Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: CONTENT MAY NOT BE CURRENT. USE THE DROP DOWN ABOVE TO ACCESS THE CURRENT CATALOG.

General Information


 Board of Regents

  • Cathy McAdoo, Chair
  • Amy J. Carvalho, Vice Chair
  • Joseph C. Arrascada
  • Patrick J.Boylan
  • Byron Brooks 
  • Patrick R. Carter
  • Carol Del Carlo
  • Mark W. Doubrava, M.D.
  • Jason Geddes, PhD.
  • Donald Sylvantee McMichael Sr.
  • John T. Moran
  • Laura E. Perkins
  • Lois Tarkanian, PhD.

Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)

  • Acting Chancellor, Crystal Abba
  • Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Clinger
  • Chief General Counsel, Joseph Reynolds
  • Chief of Staff and Special Counsel to the Board of Regents, Robert G. Kilroy

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV or University)
Administration

  • Keith E. Whitfield, President
  • Chris L. Heavey, Executive Vice President and Provost
  • Kate Hausbeck Korgan, Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
  • Vince Alberta, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Brand Integration
  • Bo Bernhard, Associate Vice President of Economic Development
  • Keith Rogers, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Adam Garcia, Vice President, Public Safety Services
  • Erick Harper, Director of Athletics
  • Kyle Kaalberg, Executive Director for Strategy and Strategic Initiatives
  • Marc J. Kahn, Vice President for Health Affairs
  • Rickey N. McCurry, Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
  • Sabra Smith Newby, Vice President for Government and Community Affairs 
  • Elda Luna Sidhu, General Counsel
  • Ericka Smith, Vice President of Human Resources and Chief People Officer
  • Edmund Synakowski, Vice President for Research
  • Fred Tredup, Chief of Staff
  • Jean Vock, Senior Vice President Business Affairs/CFO
  • Victor Wei, Senior Advisor to the President - Strategy and Partnerships

Academic Administration

  • Ann McDonough, Dean, Academic Success Center
  • Gerry Sanders, Dean, Lee Business School
  • James K. Mah, Interim Dean, School of Dental Medicine
  • Danica G. Hays, Dean, College of Education
  • Rama Venkat, Dean, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
  • Nancy J. Uscher, Dean, College of Fine Arts 
  • Emily Lin, Acting Dean of the Graduate College
  • Andrew Hanson, Dean, Honors College
  • Stowe Shoemaker, Dean, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality
  • Ronald T. Brown, Dean, School of Integrated Health Sciences
  • Sara Gordon, Interim Dean William S. Boyd School of Law
  • Jennifer Keene, Dean, College of Liberal Arts
  • Marc J. Kahn, Dean, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
  • Angela Amar, Dean, School of Nursing
  • Shawn Gerstenberger, Dean, School of Public Health
  • Eric L. Chronister, Dean, College of Sciences
  • Maggie Farrell, Dean, University Libraries
  • Robert R. Ulmer, Dean, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs

Confidentiality of Student RecordsIn accordance with institutional policy and the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), the University vigorously protects the privacy of student education records.  FERPA affords eligible students (both current and former) certain rights with respect to their education records including the right to review, inspect, and challenge the accuracy of their records. 

FERPA also prohibits the institution from disclosing personally identifiable information (PII) from the student’s education records without prior written consent unless an exception to the general consent rule applies.  As permitted under federal law, the sole exception to the above practice is the release of “directory” information considered to be public in nature and not generally deemed to be an invasion of privacy.  

At the University, the following categories are defined as “directory” information: student name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and athletics (including Greek organizations), weight and height measurements for members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, enrollment status (full-, half- or part-time; undergraduate or graduate), degrees and awards received, and listings of the most recent educational agency or institution attended.  A student has the right to request non-disclosure of directory information.  If a student does not restrict the release of this information, it is probable that the information will be released or disclosed during your enrollment at the University.  The University uses directory information for non-commercial, educational purposes, such as to mail notices to students about changes in policies, services, or opportunities.  Directory information may also be provided for commercial purposes to businesses affiliated with the institution, honor societies, the alumni association and foundation, or other individuals for purposes that may be beneficial to students.  The University exercises discretion in responding to requests for directory information and may or may not provide such information when requested, depending on the intended purpose of the request.  The University does not sell or rent student information for a fee.

