Second-Year Experience
As you move into your second year at UNLV, it is very important that you get connected on campus and that you are actively seeking meaningful opportunities outside of the classroom that will complement your formal learning.
The second year of college is an essential time of solidifying your choice of major and in identifying appropriate goals that will lead to academic and personal success. UNLV has numerous resources for students to explore and participate in.
Rebels R.I.S.E.
Reflection. Involvement. Scholarship. Engagement. Rebels R.I.S.E. encourages UNLV students to rise above obstacles and uncertainty and reflect personally, increase their involvement on campus, seek scholarly activities and expand their engagement within the community.
One main focus of Rebels R.I.S.E. is to promote meaningful learning experiences for students during their second year.
Second Year Checklist
- Visit your academic advisor to assess your academic standing and progress
toward graduation
- Make sure you are fulfilling your general education credits and taking any pre-requisite courses for your degree program and register for the next semester of classes
- Confirm your major choice or change majors if necessary
- Add a minor to complement your major and enhance your knowledge and skills base
- Seek out peer and faculty mentors
- Practice self-care and utilize the resources of the Student Wellness Center
- UNLV Wellness Zone
- Fitness classes, intramural teams, and equipment rentals
- Student Counseling and Psychological Center (CAPS)
- Make an appointment at the Student Health Center
- Join a student organization or fraternity/sorority
- Attend an athletics event as are free for students
- Explore the workshops and resources provided by Career Services such as career fairs, resume writing workshops, and networking events
- Participate in campus wide Rebel events such as Homecoming
- Engage with CSUN, your student government body
- Don’t miss amazing opportunities to get involved with the
- Complete/renew your federal financial aid application on October 1st
- Apply for scholarships with your college and CSUN
- Consider applying for an internship
- It is never too early to consider your next educational goal.
- Interested in law school?
- Interested in health-related professional school?
- Interested in graduate school?
- Seek out undergraduate research opportunities Office of Undergraduate Research
- Form a study group
- Utilize academic support resources
- Explore on campus employment
- Explore Study Abroad options
- Explore service learning experiences, such as alternative spring break
- Visit the Intersection, a comprehensive multicultural resource center
- Attend and participate in social and educational events hosted by the office of Office of Student Diversity Programs such as the Festival of Communities in the Spring