About the College of Sciences
Admissions
Information about applying to UNLV can be found through the general academic advising webpage.
International students are encouraged to review the additional documents that are required through the Undergraduate Admissions webpage.
Students can declare a major in the College of Sciences by meeting with an academic advisor. Please call the Advising Center front desk at 702-895-2077 to set up an appointment.
Why the college of sciences at UNLV?
- Hands on research experience
- Updated facilities and equipment
- Quality professors and supportive staff
- Scholarship and funding opportunities
- Ranked #33 in the US for advancing women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
New Student Orientation
All newly admitted students must receive advising before they can register for classes at UNLV. This ensures that students’ understand and enroll in the correct classes for their respective degree programs to stay on track for graduation.
Incoming freshmen are required to attend New Student Orientation (NSO) before they can register for classes. At NSO, students will meet with College of Sciences academic advisors. Students will also:
- Receive their class schedule.
- Learn about college life.
- Understand their graduation requirements.
- Receive academic advising.
- Explore the resources at UNLV.
How to Register
- Login to MyUNLV, click on the Tasks tile from your Rebel Student Homepage, and click on the "Register for New Student Orientation" to sign up. Please note that the link is activated closer to summer, so if it is not available, come back periodically to register as soon as it is available.
- After completing the online registration process, a confirmation email will be shortly sent to your preferred email address. Be sure to check spam and junk mail folders.
- Students who have not received confirmation after completing the online registration process should email orientation@unlv.edu with a request to resend the notice.
- Before attending NSO, students should be aware of their NSHE student ID number, passwords for MyUNLV, and have activated their RebelMail email account.