It is important for a student to consider carefully the potential consequences of restricting the release of directory information.  If a student restricts release for non-commercial educational purposes, the University will be unable to place the student’s name in publications such as honors and graduation programs; to confirm graduation and dates of attendance to potential employers; to verify enrollment with organizations such as insurance companies; or to send notifications about specialized scholarships without the express written authorization of the student.  If, after due consideration, you wish to restrict the release of your directory information, you must select the appropriate option online by logging on to the MyUNLV system.  This directive, upon receipt and processing, will apply permanently to your education record moving forward until you choose to reverse it by submitting a written authorization.

Last, an eligible student has the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education (Dept. of Education) concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA.  You may file a complaint with either the Registrar’s Office (registrar@unlv.edu) or with the U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office via email at FERPA.Complaints@ed.gov or physically mail it to 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202-8520.  Additional information regarding FERPA may be found at:

Office of the Registrar:  https://www.unlv.edu/registrar/ferpa
Dept. of Education:  https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html 

Definition of Directory Information:

Annual disclosure of the Definition of Directory Information (1st 5 pages of the catalog):  Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 28 Subsection 3

Publish on its website and in its course catalog notice of the prohibited use, possession or cultivation of marijuana, including for medical purposes, on NSHE or institution property in accordance with the provisions of this Section and as prohibited student conduct defined in Title 2, Chapter 10. : Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 32 Subsection 4

Prevention of Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment; and Annual Policy Review –Distribution of Policy:  Each institution shall include this policy and complaint procedure on its website and in its general catalog.  Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13, Subsection 2a.

Contact information for the Title IX:  Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13, Subsection D

Each NSHE institution shall include in its official catalog of undergraduate courses a Section stating all lower-division prerequisites for each upper-division specialization or major program.  Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 17, Subsection 5.

Catalog identify courses that meet the US and State of Nevada constitution Courses.  Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 20

Credit By Examination:  each institution shall establish procedures for administering and accepting credit by examination that must be outlined in the course catalog.  Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 21

Each institution shall publish the CBAPE score course granting policy in accordance with the requirements of this Section in its course catalog and on its Internet website before the beginning of the 2016-2017 academic year.  Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 21

Each institution shall publish the IB score course granting policy in accordance with the requirements of this Section in its course catalog and on its Internet website before the beginning of the 2020-2021 academic year.  Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 21

Student Distance Education Complaints and Appeals:  The student complaint procedures adopted by the institution pursuant to this Subsection must be readily available to all students by publication on the institution’s website and in its catalog.  Title 4, Chapter 14, Section 26

All applicants for admission shall complete such tests and furnish such information as required by the regulations published in the institutional catalog governing the semester of initial enrollment.  Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 5.3

Programs designated as limited entry require fulfillment of selective admissions criteria as contained in the institutional catalog and other appropriate college documents.  Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 5.5

Admissions of foreign Students.  Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 8.4

University Core Requirements.  Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 11

University Drop and Withdrawal Policies.  Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 12

Each university shall establish grading policies within the general grading parameters established by the NSHE Grading Policy, Title 4, Chapter 16.  [Section 15]

Retake and Repeat Course Policy:  Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 15.3.
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements including a 4-year plan of study shall be published in the catalog.  Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 38

Each institution shall establish procedures governing the refund of registration fees, nonresident tuition, and other student fees, including special course fees that shall be approved by the Board and published in the institution’s course catalog or on its website. These provisions must include a schedule of dates for refunds and the corresponding percentages that may be refunded.  Title 4, Chapter 17, Section 20.

Absence from class:  Must include NSHE policy statement along with University policies.  Title 4, Chapter 20, Section 3

Legal Notice & Limitations: The University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog (Catalog) is a source for academic programs of study, course descriptions, degree requirements, and academic policies, rules, regulations for students entering at the undergraduate level for the academic year 2022-23.  The Catalog is a general information publication only and is not intended nor does it contain all the policies, regulations, rules, and/or procedures that relate to students. 

