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
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Housing and Residential Life staff will be on-site during check-in days to guide residents to the correct building - use a map to find each complex's physical address, since the campus has multiple similarly-located entrances. If you plan to arrive after Sunday, Aug. 23, contact UNLV Housing at 702-895-3489 or housing@unlv.edu to avoid having your contract canceled as a no-show. This specific date should be confirmed directly with UNLV Housing & Residential Life closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 21 - August 23, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Dayton Complex
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open University of Nevada, Las Vegas's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 20, 2026
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
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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