University of Nevada-Las Vegas Top Questions

It's a decent institution, but feels uninspired and dull

I think it is a diverse school that has a variety of opportunities in all areas.

UNLV is a great commuter school.

UNLV campus is located right in the heart of the Las Vegas. It's only about 20-25 minutes walk to the strips and right next to the Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. There are many stores, restaurants, and malls closeby. It is definitely a very convenient campus to study. If there is one thing I would change, I would love to see UNLV becomes a smoke FREE campus. Actually, some of the public area like student union and other buildings have banned smoking already. The school size is just the right size, not too big yet not too small. I spend most of my time over at the 'Lied Library', student union building, and the College of Education building. It is like a college town. The school's administration is fine. Most of the school administrative are helpful and friendly. There is school pride. The famous Rebels Basketball team plays well in NCAA I in almost every season. There are a lot of student parking over at the stadium. However, the student parking closeby the classroom buildings are always full.

My overall opinoin of UNLV is that it is a great school to both learn and live at. The professors and students are helpful and care about your learning experience, and the opportunities available within the city are endless, especially for students of the hotel college. Living on campus is made very comfortable by the big rooms, friendly RA's, and activities planned to help you get to know your neighbors. UNLV is a great place to start if you're just leaving home for the first time and are still getting used to living on your own.

Over all I like this school. The class sizes are good and it's easy enough to get into the classes I want, though my major isn't the most popular being that's it's history. I get classes tought by the professor themselves and not grad students. The fact that it was in las Vegas was a drawing factor but that is not a big deal. There is not much of campus life and parties with my colleagues are unimportant to me but I'm sure they exist. It's strange going to university in a entertainment and tourist hub. There is a lot of school pride but if you don't want to be involved its not like you are an outcast. There is a majority of the students that live off campus so campus life isn't focused around the dorms etc. you can make you experience the typically college one if you would like or just for academic.

The cost of attending UNLV is really quite reasonable and the quality of the education can be top notch depending on your major and the effort you put into it. Most students are mildly unfriendly to anyone they do not already know. Many would prefer that you do not talk to them. This is partly due to UNLV being a commuter campus. If I am not in class I spend most of my time in the student union on the second floor reading or in a computer lab browsing the internet. There are a lot of fantastic organizations on campus who are continually involved in the community. There are many great extra-curricular programs that you can get involved in: Executive Mentor Program, Student Ambassadors, CSUN, Contender Challenge, etc. The general education core at UNLV has the tendency to bee a box-checking experience. The campus bookstore is generally a complete rip-off and I wait until after the first day of classes to buy only the necessary books online. All the faculty at the Lee Business School are absolutely fantastic.

Honestly, I enjoy UNLV. It is a big university but not so big as to feel overwhelmed. I love the architecture, especially the new buildings. The library, student union and the gym are all amazing. I wish there were more trees but then again this is a desert college and you get what you get. I would definitely knock some buildings down bc some are just down right ugly and getting a little long in the tooth. I really enjoy being on campus but I wish it made me want to stay more. I spend most of my time on campus in class obviously but when not there it is usually in the student union just hanging with friends. UNLV has some pretty neat places around campus to just hang out which I really enjoy, especially during the fall and winter when it is not so hot outside. As for college town, there is none. The area right around UNLV is not the best and if given the choice I would not live there or around there. It is about a mile from the vegas strip which is pretty cool and gives some nice views some times. The budget problems that are facing this school suck. Many programs have been cut and supposedly more are to be cut. Tuition has been raised a few times and might rise again.

My overall opinion is that the school is a good a school but there are definitely some issues. First there are not enough teachers per student. Being in classes of 300 makes it tough to get enough teacher student interaction. Also the other main problem is not enough sections of classes. For those of us who work it's hard to schedule classes at times that are convient.

UNLV is a great college in various aspects. On the academic side, you have a number of colleges that are constantly increasing in the national rankings. Also, we have a great Honors College program which allows students to go above and beyond regular college requirements. In terms of campus involvment, there are over 200 recognized clubs and organizations on campus. The athletic programs here at UNLV are also notable. From basketball to soccer, students are always ready for a great game! All in all, for a school that just hit its 50th anniversary, UNLV has already taken great strides in going well beyond expectations.