After accepting admission, students can register for classes but may need to wait for the system to reflect the accepted admission offer. This process can take up to 24 hours. If there are issues with registering after this period, it is advisable to contact the Graduate College at gradadmissions@unlv.edu.
It is highly advisable to register early to secure your spot in the class. To guarantee eligibility for the class, completing registration before the first week is essential, as classes may reach full capacity as the start date draws near.
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Add/Drop Courses
Note: Be sure to review the UNLV academic calendar for important dates.
During the add/drop period, students have the flexibility to add or drop classes without incurring academic or financial penalties. This period spans the initial five business days of both the fall and spring semesters. Dropping courses within this timeframe ensures a 100% refund.
If a student wishes to switch from one course to another, they must utilize the 'swap' option. It's important to note that adding a course after this period may incur a late fee. For summer add/drop dates, students can refer to the Summer Term website.
Administrative Drops
Administrative drops may be implemented for various reasons, such as the following:
- Obnoxious or disruptive behavior: Students must conduct themselves appropriately in classrooms and on campus. Any disruptive behavior, including the inappropriate use of electronic devices, may result in an administrative drop or a student conduct complaint initiated by the instructor.
- Failure to pay for enrolled courses: Nonpayment of tuition and/or fees by the Administrative Drop for Nonpayment date, as listed in the term calendar, may lead to an administrative withdrawal or drop from classes.
Credit Load Limitations
Graduate students can enroll in up to 15 credit hours during the fall and spring terms, unless they are in a professional program that necessitates additional credits. In a single five-week summer term, graduate students may take up to six credit hours, with a maximum of 15 credits allowed during the entire summer term (including pre, post, and regular five-week sessions).
Students seeking to exceed the standard maximum credit load must complete an Authorization for Overload form, which is available through the Grad Rebel Gateway. The Graduate College will process overload requests in MyUNLV upon approval of the form.
- Log into the Grad Rebel Gateway account.
- Click on “Forms” in the top navigation menu.
- Select “Additional Forms” from the left tabs.
- Scroll down to “Authorization for Overload Form” and click on “Create a New Form.”
Full-And-Part Time Enrollment Status
For university purposes, graduate students enrolled in nine (9) or more credits are categorized as full-time students. Graduate assistants (GAs) can achieve full-time status by enrolling in at least six (6) graduate credits per semester.
Exceptions to Note
- For federal financial aid purposes, any graduate student enrolled in fewer than nine graduate credits is considered part-time, even if they are a graduate assistant.
- United States veterans are considered half-time if enrolled in less than six credits per semester.
International Students
All F-1 International students must maintain full-time enrollment (3.0+ GPA) during the fall and spring semesters throughout their studies. Full-time enrollment is typically optional for international students during the summer term unless it is their first or last semester at UNLV. In such cases, students must adhere to the enrollment requirements similar to the regular fall and spring semesters. Additionally, up to three online credits can be counted towards the minimum credits required to maintain full-time status for international students.
For more information, visit the UNLV International Student and Scholar Services website.