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Rebel Preview

Join us for our open house event and learn firsthand all that 51ԹϺ has to offer!

During our open house event, you'll be able to customize your schedule.

Choose the sessions that interest you, from academics and student life to financial aid and college readiness. Registration is free for students and guests.

Upcoming Events

Event Highlights

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Qualify to Win Prizes!

Complete your 51ԹϺ Passport by attending sessions and tours during the day, and you’ll be entered to win amazing prizes.

Must be present to win.

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Rebel Challenge

  • Rebel Challenge: Get a 51ԹϺ t-shirt by following @unlvadmissions and posting with #RebelPreview on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Academics

51ԹϺ offers undergraduates 76 majors and 70 minors that will prepare you for any career. These sessions are geared toward undergraduate students and will allow you to learn about the programs our colleges and schools offer.

Financial Decision Making - Choices and Consequences

Decisions you make today not only affect your life now but also have an impact on your future. In this session we will take a look at four major financial decisions: Career choice, buying a car, buying a house and planning for retirement. We’ll discuss important factors to consider in financial decision making and the consequences of your decisions.

LEE Scholarships and the Global Entrepreneurship Experience

The session will walk students through the application and timeline for LEE Scholarships and introduce them to the Global Entrepreneurship Experience program offered by LEE.

More Than Just “Teaching”

Are you curious about teaching, counseling, community work, or shaping educational policies? Delve into our education and human service programs, which also offers unwavering support throughout your journey!

The Student Perspective: Through Our Lens

Talk with a panel of current student leaders in the College of Education as they share their college experiences. Bring plenty of questions to ask our outstanding panelists!

The Life of an Educator

This interactive session will allow students to get a “behind-the-scene” glance at course preparation and engage in activities centered around classroom management and lesson planning.

The Life of a Human Service Professional

This interactive session will allow students to get a behind-the-scenes look at theoretical, educational, and clinical models to enhance wellness to diverse populations, and to promote social justice for individuals, families, schools, and communities.

Electrical & Computer Engineering Experience

Hear from Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty as they share information about this area of study. And have fun building and programming a robot!

Entertainment Engineering & Design Experience

In a joint effort between the College of Engineering and the College of Fine Arts, we invite you to see some of the exciting things happening when engineering and the entertainment industry meet! You'll get to meet faculty and students while also exploring a few of our new EED lab spaces and projects.

Mechanical Engineering

Meet our Mechanical Engineering faculty and students for insight into project development, prototyping, testing, and evaluation. You’ll also tour our machine shop and learn about the 51ԹϺ Senior Design Competition.

Engineering Student Ambassador Panel

Hear firsthand what it is like to be a 51ԹϺ Engineering student.

Engineering Student Organization Expo

Connect with students in engineering-specific student organizations and check out their projects.

Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management Experience

Meet our Civil and Environmental Engineering faculty and students! Observe research demonstrations and learn more about the departments!

Drone Research Demonstrations

Fly a drone and learn about drone research at 51ԹϺ!

Engineering Career Services

Internships, Alumni, and StepUp StartUp Program

Engineering Highlights Tours

Discover Fine Arts

Thinking about majoring in the arts? We’re ready to tell you all about it in our Discover Fine Arts session! We’ll share all about our majors in Architecture, Art, Dance Film, Music, Theatre, and our joint program with the College of Engineering: Entertainment Engineering and Design!

Fine Arts Student Panel

Wonder what it’s like to major in Fine Arts? Ask a student directly! We’ll have a panel of students from a range of fine arts majors available to answer questions about student life, learning experiences, or even their favorite places to spend time between classes! Whatever is on your mind, they’re ready for your questions.

Fine Arts Tour

Peek behind the curtain to see the theatres, studios, classrooms, rehearsal spaces, and performance venues. We offer a unique training ground for artistic-minded individuals whether their goal is to create and perform on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip or on the worldwide stage!

Anatomy & Physiology Lab Tour

Tour one of the most notorious lab spaces on campus. Learn about the lab equipment and participate in a hands-on bone-building activity.

Explore the School of Integrated Health Sciences

Learn about the Bachelor of Sciences degrees in Applied Health Sciences, Kinesiology & Nutrition Sciences, Health Physics, and Comprehensive Medical Imaging.

Discover Honors

Join us to learn what is extraordinary about the Honors College (HC) experience, engage in an interactive discussion with HC student leaders, and participate in an optional tour of our exclusive study lounge and computer lab for Honors students.

