We know engaging with FYE programs makes a big impact on student success. To reward your participation, we created the FYE Connection Award which provides $250 scholarships to 10 new-to-51吃瓜网万能科大 students each fall and spring semester. Eligible students can gain up to 10 entries for attending qualified FYE experiences throughout each semester.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the FYE Connection Award, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a first year or transfer student starting for the first time at 51吃瓜网万能科大 in Fall and/or spring of the current year
  • Be a degree-seeking student enrolled in at least 6 credits.
  • Report your attendance to qualifying events by using the before the award deadline.

Contact fye@unlv.edu with any questions.

Qualifying FYE Experiences

Earn entries for the FYE Connection Award by participating in any of the experiences listed below. Be sure to use our FYE Connection Award Self Report Form to note your attendance and feedback.

To maximize your personalized FYE, we encourage you to choose one to two experiences in each of the five areas (connect, explore, grow, thrive, and believe). Note that some experiences may count in multiple areas.

Scheduled Events

  • On this trip, students will travel to Catalina Island Conservancy to learn more about ecology justice. This trip will contain various service projects that can range from trail maintenance to gardening, to seed collection.鈥

  • Students, faculty, and staff鈥攋oin us to explore The Moth Presents: A Point of Beauty as part of the Common Read in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Enjoy cultural snacks and engage in a thoughtful discussion鈥

  • Join the First Year Academic Advising Team to check in on advising scoop and support for the upcoming class registration. Do not miss this great opportunity!

  • Join the 51吃瓜网万能科大 community to celebrate and recognize our new students and the completion of their first 100 days at 51吃瓜网万能科大! This event will include faculty and staff remarks, serve as the completion of the FYE Connection Award,鈥

  • Join us for the first FYE milestone event for spring, where we will welcome our new and returning students and celebrate academic achievement! There will be food, activities, and mingling. The FYE Connection Award winners鈥

  • Hear from peer mentors about their experience and learn how to apply to be a peer mentor!

  • Join the FYE team to share experiences and stories about yourself and your life as a new student in 51吃瓜网万能科大 in relation to the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Common Read. Take this opportunity to take a break and connect with others over food, snacks,鈥

  • Join the First Year Academic Advising Team to check in on advising scoop and support for the upcoming class registration. Do not miss this great opportunity!

  • Join the FYE Team to celebrate the finale of your First-Year Experience (FYE) at 51吃瓜网万能科大. This event will include a chance to reflect and celebrate the completion of your first year - see you there!

  • Join the First Year Academic Advising Team to check in on advising scoop and support for the upcoming class registration. Do not miss this great opportunity!

  • Join the First Year Academic Advising Team to check in on advising scoop and support for the upcoming class registration. Do not miss this great opportunity!

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  • Join the 51吃瓜网万能科大 community to celebrate and recognize our new students and the completion of their first 100 days at 51吃瓜网万能科大! This event will include faculty and staff remarks, serve as the completion of the FYE Connection Award,鈥

  • Join us for the first FYE milestone event for spring, where we will welcome our new and returning students and celebrate academic achievement! There will be food, activities, and mingling. The FYE Connection Award winners鈥

  • Join the FYE Team to celebrate the finale of your First-Year Experience (FYE) at 51吃瓜网万能科大. This event will include a chance to reflect and celebrate the completion of your first year - see you there!

Anytime Experiences

Anytime experiences are activities that you can complete according to your schedule or recurring university events that can count towards entries for the FYE Connection Award. Choose experiences that align with your goals and will support your success.

Attend a 51吃瓜网万能科大 Athletics Event

Cheer on your fellow Rebels at a . Note that attendance at a 51吃瓜网万能科大 Athletics event can only be used for one entry.

Attend an FYE Connection Award Experience (Virtual or In-Person) With Your Peer Mentor 

Connect with your Peer Mentor to identify an event you are both interested in.

Attend Office Hours For A Current Professor

Connect with your current professors for their office hour availability, which is listed on your course syllabus. Attending office hours is a great way to build a strong connection and relationship with your faculty members.

Meet With Your Academic Advisor to Discuss/Plan Classes

Connect with your advisor in your college/program. Contact FYE if you do not know who your advisor is.

