BA Interdisciplinary Studies (Online) at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is an individualized degree for students whose academic or career objectives fall outside existing majors, allowing study across academic disciplines and professional fields. The degree can be completed in person, online or through a combination of both.

Faculty: Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center | Study mode: online | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Students complete two distinct University minors (one may be replaced by a custom 18-24 unit themed minor, with at least 9 upper-division units) plus a 15-unit breadth requirement outside the minors, of which at least 9 units are upper division. In the online version, minors are limited to Addiction Treatment Services, Communication and Political Science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level freshman admission (not programme-specific): minimum 3.0 weighted academic GPA in core courses; high school coursework of 4 units English, 3 units math (Algebra I or higher), 3 units natural science and 3 units social science; SAT/ACT scores optional. Some majors and colleges set additional direct-entry or progression requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry terms: Spring 2027 and Fall 2027.

First-year applications opened August 1, 2026. Early Action deadline for Fall 2027 is November 15, 2026; final deadline for Fall 2027 is April 7, 2027; final deadline for Spring 2027 is December 15, 2026. Scholarship and financial aid deadline is February 15, 2027. SAT/ACT scores are optional for admission. Domestic first-year applicants pay no application fee; international undergraduate applicants pay $95. Apply through the university admissions portal (admissions.unr.edu) or the Common App.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/apply

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