfer as direct equivalents to UNR courses, while others may transfer as elective credits. Courses must be taken for a letter grade and you need to earn a C or better for the course to transfer.

One tool that can make this process easier is the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Transferable Credit Tools. It's an online tool that can show how courses may transfer from one NSHE institution to another. You can use this tool to see how your WNC courses may transfer to UNR.

Beyond course-to-course transfer, WNC offers several degrees that are designed to transfer to four-year institutions within NSHE, such as UNR. These degrees usually cover the first two years of a bachelor's degree. These programs can be a safe bet if you're planning to transfer to UNR, as they're designed with transfer in mind.

However, it is important to note that even if a course is transferable, it does not necessarily mean that it will apply directly to your intended bachelor's degree program. Once you have specific degree programs in mind at UNR, it's a good idea to contact an advisor at both WNC and UNR to ensure that your course selection at WNC will align with your intended major's requirements at UNR.

I'd also recommend looking into the Silver State Transfer Program, which is a partnership between WNC and UNR designed to make the transfer process even smoother. With this program, you can receive pre-admission advising from UNR while still attending WNC.

To summarize, with proper planning and advising, you should be able to successfully transfer credits from WNC to UNR. Don't hesitate to take advantage of the advising resources at both institutions to ensure a smooth transfer process. Good luck!