Special Fees and Charges

1. An application fee of $60.00 is charged to U. S. residents applying for admission to the university. International students pay a $95 application fee. Application fees are non-refundable and are not applicable to any other fee.
2. A new student fee of $200.00 is charged to undergraduate admitted students. A new graduate student fee of $120.00 is charged to graduate admitted students.
3. Special course fees may be charged to cover unique and additional expenses associated with providing the course.
4. A late payment fee of $25.00 per day to a maximum of $250.00 is assessed to students who do not complete payment before the designated due date. Summer Term students are charged a late payment fee of $25.00 per day until the end of the late registration period for that summer session. All delinquent accounts receivable may be reported to a credit bureau. A late registration fee of $50.00 is assessed to students whose initial registration for the term occurs on or after the start of the semester.
5. Returned check fee. Personal checks are accepted for payment of fees owed to the university, although no counter checks or checks altered in any way are accepted. A returned check fee of $25.00 is assessed for any check returned unpaid by the bank. The check must be made good within 10 days, or it could be turned over to the District Attorney, and the student will be liable for all collection costs and any other related costs. Personal checks returned for any semester fees from the bank may constitute a financial withdrawal. The university reserves the right to place the student on a cash basis only, and financial withdrawal procedures may be initiated at the option of the university. A stop payment placed on a check does not constitute withdrawal from courses. Official withdrawal must be made through the Office of the Registrar. Stop-pay checks will be processed as returned checks and are subject to the same fees and collection costs. If any personal check or electronic check is returned from the bank, the university reserves the right to place the student on a cash basis only. The university reserves the right to bring legal action for any returned check. Checks returned for NSF are illegal, and UNLV may report the bearer of the check to the District Attorney.
6. A graduation fee of $125.00 is due when the application for graduation is filed.
7. Late application for graduation, $20.00.
8. Credits by special examination, $60.00 per course.
9. American College Testing Program (ACT) examination, $65.00.
10. Distance education fee, $34.00 per credit.
11. Student health fee, $113.50 per semester; Summer Term is $56.75.
12. Rebel recycling fee, $1.00 per semester.
13. Study abroad scholarship fee, $2.00 per semester.
14. Technology fees, $18 per credit.
15. CSUN fee, $2.97 per credit.
16. Student life fee (for students enrolled in 4 or more credits): $223.00; Summer term: $14.50 per credit (maximum six credits).
17. International Student Fee student fee, $145 per semester for F-1 and J-1 visa international students only.
18. Mental Health Fee health fee, $63.00; Summer term is $32.00.
19. Graduate professional and career development fee, $35.00
20. GPSA graduate special fee, $25.00
21. Newspaper fee, $0.20 per credit.

Room and Board Fees: The charge for room and board includes living quarters, a meal plan, and local telephone service. A non-refundable deposit must also be paid to reserve a room.

Residence hall fees are subject to change. Contact Campus Housing or check the UNLV website for the most up-to-date fee information.

For information on housing and food service, consult the Housing and Food Services  section of this catalog.

Health and Accident Insurance: All Graduate students taking 9 or more credits are required to purchase this insurance. All Law students taking a minimum of 12 credits are subject to this charge. All international students with F-1 visa status are required to purchase this insurance subject to federal visa regulations. Nursing Undergraduate students are required to purchase this insurance. The premium, which is subject to change, is assessed during registration.

The insurance is also available to spouses and dependents for an additional charge. Injuries incurred while participating in intercollegiate athletics are not covered by this policy.

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