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A Rebellious
Attitude

Diversity isn't Just A Buzzword.

Here's the first thing to know about Rebels: You can't define us. There is no "average" Rebel. Half of our students are the first in their families to go to college. Tagalog is one of the most spoken second languages among our students. Military Times lists us as one of its Best for Vets colleges.

All that ripples throughout our campus. It creates a climate where you can both find your people and expand your worldview.

UNLV has more than 450 student organizations, with approximately 100 that are cultural, ethnic, and religious-based. You'll find everything from French speakers to gamers to community service groups to lightsaber fighters. How many universities do you know of that are training Jedi?

#3
Most Diverse Campus in the Country
-2024 U.S. News & World Report
71%
Ethnic Diversity Within the Student Body
 
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Live The
Rebel
Life

Kick Back And Relax. You're Home.

Start navigating living on your own in the Tonopah or Dayton Complexes. You'll be able to slide right out of bed and cram before that 10 a.m. exam.

Special interest floors will connect you with like-minded friends in small communities — whether you're looking to live around fellow hospitality majors or people who share an interest in healthy living. UNLV's two newest special-interest floors — Howell Town for the enrichment of black and African American diaspora communities and the Stonewall Suites dedicated to LGBTQ+ students and their allies — were created by students themselves.

Then when you're ready for apartment-style living, you can transition over to one of the communities on the northside of campus. The Degree offers amenity-rich modern living while the Legacy LV is both affordable and convenient.

Living at home locally to keep your costs down? All of our campus life happenings are here for you, too! Hit the rec center after your afternoon class, meet up with friends at a festival on Pida Plaza, then stay for a performance from the award-winning Jazz Band or for a free Barrick lecture featuring world leaders, thinkers, and doers.

1,700+
Students Living on Campus
4
Housing Complexes
11
Special Interest Floors
"Being a Rebel means to be a person of discovery... to be open to new things and hope to discover oneself in a constantly changing community."
Joey Cruz, Major: Communication Studies with Sociology Minor; Hometown: Agana Heights, Guam
 
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Mind
Your
Body

Become The Most Rebel Version Of You.

You shouldn't have to struggle to find basic care when you're balancing classes, work, and a social life. UNLV's on-campus clinics will ensure you stay healthy, with easy access to caregivers and a pharmacy, medical labs, dental care, and counseling and psychological services.

Keep it moving at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center with group classes, personal trainers, a six-lane pool, and plenty of courts for a pickup game of basketball or badminton. (Insider tip: The fourth-floor indoor track has stunning views of the city.) Or escape the city altogether through an Outdoor Adventures camping, canoeing, or snowshoeing trip.

Hungry? Feed your inner foodie at the Student Union, where eight restaurants are waiting. Pop into the student-run Rebel Grounds for a quick coffee and a bite to eat. Or, for one low price, get your fill of nine daily entrees (vegan options too) and ice cream at our all-you-can-eat Dining Commons.

Rebels don't go it alone. From coaches at the Academic Success Center to professionals at Counseling and Psychological Services to peer mentors at The Intersection multicultural resource center, UNLV has built a network to serve its diverse student body — so there's always someone to reach out to when you need help navigating college life.

"UNLV was and is the perfect balance of familiar and out of my comfort zone... UNLV has afforded me more opportunities than I ever thought possible. I have met more people, gotten more involved, and thrived more than I ever could have predicted."
Olivia Cheche, Major: Political Science with Brookings Public Policy Minor; Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
 
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Even Rebels
Have Traditions

College Life With a Hefty Dose Of Vegas Sizzle.

A basketball pregame show with fireworks? Yep, that all started at UNLV. The loudest rivalry trophy in football? Boom! We give you the Fremont Cannon.

  • Premier: The kick-off event of the year to pump up new and returning students with a spirit that's unmistakably Vegas.
  • Homecoming: The frenetic week includes a long-running talent show, competitions, a campuswide festival and a golf-cart parade before the big game.
  • Oozeball: Each fall, giant mud pits are carved out of the intramural fields and co-ed teams hop in to play a little volleyball.
  • Rebels After Dark: The Rebel Events Board's (REB) late-night events with free food and activities for the night owls among us.

With 17 NCAA Division I sports programs and free student tickets to regular-season home games, UNLV keeps you in on the action. Join The Rebellion, our student section, and get creative with how you want to heckle division rivals at the Thomas & Mack Center. Or just head to Allegiant Stadium, home of Rebel football and the Las Vegas Raiders in a $1.84 billion palace of gridiron glory.

"I chose UNLV because everyone in my family went to UNLV... Pride in coming to UNLV was something our parents raised us on."
Jordyn Styck, Major: Business; Hometown: Las Vegas, NV