UNLV Resources

Everything a Rebel needs.

UNLV offices, support services, and tools. All links go directly to UNLV resources.

UNLV Academic Support

UNLV offices & services

Official UNLV academic support resources. All free for enrolled students.

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Academic Success Center

UNLV's hub for tutoring, supplemental instruction, and academic coaching. Located in the Lied Library. Drop-in and scheduled sessions available.

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UNLV Writing Center

Free one-on-one writing support for any assignment at any stage. In-person in CBC-A 314 or online via WCOnline.

writingcenter.unlv.edu โ†’
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UNLV Academic Advising

Meet with your academic advisor for degree planning, academic standing questions, and course selection. SSC-130.

advising.unlv.edu โ†’
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UNLV Registrar

Enrollment, transcripts, withdrawal forms, grade changes, and official academic records.

registrar.unlv.edu โ†’
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Financial Aid Office

SAP appeals, scholarship questions, and understanding how your GPA affects your aid eligibility.

finaid.unlv.edu โ†’
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Lied Library

Research help, study rooms, computer labs, and librarians who can help with any research assignment.

library.unlv.edu โ†’

Wellbeing & Mental Health

You're not just a GPA

Academic struggles and mental health are deeply connected. These resources exist for exactly that reason.

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UNLV Counseling & Psychological Services

Free individual counseling, crisis services, and mental health workshops for enrolled UNLV students. Located in SSC-240.

counseling.unlv.edu โ†’
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 anytime. Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress.

988lifeline.org โ†’
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Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741. Free, 24/7 mental health support via text message.

crisistextline.org โ†’

Free Study Tools

Recommended tools

Free external tools that work well alongside the built-in tools on this site.

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Quizlet

Free flashcard platform used by millions of students. Create your own sets or find existing ones for your course.

quizlet.com โ†’
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Khan Academy

Free video lessons covering math, science, economics, and more. Great for catching up on fundamentals.

khanacademy.org โ†’
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Notion

Free note-taking and organization tool. Build a semester tracker, reading notes, or study wiki.

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Research & Studies

The data behind the advice

Peer-reviewed studies and research that inform the advice and tools on this site.

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University Dropout: A Systematic Review of the Main Determinant Factors (2020-2024)

Synthesizes evidence on why students drop out across academic performance, vocational guidance, socioeconomic status, and institutional factors. One of the most comprehensive and current overviews available.

Quincho Apumayta et al. โ€” F1000Research, November 2024
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Enhancing College Student Retention and Graduation Rates: Key Findings from a Five-Year Comprehensive Approach

At-risk students who received targeted academic support, financial services, and guidance earned higher GPAs and saw graduation rates increase by 55-60% compared to those who did not receive support.

Taylor & Francis, 2025
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Undergraduate Student Retention Activities: Challenges and Research Agenda

Bibliometric review of 125 retention studies identifying three key research fronts: institutional dropout reduction programs, student success initiatives, and individual persistence factors.

Goncalves et al. โ€” SAGE Open, 2024
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The Role of Mental Health and Protective Factors in Student Academic Persistence and Retention

Examines how mental health issues โ€” affecting an estimated 30% of U.S. college students โ€” intersect with academic persistence, and what protective factors help students stay enrolled during periods of crisis.

Frontiers / PMC, 2024