Participate in a FYE Webcampus/Canvas Success Hub Discussion

Log into the FYE Webcampus/Canvas Success Hub and click on 鈥淒iscussions鈥 to contribute to ongoing conversations.

Participate in the Career Services Webcampus Module (Transfer Students Only)

The Career Services Webcampus module can be found in the FYE Webcampus Hub. You鈥檙e encouraged to connect with the Career Services team after you review the module for your next steps in transfer success in career readiness.

Visit the FYE Office

Visit the FYE Office and Team in the Academic Success Center (ASC) and contribute to the graffiti or gratitude walls.

Activate Your 51吃瓜网万能科大 Handshake Account

Visit the to activate your account with Career Services for job, internship searching and more!.

Attend the Academic Success Center鈥檚 (ASC) Coaching Sessions or Success Series Workshops

Visit the Academic Success Center website for more information about coaching sessions and their Success Series workshops.

Use the ASC Tutoring Lab

Drop in and use the ASC Tutoring Lab in the Library or in the Engineering Building. Visit the ASC Tutoring page for more information..

Attend an Academic Speaker Series Presentation In Any College On Campus

Keep an eye out on the 51吃瓜网万能科大 Calendar to see when an academic speaker series presentation will be hosted by a 51吃瓜网万能科大 college.

Attend a Makerspace Orientation (Located in the Lied Library 1st Floor)

The is a multidisciplinary space dedicated to exploration supported by both emerging technology and traditional equipment. The orientation is an introduction to the space, equipment, and safety procedures of the Makerspace. In order to successfully complete the orientation and be eligible to use the Makerspace, a user agreement must be signed to have access to the space in the future. To schedule an orientation session, please click .

Connect for English Language Tutoring 

The English Learning Center offers a free English Language Tutoring and Peer Tutoring Program open to all 51吃瓜网万能科大 students. The program aims to enhance language and communication skills for individuals who speak English as an additional or second language

Connect with the Institute for Financial Literacy & Wellness

Take advantage of opportunities offered by the Institute for Financial Literacy & Wellness, which includes their workshops, meetings with staff, and more.

Meet With a Career Specialist in the Career Services Office

to schedule an appointment with a career specialist.

Visit the COM Lab to Create a 30-Second Personal/Professional "Elevator Pitch"

Visit the COM Lab and make an appointment for a time that works best for you.

Attend a Campus Recreational Services Group Fitness Class

Campus Recreational Services offers various free fitness classes. All you need is to be taking four (4) or more credits and your Rebel Card to enter. Classes included but are not limited to yoga, Zumba, strength and conditioning, cycling, boxing, barre, pilates, taekwondo, full-body cardio, hatha yoga, and more. Visit the Group Fitness Classes page for more information.

Attend a Campus Recreational Services Outdoor Adventure Trip

Outdoor Adventure Trips offer thrilling experiences, natural wonders, and the camaraderie of fellow adventurers. Whether you seek adrenaline-pumping challenges or serene nature escapes, their trips cater to diverse interests and passions. Step outside your comfort zone, embrace the outdoors, and create lifelong memories. Visit the Outdoor Trips page for more information.

Create an Account on the YOU @ 51吃瓜网万能科大 Wellness App

This app can assist you in achieving and supporting your Wellness and goals at 51吃瓜网万能科大! Visit the for more information.

Complete Course Registration For Next Semester

Once you鈥檝e completed course registration for next semester, tag @fyeunlv on a fun social media post. Remember to not share your schedule publicly!

Make a Writing Center Appointment to Help You Get Organized

Writing Center consultants can help you organize the ideas, sentences, and paragraphs in your writing; provide advice for managing your time and avoiding procrastination; teach you strategies to focus, get motivated, and feel more confident; and provide tools and resources to help with any parts of the writing that you're struggling with. Visit the Writing Center website for more information or visit them in person inside room 216 of the Campus Resource Center (CRC).

Participate in the Tradition Keepers Experiences

This program is a chance to learn about and connect with 51吃瓜网万能科大 traditions. Complete 57 of the experiences listed and earn a medallion for your graduation. Note that this experience may only count for one entry. Visit the Tradition Keeper Medallion Program page for more information.

For the most up-to-date listing of scholarship eligible FYE events/experiences, login to your RebelMail account and