UNLV Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective and New Students
Last Day to Pay 2 Where to Pay 2 Enrollment Status 2 Financial Need 3 Refund Checks 3 Financial Aid Status 4 Federal Work Study 4 Short Term Loans 4 Last Day to Drop Classes 5 Course Catalog 5 Holds 5 PIN 5 Classes 6 Name/Address Change 6 Native American Tuition Wavers 7 Recruitment Tours 7 VIP Students/VIP System 7 Advising 8 Student ID/Rebel Card 9 Bookstore 9 Library 9 Parking 10 Computer Labs 10 Involvement 11 Orientation 11 Glossary 12
Payment Hours: January 10-26 M-Th 8-6 pm and Fridays 8-5pm When is my Last Day to Pay? The last day to pay without fees is Friday, January 14, by 5 pm. Student s full account balance must be paid by this date and includes students receiving financial aid or other scholarships such as millennium. All payments must be received (not postmarked) by January 14. Beginning Tuesday, January 18 a $25 per day late registration/payment penalty. Monday, January 24 is the last day to pay with late fees, $125 total. This is also the last day to add or drop classes with a full refund. Failure to pay constitutes a withdrawal from class. Where do I Pay? Make payments in the cashier s office, 1st floor student services complex. Find out if you owe money online at http://www.unlv.edu or at the Bursars office (8:30-5pm). Students are encouraged to pay for courses online. Credit/debit daily cash limits may apply. To assure that payments are applied correctly students are encouraged to use credit cards for transactions over $300.00. Payments can be made in drop boxes located in the visitor parking booth outside of Maude Frazier Hall, inside Maude Frazier Hall, inside the Lied Library, and inside the Reynolds Student Services Complex. Non-admitted students are not eligible for federal, state, or institutional financial aid, but may apply for alternative educational loans through private lenders. Information available online at http://financialaid.unlv.edu. What is my Enrollment Status? Full time enrollment is 12 credits for undergrads, 9 for graduate students. Your actual enrollment must match the enrollment status (ex. Full-time, three-quarter time, half-time) reported upon financial aid award activation for funds to pay. If you will be enrolled in more or less credits than originally reported, please contact Student Financial Services at 702-895-3424 or Student Services Complex 232 to report change in enrollment. Always add classes before you drop to maintain full-time status. Student loan borrowers are required to complete online loan counseling and an online Master Promissory Note (MPN) for loan funds to pay. Complete instructions on these steps are located in the Resources column of the Financial Aid page of the UNLV website: http://financialaid.unlv.edu. Select Forms and Instructions and download Master Promissory Note Instructions for Students. 2
Financial Aid: In Depth Do I have a Financial Need? Visit the bursar s site for up-to-date information on tuition and fees at www.unlv.edu/controller/ bursar/tuition.html. A student s award package can include scholarships, federal and state grants, federal work study employment, and loans. A student s financial need is determined by using the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) derived from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The EFC takes into account the number of people in a student s household, the number of people in college, the age of students and/or parents, as well as the student s and/or parent s income and assets. For most scholarships at UNLV, it is required that you maintain enrollment in at least 12 credits (full-time) per semester to assure that the scholarship credits your account. If you get an outside agency scholarship, all checks and correspondence should be forwarded to the address below. Checks should be made out to Board of Regents. Since most checks are copayable to you and UNLV, both parties must endorse the check before it can be applied to your account. UNLV Scholarships Office Box 452016 Las Vegas, NV 89154-2026 Fax: 702-895-1353 When do I receive a Refund? A refund check is sent to the student when the students financial aid is greater than his or her charges for a particular semester. To determine the amount of your refund check, you should compare your university charges with your anticipated financial aid. Refund checks representing financial aid proceeds will be mailed to the address on file with Student Enrollment Services. Federal financial aid cannot be received at two different institutions concurrently. You must select only one school to be the school to administer your financial aid. 3
What is my Financial Aid Status? You may check your financial aid status online through the My Aid log in located on the righthand side of the Financial Aid page of the UNLV website: http://financialaid.unlv.edu. Financial aid funds will be credited to your UNLV account the week before classes begin. You will see the word Disbursed next to your awards when funds have been credited to your account. You may then view your bill through Online Registration to view the amount of your refund or the remaining balance owed. Verify that all activity (add/drops) have posted to your account before determining your refund amount. After the add/drop period, your charges will not be reduced and you will be paying for the original number of hours you were enrolled for in that term. This may affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress at the end of the academic year. