Military & Veteran Students
Your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ experience starts here!
We're Excited You're Attending 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ!
New Student Orientation will help you make a successful transition to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. You'll learn about the services available to help you succeed, discover academic enrichment opportunities, and explore the ways to get involved on campus.
We look forward to supporting you along the way to ensure you are ready for your first semester at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ!
Welcome Weeks
Enjoy Welcome Weeks and get the most out of your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ experience.
New Student Orientation Overview
Your New Student Orientation program consists of two sessions: Veteran Victory Session and New Student Orientation.
Session 1: New Student Orientation
Virtual and In-Person Sessions Available
Be sure to register for your orientation session through your . You will see both in-person and virtual options throughout the summer.
Before attending orientation, you must complete the Military & Veteran Transition and Online Pre-Orientation courses on . Both courses will introduce you to life as a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student.
A one-time orientation fee will apply to all incoming students.
Session 2: Rebel Veteran Transition Orientation
January 10, 2024 (In-Person)
You'll learn about the services available to help you succeed, discover academic enrichment opportunities, and connect with our peer-to-peer network and fellow incoming students.
Questions
Contact the Military & Veterans Services Center at 702-895-2290 or veterans@unlv.edu.
New Student Orientation Handbook
Please read your New Student Orientation Handbook, which includes student support resources for future reference and details regarding important policies. You’ll also receive a physical copy of the handbook at your orientation session.
Academic Advising
Establishing a relationship with an academic advisor ensures that you meet degree requirements and accomplish your personal and educational goals.
VA benefit users who wish to qualify for full-time housing allowance are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credits (undergraduate) or 9 credits (graduate) each semester. At least one class spanning the full semester must be classified as campus-based to receive the local housing rate.
Fall Semester
First-year students will receive their class schedules during orientation and learn valuable information about degree requirements. Guests are not permitted to attend advising and class registration sessions with their students.
Your academic advisor will enroll you in the appropriate courses based on your major and official placement information submitted to the Office of Admissions. If you do not have official placement scores or wish to improve your placement, review the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Placement Assessment options. Official placement information must be submitted to the Office of Admissions prior to your scheduled orientation.
Spring Semester
Academic advising is not provided during spring orientation. Contact your Advising Center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
Transfer students are required to meet with their academic advisor before registering for classes. Contact your Advising Center to schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
Fall Semester
Academic advising will be offered during fall transfer orientation. If you want to register for classes before your orientation session, contact your Advising Center to schedule an appointment to register sooner.
Spring Semester
Academic advising is not provided during spring transfer orientation.
Family and Guests
Family members and guests are invited to attend 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Family Orientation. This unique program will address the priorities and questions that family members typically have.