UNLV Family Network

The moment is upon us: your student is starting college. We have some tips for success whether your student is living in the residence halls, their first apartment, or commuting from your home. Set shared expectations. Talk with your student about expectations for communication. How often do you want to hear from them? If your… Read more

Dear Students, As COVID-19 cases in our community continue to increase, UNLV is taking several measures to mitigate risk of transmission on our campuses and preserve in-person learning. We continue to operate with public health and safety as a top priority to ensure we can stay focused on our academic mission. Below, please find campus updates… Read more

Dear students,  As many of you are aware, the status of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was in the news over the weekend following a ruling by a Federal District judge in Texas late Friday afternoon. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security violated federal law… Read more

**Families: Please encourage your students to check their Rebel Mail for this update. Note the the times & ticket information at the bottom. Dear UNLV Students and Recent Graduates,  UNLV staff and faculty volunteers are continuing to plan our in-person commencement ceremonies in May at Sam Boyd Stadium for UNLV’s 2020 and Spring 2021 graduates.… Read more

March 19, 2021 Dear University Community, I know it’s spring break but I wanted to share some exciting news with you. We all know how hard this past year has been because of COVID-19. We’ve had to adapt, persevere, and evolve. It takes a toll, but your commitment is making a difference. Slowly, over the next… Read more

February 23, 2021 Dear Students, As we near the one-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic forced UNLV to shift many of its operations to remote delivery – including most courses and student services – we wanted to recognize you for the grit, determination and commitment you’ve shown and that you continue to demonstrate. We hope… Read more

A message from President Whitfield: Welcome back to a new semester and a new year. Like you, I am hopeful for a brighter 2021. Although we’re still battling the pandemic, I believe we’re closer to the end than the beginning. Still, it’s hard to believe we’re approaching one year since COVID-19 changed all our lives. I… Read more

 Join us for a virtual Student Town Hall planned for Tuesday, November 17 at 3:00-4:30 pm Pacific time for important campus updates. Among the topics will be public safety, winter semester instruction, and the university’s continuing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. UNLV President Keith Whitfield will address students during the meeting.  The deadline to submit… Read more

Dear Students,   As we reach the halfway point of the fall semester, I want to thank you all for your efforts to keep the UNLV community safe against the spread of COVID-19. It’s truly been a team effort, and I encourage you to stay vigilant because, as we’ve learned, this is a marathon, not a… Read more

This email was sent to students on 10/7/2020 Dear Students: Fall 2020 has certainly been a semester like no other, but you have forged ahead with care and understanding, following all the guidance to keep each other safe while pursuing your educational goals. We have updates to share about commencement for our graduates and the spring… Read more

This message was sent to all students on 8/10/2020. Encourage your student to log-in to their UNLV Rebel email regularly for important updates. As we welcome you back for the fall semester, we recognize that this semester will be like no other. We have spent the summer planning how to offer you the education for… Read more

March 27, 2020 – Within the past 24 hours, UNLV has been informed that a third member of the campus community has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The employee was last on campus on March 10 to visit the Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center and has not returned to UNLV since. The employee was confirmed as… Read more

Dear UNLV Family Members, We are reaching out to provide you with information shared with students who live on campus today. We know the coronavirus outbreak has created unusual circumstances and uncertainty for everyone. We thank you for your patience as UNLV has adjusted operations over the last several weeks. Our focus continues to be… Read more

Your health and well-being continues to be UNLV’s top priority. There are no known cases of COVID-19 on our campuses.  As new COVID-19 cases are reported, it is important to remember that immediate risk from the virus to the general public remains low at this time, according to the Southern Nevada Health District. So far,… Read more