Our Traditions

Long before Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ became a campus staple, a number of social events marked the beginning of the fall semester. From the Rebel Roast, a pre-class picnic and BBQ on the beaches of Lake Mead to the Howdy Dance, where new and old students got to mingle on the dance floor, Rebels knew how to kick off the school year with fun and flair.

Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
Two D.J.'s playing music for U.N.L.V. Premier event
Kick off the school year with a bang – literally at Premier 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. Dance to live music, sing the school fight song along with the band and cheerleaders, and watch as fireworks light up the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ letters, illuminating our Rebel Pride.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Creates
Crowd of people at U.N.L.V. Creates event
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Creates formally welcomes new students and their families. Learn the benefits of a college degree, pledge to graduate from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, and receive an honorary 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rebel Cord to wear at graduation.
Rebel Homecoming
U.N.L.V. Football players playing with a slot machine on the field
Homecoming’s not what it used to be — a handful of events held in the winter that led up to cheering on the basketball team. Now a signature fall event, Rebel Homecoming invites alums to join the entire campus community for a week-long celebration of school spirit, from a festival and variety show, to window painting and a light parade — all leading up to the football game.
Oozeball
two male students dive through the mud towards a volleyball
Hands down our dirtiest tradition, Oozeball is also one of our longest-standing ones. Students, faculty, and staff get the opportunity to get down and dirty in the annual mud-pit volleyball tournament.
Commencement
Four students walking on campus in cap and gown
Before 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ was 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, when it was still Nevada Southern, the first graduating class in 1964 was 29 students. The school has come a long way in the last six decades. From that first class in the early '60s through honors for Frank Sinatra, Guy Fieri, and Jimmy Kimmel, our graduates now total more than 128,000 and our commencement traditions continue.

Our Spirit

We’ve got spirit! How about you? Wear your scarlet and gray, show off your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ license plate, and show your Rebel Pride as you drive around town.

Fremont Cannon
Fremont Cannon painted red
The heaviest and most expensive trophy in college football, the Fremont Cannon is awarded to the winner of the long-standing rivalry with our Nevada rivals, UNR. Nothing makes us prouder than painting the Fremont Cannon scarlet.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Glitter Squad
Four students, covered in red and silver clothes and glitter makeup pose for the camera
The ultimate 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Spirit Squad. Bringing energy and excitement to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and community events.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Rebels
Large sign letters that say "Be a Rebel"
From a winking wolf to a modern-day mountain man, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s mascot has evolved over the years. But the one thing that's stayed the same is its representation of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's "Rebel" spirit that people have come to know and love.
Cheer and Spirit Teams
Cheerleaders perform on the field
From tumbling and stunts to hip-hop moves and an all male b-boy crew — we’ve got our Rebel spirit covered.
Inside of bookstore
From schoolbooks to sweatshirts, the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Bookstore has you covered.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ License Plate
Student holding the U.N.L.V. license plate
Show your support for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and scholarships with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ license plate.

School Songs

Fight Song

Get in the spirit and listen to Win With the Rebels.

Alma Mater

Listen to the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ alma mater.