3rd Year FAQs
What resources are available for professional and graduate school program preparation?
 Free seminars on graduate and professional school preparation – http://www.unr.edu/science/studentresources/psa
 Schedule an individual advising appointment with Pat Wilson, Professional and Graduate School advisor for the
College of Science
 Consult your faculty advisor
 Conduct on-line research for schools you are interested in
 Standardized testing preparation - Kaplan at the Joe Crowley Student Union
I have transfer credits from a different institution – how can I check to see if the credits have been transferred and
how they have been articulated?
In your Student Center page in MyNevada, there is a drop down menu window – select “Transfer Credit: Report” to view
how the university’s Admissions & Records articulate the transfer courses.
Where can I find information on standardized tests for graduate and professional school programs?
GRE – http://www.ets.org/gre
MCAT – https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/
DAT – http://www.ada.org/dat.aspx
PCAT – http://www.pcatweb.info/
OAT – https://www.ada.org/oat/index.html
GMAT – http://www.mba.com/the-gmat.aspx
LSAT - http://www.lsac.org/
What do I do if my Advising Audit Report (AAR) is not reflecting a substitution or waiver I discussed with my advisor?
Contact your faculty advisor – he/she can generate and complete an exception form to request substitutions and/or
waivers for your major that will be sent to the College of Science Dean’s office for final approval before being sent to
Admissions & Records for processing.
Where can I find information on student clubs and organizations?
Visit ASUN’s Clubs & Organizations website: http://www.nevadaasun.com/get-involved/clubsorganizations/ClubsOrgs.html
How can I calculate a projected/future GPA?
Utilize the GAP Calculator on the Academic Central website: http://www.unr.edu/academic-central/academicresources/gpa-calculator
Where can I find opportunities for internships and research?
Visit your department’s website for information or contact faculty members who are conducting research in an area of
interest to you to see if they have any opportunities.
Where can I find information on career related information along with job postings for on and off campus jobs?
Career Connections – www.unr.edu/cn
How can I get more information on study abroad opportunities?
Visit the University Studies Abroad Consortium’s website at http://usac.unr.edu/
How can I calculate a projected/future GPA?
Utilize the GAP Calculator on the Academic Central website: http://www.unr.edu/academic-central/academicresources/gpa-calculator
Where can I find opportunities for internships and research?
Visit your department’s website for information or contact faculty members who are conducting research in an area of
interest to you to see if they have any opportunities.