There are supportive resources available through the School of Public Health AND the University. There are over 30 unique resources available to all students. They are sorted into categories of 

• Health and Wellness Resources (e.g. Food Pantry and Wellness Zone)

• Personal Development Resources (e.g. Military and Veterans Support Center and Career Services)

• Academic Development (e.g. Academic Success Center and Disabilities Resource Center)

• Campus Technology (e.g. Student Computer Purchases and the Office of Information Technology)

• Career Services

• Academic Success Center

• Disability Resource Center

Additional connections can be made through this link.

Here is a link to a directory of the services described above.

Remote or in-person appointments can be made by

Phone:  702-895-5448                                Email:  dhsadvising@unlv.edu

Electronic link:   https://www.unlv.edu/news-story/scheduling-your-advising-appointments-online-0

• Freshman student FAQs answers

• Transfer student FAQs answers

• General advising FAQs answers

The staff in the advising center can assist with applications, required orientations , 4-year degree plans, degree worksheets course adds, drops , and substitutions, and transitioning to academic life at UNLV.   Open Advising: Tuesdays 1-4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8:00-11:00 a.m., 1-4 p.m.  No appointment required.  "First come - first served" protocol.

Various undergraduate scholarships are available (e.g. acknowledging academic excellence) or highlighting an individuals heritage (e.g. Pacific Islander). For detailed information about each one please visit  School of Public Health Scholarships and Awards.

• The School of Public Health has an Emergency Funding Program that provides up to $1,500 to a student experiencing a high need situation. The money can be used for tuition, rent, food, housing, and medical care.

• The School of Public Health received a $1.5 million Department of Health and Human Services grant to fund student tuition (both graduate and undergraduate public health students) for 3 years (F22-Sp 24).

• The school provides a $2,000 stipend to qualified students during a student’s internship placement.

• The School of Public Health has an additional 15 “in-house”, public health scholarship opportunities for

• Public health students beyond what UNLV offers. 13 of the 15 call for undergraduate student submissions.

Numerous volunteer opportunities are available in the field of public health starting during a student’s first year in the program. Both group and individual opportunities are available. For example, students can help pack and deliver food for those in need or a student can conduct research with a faculty SPH member. An expanded list of opportunities for volunteering is found in the Handbook.