Visits for Elementary Students and Parents (Grades K–5)

In an effort to serve more students across our valley, each school may request one in-person or virtual presentation per day on Tuesday - Friday only (full-day visits are no longer being offered this school year). In-person visits are highly encouraged for K-5 as they are far more engaging for elementary-aged students. All presentations range from 45-60 minutes depending on student participation.

Visit Topics and Outcomes

  • Career Exploration: Turn your student’s interests into impact: explore careers that inspire your students and discover how their talents can help build a better community.
  • Celebrating Diversity: From "Mirrors" that reflect who we are to "Windows" that help us understand others, students embark on an engaging journey to celebrate cultural diversity, embrace their identities, and build meaningful connections with their classmates.
  • Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Grow your mind, grow your future! Learn the difference between a fixed and growth mindset, discover why your mindset matters, and explore how embracing challenges helps your brain grow stronger.
  • Stress and Your Success: Stress happens - even to kids! Students will learn to recognize the signs of stress, discover healthy ways to cope, and build the confidence to speak up when they feel overwhelmed.
  • What Is College: The journey to college begins here! Students will build a strong foundation by learning key college terms, exploring college life, and discovering how college can help turn their dreams into reality.

  • Celebrating Diversity: From "Mirrors" that reflect who we are to "Windows" that help us understand others, students embark on an engaging journey to celebrate cultural diversity, embrace their identities, and build meaningful connections with their classmates.  
  • Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Grow your mind, grow your potential! Discover the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, learn how embracing challenges leads to success, and practice strategies for building a growth mindset everyday. 
  • Majors and Careers: Discover where your interests can take you! Explore the connection between college majors and careers, discover exciting career possibilities, and begin imagining your future. 
  • SMART Goals: Success starts with one SMART step! Discover how SMART goals make big dreams feel achievable, learn the five essential elements, and create a goal designed for success. 
  • Stress and Your Success: Stress happens, even to kids! Students will learn to recognize the signs of stress, discover healthy ways to cope, and build the confidence to speak up when they feel overwhelmed.

  • College Prep Tips for the Elementary School Parent: Preparing for college is a big step: not just for students, but for parents too. This presentation offers practical strategies for discussing academic and life skills, understanding tuition and financial aid, and planning impactful campus visits.
  • Preventing Summer Melt (Only offered in the Spring): Summer break is a time for rest and fun, but it can also lead to a “summer slide” where students lose some of the academic skills they gained during the school year. In this presentation, parents will learn facts around summer learning loss and what can be done to prevent it in elementary students.
  • Soft Skills for Success: Strong interpersonal skills are the foundation for academic success and healthy relationships. In this presentation, we’ll explore how parents can nurture abilities in their children, including effective communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, self-regulation, and perspective-taking.
  • Stress and Your Student's Success: Success isn’t just about grades, it’s about giving children the tools to thrive in every stage of life. In this presentation, parents will learn strategies to help their children build resilience, maintain balance, and develop lifelong healthy habits.

Special Events

If you would like to request a visit for a special event (i.e. college/career fair, career day, tabling opportunity, etc.), please email earlyoutreach@unlv.edu.

Visits for Middle School Students and Parents (Grades 6–8)

In an effort to serve more students across our valley, each school may request one in-person or virtual presentation per day on Tuesday - Friday only (full-day visits are no longer being offered this school year). All presentations range from 45-60 minutes depending on student participation.

