Students attend Rebels R.I.S.E. event

Reflection. Involvement. Scholarship. Engagement.

Rise above obstacles and uncertainty and reflect personally, increase your involvement on campus, seek scholarly activities and expand your engagement within the community.

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Rebels R.I.S.E. encourages UNLV students to rise above obstacles and uncertainty and reflect personally, increase their involvement on campus, seek scholarly activities and expand their engagement within the community.

One main focus of Rebels R.I.S.E. is to promote meaningful learning experiences for students during their second year.

Meet the Fall 2024 Rebels R.I.S.E. Cohort

The Rebels RISE Scholar Program

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UNLV Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Program

The Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Program provides UNLV undergraduate students a variety of opportunities to encourage meaningful learning experiences for students in their second year. Rebels R.I.S.E. encourages UNLV students to rise up to reflect personally, increase their involvement on campus, seek scholarly activities and increase their engagement within the community.

The application for the Spring 2025 Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Cohort is now open. Click the button below to apply today! Please send an email to rebelsrise@unlv.edu for additional assistance.

Apply Today!

  • Rebels R.I.S.E. T-shirt
  • Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Graduation Stole
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • Special mention at the Fall 2024 Cohort Celebration Event
  • Specialized workshops, events, and activities geared toward the critical second year
  • Gain valuable skills and network with key student support services
  • Special mention at the Spring 2025 Cohort Celebration Event

This program is open to current UNLV undergraduate students who:

  • Are enrolled at least half-time (minimum 6 credits) during the semester that they participate in the Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Program.
  • Are in good academic standing with the University (minimum GPA 2.0).
  • Have completed 30-59 credit hours at the time that they apply to the program and/or currently in their second year at UNLV.

The program is open to all second-year undergraduate students who apply to participate in the spring 2025 semester. Each participant will be expected to complete the Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Program requirements, attend the cohort meetings, and attend at least 1 scheduled event throughout the semester.

Second-Year Checklist

  • Visit your academic advisor to assess your academic standing and progress
toward graduation
  • Make sure you are fulfilling your general education credits and taking any pre-requisite courses for your degree program and register for the next semester of classes
  • Confirm your major choice or change majors if necessary
  • Add a minor to complement your major and enhance your knowledge and skills base
  • Seek out peer and faculty mentors
  • Practice self-care and utilize the resources of the Student Wellness Center
  • Attend the Spring Sophomore Pinning Ceremony (invitations emailed in March)

  • Join a student organization or fraternity/sorority
  • Attend an athletics event as tickets are free for students
  • Explore the workshops and resources provided by Career Services such as career fairs, resume writing workshops, and networking events
  • Participate in campus wide Rebel events such as Homecoming
  • Engage with CSUN, your student government body
  • Don’t miss amazing opportunities to get involved with the UNLV involvement center