UNLV Summer Term - Admissions

Admissions

Undergraduate Students

Summer enrollment is open to admitted and non-admitted students. Refer to the UNLV Admissions website to learn how to apply to the university.

Non-admitted students are not eligible for financial aid, scholarships, Veterans Administration benefits, or academic advisement.

Students who want to use Summer Term credits in their degree programs are advised to consult catalogs and faculty advisors in the university from which they intend to receive their degrees.

All admitted freshmen students should meet with academic advisors from the departments in which they plan to major. For more information regarding acadmic advising please visting the Academic Advising website. Students who have not declared majors contact the Academic Success Center, (702) 895-3177, to make appointments to see an academic advisor.

Graduate Students

The deadline for admission to graduate programs varies with the program. Contact the department of interest for additional information.

Non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate students may complete the Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Student form online. Non-degree seeking graduate students (Graduate Specials) may enroll in 600 or 700 level courses with the consent of the instructor. No guarantee, of course, can be given that such work may be subsequently included in advanced degree programs here at UNLV or elsewhere.

Graduate courses with a 700E designation may not be used in a UNLV graduate degree program. Additionally, courses which are graded on a satisfactory/fail basis may not be used in a graduate degree program except for thesis, dissertation or professional paper.

Graduate students may take no more than twelve (12) credits for the entire Summer Term.

Questions

Address questions about graduate status, admissions, or transfer credit to the Graduate College, Flora Dungan Humanities Building, third floor; or call (702) 895-3320.

High School Students

All high school juniors and seniors with a cumulative grade point average required by UNLV or higher at the time of admission are eligible for participation in the early studies program. Initiate requests with a high school counselor or the Academic Success Center at (702) 895-3177.

Residency for the Purposes of Tuition

Out-of-state students will pay $100.00 per credit hour in addition to the basic per-credit hour course fees and applicable special fees. Please visit the Student Enrollment Services Office for updated information on this fee and how to file for residency status.

Residency status is determined by the Student Enrollment Services Office located in the Student Services Complex (SSC).

Admitted out-of-state students wishing consideration to change their out-of-state status must contact the Student Enrollment Services Office to obtain the appropriate application.

Non-admitted out-of-state students of undetermined residency can refer to the Non-Admitted Student Information website for additional information.

If you are a non-admitted student and have earned a bachelor's degree, you are advised to visit the Graduate College website and fill out the Application to be a Non Degree Seeking Graduate Student.