University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Las Vegas is on a 332-acre campus in the urban setting of Las Vegas, Nevada.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Student Activities

University of Nevada, Las Vegas has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Nevada, Las Vegas has fraternities and sororities.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas has several thriving Social Fraternities and Sororities. In fact, more students participate in the Social Fraternities and Sororities than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Nevada, Las Vegas include Psychology Club, Honors Student Council, Association of Pre-Health Professionals and UNLV Student Nurses Association.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas students' favorite campus traditions are UNLV Creates, Premier UNLV and Rebel Homecoming Week.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of Nevada, Las Vegas students live off campus. In 2022, 5% of undergrads at University of Nevada, Las Vegas lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 95% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Nevada, Las Vegas. There are 1,750 spots available in on-campus housing for all 25,409 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 1,686 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Athletics

At University of Nevada, Las Vegas there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Nevada, Las Vegas:

Is University of Nevada, Las Vegas Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Nevada, Las Vegas, take I-15 to Las Vegas, NV. If you need to fly, book your flight to Harry Reid International Airport airport.

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