Visit Topics and Outcomes

  • College 101: What if students could start planning their college and career journey in middle school? This presentation reveals the roadmap, from institutions and degrees to the skills and strategies that make all the difference.
  • College Costs: College is a big investment, but cost doesn’t have to stand in the way of your future. This presentation introduces students to the basics of college expenses and financial aid, demonstrating how thoughtful planning and available resources can make higher education an achievable goal.
  • Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: Unlock the superpowers of your students' brains! Students will explore neuroplasticity, see how challenges physically strengthen their brains, and learn to turn mistakes into secret weapons by changing their inner voice.
  • Knowing Your Value: Experience the hiring process from the employer's perspective! In this engaging presentation, students have a budget, review qualifications, and decide who gets the job. Students will see exactly how staying in school leads to greater career opportunities and higher earning potential.
  • Majors and Careers: Turn your hobbies into a career! This presentation connects student interests to college majors, helping them discover how the things they love can guide their education and shape a rewarding future.
  • SMART Goals: Transform your goals into action! This presentation introduces students to the five key components of SMART goals, helps them create a clear action plan, and emphasizes the importance of monitoring progress, reflecting on growth, and applying strategies to achieve success.
  • Stress and Your Success: Stress is a part of life, but learning how to manage it can make all the difference. This presentation helps students understand common sources of stress, discover ways to cope with challenges, and develop skills that will support their academic success, personal growth, and future goals.
  • The Decision Door: Every choice opens a door to new possibilities. This presentation helps students strengthen their decision-making skills by introducing the “Decision Door” method, a simple framework that encourages them to pause, think critically, and evaluate the benefits, challenges, and potential risks of different choices before taking action.
  • What Colleges Look For - How to Stand Out in High School: This presentation is designed for high-achieving students and explores key strategies for navigating the college admissions process. Students will learn how to build a strong personal narrative, understand the value of research and research institutions, make the most of college visits, and develop resilience when facing challenges or rejection along the way.

  • College Prep Tips for the Middle School Parent: Preparing for college can feel overwhelming for both students and parents. This presentation gives parents practical tools to support their student’s college prep: from stress-free talks about academics, costs and financial aid, choosing classes, preparing for tests, and maximizing campus visits.
  • Preventing Summer Melt (only offered in spring): Summer break is a time for rest and fun, but it can also lead to a “summer slide” where students lose some of the academic skills they gained during the school year. In this presentation, parents will learn facts around summer learning loss and what can be done to prevent it.
  • Soft Skills for Success: Strong interpersonal skills are the foundation for academic success and healthy relationships. In this presentation, we’ll explore how parents can nurture abilities in their children, including effective communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, self-regulation, and perspective-taking.
  • Stress and Your Student’s Success: Success isn’t just about grades, it’s about giving children the tools to thrive in every stage of life. In this presentation, parents will learn strategies to help their children build resilience, maintain balance, and develop lifelong healthy habits.
  • The Decision Door: Middle school is a key time for building independence, confidence, and smart decision-making. This presentation introduces parents to the “Decision Door”: a simple framework that helps students weigh benefits, challenges, and risks. Parents will gain tools to foster responsibility, resilience, emotional balance, and confidence as their children navigate everyday choices.

Special Events

If you would like to request a visit for a special event (i.e. college/career fair, career day, tabling opportunity, etc.), please email earlyoutreach@unlv.edu.

Visits for High School Students and Parents (Grades 9–10)

In an effort to serve more students across our valley, each school may request one in-person or virtual presentation per day on Tuesday - Friday only (full-day visits are no longer being offered this school year). All presentations range from 45-60 minutes depending on student participation.

