The UNLV ACE account provides students, faculty, and staff with access to multiple systems on campus with a single username and password. For password reset assistance, use the ACE Self-Service Center or call the IT Help Desk at 702-895-0777.

The RebelCard is the official UNLV Student ID. It can be used at the library and many other facilities on campus. Students can deposit money to their card called RebelCash, which can be used at participating locations on and off campus.

Rebelmail is the official UNLV student email address assigned to students. It is one of the primary ways that students will receive official university communication. Students should refer to Rebelmail Setup to activate their Rebelmail account.

MyUNLV is an online portal for official student academic records (i.e. course history, official grades, registration, financial aid, account balance and semester course schedule). Students should refer to the Guides and Tutorials ​​​​​​page for additional information.

Rebel Success Hub is a student success platform that includes a wide range of functionality targeted at providing academic advisors, faculty, college leadership, and other campus partners with the ability to effectively communicate, monitor, and interact with students in order to promote their retention, progression, and completion.

WebCampus is a learning management system used to deliver online courses, as well as enhance in-person or hybrid courses to upload syllabi, course handouts/notes, and assign grades. Other commonly used tools available in WebCampus are assignments, tests, and discussion boards.

A course outline provided by the instructor that covers course requirements, grading criteria, course content, faculty expectations, deadlines, examination dates, grading policies, class attendance requirements, and other relevant course information.

The Academic Calendar is a guide for all students to help track the different academic deadlines for the current academic year. Visit the Office of Registrar website to view the current Academic Calendar.

The UNLV Catalog is the official repository that serves as a definitive guide on UNLV's academic programs, requirements, policies, student services, and course descriptions.

Transferology is a nation-wide network that gives students quick answers on how their college credits and other learning experiences transfer to higher education institutions by allowing students to enter coursework and instantly see how credits transfer to member institutions. Transferology assists advisors, students, and parents in making educated decisions when transferring credit.

Students who receive advanced placement credit may progress to more advanced courses. Students receiving credit for advanced placement may apply these credits toward the total required for a degree. An official copy of test scores must be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the testing service or reporting agency.

CLEP is a national testing program that awards college credit for some introductory college-level courses. An official copy of test scores must be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from the testing service or reporting agency.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a rigorous, internationally recognized academic program offered in high schools around the world. It’s designed to challenge students with college-level coursework and develop strong skills in critical thinking, research, writing, and global awareness.

DANTES (DSST) exams allow military members to earn college credit for prior knowledge, significantly reducing tuition assistance (TA) costs and the time required to complete a degree.

Credit received when a student takes an oral or written examination administered in accordance with each department’s established guidelines. The university policy is to allow each individual department to determine which of its courses, if any, can be passed by credit by examination.

Students who have attended a college or university outside of the U.S. may be eligible for undergraduate transfer credit. Students will need to work with their Academic Advisor to start the course evaluation process.

The Institutional Aid Application (IAA) is an institutional form that is used to determine eligibility for institutional grants and scholarships, including both need-based and merit-based aid. Students must also complete the FAFSA to be considered for financial aid.

FAFSA is a free, annual government form that is used to determine eligibility for federal grants, work-study programs, and student loans.

Incoming students are required to complete the IAA to be considered for financial aid.

Continuing students are encouraged to complete the IAA for earlier financial aid estimates and to be considered for financial aid.

A scholarship is a grant or payment that is made to support a student's education, awarded on the basis of academic or other achievement.

A grant is a need-based aid that students do not typically need to repay.

A loan is a form of financial aid that is borrowed from the federal government, a state agency, or private financial institution to cover higher education expenses (ex: tuition, fees and other educational & living expenses), legally binding, and must be repaid with interest. Federal student loans are available to most undergraduate, graduate, and professional students regardless of income.

The work study program provides students with the opportunity to work while enrolled at UNLV. The benefits of federal work study include gaining employment, which can be in a student’s field of study and/or career path and valuable job skills. Three types of federally funded work study programs offered at UNLV include Federal Work-Study, America Reads, and America Counts.

Tuition & fees are a portion of the total cost of attending college, and your residency status is an essential factor.

A financial arrangement that allows students and families to break down large, lump-sum tuition bills into smaller, more manageable installments, typically paid over the course of a semester or academic year. Students enrolled in payment plans must follow their payment installment agreement.

Your NSHE ID is your 10-digit student ID number.

A student that has completed 0 - 29 semester credits.

A student that has completed 30 - 59 semester credits.

