A new fall semester is afoot at UNLV, and so is a host of new happenings — from cool academic programs in burgeoning industries to a slew of milestone anniversaries.
The university will kick off the 2025-26 academic year Aug. 25 with its third consecutive year of record fall enrollment, clocking in at over 33,000 students.
Both new and returning students will have the opportunity to settle in with events designed to welcome and acclimate them to campus, including Rebel Ready Week orientation activities from Aug. 18-22 and a season opener UNLV Football game versus Idaho State on Aug. 23 at Allegiant Stadium.
Read on for more Fall 2025 UNLV highlights:
Enrollment Statistics
- UNLV expects to welcome more than 8,000 new students this fall, including nearly 6,700 first-year and transfer students.
- The majority of first-year students (roughly 87%) come from Nevada, with California and Hawaii the top two for out-of-state students. The incoming class also hails from 33 foreign countries.
- More than 350 newly admitted student veterans and military family members will join UNLV this fall, becoming part of a community of nearly 1,800.
New Academic Offerings
UNLV is launching four new undergraduate degrees in Fall 2025. They include:
- Nevada's first bachelor's degree in insurance and risk management, whose inaugural cohort will be supported by scholarships from the Nevada Surplus Lines Foundation.
- A bachelor's in cybersecurity, complementing a hybrid master's program that began earlier this year.
- Bachelor's degree programs in audio production and engineering technology.
The university also offers a variety of unique classes, and one of the newest is "Sport Entertainment." This 300-level William F. Harrah College of Hospitality course explores the history, marketing, and inner workings of major sports leagues and events such as the Olympics and World Cup. And students get hands-on experience analyzing industry trends, the economic impact of sponsorships and merchandising, and strategies for engaging fans.
Campus Living
Ahead of Rebel Ready Week orientation activities, more than 1,700 students moved into UNLV’s residence halls for the Fall 2025 semester.
Milestone Anniversaries
A number of UNLV programs mark milestone birthdays this academic year. The Black Mountain Institute at UNLV will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a year of free in-person and virtual literary events. Lied Library turns 25 this fall and will celebrate with a special commemorative exhibit and student-created logo. Others include:
- School of Nursing — 60th
- Center for Business and Economic Research at the Lee Business School — 50th
- Honors program — 40th
- Rebel Recycling — 30th
- Nevada Conservatory Theatre — 25th
