I'm speaking about UNLV from the student point of view, now I'm alumni. I was a biology pre-med school major. But I won't talk a lot about the biology department here, it's more-so for the university in general because there is just SO much that I can say. I can only give advice and tips to which I've learned over the years. None of this review has anything to do with sports. I'm not a sports fan nor was I really involved with sports during my undergrad.
I loved attending UNLV. There are just so many opportunities available to take advantage of. I got involved with community service student organizations like SODA- Students Organizing Diversity Activities and they held many different events that I was able to get involved in, such as ASB which is alternative spring break where students spend a spring break in another state doing community service.
The school is a commuter school therefore you have the opportunity to get involved if you want. For me, college was a chance to start fresh, so getting involved was always fun to me. (and made for great application boosters)
Parking enforcement is strictly regulated here. Make sure to call UNLV parking before you park to find out when parking times are enforced and when you can park!
UNLV lied library- closes around 2AM during finals week and they DO allow you to bring food and drinks into the library. The lied library is one of the most beautiful libraries I've seen consisting of 5 floors and different floors being "quiet" floors.
The student union- has only like 2 microwaves and the entire campus has like zero refridgerators for public use. There are however ways around it, such as using the Law Library's (beware of the law students) refrigerators and the SEB (new engineering building) has them that say "for faculty/staff" but as a student, I've used them and the microwaves, as long as you play it cool.
For registration/financial aid:
1. Fill out your FAFSA as soon as possible.
2. Funds do not disperse into your acct until the week that schools start.
3. Register for classes ASAP because they fill up fast. If you can't register because it's not your turn, ask a friend to hold the spot and sign up for a class.
4. Don't believe everything rate my professor says.