Hospitality Open House

Join the College of Hospitality for an open house! Meet our passionate faculty, chat with current students, and learn about the exciting opportunities in the industry. Explore career paths with our Hospitality Career Services team and connect with successful alumni. Don’t miss this chance to see why our College is ranked #1 in the country!

What is Liberal Arts?

The College of Liberal Arts welcomes you to join us for an explorative session to learn all about a liberal arts education. We will answer questions such as “What does it include?” and “What careers can you embark on with a liberal arts degree?” Our faculty, staff, and students are excited to meet you and teach you about the value of liberal arts!

College of Liberals Arts Open House

Meet the student organizations affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts!

Englestad Scholars Program: Leadership, Scholarship, and Service

High school juniors, do you want to earn a scholarship through service to your community? Join the College of Liberal Arts to learn about the Engelstad Scholars Program. Please know that the Engelstad Scholars Program is for students who will graduate from high school in southern Nevada.

Anthropology Laboratory Tours

Join the College of Liberal Arts for an exclusive tour of our many Anthropology laboratories. Explore ancient Mesoamerica in Dr. Johnson’s The MayaLab, learn about human bones in our bioarchaeology and forensics laboratories, and utilize state-of-the-art technology, like VR, in Dr. Menendez’s Digital Cartographies and Spatial Analysis Research Laboratory.

Explore the 51ԹϺ School of Nursing

Hear from the School of Nursing faculty about the pre-licensure program at 51ԹϺ.

Pre-Professional Advising Center, Pre-Law School Edition

The Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) at 51ԹϺ exists to serve all students interested in pursuing a career in law professions. Learn about how they will assist and support you through comprehensive advising, maximizing resources, and encouragement, to achieve personal success and a competitive application to law schools.

Pre-Professional Advising Center, Pre-Health Edition

The Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) at 51ԹϺ exists to serve all students interested in pursuing a career in certain health professions. If you are interested in going to medical, dental, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, or veterinary school, join us to learn about how the PPAC can assist you with being a competitive applicant and achieving your goal of going to professional school.

What It Means to be Public Health

Sit down and play a game called Solve the Outbreak! with us. Get information about the School of Public Health and our programs, tour the building, and get some swag!

College of Sciences Student Success & Experience Panel

Join faculty and student leaders for a panel describing experiences, triumphs, and challenges of being a student in STEM and the College of Sciences. Information regarding majors, minors, and career paths will also be shared.

Faculty + Student Research in College of Sciences

Are you curious about research opportunities in the College of Sciences? Join us to explore the various ways students can become involved in undergraduate research in Life Sciences, Geoscience, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Whether you’ve previously conducted research or are simply curious about the student experience, this panel allows you to ask questions and imagine yourself as an undergraduate researcher.

Nuts + Bolts: Joining the College of Sciences

Join faculty and student leaders for a panel describing experiences, triumphs, and challenges of being a student in STEM and the College of Sciences. Information regarding majors, minors, and career paths will also be shared.

College of Sciences Department + Lab Tour

Choose your own adventure! Faculty from Life Sciences, Geoscience, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will be on hand to take you on a tour of the lab and classroom space in which you will be working as a student in the College of Sciences.

Journalism & Media Studies Tour + Info Session

Learn about the academic and extracurricular opportunities available for students in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. Then tour the professional media facilities housed inside the School and see how 51ԹϺ-TV, KUNV Radio and Rebel Media Group operate.

Why You Should Be a COM major!

Are you interested in social media, sports, business, politics, crisis management, counseling, or the environment? Come learn about the Communication Studies degree, what jobs the program prepares you for, and the fun classes you can take with our award-winning faculty. Through our personality quiz, you can learn what kind of COMmunicator you are.

Undecided -> Exploring -> Major

For any student not 100% decided on their major. Learn about the benefits of beginning 51ԹϺ in our Exploring major. Including the process of, and benefits of making an informed decision on your major; utilizing academic advising, career/major exploration, and other academic resources. 

Campus Tours

Check out some of our amazing facilities and other awesome spots on campus.

Tour our campus and state-of-the-art facilities.

Live Like a Rebel

Take a tour of our three and four-story residential complex, view our showroom and hear about the residential amenities.

College Readiness and Resources

If you have questions, we’re here to help!

Learn about the support resources the Academic Success Center (ASC) can supply you with as a student, including free tutoring, success coaching, peer mentoring, Math Bridge, and more

This session is designed to give prospective first-year students a brief exploration of 51ԹϺ's academic programs (including online programs), campus life, student services, admission requirements and application procedures.

