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What's it like at Western Nevada College?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Western Nevada. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
41°
Average winter temp
72°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Western Nevada College:

100°
85.0
70.0
55.0
40.0
25.0
10.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

Western Nevada College is in a small town setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Reno-Tahoe International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
Yosemite tl Pk (70 mi)
Distance to coast
Pacific (173 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Western Nevada College.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Nevada elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Nevada's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are prohibited without written permission from the college or university.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Western Nevada College about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Western Nevada College is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Western Nevada College? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Associated Students of Western Nevada
  2. 2. WNC Social Work Club
  3. 3. WNC Chess and Board Games Club
  4. 4. Wildcat TEACH
  5. 5. WNC Psychology Club
  1. 1. Welcome Back Week (Fall and Spring)
  2. 2. Club Fair (Fall and Spring)
  3. 3. Student Leadership Summit

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