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).

Email your documents (including the appeals application) to the attention of the Faculty Senate Admissions Committee Liaison at appeals@unlv.edu on or before the document deadline noted below. All documents must be received by the appropriate deadline in order for the committee to review student submissions.

Appeals Committee Meeting Dates and Document Submission Deadline for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

  • Friday, October 2nd, 2026 
    • document deadline: September 25th, 5:00pm
  • Friday, November 6th, 2026 
    • document deadline: October 30th, 5:00pm
  • Friday, December 11th, 2026 
    • document deadline: December 4th, 5:00pm
  • Friday, January 8th, 2027 
    • document deadline: January 1st, 5:00pm
  • Friday, February 5th, 2027 
    • document deadline: January 29th, 5:00pm
  • Friday, March 5th, 2027 
    • document deadline: February 26th, 5:00pm
  • Friday, April 2nd, 2027 
    • document deadline: March 26th, 5:00pm
  • Friday, May 7th, 2027
    •  document deadline: April 30th, 5:00pm
  • Friday, June 4th, 2027 
    • document deadline: May 28th, 5:00pm
  • Friday, July 9th, 2027 
    • document deadline: July 2nd, 5:00pm
  • Monday, August 6th, 2027 
    • document deadline: July 30th, 5:00pm

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.