It is the responsibility of each student to familiarize themselves with the information contained in the Catalog and comply with all policies, rules, regulations and/or procedures relating to the University, their college and/or school, or their specific program.  A student’s failure to read the information is not an acceptable justification for non-compliance with any academic or administrative policy, rule, regulation, and/or procedure.  The University will not waive nor grant an exception to its policies, rules, regulations, and/or procedures based on a plea of ignorance or contention that the University, college or school, or program did not inform them of the policy, rule, regulation and/or procedure.  If a student has a question about or needs clarification concerning such policy, rule, regulation, and/or procedure, it is the student’s responsibility to take action to reach out to the appropriate University office to clarify the policy, rule, regulation and/or procedure. 

In preparing this Catalog, the University used the best information available at the time to provide pertinent and accurate information; however, all information is subject to change with or without prior notice.  Further, the University assumes no liability for any Catalog errors or omissions.  The content of this Catalog is current as of May 2022.  The Catalog is made available in online, interactive format and as a printable PDF.  In the event that information in the online Catalog differs from that in the printable Catalog, the printable Catalog shall prevail as the governing document for the current academic year.

This Catalog does not create or constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and the University.  Notwithstanding anything contained in this Catalog, the University expressly reserves the right to, for financial, curricular, programmatic, health or other reasons it deems necessary and appropriate in its sole discretion, to (1) revise catalog provisions and schedule of tuition and fees at any time in accordance with the actions of the president, the Nevada System of Higher Education, or any other governing body; (2) to eliminate, cancel, reduce in size, modify, or phase out any course, academic program, and/or requirements; (3) to limit enrollment in any specific program and/or course; (4) withdraw, cancel, reschedule or modify any course, program of study, degree, or any requirement or policy in connection with the foregoing; (5) change or reassign faculty teaching particular any course or program, (6) change times or locations of any course or program; (7) change academic calendars; and (8) revise or change any academic or other policy, schedule, course, requirement for a degree, and any other policy, rule, or regulation affecting students, including, but not limited to, rules controlling admission, to, instruction in, and graduation from, evaluation standards, whenever the same is considered to be in the best interests of the University.  The University reserves the right interpret and apply its policies, rules, regulations, and/or procedures, and to deviate from these guidelines, as appropriate, in the particular circumstance consistent with the mission and goals of the University.

Admissions: Inquiries about admission to the University should be addressed to the Office of Admissions, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451021, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1021, or visit the University’s website at www.unlv.edu/unlv-admissions

Diversity at UNLV: The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), along with other research-intensive public universities in the United States, recognizes that a student body that is diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and geography among other dimensions of cultural difference, benefits and enriches the educational experiences of all students, faculty and staff. Accordingly, UNLV strives to recruit students who will further enrich this diversity and to foster their academic and personal success as integral members of our campus community. The presence and achievement of students from historically underrepresented groups at UNLV not only benefits these students individually, but also enhances the educational and interpersonal experiences of everyone in our campus community. UNLV actively encourages applicants whose racial and ethnic background are underrepresented in higher education in Nevada, who are first-generation college students, and/or those who have demonstrated financial need.

Equal Opportunity/Title IX StatementNSHE and the University are committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination, including admissions, on the basis of sex/gender pursuant to Title IX, or on the basis of any other legally protected category as is set forth in NSHE Handbook Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13.  Reports of discriminatory misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and/or concerns about noncompliance with Title IX or any other anti-discrimination laws or policies should be directed to the University’s Title IX Coordinator.

The Title IX Coordinator can be reached through the online reporting form, by email at titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, by phone at (702) 895-4055, by mail at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV, 89154-1062, or in person at Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH), Room 555.  The University’s grievance procedure is available in Title 4, Chapter 8, Section 13 of the NSHE Handbook.  Additional information may be obtained from the Assistant Secretary of Education within the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights website at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index/html or by emailing them at OCR@ed.gov.