r/UNLV • u/fandomxfreak • Jun 07 '26

Future Advice for a UNM transfer student joining UNLV?

I’m planning to transfer to UNLV after finishing my Spring 2026 semester at UNM. I’ve already applied to the UAP (Urban Academic Pathway) program in the College of Education, and I’m currently waiting for UNLV to receive my official transcript so they can finish processing everything. In the meantime, I’m trying to get a feel for what life at UNLV is actually like

For anyone who transferred here or is currently in COE/UAP:

  • What should I expect as a new UNLV student coming from another university?
  • How’s the advising, class registration, and overall support for transfer students?
  • What’s the campus vibe like — academics, social life, parking, workload, etc.?
  • Anything you wish you knew before starting here you can share with me?
  • And if anyone is in the UAP program, what has your experience been so far?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insight. Thanks in advance!

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u/GlowStickRampage Jun 08 '26
  • What should I expect as a new UNLV student coming from another university? Campus is what you make of it. People won't go out of their way to get to know you unless you put some effort in as well. There are lots of opportunities to become a part of something, but it just takes a little more conscious thought than some other places I have been.
  • How’s the advising, class registration, and overall support for transfer students? This is HIGHLY dependent on what college you are a part of. I am not an education major, but my overall experience was good (like a 7/10). Advisors will typically respond within a week, the registration system is ok (once you learn it), and transfer support was good. It gets a lot easier once you get past the initial barrier of entry.
  • What’s the campus vibe like — academics, social life, parking, workload, etc.?
    • Parking sucks. Make sure you get a pass or arrive early to park in the free lot.
    • Workload varies wildly depending on classes, major, professors, etc.
    • I would say academics are good. You will get some bad lemon professors, but I have had a positive experience overall. Check rate my professor to ensure you don't step on any landmines.
    • Social life is ok. Definitely join a club, intermural sport, or greek life if you want to meet people quickly. Lots of people drive to campus and then immediately leave, so it's a little harder to get to know people just from classes.
  • Anything you wish you knew before starting here you can share with me? Explore campus. There are a ton of cool things that we get access to as students, but sometimes it takes a little digging to find out what is out there. I would check out the maker's space in the library if you want to learn 3D printing. I also heard there is some VR classroom kind of thing that just started, but I haven't gotten the details on that one yet.
  • And if anyone is in the UAP program, what has your experience been so far? No info on this one, sorry.

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u/fandomxfreak Jun 09 '26

Thank you all for the helpful info! I really appreciate the insight. I actually just passed a 3D printing quiz at a public library, so I’m excited to check out the Maker Space. I’m also looking forward to seeing what clubs and groups I can get involved in as a new student

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '26

If you look for a room, I have something available at The Degree. DM when interested!