Its Preparatory Department opened for enrollment in October 1874 with the goal of enhancing Nevada 's young people to be ready for college - level study .
The Nevada Legislature established the first State University campus in Elko , Nevada .
Nevada Legislature 's Preparatory Department opened for enrollment in October 1874 with the goal of enhancing Nevada 's young people to be ready for college - level study .
The Nevada Legislature established the first State University campus in Elko , Nevada .