Your First-Year Experience at UNLV
The First Year Experience (FYE) is a collection of people, resources, and programs that are designed to help you set yourself up for a successful
transition to UNLV. The program will help you navigate your first year of college so that you connect with people and campus happenings.
Becoming a UNLV student is a huge deal. We recognize that you’ve accomplished so much to get here, and we’re committed to helping you create a college experience that lives up to those accomplishments. The best part is that you get to customize and create a First Year Experience that works for you.
Based on what we know from research and experience, here are five key areas we recommend you focus on to maximize your First Year Experience: connect, explore, grow, thrive, and believe. Read more below about the programs, people, and resources here to help you do just that.
Engagement and Support
As a new student at UNLV, there are many opportunities to connect and engage with the UNLV community. All opportunities are designed to support your goals and what is important to you in your educational journey.
To maximize your experience, get and stay connected with online, in person and academic opportunities including those shared below. We are here to support you in creating a path personalized just for you. Do not hesitate to contact the FYE Team to learn more about your opportunities in your first year at UNLV.
Free Online Success Guide
In the Connections are Everything success guide, there are tips and tricks for making the most of the resources and people on campus as you work towards your academic and personal goals. This guide will offer practical ways to connect with key relationships in your first year to support your success including academic advisors, peer mentors, faculty, and staff members across campus.
Personalize Your FYE and Qualify for the FYE Connection Award
We have created a menu of experiences to help make your FYE meaningful to you. The events featured on this menu are hosted by units across UNLV and can help you build a network that supports your goals.
By personalizing your engagement with the FYE menu and network, you can qualify to win the FYE Connection Award Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded two times a year at the end of the fall and spring semesters!
Peer Mentoring Program
As part of your First Year Experience (FYE) you have the opportunity to connect with a peer mentor. Peer mentoring is a campus-wide initiative designed to support first-year student success. Peer mentors are also undergraduate students who can share their personal experiences and provide guidance and support. Peer mentoring programs pair first-year students with a more experienced peer to help them navigate the transition to UNLV.
Summer Connect Series
Our Summer Connect Series offers newly admitted students the opportunity to engage with campus resources through virtual presentations from various departments. In addition to these informative sessions, we host in-person experiences like an ice cream social and an enrollment lab to support students with registration and connect them to the UNLV community.
During the summer, you can also connect with your academic advisor. Visit our Summer Advising Drop-In Hours page for more information.
For the full Summer Connect Series schedule and other events, follow us on Instagram or visit our Events page.