We know engaging with FYE programs makes a big impact on student success. To reward your participation, we created the FYE Connection Award which provides $250 scholarships to 10 new-to-51ԹϺ students each fall and spring semester. Eligible students can gain up to 10 entries for attending qualified FYE experiences throughout each semester.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the FYE Connection Award, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a first year or transfer student starting for the first time at 51ԹϺ in Fall and/or spring of the current year
- Be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits.
- Report your attendance to qualifying events by using the before the award deadline.
Contact fye@unlv.edu with any questions.
Qualifying FYE Experiences
Earn entries for the FYE Connection Award by participating in any of the experiences listed below. Be sure to use our FYE Connection Award Self Report Form to note your attendance and feedback.
To maximize your personalized FYE, we encourage you to choose one to two experiences in each of the five areas (connect, explore, grow, thrive, and believe). Note that some experiences may count in multiple areas.
Scheduled Events
Anytime Experiences
Anytime experiences are activities that you can complete according to your schedule or recurring university events that can count towards entries for the FYE Connection Award. Choose experiences that align with your goals and will support your success.
Attend a 51ԹϺ Athletics Event
Cheer on your fellow Rebels at a . Note that attendance at a 51ԹϺ Athletics event can only be used for one entry.
Attend an FYE Connection Award Experience (Virtual or In-Person) With Your Peer Mentor
Connect with your Peer Mentor to identify an event you are both interested in.
Attend Office Hours For A Current Professor
Connect with your current professors for their office hour availability, which is listed on your course syllabus. Attending office hours is a great way to build a strong connection and relationship with your faculty members.
Meet With Your Academic Advisor to Discuss/Plan Classes
Connect with your advisor in your college/program. Contact FYE if you do not know who your advisor is.
Participate in a FYE Webcampus/Canvas Success Hub Discussion
Log into the FYE Webcampus/Canvas Success Hub and click on “Discussions” to contribute to ongoing conversations.
Participate in the Career Services Webcampus Module (Transfer Students Only)
The Career Services Webcampus module can be found in the FYE Webcampus Hub. You’re encouraged to connect with the Career Services team after you review the module for your next steps in transfer success in career readiness.
Visit the FYE Office
Visit the FYE Office and Team in the Academic Success Center (ASC) and contribute to the graffiti or gratitude walls.
Activate Your 51ԹϺ Handshake Account
Visit the to activate your account with Career Services for job, internship searching and more!.
Attend the Academic Success Center’s (ASC) Coaching Sessions or Success Series Workshops
Visit the Academic Success Center website for more information about coaching sessions and their Success Series workshops.
Use the ASC Tutoring Lab
Drop in and use the ASC Tutoring Lab in the Library or in the Engineering Building. Visit the ASC Tutoring page for more information..
Attend an Academic Speaker Series Presentation In Any College On Campus
Keep an eye out on the 51ԹϺ Calendar to see when an academic speaker series presentation will be hosted by a 51ԹϺ college.
Connect With Your College Librarian
Check in with the front desk at Lied Library if you are not sure who your college librarian is.
Connect for English Language Tutoring
The English Learning Center offers a free English Language Tutoring and Peer Tutoring Program open to all 51ԹϺ students. The program aims to enhance language and communication skills for individuals who speak English as an additional or second language
Connect with the Institute for Financial Literacy & Wellness
Take advantage of opportunities offered by the Institute for Financial Literacy & Wellness, which includes their workshops, meetings with staff, and more.
Meet With a Career Specialist in the Career Services Office
to schedule an appointment with a career specialist.
Visit the COM Lab to Create a 30-Second Personal/Professional "Elevator Pitch"
Visit the COM Lab and make an appointment for a time that works best for you.
Attend a Campus Recreational Services Group Fitness Class
Campus Recreational Services offers various free fitness classes. All you need is to be taking four (4) or more credits and your Rebel Card to enter. Classes included but are not limited to yoga, Zumba, strength and conditioning, cycling, boxing, barre, pilates, taekwondo, full-body cardio, hatha yoga, and more. Visit the Group Fitness Classes page for more information.
Attend a Campus Recreational Services Outdoor Adventure Trip
Outdoor Adventure Trips offer thrilling experiences, natural wonders, and the camaraderie of fellow adventurers. Whether you seek adrenaline-pumping challenges or serene nature escapes, their trips cater to diverse interests and passions. Step outside your comfort zone, embrace the outdoors, and create lifelong memories. Visit the Outdoor Trips page for more information.
Create an Account on the YOU @ 51ԹϺ Wellness App
This app can assist you in achieving and supporting your Wellness and goals at 51ԹϺ! Visit the for more information.
Complete Course Registration For Next Semester
Once you’ve completed course registration for next semester, tag @fyeunlv on a fun social media post. Remember to not share your schedule publicly!
Make a Writing Center Appointment to Help You Get Organized
Writing Center consultants can help you organize the ideas, sentences, and paragraphs in your writing; provide advice for managing your time and avoiding procrastination; teach you strategies to focus, get motivated, and feel more confident; and provide tools and resources to help with any parts of the writing that you're struggling with. Visit the Writing Center website for more information or visit them in person inside room 216 of the Campus Resource Center (CRC).
Participate in the Tradition Keepers Experiences
This program is a chance to learn about and connect with 51ԹϺ traditions. Complete 57 of the experiences listed and earn a medallion for your graduation. Note that this experience may only count for one entry. Visit the Tradition Keeper Medallion Program page for more information.
For the most up-to-date listing of scholarship eligible FYE events/experiences, login to your RebelMail account and