We know engaging with FYE programs makes a big impact on student success. To reward your participation, we created the FYE Connection Award which provides $250 scholarships to 10 new-to-UNLV students each fall and spring semester. Eligible students can gain up to 10 entries for attending qualified FYE experiences throughout each semester.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the FYE Connection Award, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a first year or transfer student starting for the first time at UNLV in Fall and/or spring of the current year
- Be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits.
- Report your attendance to qualifying events by using the FYE Connection Award Self Report Attendance & Feedback Form - Spring 26 before the award deadline.
Contact fye@unlv.edu with any questions.
Qualifying FYE Experiences
Earn entries for the FYE Connection Award by participating in any of the experiences listed below. Be sure to use our FYE Connection Award Self Report Form to note your attendance and feedback.
To maximize your personalized FYE, we encourage you to choose one to two experiences in each of the five areas (connect, explore, grow, thrive, and believe). Note that some experiences may count in multiple areas.
Scheduled Events
Anytime Experiences
Anytime experiences are activities that you can complete according to your schedule or recurring university events that can count towards entries for the FYE Connection Award. Choose experiences that align with your goals and will support your success.
Attend a UNLV Athletics Event
Cheer on your fellow Rebels at a UNLV athletics event. Note that attendance at a UNLV Athletics event can only be used for one entry.
Attend an FYE Connection Award Experience (Virtual or In-Person) With Your Peer Mentor
Connect with your Peer Mentor to identify an event you are both interested in.
Attend Office Hours For A Current Professor
Connect with your current professors for their office hour availability, which is listed on your course syllabus. Attending office hours is a great way to build a strong connection and relationship with your faculty members.
Meet With Your Academic Advisor to Discuss/Plan Classes
Connect with your advisor in your college/program. Contact FYE if you do not know who your advisor is.
Participate in a FYE Webcampus/Canvas Success Hub Discussion
Log into the FYE Webcampus/Canvas Success Hub and click on “Discussions” to contribute to ongoing conversations.
Participate in the Career Services Webcampus Module (Transfer Students Only)
The Career Services Webcampus module can be found in the FYE Webcampus Hub. You’re encouraged to connect with the Career Services team after you review the module for your next steps in transfer success in career readiness.
Visit the FYE Office
Visit the FYE Office and Team in the Academic Success Center (ASC) and contribute to the graffiti or gratitude walls.
Activate Your UNLV Handshake Account
Visit the Handshake portal to activate your account with Career Services for job, internship searching and more!.
Attend an Academic Speaker Series Presentation In Any College On Campus
Keep an eye out on the UNLV Calendar to see when an academic speaker series presentation will be hosted by a UNLV college.
Attend a Makerspace Orientation (Located in the Lied Library 1st Floor)
The Makerspace is a multidisciplinary space dedicated to exploration supported by both emerging technology and traditional equipment. The orientation is an introduction to the space, equipment, and safety procedures of the Makerspace. In order to successfully complete the orientation and be eligible to use the Makerspace, a user agreement must be signed to have access to the space in the future. To schedule an orientation session, please click here.
Connect for English Language Tutoring
The English Learning Center offers a free English Language Tutoring and Peer Tutoring Program open to all UNLV students. The program aims to enhance language and communication skills for individuals who speak English as an additional or second language
Meet With a Career Specialist in the Career Services Office
Log in to Handshake to schedule an appointment with a career specialist.
Visit the COM Lab to Create a 30-Second Personal/Professional "Elevator Pitch"
Visit the COM Lab and make an appointment for a time that works best for you.
Attend a Campus Recreational Services Group Fitness Class
Campus Recreational Services offers various free fitness classes. All you need is to be taking four (4) or more credits and your Rebel Card to enter. Classes included but are not limited to yoga, Zumba, strength and conditioning, cycling, boxing, barre, pilates, taekwondo, full-body cardio, hatha yoga, and more. Visit the Group Fitness Classes page for more information.
Attend a Campus Recreational Services Outdoor Adventure Trip
Outdoor Adventure Trips offer thrilling experiences, natural wonders, and the camaraderie of fellow adventurers. Whether you seek adrenaline-pumping challenges or serene nature escapes, their trips cater to diverse interests and passions. Step outside your comfort zone, embrace the outdoors, and create lifelong memories. Visit the Outdoor Trips page for more information.
Create an Account on the YOU @ UNLV Wellness App
This app can assist you in achieving and supporting your Wellness and goals at UNLV! Visit the You @ UNLV page for more information.
Complete Course Registration For Next Semester
Once you’ve completed course registration for next semester, tag @fyeunlv on a fun social media post. Remember to not share your schedule publicly!
Visit the Rebel Learning Lounge
Looking for academic support in the evening? Stop by the Rebel Learning Lounge Sunday through Thursday from 5–8 p.m. for tutoring, success coaching, and peer mentoring—located on the first floor of the South Services Building.
Make a Writing Center Appointment to Help You Get Organized
Writing Center consultants can help you organize the ideas, sentences, and paragraphs in your writing; provide advice for managing your time and avoiding procrastination; teach you strategies to focus, get motivated, and feel more confident; and provide tools and resources to help with any parts of the writing that you're struggling with. Visit the Writing Center website for more information or visit them in person inside room 216 of the Campus Resource Center (CRC).
Participate in the Tradition Keepers Experiences
This program is a chance to learn about and connect with UNLV traditions. Complete 57 of the experiences listed and earn a medallion for your graduation. Note that this experience may only count for one entry. Visit the Tradition Keeper Medallion Program page for more information.
For the most up-to-date listing of scholarship eligible FYE events/experiences, login to your RebelMail account and add the FYE Calendar to your Google Calendar.