Option 1: Appeal

If you are denied to UNLV, you may appeal the decision by providing additional documentation for consideration by committee. 

You may appeal to the Faculty Senate Admissions Committee by submitting:

  • The appeals application
  • A personal statement (250-500 words) that explains the circumstances surrounding your academic performance, how you have grown, what has changed since your earlier academic record and how you plan to succeed at UNLV. 
  • Two letters of recommendation, preferably from teachers, professors, counselors, or others who can address your academic abilities.
  • A copy of your ACT or SAT test scores (not required but highly encouraged for students who have them).
  • Appeals Committee Meeting Dates and Document Submission Deadline for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
    • Friday, October 24th, 2025 - document deadline: October 17th, 5:00pm
    • Friday, November 21st, 2025 - document deadline: November 14th, 5:00pm
    • Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 - document deadline: December 10th, 5:00pm
    • Monday, January 12th, 2026 - document deadline: January 5th, 5:00pm
    • Friday, February 20th, 2026 - document deadline: February 13th, 5:00pm
    • Friday, March 27th, 2026 - document deadline: March 20th, 5:00pm
    • Friday, April 24th, 2026 - document deadline: April 17th, 5:00pm
    • Friday, May 8th, 2026 - document deadline: May 1st, 5:00pm
    • Friday, June 12th, 2026 - document deadline: June 5th, 5:00pm
    • Friday, July 10th, 2026 - document deadline: July 3rd, 5:00pm
    • Monday, August 10th, 2026 - document deadline: August 3rd, 5:00pm

Email your documents (including the appeals application) to the attention of the Faculty Senate Admissions Committee Liaison at appeals@unlv.edu.

Option 2: Enroll at UNLV as a Non-Degree-Seeking Student

You may enroll as a non-degree-seeking student to earn credits to help you become admissible into a degree-seeking program at UNLV. Although there is no limit to the number of credits you may earn as a non-degree-seeking student, no more than 24 credits earned under the non-degree status may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree at UNLV.

Once you have earned the credentials, you must reapply to UNLV as a degree-seeking student.

Option 3: Enroll at Another Institution and Transfer to UNLV

You may enroll at another institution to earn credits to improve your transfer GPA to reach UNLV’s admissions standards. Once you have earned college credits, you must reapply as a transfer student to UNLV.