UNR Study Abroad
From San Sebastián to Shanghai, USAC has been sending the Wolf Pack family on life-changing study abroad journeys since 1982. As the trusted study abroad partner for the University of Nevada, Reno, USAC is dedicated to providing students with affordable, educational, enriching, and valuable international experiences.
Whether you're interested in studying abroad, or putting your skills to use with an internship in a foreign location, USAC has the Wolf Pack covered.
UNR student discounts and scholarships
As a nonprofit organization, we believe all students should have the opportunity to study abroad. It's why we're committed to providing affordable experiences in more than 50 locations around the world. With options for just about every major, you'll be sure to find your perfect study abroad experience through USAC.
Save $400*
Choose from semester, yearlong, or two consecutive summer sessions.
*Programs must be approved. Offer excludes faculty-led programs. Contact your study abroad office for details. Discounts start for Spring 2025.
Scholarships
USAC is thrilled to announce a new $500 scholarship opportunity exclusively for UNR students studying abroad in any of the following locations. Simply complete a scholarship application and you'll automatically be considered.
Santiago, Chile
Prague, Czech Republic
Pau, France
Bengaluru, India
Viterbo, Italy
Please note: Students must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno to receive the discount, and must select it as their home university. The $500 Scholarship is only valid for the five programs above during the 2024-25 academic year (Summer 2024, Fall 2024, January 2025, Spring 2025, and Yearlong 2024-25). Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. USAC reserves the right to set and determine eligibility and offerings.
Career-boosting global internships
Why settle for an average internship when you can add an exciting, impactful, and impressive global internship to your resume? Find internship opportunities in a variety of fields, including medicine, business, marketing, architecture, teaching, STEM, and more.
Find out more about studying abroad with USAC
Whether you know exactly where you want to go, or don't have the slightest clue, be sure to take advantage of our free study abroad consultations!
USAC Advising Center hours
Monday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Fridays: Closed for drop-ins
If our drop-in hours do not work for you, contact a USAC representative below to find the perfect program for you.
USAC-UNR mandatory advising now virtual on Gateway
For pending students needing to complete the mandatory advising requirement on their USAC application, please refer to the Study Abroad Workbook in your Gateway account under Documents > Agreements & Policies > UNR-USAC Study Abroad Workbook.
Advising Guides
Find details on program locations and advising guides featuring session details including available USAC courses and University of Nevada, Reno equivalencies.
UNR alumni stories from the Blog
Read about some of the great experiences UNR alumni have had studying abroad with USAC and discover the possibilities that await you.
Experiencing a Different Hispanic Culture Than My Own
"A big part of why I wanted to study in Spain was because I wanted to live a Hispanic experience that was completely different from my own. Sure, in Mexico or Latin America I probably would have felt more comfortable in terms of culture shock, but I was craving something different from what I’d grown up with."
Where Are They Now? Catching Up With A USAC Gold Coast Alum
"Studying abroad allowed me to open my mind to different types of people and cultures. I now have friends all over the world and in the U.S. I believe it has made me a well-rounded person, and that helps me daily in my business as I interact with people."
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