A student that has completed 60 - 89 semester credits

A student that has completed 90+ semester credits.

Concentrated study in a subject area of special interest. A full list of majors and programs of study can be found on the Academics site.

Students wishing to change their major or add another major must meet the requirements and be accepted into the college of that major. Students should meet with an academic advisor in their new college to discuss degree requirements.

Specific courses, prerequisites and/or department conditions that need to be satisfied before being admitted to the full major.

Undergraduate students may add a second major, and graduate with a dual major, provided the degree type is the same for both majors. At graduation, both majors are entered on the permanent record and appear on transcripts and the diploma.

Students may earn two or more baccalaureates, simultaneously, provided that all programmatic/curriculum requirements for all degrees are fulfilled. Courses taken for each additional baccalaureate degree must include a minimum of 30 credits earned per additional degree beyond the minimum requirements for the first baccalaureate degree. If the degrees are in different colleges, the resident credit requirement must be satisfied in both colleges.

A secondary field of study requiring fewer credits than the major.

A specific focus within a major, focusing on a specific area to help develop deeper expertise in a major.

Certificate programs are comprehensive, career oriented courses of study not leading to academic degrees. They are offered via classroom, online, and hybrid formats, and provide entry level or advanced skill sets valued by employers in a variety of career areas.

An alternative credential that signifies student achievement and recognized with digital badges and displayed on transcripts. Credit-bearing microcredentials consist of 6 to 11 credits of university-level coursework, with an emphasis on workplace competencies for post-graduate success, re-skilling, or up-skilling and are often short, focused credentials designed to provide in-demand skills, know-how, and experience. They are often stackable toward a certificate and/or degree program, but require the completion of fewer credits than either a certificate or degree program.

Students are classified as a resident or nonresident for tuition charges. Students may apply for residency status by submitting the Nevada Residency application to the Office of Admissions.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of student education records. Students may add a third-party release to allow others (i.e. parents/guardians) to access their records.

Nevada Administrative Code (441A.755) requires that all students, who attend a university, must provide documentation of having received immunizations unless excused by a medical condition or religious belief with the appropriate exemption form on file with the Office of the Registrar.

Your transcript is a history of coursework attempted at an institution, grades and GPA received, and any degrees awarded. Transcripts are often used to apply or transfer to an institution, provide coursework verification for employment, or for personal records.

A resource that allows students to explore individual degrees or programs and access learning objectives, degree worksheets, plans of study, career guides, and more.

The academic units that comprise the university's colleges, schools, departments, and educational programs.

A unit within a college representing a discipline. For example, the Department of English is in the College of Liberal Arts.

A set of course requirements that all UNLV undergraduate students are required to complete in order to graduate. These courses will cover the foundational tenets of your education: (1) Inquiry and Critical Thinking; (2) Communication (both oral and written); (3) Global/Multicultural Knowledge and Awareness; (4) Citizenship and Ethics; and (5) Intellectual Breadth and Lifelong Learning.

A course designed to help freshman students transition from high school to college. In addition to teaching skills such as goal setting, time management, and introducing students to campus resources, FYS courses often promote participation in co-curricular events, such as common reads, concerts, guest lecturers and other community events.

The Second-Year Seminar (SYS) explores issues relevant to contemporary global society through the reading of original literature from antiquity to the present day. Students study these issues within their larger contexts, which include aspects of literature, history, politics, economics, philosophy, and scientific discovery.

A culminating academic and intellectual experience of an educational program, typically during a student's senior year.

Reinforces the Inquiry and Critical Thinking and Communication University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes (UULOs) from the General Education Curriculum and orients students to the expected learning outcomes of their major field(s). The Milestone Experience can be in the form of: one or more subject-relevant course(s), and/or one or more subject-relevant study abroad program(s), and/or one or more subject-relevant project(s)/assignment(s). Students must successfully complete the milestone experience prior to a culminating experience, preferably in the sophomore or junior year.

A final review, consolidation, and assessment of the University Undergraduate Learning Outcomes (UULOs), as well as the learning outcomes of the respective major, which prepare students to transition to the workplace or the next phase of their academic career.

Any course can be used to satisfy the general elective requirement of a degree program. Students may want to consider adding a minor, certificate or microcredential to fulfill this requirement.

Students are assigned a specific date and time to register for classes for each upcoming term. This appointment is based on the academic level for each semester. This allows students who are closer to completing their degrees to have priority when enrolling in the courses they need to graduate.

Semester and term are used to identify the formally designated period during which classes are scheduled. Fall semester begins in August and spring semester begins in January. Summer has three terms.

