Welcome to New Students
Congratulations to all the new students at UNR. These are few things we would like to suggest for new Indian students coming to Reno.
This list is focused on general enquires that new Indian students usually have. Remember this is not the COMPLETE shopping list. There are a lot things we are missing here. We just want to advice you about a few aspects where you will generally face trouble in deciding.
Travel
2 big suitcases (each 23 KGs ) and one hand bag ( 7 KGs ). Do confirm with airlines about baggage allowance. Ticket should be taken to Reno Tahoe International Airport ( airport code : RNO ). Flying via pacific(Singapore/Malaysia/Hongkong/Seoul) is advised.
Shopping List
Food Items : Don't bring any fresh food items. Vegetable and fruit Pickles are allowed and try to get them as much as you can. Meat pickles are not allowed in to the country. If caught, you will end up paying huge fine. Make sure they are properly sealed.
Clothing :
Get at least 4 pair of jeans, 2 pairs formals, bunch T-shirts and few shorts. Jackets are really not necessary. Pair of shoes and chappals are needed. Bedsheets are advisable if weight permits. You usually go for laundry for two weeks. So plan according to that. Cooking utensils are advised. Pressure pan and Cooker are the important things.
Money and Documents Needed
Try to carry in the form of DD or travelers cheques. Don't carry more than 200 USD in cash. Try to get some change for phone calls and food if necessary in the transit time. Try to get total of 2000USD other than your tuition fees. Tuition fee is about 11200 USD a semester if you dont have funding or assistantship. It would be around 1900 USD per semester if you have funding (this is rough calculation for 9 credit course work) Medical documents needed - TT, MMR (2 doses) and TB test.Check with OISS for more information. Keep your I20, Passport, Travel Ticket, money in a pouch.
Pick-up and Temporary Accommodation
Inform your arrival details to OISS to arrange a pick-up from RNO (Reno Tahoe International Airport at least two weeks before your arrival. ISO will try to arrange you a temporary accommodation if available.) Inform ISO to arrange temporary accommodation before you find a place to stay.
Academic Advice
Contact an Indian student from your department (check with current members of ISO) for the books you need to get from India and discuss your research interests, funding prospects and choosing courses and advisors. We have UNR_ISO groups on Facebook. If you have questions please post them in there and we will try to help. You can also contact us via the information provided in "Contact US" page on this website.
Housing
For on-campus housing visit the Webpage. Local ads about off-campus housing can be found Craigslist.
Monthly rent for two bedroom, single bedroom, studio apartments costs around $650 – $750, $500 - $600 and $400 - $500 respectively.
Typical Monthly Expenses
Additional utilities (Electricity, Internet etc.), except for studios, ranges from $100 - $160. Groceries can range from $100 - $150.
Congratulations to all the new students at UNR. These are few things we would like to suggest for new Indian students coming to Reno.
This list is focused on general enquires that new Indian students usually have. Remember this is not the COMPLETE shopping list. There are a lot things we are missing here. We just want to advice you about a few aspects where you will generally face trouble in deciding.
Travel
2 big suitcases (each 23 KGs ) and one hand bag ( 7 KGs ). Do confirm with airlines about baggage allowance. Ticket should be taken to Reno Tahoe International Airport ( airport code : RNO ). Flying via pacific(Singapore/Malaysia/Hongkong/Seoul) is advised.
Shopping List
Food Items : Don't bring any fresh food items. Vegetable and fruit Pickles are allowed and try to get them as much as you can. Meat pickles are not allowed in to the country. If caught, you will end up paying huge fine. Make sure they are properly sealed.
Clothing :
Get at least 4 pair of jeans, 2 pairs formals, bunch T-shirts and few shorts. Jackets are really not necessary. Pair of shoes and chappals are needed. Bedsheets are advisable if weight permits. You usually go for laundry for two weeks. So plan according to that. Cooking utensils are advised. Pressure pan and Cooker are the important things.
Money and Documents Needed
Try to carry in the form of DD or travelers cheques. Don't carry more than 200 USD in cash. Try to get some change for phone calls and food if necessary in the transit time. Try to get total of 2000USD other than your tuition fees. Tuition fee is about 11200 USD a semester if you dont have funding or assistantship. It would be around 1900 USD per semester if you have funding (this is rough calculation for 9 credit course work) Medical documents needed - TT, MMR (2 doses) and TB test.Check with OISS for more information. Keep your I20, Passport, Travel Ticket, money in a pouch.
Pick-up and Temporary Accommodation
Inform your arrival details to OISS to arrange a pick-up from RNO (Reno Tahoe International Airport at least two weeks before your arrival. ISO will try to arrange you a temporary accommodation if available.) Inform ISO to arrange temporary accommodation before you find a place to stay.
Academic Advice
Contact an Indian student from your department (check with current members of ISO) for the books you need to get from India and discuss your research interests, funding prospects and choosing courses and advisors. We have UNR_ISO groups on Facebook. If you have questions please post them in there and we will try to help. You can also contact us via the information provided in "Contact US" page on this website.
Housing
For on-campus housing visit the Webpage. Local ads about off-campus housing can be found Craigslist.
Monthly rent for two bedroom, single bedroom, studio apartments costs around $650 – $750, $500 - $600 and $400 - $500 respectively.
Typical Monthly Expenses
Additional utilities (Electricity, Internet etc.), except for studios, ranges from $100 - $160. Groceries can range from $100 - $150.