
Reflection. Involvement. Scholarship. Engagement.
Rise above obstacles and uncertainty and reflect personally, increase your involvement on campus, seek scholarly activities and expand your engagement within the community.
About
Rebels R.I.S.E. encourages UNLV students to rise above obstacles and uncertainty and reflect personally, increase their involvement on campus, seek scholarly activities and expand their engagement within the community.
One main focus of Rebels R.I.S.E. is to promote meaningful learning experiences for students during their sophomore year.
Upcoming Events
UNLV Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Program
The Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Program provides annual cohorts of UNLV undergraduate sophomore/second year students with opportunities to encourage meaningful learning experiences for students during their sophomore/second year. Rebels R.I.S.E. encourages UNLV students to rise-up to reflect personally, increase their involvement on campus, seek scholarly activities and increase their engagement within the community. The application for the 2023-24 Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Cohort is now closed. Please send an email to rebelsrise@unlv.edu for additional assistance.
Program Benefits
- Rebels R.I.S.E. T-shirt
- Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Graduation Stole
- Certificate of Achievement
- Special mention at the Spring Second Year Recognition Ceremony Event in Spring 2024
- Specialized workshops, events, and activities geared toward the critical sophomore/second year
- Gain valuable skills and network with key student support services
Eligibility Requirements
This program is open to current UNLV undergraduate students who:
- Are in good academic standing with the University
- Have completed 30-59 credit hours at the time that they apply to the program OR currently enrolled in their second year at UNLV
Program Requirements
The program is open to all sophomore/second year students who apply to participate in the academic year 2023-2024. Each participant will be expected to complete the Rebels R.I.S.E. Scholar Program requirements, attend the cohort meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters, and attend at least 2 scheduled events throughout the year.
Fall 2023-Spring 2024 Electives/Approved Campus Events
The electives/campus events below will help fulfill the requirements for the Rebels R.I.S.E Scholar Program. To RSVP, please click on the elective/campus event below. This will send you to the calendar entry page, which has the RSVP information.
Rebels R.I.S.E. Specialized Workshops/Events
Sophomore Checklist
Reflection Section
- Visit your academic advisor to assess your academic standing and progress toward graduation
- Make sure you are fulfilling your general education credits and taking any pre-requisite courses for your degree program and register for the next semester of classes
- Confirm your major choice or change majors if necessary
- Add a minor to complement your major and enhance your knowledge and skills base
- Seek out peer and faculty mentors
- Practice self-care and utilize the resources of the Student Wellness Center
- UNLV Wellness Zone
- Fitness classes, intramural teams, and equipment rentals
- Student Counseling and Psychological Center (CAPS)
- Make an appointment at the Student Health Center
- Attend the Spring Sophomore Pinning Ceremony (invitations emailed in March)
Involvement Section
- Join a student organization or fraternity/sorority
- Attend an athletics event as tickets are free for students
- Explore the workshops and resources provided by Career Services such as career fairs, resume writing workshops, and networking events
- Participate in campus wide Rebel events such as Homecoming
- Engage with CSUN, your student government body
- Don’t miss amazing opportunities to get involved with the UNLV involvement center
Scholarship Section
- Complete/renew your federal financial aid application on October 1st FAFSA
- Apply for scholarships with your college and CSUN
- Consider applying for an internship
- It is never too early to consider your next educational goal.
- Interested in law school?
- Interested in health-related professional school?
- Interested in graduate school?
- Seek out undergraduate research opportunities Office of Undergraduate Research
- Form a study group
- Utilize academic support resources
Engagement Section
- Explore on campus employment
- Explore Study Abroad options
- Explore service learning experiences, such as alternative spring break
- Visit the Intersection, a comprehensive multicultural resource center
- Attend and participate in social and educational events hosted by the office of Office of Student Diversity Programs such as the Festival of Communities in the Spring
Contact
Email: rebelsrise@unlv.edu