Summer term is a self-supporting program that gives students the opportunity to get ahead and graduate sooner. Students should refer to the Summer Term page for additional information.

The process of adjusting a student’s schedule by adding or dropping courses in MyUNLV. Note: the add/drop period for full semester courses is during the first week of classes; modular/mid-semester and summer term classes have a unique set of deadlines.

The swap process simultaneously drops a selected class and adds another selected class in the same transaction in MyUNLV. The system will not drop a student from a selected class, unless the addition of another class will also be successful.

Students have the option to be added to the waitlist of a course if the option is available in MyUNLV. Students are automatically enrolled into the course when a seat becomes available.

A specific subject studied within a limited period of time. Courses may utilize lecture, discussion, laboratory, seminar, workshop, studio, independent study, internship, online, or other similar teaching formats to facilitate learning.

The three or four digit number that identifies a specific class, it's academic level and its subject.

The unit of credit, one semester hour, is generally defined as one 50-minute lecture per credit per week for a 15-week semester, corresponding to 12.5 hours per credit of lecture.

Earned University credits past the approved maximum credits allowed for a course. Some courses are not designated as equivalent courses but may overlap enough for departments to deem them as duplicate credit courses.

For undergraduate degree-seeking students, the maximum credits allowed during a fall or spring semester are 17 for freshmen level and 18 for sophomore, junior, and senior levels. Each summer session has its own maximum credit hours limit: 4 credits in term I and 7 credits each in terms II and III.

The enrollment status for an undergraduate student with 12 or more credits.

The enrollment status for an undergraduate student with 9-11 credits.

The enrollment status for an undergraduate student with 6-8 credits.

The enrollment status for an undergraduate student with 5 credits or less.

One or more courses that must be completed or other knowledge, skills, or standards that must be demonstrated before a student is permitted to take certain courses. Prerequisites (if any) for a course are listed in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Specific conditions, requirements or courses that must be completed at the same time as another course.

Students will need to contact the corresponding department that offers a course with department consent prior to adding the course in MyUNLV. Permission to enroll will be granted by the department if the student meets the required criteria to enroll.

Course/Class permissions are typically granted by academic advisors or the corresponding department that offers the course. Once permission is granted, students may use the self-service option in MyUNLV to enroll into the course.

Students apply lecture material in small-group situations that include experiments, assignments, and projects.

A teaching method in which the professor presents information to the students who take notes, ask questions, and have dialogue with the professor.

Academic work completed in consultation with a faculty member outside of the regular course offerings.

A general term describing the first two years of college (a lower-division student) or courses taken in the first two years of college that covers introductory content. These are courses at the 100- or 200-level.

A general term describing the third and fourth years of college (an upper-division student) or courses taken in the last two years of college. These are courses at the 300- or 400-level.

Note: Courses above the 400-level are graduate-level coursework.

A course that is filled to capacity (including the waitlist, if available) and has no available spaces.

A degree program the consists of required courses that are taught in-person on campus.

A degree program that consists of required courses that are taught as web-based courses. Per IPEDS, programs may require non-instructional in-person requirements (i.e. orientation, testing, academic support, practicum, residency, internship, etc.) and still be classified as exclusively online/distance education).

A degree program that consists of required courses that are taught through a combination of in-person and web-based delivery.

Classes that require physical attendance on the set days/time.

Classes that consists of a mix of 50% asynchronous online and synchronous on-campus meetings.

Classes that are asynchronous, fully online, and do not require online activity at specified days/times.

Classes that are synchronous, fully online, and require real-time virtual attendance at specified days/times.

Classes that are asynchronous online with occasional in-person on or off campus meetings. In general, no more than 25% of the class will be in-person.

Classes that are synchronous online and require real-time virtual attendance at specified days/times with occasional in-person on or off-campus meetings. In general, no more than 25% of the class will be in-person.

The traditional system where a student's performance is assigned a letter grade (i.e., A, B+, C-) that corresponds to a GPA value.

Certain courses are offered only on a satisfactory/fail basis, whereby the student will receive a grade of S or F rather than be graded on the ABCDF scale.

Auditing allows the student to continue attendance, but no grade or credit is awarded. Audited courses cannot be changed back to credit.

A temporary grade assigned to a student when a student is passing a course but cannot complete the required work due to unforeseen circumstances. This grade is listed as an "I" in the system. Students must work with the instructor of the course to determine what coursework still needs to be completed. Undergraduate students must complete the remaining coursework by the end of the following semester; otherwise, the grade will automatically be converted to a failing grade.

