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An Extraordinary Experience

At the heart of UNLV's sprawling campus, we've created a very special place – a small, selective college that delivers a distinct academic experience.

This is Our Honors College (UNLV)

Small classes. Big ideas.

The Honors College was built for students who simply want more — more depth, more challenges, more opportunities. When you choose Honors, you join a community of passionate students who share a drive to build fulfilling lives that will impact the world.

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Academics

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Game-Changing Opportunities

Honors students enjoy access to opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.

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The Honors Community

We’re a close-knit community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who enthusiastically support one another.

"A wise man once said, 'if you are the smartest person in a room, you are in the wrong room.' Honors College was the right room for me."

Yu Liu, '14 B.S. Physics
Ph.D. Candidate, Harvard University

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A one-of-a-kind seminar brings UNLV students inside Las Vegas’ most iconic resort properties, giving them access to MGM executives and an inside look at an industry that shapes the region.

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