A Message from the Dean of the Graduate College

Dr. Kate Hausbeck Korgan

Welcome to the Graduate College at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas! I am pleased to invite you to explore our Graduate Catalog to familiarize yourself with the stellar graduate programs we offer and to review policies, practices, and program requirements. I also encourage you to peruse our website to better understand the breadth and depth of the services that we provide to prospective students, current students, postdocs, graduate faculty, alumni, and donors.

UNLV’s more than 155 graduate programs offer outstanding quality and opportunity. At UNLV, graduate students – also known as Grad Rebels – are able to work closely with world-class graduate faculty who are conducting research and engaging in scholarly and creative activities to improve the well-being of our community and state, and positively impact our nation and the world. We pride ourselves on cultivating a diverse campus culture that promotes graduate faculty excellence, graduate program quality, and stellar support for our graduate students. A key part of the graduate educational experience is our students’ involvement in the cutting-edge research, innovative scholarly endeavors, and inspired creative activities, as well as opportunities for free research-informed professional and career development based on current best practices.

UNLV is classified by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 university, Highest Research Activity, Comprehensive Doctoral Institution with Medical School. Recognized as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, UNLV has a diverse student population comprised of more than 30,000 students, of whom more than 5,000 are graduate and professional student scholars, and more than 1,000 are funded as Graduate Assistants. Our community of scholars is supported by more than 3,300 faculty and staff, whose research, scholarship, creative and innovative activities, leadership, and teaching create a vibrant and exciting center of learning. One of the fastest-growing and most enterprising metropolitan areas in the country, Las Vegas is truly a unique laboratory for graduate study, and Southern Nevada provides extraordinary opportunities for engaged research, entertainment, outdoor activities, and an overall high quality of life. With an affordable cost of living and no state income tax, Nevada is an excellent place for graduate study.

The Graduate College provides outstanding service and support to our Grad Rebel community, and our core values are excellence, equity, diversity, opportunity, and impact. We are committed to providing graduate students with the highest-quality academic experience in a welcoming and collegial environment. I encourage new and current students to take advantage of the Graduate College’s Professional Development Academy, which offers free academic support certifications, advising, professional development workshops, and programming to help create a more well-rounded experience. Read our weekly newsletter to keep abreast of workshops, events, deadlines, and important campus news. And, most importantly, know that you belong here. While graduate school is challenging, I know you can do it. All of us at the Graduate College can help guide you as you take on the challenge, excitement, and rewards of advanced study.

All my best,

Kathryn Hausbeck Korgan, Ph.D.
Dean, UNLV Graduate College