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  • Pep band performing
  • Rebel cheer leaders, dancers, and band performing at a pep rally
  • Two students painted in full body scarlet and gray respectively

Rebel Ready Week

Join us for an exciting week-long program to kick off your college experience!

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Welcome Rebels!

We're so excited to have you join us at UNLV.

Rebel Ready Week is a week-long collection of activities and events that help you connect and engage with the campus community. You'll learn more about UNLV and our support services and resources.

And don't worry — The event is free, and there will be plenty of activities and sessions where you can have fun and meet fellow Rebels. Oh, and we’ve got swag!

First-Year Transfer

Event Details

Rebel Ready Week is designed to help students gain a sense of belonging and prepare them for a less-stressful first year and a more successful college experience overall.

All incoming first-year students are required to attend Rebel Ready Week. You’ll be assigned to a group and paired with a Rebel Ready Week leader. Together you'll participate in small and large group sessions, listen to keynote speakers, meet new people, and attend various workshops. Throughout the week, you'll also have the chance to attend breakout sessions on topics that interest you based on the Rebel Ready Week Pillars.

Rebel Ready Week Pillars:

  • Rebel Success
  • Rebel Life
  • Rebel Community
  • Rebel Wellness
  • Rebel Forever

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You can keep having fun and connect with other students during optional programming every evening.

Parents & Families

We encourage parents and families to join us on Monday, August 19, 2024, for Rebel Ready Week Family Day. Registration is required.

Programming will include attending a college welcome with your student, a family lunch with UNLV campus leaders, and family-specific programming about student success. Other sessions will cover the first-year experience, financial aid, and philanthropy and alumni engagement. You'll rejoin your student for a send-off at the end of the day.

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