University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Overview:

• Founded in 1957 as Nevada Southern University
• Became University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in 1969
• Enrolls over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 100 countries
• Offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs
• Notable achievements:
  • Ranked among the top 200 universities in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
  • Recognized for its research in areas such as gaming, hospitality, and health sciences
  • Home to the William S. Boyd School of Law, one of the top law schools in the nation

Student Life:

• Over 400 student clubs and organizations
• 17 NCAA Division I sports teams
• Student support services include:
  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Disability Resource Center
  • Student Health Center
• Campus facilities include:
  • Student Union
  • Recreation and Wellness Center
  • Libraries
  • Performing Arts Center

Academics:

• Academic resources include:
  • Libraries with over 2 million volumes
  • Writing Center
  • Math Center
• Faculty:
  • Over 1,000 full-time faculty members
  • Many faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their fields
• Teaching methodologies:
  • Emphasis on active learning and student engagement
  • Use of technology to enhance instruction
• Academic support services:
  • Tutoring
  • Supplemental instruction
  • Academic advising
• Unique academic programs or initiatives:
  • William S. Boyd School of Law
  • Lee Business School
  • Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
  • College of Fine Arts
  • School of Medicine

Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Ranked among the top 200 universities in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report
• Specialized facilities such as the William S. Boyd School of Law and the Lee Business School
• Industry connections in areas such as gaming, hospitality, and health sciences
• Notable alumni include:
  • Andre Agassi, tennis player
  • Wayne Newton, entertainer
  • Steve Wynn, casino mogul

Services:

• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Disability Resource Center
• Student Health Center
• Libraries
• Technology Support
• Career Development Services
• Housing
• Transportation