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University of Nevada–Las Vegas

Campus Life

Address

4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Website

http://www.unlv.edu

Admissions E-mail

undergraduate.recruitment@unlv.edu

Campus Housing

Does the school offer housing to students?

Yes

Students living in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing:

7%

Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year?

Yes

Does school provide assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available?

Yes

Types of campus housing available:

coed dorms, special housing for international students

Percentage of college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing units that are:

Singles:

N/A

Doubles:

98%

Triples/Suites:

2%

Apartments:

N/A

Other:

N/A

Number of college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing buildings:

10

Percentage of college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing buildings equipped with:

Percentage of college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access:

100%

Campus size:

358 acres

Average percentage of students on campus during weekends:

10%

Transportation

Nearest airport location(s) (miles):

Las Vegas (3)

Nearest passenger train station (miles):

N/A

Nearest bus station (miles):

Las Vegas (10)

Public transportation serves campus?

Yes

Are all students permitted to have cars on campus?

Yes

Students who have cars on campus

90%

Student Employment

School employment is available?

Yes

Percent of undergraduates working on campus during 2006-2007 academic year:

15%

Average amount undergraduates may expect to earn per year from part-time on-campus work:

$4,000

Are freshmen discouraged from working during their first term?

No

Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)

Army ROTC:

Offered on campus

Navy ROTC:

Not offered

Air Force ROTC:

Not offered

Regulations

Is alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age?

Yes

Additional Policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors

Campus Events

Most popular cultural and campus events:

Barrick Lecture Series; Charles Vanda Master Series; Las Vegas Philharmonic Concerts; Nevada Conservatory Theatre; UNLV Jazz Ensemble concerts