• All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate College by March 1 for the summer semester, May 1 for the fall semester or Oct. 1 for spring semester unless the department to which you are applying has an earlier deadline or you are also applying for a graduate assistantship.
• The list of department deadlines is available here.

No. The English proficiency requirement must be met before an application is reviewed.

• On the Graduate College website, fill out and complete the online application.
• Pay the nonrefundable admission application fee of $95.00, payable online by credit card or by check, made payable to the Board of Regents, UNLV.

• Transcripts
  • One official transcript from all postsecondary institutions attended, showing all degrees and coursework, the dates awarded, and extension and correspondence work.
• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
  • Proof of English proficiency is required if you are from a country where English is not the native language, or if you did not receive a degree from an institution where English is the language of instruction. English proficiency requirements can be found here.

• Individual academic departments may require satisfactory composite scores on standardized tests, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, portfolio, or any combination of these items. The online application is dynamic per department and will only show the application materials required for the specific program to which you are applying.
• Upload these required department documents to your online application.

Office of Admissions

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mail Stop: 1021
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Note: Mailing addresses for departments are available on department websites.

• Information on cost of attendance and paying your tuition can be found on the Cashiering & Student Accounts website.
• Graduate international students are eligible to apply for Graduate Assistant positions to help offset the cost of attendance.
• Other scholarship and funding options are available at: Financing Graduate Studies.
  • Please note that international students may not be eligible for all funding options.

A final decision letter will be posted to the online application portal when a final decision is rendered by the department. You will receive an email when this letter is ready for viewing. A hard copy letter can be requested by emailing internationalgrad@unlv.edu after admission.

Log into your Grad Rebel Gateway account and select the Admissions tab. You will see a link that says "Admitted-Respond to Offer." Select this link to read your admission letter and accept or decline admission in the letter itself.

• Do not accept your offer of admission in MyUNLV.
• Send an email to the graduate coordinator of your department to request to defer your admission and copy International Graduate Student Services on the email (internationalgrad@unlv.edu).
• If the department approves the deferral of your admission, International Graduate Student Services will notify you via email once your deferral has been processed.
• You will then need to log in to your MyUNLV account and accept admission for the new term.
• Note: a revised admissions letter will be posted to the online application portal. If you would like a new, hard copy admission letter, it will need to be requested by emailing internationalgrad@unlv.edu.

International Graduate Admissions

• Phone: 702-774-8658
• Email: internationalgrad@unlv.edu

• Things needed to receive I-20
  • Confidential Financial Certification form
  • Official Bank Letter
  • Official Graduate Assistantship letter (if applicable)
• Note: An I-20 cannot be issued without the above information
• Submit these completed documents to internationalgrad@unlv.edu

International Graduate Admissions

• Phone: 702-774-8658
• Email: internationalgrad@unlv.edu
• Office location: SSC-B

• Student who are outside the United States: The I-20 will be sent via regular mail (United States Postal Service) using the address you provided on your application.
  • The time-frame for regular mail is approximately 15-20 days, but can be longer.
• Express Mail
  • Students can create and pay for an express mail shipping label via eShipGlobal
  • The time-frame for receiving an express shipment is dependent on the service that is chosen. It can take approximately 2-5 days. Tracking numbers are provided via email.

• Present your letter of admission to your current International Advisor and make them aware of your intent to transfer. Decide on a transfer date and email this date to International Graduate Student Services.
• Please note that your I-20 will not be mailed, but will be available for pick up at the Graduate College once you arrive on campus.
• If you are traveling outside the US before coming to UNLV, please contact International Graduate Student Services to discuss receiving your I-20.
• What if I want my I-20 mailed? You will need to contact International Graduate Student Services requesting for it to be mailed. You will also need to confirm the address where the I-20 should be sent. It will be sent regular mail unless you create and pay for express shipping through eShipGlobal. Instructions on express shipping will be sent after admission.

• Pay your SEVIS fee
• Contact your local US Consulate/Embassy to schedule your visa interview.
  • Letter of Admission to UNLV
  • UNLV signed I-20
  • SEVIS fee receipt
  • Valid passport
  • Financial support documents
• Additional documentation may be required by your local US Consulate/Embassy.

• Make travel arrangements to UNLV. You should travel to UNLV no later than the program start date on your I-20. If you need to arrive later than that date, get in contact with International Graduate Student Services immediately to discuss your options.
• While traveling, make sure to carry:
  • UNLV signed I-20
  • Valid F-1 Visa
  • Valid passport
  • SEVIS fee receipt
• Orientation is mandatory for all newly admitted international students
  • For information on International Student Orientation, contact the International Student and Scholar Services.

Report to International Student and Scholar Services for check-in. Be sure to bring the following documents:

• Copy of your passport
• Copy of your F-1 visa
• Copy of I-94 (an electronic copy can be found at the I-94 - Homeland Security site)

• International Student and Scholar Services
• Phone: 702-774-6477
• Email: isss@unlv.edu
• Office location: Student Services Complex – A (SSC-A)