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is a measurement of your academic performance and one of many requirements to maintain eligibility for financial aid. SAP consists of three different components: grade point average, minimum credit hours, and maximum credit hours. If you withdraw from UNLV during the first 60% of the semester, your financial aid may be adjusted depending on the Return to Title IV Calculation. The Student Financial Services will review what charges you are responsible for and what financial aid you were eligible to receive at the time of your withdrawal. You aid may be reduced or canceled based on this process and you may owe a balance to the University. All students should verify their account balance on their electronic billing statement. What is Federal Work Study? There are several ways to find a job at UNLV. When you complete the FAFSA, you will be considered for Federal Work Study (FWS) if you mark it on the application. If you qualify for FWS at UNLV it will be included on your financial aid award letter. All students who are currently enrolled at least half-time are eligible to find employment through the Student Enrollment & Financial Services Employment page. What are Short Term Loans? The purpose of a Short-Term Loan (STL) is to provide temporary cash for educational expenses for a brief period of time until other resources become available. A STL is normally paid back depending on when you apply for it (15-45 days depending on the billing cycle). A financial aid counselor can let you know. The Millenium Scholarship (MS) pays $80 per credit. Payments occur in two cycles. The first disbursement pays for 12 credits, and the second occurs on the last day of late registration and pays for any additional credits. Students are required to pay for fees not covered by the scholarship by January 14 to avoid late registration/payment fees. 4
Registration & Enrollment Hours During Enrollment: January 10-26 M-Th 8-6 pm and Fridays 8-5pm When is the Last Day to Drop Classes? Monday, January 24 is the last day to add/drop classes and receive a full refund. Friday, February 25 is that last day to drop and receive a 50% refund. Friday, March 18 is the final day to drop or withdraw from classes or change from credit to audit. When should I check the Catalog? Students should check the catalog for pre-requisites. If they feel they have met these requirements, they should refer to the Student Authorization Guide page within the registration guide at http://registrar.unlv.edu/20042005fall/reginstructions.asp for the appropriate contact. To declare or change a major go to the Registrars Office in Maude Frazier Hall, or to your current/ new academic advisor. The course catalog is on the UNLV website. You can also buy a paper copy at the UNLV bookstore. Why am I on Hold? An Admissions Hold is typically an indicator that a student immunization records are needed or incomplete. An Academic Hold is typically an indicator that a student needs to receive academic advising. Immunization records may be submitted to the Student Enrollment Services office located in Maude Frazier Hall or faxed to 702-895-1118. A Financial Hold is when you owe money from a previous semester. During opening, the Office of Undergraduate Recruitment, located in Maude Frazier Hall, will also accept these records. How do I reset my PIN? To reset your PIN, contact Student Enrollment Services or call 702-895-3443. 5
Classes You can find out where the class will be held either by checking the class schedule or by calling the department. Classroom location is online at http://www.unlv.edu, or you can contact the appropriate Dean s office. Classes can range from 50 minutes to 3 hours, depending on how many days a week they are held. Orientation will be held January 13 & 14. Students can pick up materials in the MSU. Changes are made to the course listings regularly. Students must check their schedules online regularly for changes. Name/Address Change To change your name and/or address, contact Student Enrollment Services located in Maude Frazier Hall for the name change process. Address changes may be made through Online Registration. Financial aid recipients or students living on campus must also contact those offices to update their address. 6
Undergraduate Recruitment Hours: January 10-26 M-Th 8-6 pm and Fridays 8-5pm Native American Tuition Wavers To apply for the Native American tuition waver, please see Isabelle Johnson in FRA 109. She will ask for a copy of your tribal papers as proof you qualify for the waiver. Recruitment Tours Anyone interested can take the Undergraduate Recruitment Tours. Tours are offered Monday- Friday at 10:00 am through January 24. After the 24th, tours are offered Monday thru Friday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and Saturday at 9:30 am. All tours start from the TAM alumni Center lobby. Undergraduate Recruitment Tours are led by Rebel Recruiters, who also work in the Office of Undergraduate Recruitment, attend recruitment events, and call prospective students. Applications and interviews for these positions are typically held during the spring semester. VIP Students/VIP System Current students should not use the VIP system to access the registration system. Now that students are at UNLV, the current student site will be their main reference point. 7
