• Special workshops, events, activities, and mentorship to prepare undergraduates for possible future graduate study
• The opportunity to complete the Graduate College Research Certification after you have fulfilled all Grad Rebel Advantage Program requirements
• Undergraduate students who complete the program will be eligible for a $100 scholarship during the spring semester. Students must have a current FAFSA form or the Alternative Need Determination Form on file. If students owe money for current or prior terms, the program scholarship will be applied towards that balance. Disbursement of the program scholarship can take between 4-6 weeks
• Honor cord that may be worn at commencement to signify status as a Grad Rebel Advantage program graduate
• Grad Rebel Completion Certificate
• A Grad Rebel Advantage T-shirt
• Opening and closing events with meals

This program is open to current UNLV undergraduate students who:

• Are currently enrolled during their Grad Rebel Advantage year
• Are in good standing with the University
• Have completed 45 or more credit hours at the time that they begin the program
• Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75

This program is open to current UNLV graduate students who:

• Have completed at least one year of graduate studies at UNLV by program start date
• Be enrolled in at least 3 graduate credits while serving as a mentor in both fall and spring semesters
• Be in good academic standing in a graduate degree program

Graduate students who complete the program will be eligible for a $250 scholarship at the end of each semester ($500 total pending funding approval). Students must have a current FAFSA form or the Alternative Need Determination Form on file. If students owe money for current or prior terms, the program scholarships will be applied towards that balance. Disbursement of the program scholarship can take between 4-6 weeks

Interested students should complete the 2025-2026 Online Grad Rebel Advantage Mentee Application before September 7, 2025. There is no application fee. The application cannot be saved and must be completed and submitted in one sitting. Applications will open on May 1, 2025!

Please be prepared to provide a brief statement of interest when completing your Grad Rebel Advantage Mentee Application that covers why you are interested in the program and highlights your current grad school and career goals.

Grad Rebel Advantage Application for Undergraduates

The 2025-2026 Online Grad Rebel Advantage Mentor Application will be available through the Grad Rebel Gateway from September 7, 2025. Please log in to the Grad Rebel Gateway and click on The Grad Academy tab to apply

Please be prepared to submit a Letter of Interest when completing your Grad Rebel Advantage Mentor Application. The Letter of Interest should address the following statement: Describe why you are interested in serving as an Advantage Mentor. Please limit the response to a single page.

• Meet your cohort at the Grad Rebel Advantage Kick-Off event on Friday, September 26, 2025.
•  Attend and engage in 3 out of 6 scheduled mentorship meetings throughout the year.
• Choose and complete a Application Advantage Activity:
  •  Draft and submit your Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose; or
  •  Record and submit a Video Interview (2 Questions)
• Attend 5 of 10 workshops offered throughout the year. Live and recorded options will be available.
• Participate in one campus cultural experience.
• Complete program assessments.
• Celebrate your accomplishments at the Grad Rebel Advantage Commencement event on Friday, May 1, 2026!

Students graduating during the fall semester must email gradrebeladvantage@unlv.edu to obtain approval to complete the program in one semester.

• Participate in the Fall Mentor Training on Friday, September 19, 2025.
• Meet your cohort at the Grad Rebel Advantage Kick-Off event on Friday, September 26, 2025.
• Pre-schedule and host 6 meetings throughout the year with your mentee group (30 minutes; virtual or in-person).
• Craft and send at least 6 monthly emails throughout the year to check in and provide resources specific to your cohort group.
• Participate in the Spring Mentors Meeting on Friday, January 23, 2026.
• Complete program assessments.
• Celebrate your accomplishments at the Grad Rebel Advantage Commencement event on Friday, May 1, 2026!

Please remember in order to receive credit you must write a one-page summary & submit it via WebCampus.

Core Workshops

• Everything You Need to Know About Academic Options After Your Bachelor’s Degree
• Grad School Prep: Overview of the Graduate School Application Process
• Choosing and Being Chosen: How to Select a Graduate Program & Get Them to Select You
• Grad School Prep Series: Mastering the Grad School Interview Process Workshop
• Strategies for Graduate Success: Applying to and Thriving in Grad School
• Everything You Need to Know About Academic Options After Your Bachelor’s Degree
• GRA: Strategies for Graduate Success: Applying to and Thriving in Grad School
• GRA: Everything You Need to Know About Academic Options After Your Bachelor’s Degree
• Grad School Prep Series: Crafting your Letter of Intent

Elective Workshops

• Paths after Graduation for F-1 and J-1 International Students
• Navigating the Non-Profit Job Market
• Gen AI: Getting Started, Benefits, Ethics, and Pitfalls
• Multilingual Writing at Grad School in the Age of AI
• Grounded Grad Rebel Series: Cultivating Mindfulness
• Professional Communication Series: Research Abstracts
• How to Make Bad Plots
• Big Data & Sustainability: Research and Community Impact
• Where Does the Time Go: Managing Your Time while Harnessing Your Power
• Self-care, Balance and Resilience
• Post-Graduate School: Exploring Non-Academic Pathways + Translating Your Skill-set
• GRA Grad School Prep Series: Entrance Exams (GMAT)
• GRA Grad School Prep Series: Entrance Exams (GRE)
• GRA Grad School Prep Series: Finding the Right Program for You
• GRA Grad School Prep Series: The Application Process
• GRA Grad School Prep Series: Writing Your Personal Statement
• GRA Grad School Prep Series: Letters of Recommendation
• Medical School Application Prep
• The Future of Work
• Professionalism 101
• Managing Conflicts or Concerns in Mentor-Mentee Relationships
• Overcoming Writing Anxiety & Developing Writing Habits
• Spring 2022: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research: Which should you use?
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae: How to Create Them and When to Use Them
• Funding your Graduate Degree through a Graduate Assistantship
• Publishing Your Research in Graduate School
• How to Write a Conference Proposal
• Research Poster Design
• Time-Management
• Transitioning to Graduate School: Finding your Why
• Introduction to Mentoring: A Guide for Mentors and Mentees
• Imposter Syndrome

Research Experiences

• Rebel Grad Slam
• Rebel Grad Slam Finals 2023

Cultural Experiences

• An unsung hero of the civil rights movement (Ted-Talk)
• The importance of diversity in the comic book universe (Ted-Talk)
• The untapped genius that could change science for the better (Ted-Talk)
• What baby boomers can learn from millennials at work -- and vice versa (Ted-Talk)
• The power of diversity within yourself (Ted-Talk)
• How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace (Ted-Talk)
• The Importance of Gender Pronouns

Co-sponsors: Academic Advising, Financial Aid & Scholarships, Consolidated Students of UNLV, Student Engagement & Diversity
Partners: Office of Undergraduate Research, Academic Success Center, Center for Academic Enrichment & Outreach, Graduate & Professional Student Association, The Intersection, University Libraries, Military & Veteran Services Center, UNLV Writing Center, Career Services, Involvement Center, Office of Admissions, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, Pre-Professional Advising Center