Rebel Ready Week
Join us for an exciting week-long program to kick off your college experience!
Welcome Rebels!
We're so excited to have you join us at UNLV.
Rebel Ready Week is a week-long collection of activities and events that help undergraduate students connect and engage with the campus community. You'll learn more about UNLV and our support services and resources.
And don't worry — The event is free, and there will be plenty of activities and sessions where you can have fun and meet fellow Rebels. Oh, and we’ve got swag!
First-Year Undergraduate Students
Event Schedule
Visit our Overview of Events page or download the full event schedule on the Guidebook App by following these steps:
- Step 1: Download the
- The Guidebook App is available on and
- Step 2: Create Your Guidebook Account
- Set up your account using your RebelMail or the email you used for your admissions application.
- Step 3: View the Full Event Schedule
- Use the passphrase RRW2024 to access the Rebel Ready Week 2024 guide.
Event Details
Rebel Ready Week is designed to help undergraduate students gain a sense of belonging and prepare them for a less stressful first year and a more successful college experience overall.
All incoming first-year undergraduate students are required to attend Rebel Ready Week. You’ll be assigned to a group and paired with a Rebel Ready Week leader. Together you'll participate in small and large group sessions, listen to keynote speakers, meet new people, and attend various workshops. Throughout the week, you'll also have the chance to attend breakout sessions on topics that interest you based on the Rebel Ready Week Pillars. Optional evening programming will let you continue to have fun and connect with other students!
Rebel Ready Week Pillars:
- Rebel Success
- Rebel Life
- Rebel Community
- Rebel Wellness
- Rebel Forever
Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students
In conjunction with Rebel Ready Week, newly admitted graduate students will participate in Gradate College Day on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, as part of their New Graduate Student Orientation. The day will be filled with graduate students-specific programming.
Parents & Families
We encourage parents and families to join us on Monday, August 19, 2024, for Rebel Ready Week Family Day. Registration is required.
Programming will include attending a college welcome with your student, a family lunch with UNLV campus leaders, and family-specific programming about student success. Other sessions will cover the first-year experience, financial aid, and philanthropy and alumni engagement. You'll rejoin your student for a send-off at the end of the day.
Rebel Ready Week Family Day Registration Disclaimer
Thank you for your interest in joining us for Family Day during Rebel Ready Week. Please note the following disclaimer regarding registration:
- Registration for Family Day is free but required. We kindly ask that each student registers no more than three family members to ensure adequate space for all attendees.
- While children are welcome to accompany their families to Rebel Ready Week Family Day, please be advised that the presentations and programming are tailored towards adult family members. The content may not be entertaining or engaging for young children.
- Programming for Family Day includes attending a college welcome and lunch with your student and UNLV leaders, as well as family-specific sessions on student success, the first-year experience, financial aid, and philanthropy and alumni engagement.
- Parents and families are encouraged to rejoin their students for a send-off at the end of the day.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Should you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
