Academic Resources

As an Honors student yoursquore striving for your own ldquogold medalrdquo ndash be it a specific graduate program a career a lifestyle or maybe just a good GPA Why not take a cue from Olympians Take

advantage of the coaching and support offered by the ASC Attend the ASCrsquos many tutoring labs in a variety of subjects Get guidance and support from an experienced Academic Success coach

Or try out Supplemental Instruction - semester-long study groups led by students who recently passed a historically difficult course The ASC will guide you every step of the way to the many

established resources created to ensure you complete your educational goals

Academic Success Center (ASC)Get Help When You Need It

GPA Calculator Keep Track of Your Grades

Always have the pulse on your GPA Using UNLVrsquos online tool you can calculate your

GPA while our advisors can use our Honors GPA calculator to determine the exact grades you need to succeed as well as how retaking

classes may effect your GPA

Disability Resource Center (DRC)Equal Access for Everyone

The DRC is committed to supporting students with disabilities at UNLV

through the appropriate use of advocacy accommodations and supportive services to ensure access to campus courses services

and activities

Honors students have access to high-level Honors Writing Consultants all of whom

are graduate students in literature and writing Bring your essays for a second look

brainstorm your topic and arguments get help with formatting and much more

Honors Writing Center Consultants Strengthen Your Pen

Honors advisors are here to help you carve your path through college and the Honors

curriculum We partner and collaborate with your major advisor to keep you on track for

graduation

Personalized Advising Carve Your Path

Student Resources

Find out more Click any icon in this document to be taken to the corresponding UNLV webpage1

Undergraduate ResearchThink Deeply

The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) provides students with ample opportunities to develop as scholars

including individualized research advising workshops to develop research knowledge

and skills funding and publication opportunities and more

Conference Travel FundingSpread Your Ideas

Honors College (HC) students who have been invited to present their research at academic conferences can apply for HC funding to help pay for travel expenses after applying for other UNLV funding

Amounts will vary up to $500 a semester

Nationally Competitive AwardsGo for the Gold

The Honors College is proactive in identifying and preparing any UNLV student for these opportunities and we take great pride in the number of students who have

been successful in their application for these awards

Honors InternshipsBuild Your Credentials

Internships are a great way to explore a career field gain valuable experience build

your resume and develop professional connections The Honors College is proud

to partner with employers to offer internship opportunities to Honors students Apply as

early as your sophomore year

Study AbroadExpand Your Horizons

Dreamed of spending time abroad during college We are here to help make that happen

Each semester our students travel to the corners of the globe to pursue a life changing experience The Honors college offers $1000

per semester (FallSpring) abroad

Opportunities

Honors Thesis - RH ProgramA Step Beyond

In the Research and Creative Honors Program (RH) students undertake an independent researchcreative thesis while also completing four HON 400-level seminars Click the

pictures below to read about the exciting research that HC students are conducting

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Get Involved

Honors Student Council (HSC)Your Community Your Voice

We talk a lot about our vibrant community of students here in the Honors College The

engine behind it all is HSC As the official student organization of the Honors College HSC empowers Honors students to make an impact with their peers and the wider

UNLV community through a unified voice

UNLV Student OrganizationsMake New Connections

UNLV has more than 350 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) that

encompass a variety of different interests activities and beliefs RSOs range from social action organizations to identity-based organizations to religious-based

clubs to sports clubs Whatever your interest UNLV has the organization to match You can even start your own

Honors College EventsTime To Have Fun

The Honors College holds a variety of events throughout the year to foster community and help you unwind from your coursework Join

us for Friendsgiving the Spring Picnic the Talent Show Coffee House Night and much more

Wellness ActivitiesTaking Care of Yourself

If you want to succeed academically yoursquove got to take care of yourself physically and

emotionally We believe that fitness friendships and fun are key aspects of a satisfying collegiate

experience Thatrsquos why the HC offers some exclusive opportunities to stay active with

likeminded Honors students

Collegiate Honors SocietiesYour Academic Community

Join a Collegiate Honors Society to connect with high achieving peers in your

fieldThese societies foster excellence - in scholarship service leadership

and research - and provide community engagement to involved members Check-

in with your academic department to determine reputable organizations

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Find Support amp Stay Informed

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS clinicians are trained to help you work through problems commonly experienced

by college students of all ages and backgrounds Servies are also available through the CICFC and the PRACTICE Except for the cost of medication and

certain tests all services are provided at no charge to enrolled UNLV students who have

paid their Health Fee

Support GroupsWorking Through it Together

The Student Wellness and Recreation Center (SWRC) holds regular support

groups for a range of issues including depression anxiety LGBTQ+ support and

more Groups can act as a support network and a sounding board and may help you

work through challenging issues

HC Mentor Program A Welcome Connection

The Honors College (HC) Mentor Program provides support to first-year Honors students by pairing them with sophomores juniors and seniors who commit to serving as a role model and guide Your mentor can help you navigate the Honors College and university resources

and will regularly contact you to check in on your semester

HC WeeklyUpdates to Your Inbox

HC Weekly is our regular publication sent directly to your email Here we alert you

to events opportunities scholarships and more Make sure you keep an eye out for it

every Tuesday - wersquoll always keep you up-to-date on everything you need to know

RebelSAFEStay Safe

The campus-wide alert system will keep you safe and provide you a direct line to

campus authorities in the unlikely event that campus safety is threatened Download the

app for push notifications and sign up to receive alerts by text and email

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