To facilitate the averaging of grades, values are assigned for one semester credit hour of each grade.

A measure of scholastic performance. Grade point average is obtained by dividing the total number of points earned by the total number of semester credit hours attempted, excluding non-credit courses and courses in which the marks of S, I, X, WD/WH/W, or AD are recorded.

Grade point balance (GPB) indicates how far above or below a student is from a 2.00 GPA. The grade point balance is an aid in helping students with grade deficiencies to determine what is needed to bring their GPA up to a 2.00 which is the minimum needed for graduation.

Undergraduate students are eligible for the Dean’s Honors List if:

1. At least 12 credits have been completed during the semester with grades on the ABCDF scale.
2. The semester GPA is 3.50 or higher.

The University will place a student on academic warning status if the University cumulative GPA falls below a 2.00.

The university will place a student on warning if the UNLV GPA falls below a 2.00 and the GPB is -15 or lower.

If acceptable progress is not made in the program in which a student is enrolled, the student may be placed on academic warning or suspension at the college level.

Each undergraduate student must apply for graduation in MyUNLV for the term that they expect to graduate. This option is available once a student earns 90 or more credits.

A formal ceremony in which college degrees are awarded to graduating students.

Undergraduate students whose cumulative GPA fall within the appropriate range for their college and who have completed 60 or more credits at UNLV will be eligible for honors distinction. Each designation corresponds to the top percentage of graduates per college (excluding the Graduate College):

• Summa Cum Laude; Top 1%; Cumulative GPA ≥ Summa threshold
• Magna Cum Laude; Top 2–5%; Cumulative GPA ≥ Magna threshold, < Summa threshold
• Cum Laude; Top 6–10%; Cumulative GPA ≥ Cum Laude threshold, < Magna threshold

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Degrees are conferred only when all NSHE, University, college, and department requirements have been met and final grades for the student’s final semester have been computed. Degrees are conferred during a ten-week period following the end of each semester. Diplomas will be mailed after the conferral period.

Diplomas are conferred only for completion of all academic requirements of degree programs. Diplomas are not conferred for completion of minors or concentrations. Minors and concentrations will be listed on official transcripts.

A student may submit a general petition form to request changes to their student account (i.e. add a course late, withdraw from a course, etc.). The petition must be reviewed and signed by the student's academic advisor, department chair, and dean. Students should be as thorough as possible in their petitions and submit any documents to support their case.

A student may submit a credit overload petition to request to take additional credits beyond the default maximum credit restriction (based on academic level). The petition must be reviewed and signed by the student's academic advisor, department chair, and dean. Students should be as thorough as possible in their petitions and submit any documents to support their case.

UNLV students may apply for a Voluntary Health Withdrawal (VHW), a separation of the student from the university, if they experience medical or psychological conditions that significantly impair their ability to function successfully and safely in their role as a student.

A student wishing to appeal University suspension may submit a petition for Early Reinstatement after University Suspension. The petition must be reviewed and signed by the student's academic advisor, department chair, and dean. Students should be as thorough as possible in their petitions and submit a personal statement and supporting documentation of extenuating circumstance(s).

A student whose financial aid was disqualified for not meeting the requirements of this policy has the right to appeal to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarship due to mitigating circumstances. To initiate an appeal, a student must complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress Appeal Form available on the forms page in Rebel Success Hub.

A student may submit a tuition and fee appeal if they believe that their circumstances warrant special consideration. Students should provide a clear justification for their request, in the form of an appeal letter and any relevant supporting documentation.

Note: Submitting an appeal does not guarantee that the request will be approved for a refund.

Any course may be repeated, regardless of the grade received. Credit will be allowed only once for successful completion of the course, except for the courses designated in the catalog as allowable repeats. A student may repeat any UNLV course once at UNLV and not have the original grade included in the computation of the grade point average. The repeat grade must be on the same grading option as the original grade. All grades will remain on the transcript.

Note: Some courses may have a repeat attempt limit.

Resident credit means any course that is satisfactorily completed at UNLV, except credit earned by special examination or correspondence courses. Correspondence study, credit by special examination, or enrollment in another institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education does not constitute an interruption of resident credit. A candidate for the bachelor's degree must complete the last 30 UNLV semester credits in uninterrupted resident credit as a declared major in the degree-granting college. A student must declare a major prior to enrolling in the last 30 UNLV resident credits. Special examination, physical education activity courses, or correspondence credits are exempted.

