Our hearts are also with all of you. We want to ensure that you are aware of and have access to all mental health resources made available by UNLV. As we finalize preparations for next week's commencement ceremony, we know it will be a difficult and emotional time for all. However, we also know it will be a time to gather and begin healing, pay tribute to those lost, and honor all graduating students by acknowledging their hard work and accomplishments.
Campus and Community Resources
UNLV is offering mental health and counseling services to help the campus community process the traumatic Dec. 6 campus incident. It is typical for people to experience a variety of emotions following such a traumatic event. These feelings can include shock, sorrow, numbness, fear, anger, disillusionment, grief, and others.
Anyone coping with the impacts of trauma can reach out to these services:
Students can fill out the Student Support Form to get connected to UNLV’s many student support resources.
Student Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is providing crisis support services to students both in-person and via telehealth beginning Thursday, Dec. 7. Contact 702-895-3627 to access support services.
UNLV’s Ombuds Office is always open to the campus community for interpersonal and group issues and facilitation. If you are currently struggling with interpersonal (supervisor/employee, peer/peer, or other) issues or group/organizational concerns, you can make an appointment with the Ombuds Office. Or if you would like to discuss any other work issues related to recent events, you can reach out to us by filling out this form, visiting the contact page, or scheduling an appointment.
Mental Health Expert Offers Ways to Navigate Healing from Tragedy
Jamie Davidson, Associate Vice President for Student Wellness, shares tips and other resources to help the campus community cope with trauma after the Dec. 6 shooting.
End of Semester Changes
Instructors will submit final course letter grades for fall 2023 by Tuesday, Dec. 19. Letter grades will be posted in MyUNLV. After grades are posted, students have the option for S/U grading for the fall 2023 semester beginning Dec. 22. The Request for Change of Grading Basis in Graduate-Level Course form in Grad Rebel Gateway must be submitted to change the grading basis to Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) for fall 2023 courses no later than Jan. 5, 2024.
“S” and “U” grades are not included in the GPA or grade point balance calculations and may impact eligibility for some forms of financial aid and scholarships. Graduate students should contact the Graduate Coordinator/Graduate College RPC team at grad.rpc@unlv.edu before submitting.
Rebel Gram Slam 2023 Winners
Rebel Grad Slam, an annual weeklong event hosted by the Graduate College, challenges graduate students to present their research in a condensed and compelling way using only three minutes and one presentation slide.
Preliminary and semifinal rounds, which began on Nov. 27, culminated on Dec. 1 in a final round featuring 10 students representing disciplines ranging from anthropology to biological sciences.
Congratulations to the 2023 Rebel Grad Slam winners:
First place:
Kendra McGlothen, Neuroscience Ph.D., Predictions of the Future: Utilizing Microglial Biomarkers of Neuroinflammation to Indicate Cycles of Stress
Second place:
Nasibeh Arabameri, Biological Sciences Ph.D., Inside the Bacteriopolis
Foundations of a Grant Lifecycle Badge Applications Being Accepted
While anyone can apply for a grant, even the best researchers need guidance to create compelling and competitive proposals. The Graduate College is accepting applications for its new Foundations of a Grant Lifecycle Badge, a free program with research- and expert-informed content to help graduate and professional students learn about researching funding opportunities, assessing fit, crafting winning proposals, and managing awarded grants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply.
Dec. 22: Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp Application Deadline
The Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp assists students working on major writing pieces, including theses, dissertations, and publications. The January 2024 Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp will take place Jan. 8-12. Log in to the Grad Rebel Gateway and click on The Grad Academy tab to apply by Dec. 22. Learn more.
The winter 2023 commencement ceremony for all candidates for doctoral, master's, specialist, artist diploma degrees, and graduate certificates will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. Review the Prepare for Commencement page for important information about the ceremony. Learn more.
Closed during winter break.
If you need assitance from the Student Support Spot, please contact gradrebel@unlv.edu. The Student Support Spot is available by appointment
