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.
About
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 sophomore year.
Upcoming Events
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 Fall 2024 Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Cohort is now open. Please send an email to rebelsrise@unlv.edu for additional assistance.
- 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
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 fall 2024 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.
Sophomore 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
- UNLV Wellness Zone
- Fitness classes, intramural teams, and equipment rentals
- Student Counseling and Psychological Center (CAPS)
- Make an appointment at the Student Health 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
- Complete/renew your federal financial aid application on October 1st FAFSA
- Apply for scholarships with your college and CSUN
- Consider applying for an internship
- It is never too early to consider your next educational goal.
- Interested in law school?
- Interested in health-related professional school?
- Interested in graduate school?
- Seek out undergraduate research opportunities Office of Undergraduate Research
- Form a study group
- Utilize academic support resources
- Explore on campus employment
- Explore Study Abroad options
- Explore service learning experiences, such as alternative spring break
- Visit the Intersection, a comprehensive multicultural resource center
- Attend and participate in social and educational events hosted by the office of Office of Student Diversity Programs such as the Festival of Communities in the Spring
Contact
Email: rebelsrise@unlv.edu