Overview

In its 52-year history, UNLV has undergone an amazing transformation from a small branch college into a thriving urban research institution of 28,000 students and 3,300 faculty and staff Las Vegas is the largest city in the US state of Nevada.

Along the way, the urban land-grant university has become a dynamic resource for one of the country's fastest-growing and most enterprising cities. UNLV's 332-acre main campus, located on the southern tip of Nevada in a desert valley surrounded by mountains, is home to more than 220 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs, all accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Offering 106 undergraduate programs and 117 graduate tracts, UNLV graduated a class of more than 4,000 last year.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a research institution committed to rigorous educational programs and the highest standards of a liberal education. Our faculty, students, and staff enthusiastically confront the challenges of economic and cultural diversification, urban growth, social justice, and sustainability. engage both traditional and innovative areas of study and global concerns.

UNLV’s distinctive identity and values permeate a unique institution that brings the best of the world to our region and, in turn, produces knowledge to improve the region and world around us. UNLV is committed to and driven by these shared values that will guide our decision making:

• High expectations for student learning and success;
  
• Discovery through research, scholarship, and creative activity;
  
• Nurturing equity, diversity, and inclusiveness that promotes respect, support, and empowerment;
  
• Social, environmental, and economic sustainability;
  
• Strong, reciprocal, and interdependent relationships between UNLV and the region around us;
  
• An entrepreneurial, innovative, and unconventional spirit.
  

Location & Facilities

It is located in the Las Vegas suburb of Paradise, Nevada, USA.

The University is located on a beautifully landscaped 335-acre campus. Classes are held in comfortable, well-equipped buildings that are showcases of modern architecture. New classroom, physics, and student services buildings opened in 1994, and an architecture building opened in 1997.

UNLV is a gateway for opportunities. As a member of the campus community, everything you need is at your fingertips. From student activities and cultural events to tasty dining options and wireless locations, we offer something for everyone.

An Active Campus
Students are always on the move at UNLV. You can play intramurals or take fitness classes at the rec center, hang out with friends in the Student Union game room, or cram for an exam over coffee at the library's Book 'n Bean.

Interested in the arts? Check out an event at the Performing Arts Center or visit our museums and galleries. These modern facilities on our growing campus give students every opportunity to interact with each other and explore their interests.

Beyond Campus
But that's not all. Your UNLV experience expands beyond the physical borders of campus. Take a hike at Red Rock Canyon. Ski the slopes of Mt. Charleston. Take in a show on the Strip. Whatever you want to do, UNLV's unique location puts you just minutes away. Always remember: Life at UNLV extends far beyond the classroom.

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