A course instructor may initiate an administrative drop of any student for various reasons, including a student’s failure to comply with established requirements or obstruction of class functioning.

A student who wishes to withdraw from the University must drop or withdraw from all courses prior to the last date to withdraw for the semester per the academic calendar.

A student may submit an Academic Renewal Form if they have been away from UNLV for three or more years and wish to have the grades of a selected semester dropped. Contact the Office of the Registrar for more information.

Note: Students who are approved for an academic renewal will not be eligible for undergraduate honors distinction upon graduation.

A professional staff member who meets with students to assist them with educational planning, academic and career goals, and monitors degree progress. View the full list of academic advisors.

The degree worksheet shows all requirements that are needed to complete a degree program. Students will receive their degree worksheet in their academic advising appointment. It is best to meet with an academic advisor at least once per semester to receive the most recent version of their degree worksheet as they complete their coursework.

The Academic Success Center (ASC) offers free tutoring and supplemental instruction for a variety of UNLV courses throughout the school year. This service is designed to supplement in-class instruction and enhance a student's overall academic experience by providing a respectful, safe educational environment for learning.

UNLV is committed to providing equal access to its programs and services for students who experience disabilities. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) was established to support these goals and to provide assistance with college learning through provision of recommended academic adjustments, auxiliary services, and advocacy.

The Office of the Registrar is the administrative office that supports the campus community through a wide range of functions, including as official stewards of student academic records, registration support, academic scheduling, and curriculum management.

The Financial Aid & Scholarship Office partners with student organizations, high schools, and other external constituents to provide financial aid learning opportunities. The staff is committed to providing accurate, courteous, and timely service to parents and students.

The Cashiering and Student Accounts office educates students and parents on the financial responsibilities of enrolling at UNLV and serves as a responsible liaison, in compliance with FERPA, for our students, internal and external parties that are involved in transactions pertaining to their accounts.

The Military and Veteran Services Center works as a one stop shop for all veterans, dependents, active duty service members, National Guard members, and reservists at UNLV.

Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can help student manage their feelings, clinicians are trained to help students work through problems commonly experienced by college students of all ages and backgrounds.

The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities assists students, faculty and staff with the conduct code and policy enforcement, serves as a resource to the campus community surrounding student conflict resolution, and also provides an extensive outreach program that includes presentations such as academic integrity and preventing academic misconduct, conflict resolution and managing disruptive behavior.

The Student of Concern Report is a part of a comprehensive reporting system that is an important element in fostering a safe and supportive campus community. It allows faculty and staff at UNLV to share appropriate information about students for which you are concerned. The Student of Concern Report and related information can be found online.

The UNLV Faculty Senate is authorized by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and the UNLV Bylaws to provide a representation of the faculty on “matters of faculty welfare, faculty rights and faculty involvement in the primary mission of the University.

ALEKS - A web-based mathematics assessment program that uses artificial intelligence to map a student's strengths and weaknesses to determine a student's readiness if they do not have a qualifying score or credit for the mathematics course they wish to enroll in.

Gateway Math Bridge (GMB) - An alternative mode of placement into either Math 120 (Fundamentals of College Mathematics), 124 (College Algebra), or 126 (Precalculus I). Students who are on track to take a five-credit corequisite math class (Math 120E+20B, 124E+24B or Math 126E+26B) may qualify for Math 120, 124, or 126 without taking a standardized test by successfully completing the five-week Math Bridge Program. A completion grade of 73% or higher is required for Gateway Math Bridge to qualify as placement.

The English Placement Assessment is free. Students will submit a reflective self-assessment letter online through WebCampus. The process of taking the English placement assessment is delivered through Webcampus/Canvas. Students will need to activate their ACE Account and then follow steps on the Composition page.

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry requires that all students complete a placement examination prior to enrollment in either CHEM 121 (General Chemistry I) or CHEM 103 (Preparatory Chemistry). This is a multiple-choice assessment of the student's level of preparation in chemistry and basic math skills. For additional information, including placement score requirements and registration details, please visit the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry website, or contact them by phone at 702-895-3510.

Students with previous foreign language exposure wishing to enroll in a language course at UNLV are encouraged to complete the free foreign language written placement exam offered by the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Please contact the department at 702-895-3431 or in BEH 342 for more information.

For students whose first language is not English, the English Language Center (ELC) offers ESL courses to aid in the language-learning process. The ELC places students into ESL courses based on their placement test. To arrange the ESL placement test, contact the ELC at 702-895-1264.