Advising & Tutoring Where do I get Advising? Undeclared majors should seek advising in the University College, located in FDH. Declared majors should contact the appropriate college for advising information. Most colleges have advising services and guides available on the web. You may sign up for tutoring in the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach, located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Complex. 895-4777 College Business Education Engineering Fine Arts Health/Human Science Honors Hotel Liberal Arts Nursing Sciences Urban Affairs University College Location Phone M/S BEH 116 CEB 226 TBE A-207 HFA 125 BHS 512 LLB 3270 BEH 543 CDC Bldg 2 215 BHS 417 MPE 130 CDC Bldg 11 FDH 452 895-3143 895-1537 895-2522 895-4210 895-2780 895-2263 895-3616 895-1997 895-3360 895-2077 895-1009 895-3177 6024 3038 4051 5013 3019 7003 6039 5078 3360 4050 3051 2001 8
Campus Services Where do I get a Student ID? Hours Jan 13 & 14: 7:30 am 7 pm Jan 15: 7:30 am 5 pm Jan 16: 11 am 3 pm Regular Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am 5 pm. Get ID cards in the Rebel Card Services Center located on the 1st floor of the MSU. New ID cards are free, students just need to have a picture ID and copy of their course schedule with them. Replacement cards are $20, $10 for broken/damaged cards. Non-admitted students can receive a Rebel Card if they are registered for 1 credit or more. Items purchased from Sodexho food service are tax-exempt. Additional information can be found at http://www.unlv.edu/rebelcard/. Where is the Bookstore? Hours M-T 7:30-7pm Friday 7:30-4 pm Saturday 11-3pm Located south of the Moyer Student Union The UNLV bookstore will provide a book if a professor listed the book as a required text. If the book is not in stock, the bookstore will rush order the book at no charge, student just has to ask! Hardcopy catalogs are available for purchase. These are important because they contain the requirements to graduate based on the year the student was admitted. You only need the catalog from your first year of attendance. What are the library s hours? Hours Jan 13 & 14 8-6 pm Hours while classes are in session: Monday Thursday 7:30 am 12:00 am Friday 7:30 am 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am 6:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am 12 :00 am 9
Do I need a Parking Permit? Hours M-Th 7 am-7pm Fridays 7 am-5pm Permits are required Monday through Thursday from 7 am until 7 pm and Fridays from 7am until 5 pm. Grace period ends Monday, January 24. Students can ONLY park in the STUDENT spots during the grace period. They will be ticketed if they park in STAFF, RESIDENT, HANDICAP, METER, OR NO PARKING zones. Parking permits for students are $79.86 per year or $39.93 per semester and are available for purchase online at http://thepermitstore.com. Parking permits are also available at Parking Services, Monday through Thursday, 7 am until 7 pm and Fridays from 7am until 5 pm. Where are the Computer Labs? Students need a valid Rebel Card to create a computer lab account. After the account is created the Rebel Card is only needed to add money to their print balance. Student Computing Resources (SCR) print charges are $.02 for laser prints and $.25 for color per page. On January 13 and 14 students will not have to create an account to use MSU 209, CBC B131. Students will not be charged to print schedules for Rebel Cards in MSU 209 on January 13 and 14. Email accounts can be activated at http://swami/unlv.edu; after the account has been created it can be accessed at http://webmail.unlv.edu. Computer Lab Locations CBC B131 B135 C 234 FDH 234/235 245 CEB 309A Systems Computing Services Room 102 Beam Hall Room 114 235 239 MSU 209 10
Student Involvement & Orientation How do I get Involved? Go to the Student Organization Resource Center (the SORCE room) for information on getting involved. SORCE is located on the 1st floor of the MSU, combined with the CSUN Student Government Services office, or you can reach them at 702-895-1368. Student organization mailboxes are also located in the SORCE room. The Spring Involvement Fair will be held on Tuesday, January 25 from 11:30am to 5 pm. Visit the Student Involvement and Activities website for additional involvement opportunities at http://activities.unlv.edu. When is Orientation? Students Spring Orientation 2005 is scheduled for January 13 & 14, 2005. The Orientation Information Center located in the MSU will be open from 8 am 5 pm on both Thursday and Friday. Orientation is highly recommended for all students! Attendance is not taken during Orientation and it is not required. This is the chance to become familiar with the campus and be ready for the academic year! Choosing to attend college and come to UNLV was an important decision; we encourage students to prepare themselves with the best chances of succeeding by attending Orientation. A $60 Orientation fee is placed on the student s university bill the first semester. This is a one-time, non-refundable fee. As part of this $60, students receive academic advising, undergraduate catalog, student handbook/planner, student ID, and other supplies during Orientation. Graduate College students are invited to attend orientation as well. Graduate College (FDH 314) questions should be directed to 702-895-3320. Parents During scheduled Orientation, specific sessions will be offered for parents. We will answer all parents questions and help them understand what their son or daughter will experience as they enter the university. 11
Glossary EFC FAFSA FWS MS MSU MPN PIN SAP SCR SORCE STL UNLV Expected Family Contribution Free Application for Federal Student Aid Federal Work Study Millenium Scholarship Moyer Student Union Master Promissory Note Personal Identification Number Satisfactory Academic Progress Student Computing Resources Student Organization Resource Center Short-Term Loan University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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