Visit Topics and Outcomes

  • Acing the ACT: The ACT clock is ticking: are your students ready? Join us for a fun, fast-paced session where students will learn what the ACT is all about, discover clever ways to get ahead before junior year, and test their skills with real questions from past exams.
  • College Costs: Paying for college can feel overwhelming, but a clear plan changes everything. This session breaks down how financial aid and the FAFSA actually work, giving students proactive, everyday steps to maximize their scholarship potential and make their college dreams affordable.
  • College Fit: College isn’t one-size-fits-all, so how do students find their perfect fit? This session helps students navigate degrees, campus types, and career paths to build a college list that aligns with their unique goals.
  • College Lingo: Don’t let confusing college jargon slow your students down! This quick, high-energy session gives students the ultimate translation guide for higher education, breaking down essential terms across admissions, academics, and financial aid so they can navigate their future like a pro.
  • Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: The way your students view their own potential can completely change their future. This inspiring session shows students how to shift out of a fixed mindset and unlock a growth mindset, using positive self-talk and proven self-motivation strategies to fuel their success all the way through college.
  • Knowing Your Value Does a college degree actually pay off? In this interactive session, students become hiring managers to see what truly makes a candidate stand out. Students will discover how college education boosts your lifetime earnings and how to build the skills high-paying employers crave.
  • Majors and Careers: Choosing a major shouldn't feel like guesswork. This interactive session connects the classroom to the real world by showing students exactly how fields of study tie into real-world career paths. Through a hands-on activity, students will uncover their passions and connect those passions to possible majors and career goals
  • Navigating the College Admissions Process: Applying to college doesn't have to be overwhelming! This comprehensive session gives students a clear, stress-free timeline for exactly when to hit key milestones, how to craft an application that stands out to counselors, and discover strategic ways to make their education much more affordable.
  • Preventing Summer Melt (only offered in spring): While summer break offers students essential time to recharge, it also risks triggering the "summer slide": the period where learners lose critical academic skills. This spring session alerts students to the hidden obstacles and learning loss that happens between the school year, giving them an actionable game plan to stay on track all summer long.
  • Resume and Interview Skills: First impressions matter, but knowing how to market yourself is a skill. This interactive session gives students the tools to stand out, covering everything from top resume-writing tips to essential interview prep.
  • Scholarship and College Application Essays: A great essay can be the deciding factor for college admissions and scholarship funding! This focused session teaches students how to elevate their writing, hook readers from the first line, and tell a compelling story that stands out.
  • SMART Goals: Vague plans rarely lead to big results. This actionable session introduces students to the powerful SMART goal framework, giving them a clear blueprint to turn their big college dreams into realistic, step-by-step milestones.
  • Stress and Your Success: High school is demanding, but aiming for college shouldn't mean sacrificing your peace of mind. This supportive session helps students recognize their personal stress triggers and gives them immediate, practical coping tools.
  • The Decision Door: Students make critical choices every day, but rarely have a blueprint for navigating them. This session introduces the "Decision Door" method, a practical framework that teaches students how to confidently weigh risks, evaluate consequences, and take ownership of their choices.
  • What Colleges Look For - How to Stand Out: Great grades are just the baseline for top colleges: standing out requires a strategic personal narrative. This session helps high-achieving students craft a compelling story, find their ideal campus fit, and build the resilience needed for a competitive admissions process.

  • College Prep Tips for the High School Parent: Preparing for college can feel overwhelming for both students and parents. This presentation offers parents practical tips on college affordability, class choices, dual enrollment, entrance exams, and helping students envision their college future.
  • Preventing Summer Melt (only offered in spring): Summer break is a time for rest and fun, but it can also lead to a “summer slide” where students lose some of the academic skills they gained during the school year. In this presentation, parents will learn facts around summer learning loss and what can be done to prevent it.
  • Soft Skills for Success: Strong interpersonal skills are the foundation for academic success, healthy relationships, and lifelong resilience. In this presentation, we’ll explore how parents can nurture essential abilities in their children, including effective communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, self-regulation, and perspective-taking.
  • Stress and Your Student’s Success: Success isn’t just about grades, it’s about giving children the tools to thrive in every stage of life. In this presentation, parents will learn strategies to help their children build resilience, maintain balance, and develop lifelong healthy habits.
  • The Decision Door: High school brings tough choices. The “Decision Door” method helps students weigh benefits, challenges, and risks to make informed decisions. In this session, parents will learn how to foster independence, guide healthy choices, and build their teen’s confidence, resilience, and emotional balance for life’s uncertainties.

Special Events

If you would like to request a visit for a special event (i.e. college/career fair, career day, tabling opportunity, etc.), please email earlyoutreach@unlv.edu.