University of Nevada, Las VegasMove-In Guide
Las Vegas, Nevada
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1957🔗 www.unlv.edu
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas traces to 1956's Southern Regional Division of the University of Nevada, later separating into its own institution in 1965, with the Flora Dungan Humanities building, the tallest structure on campus, named for a Nevada Assembly member whose landmark lawsuit reapportioned the state legislature, and first-year students housed exclusively in the Dayton Complex.
Enrollment
28,000
Total Students
Freshman Class
7,000
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 16, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
Spring move-in day is Saturday, Jan. 16.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Dayton Complex
First-year only
Residence halls (3)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
South Complex
Tonopah Complex
Upper Class Complex (UCC)
Suite-style · Coed
Apartments (2)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Legacy LV
Apartment · Coed
The Degree
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target0.6 miles
- CVS Pharmacy3.6 miles
- Walmart4.6 miles
- Walgreens5.3 miles
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Dates last checked October 2026.