Institution of higher education defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 385.102
in effectAs used in NRS 385.104, institution of higher education means an educational institution which:
1. Admits as regular students only persons having received a certificate of graduation from high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or those approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for training at a vocational-technical level;
2. Is authorized to provide a program of education beyond high school;
3. Awards a bachelors degree or a 2-year degree or certificate of graduation or a certificate of completion of a program beyond high school;
4. Is an institution with full approval of the State of Nevada or the United States Department of Education; and
5. Has recognized accreditation.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-385.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026