Study Abroad 101

Study abroad can be more affordable than you might think with coursework that can satisfy General Education, Major, or Minor degree requirements. Learn more about the study abroad opportunities available at 51ԹϺ and how International Programs can help rebels make this global academic adventure happen.

Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) and 51ԹϺ's Department of Athletics will give an overview of the NCAA and its academic requirements for prospective student-athletes. There will also be a Q&A for students interested in participating at the Division I level.

This session is designed to provide prospective transfer students with information on the different pathways you can take to transfer to 51ԹϺ. Explore 51ԹϺ's academic programs (including online programs), campus life, student services, admission requirements and application procedures.

Ready to Apply? Receive guidance from the Office of Admissions in completing your application to 51ԹϺ.

CAEO College Programs is a fed-funded program that supports first generation and income eligible students, students with disabilities or who have previously been impacted by the justice system and students from AAPI descent. Incoming students will be able to fill out an application.

Designing Your Life with Career Services

Are you a future Rebel ready to chart your course towards a fulfilling career? Join 51ԹϺ Career Services at our Open House workshop and discover the exciting possibilities that await you! Dive into the vast options available at our vibrant Career Services, from personalized coaching and resume support to innovative and thoughtful life design planning. Discover the life-changing 51ԹϺ Life Design Model, empowering you to bridge your passions, skills, and values into a fulfilling career path.

Career Services: Your Pathway to Success

We will be going over how we can help students, the benefits of coming to career services early, going over placement statistics, and finishing with an activity where the students write out their plan.

Want to hear about what it’s really like to be a Rebel? Come ask questions of currently 51ԹϺ students and get the inside scoop!

Supporting Your Student From Afar

Is your student moving away from home? Parents and Supporters: This session will provide you with emotional, academic, and practical assistance to your student even though you’re not physically present.

Opportunities in STEM at 51ԹϺ

Learn about STEM majors at 51ԹϺ! Discover all the ways to get involved in STEM through involvement, research, and more. You will also hear from current students and staff in STEM!

Multicultural Resources for 51ԹϺ students

51ԹϺ is #2 most diverse campus in the nation. Learn and engage with 51ԹϺ students, faculty and staff that are here to support you at 51ԹϺ.

Multicultural Student Experiences Panel

Our diverse student population will share their personal stories on their life journey to 51ԹϺ and life at 51ԹϺ now. Come learn ways students are involved, navigate academics, studying, social life, creating new memories, working while in school, internships, funding your education and more.

This session is designed to give prospective international undergraduate first-year & transfer students a brief exploration of 51ԹϺ's academic programs, campus life, student services, admission requirements and application procedures.

Transfer Admissions

If you are planning to transfer from an NSHE institution, join us to learn more about the process and resources available to you. This session is design to ease the transfer process and best understand how your credits transfer and count towards your degree at 51ԹϺ.

If you are planning to transfer from a 2 or 4 year institution to 51ԹϺ, join us to learn more about the transfer process and resources available to you . This session is designed to ease the transfer process and best understand how your credits transfer and count towards your degree at 51ԹϺ.

I am interested in transferring to 51ԹϺ, but how will my credits transfer? This session provides a deeper overview on understanding how your course credits from other universities, and colleges will transfer in to 51ԹϺ.

Financial Aid & Literacy

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is dedicated to helping you navigate the financial aid process. These sessions will give you the opportunity to have your questions answered by our staff.

Complete your FAFSA or Alternate Need Form on-site with assistance from the Financial Aid & Scholarships team.

An overview of federal aid and the Alternate Need Form process for those who are non-FAFSA eligible.

A review of institutional, state, and private scholarships.

Learn how to access your financial aid notification and determine your remaining college expenses.

Sesiones Y Excursiones en Español

Obtenga más información sobre admisión, ayuda financiera y nuestro hermoso campus.

Una descripción general del proceso de admisión con un consejero de admisión.

Una descripción general de ayuda federal y el proceso de la forma de necesidad alternativa para aquellos que no son elegibles para FAFSA.

Una excursión de nuestra universidad e instalaciones de última generación.

Resource Fair

Didn’t have an opportunity to attend a session? Many departments will be available at the fair, where you can speak with staff and students to learn more about their resources.

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Parking permits are not required for this event. Please park in any unreserved space marked as student or staff. We recommend parking in the  or .

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