UNLV International Student and Scholar Services- ISSS

Our Global Ambassadors have been working hard (with a little fun) this Summer preparing for a great 24-25 school year. We can’t wait to welcome our new students and to be reunited with our current students. Stay tuned for all of the exciting events we have planned for this Fall 🍂

Our UNLV international community is exploring the world this Summer! One of our international postdocs from India, Abinash, spent some time this Summer traveling in Europe!

He started in Paris where he toured the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and cathedrals. Then moved to Chamonix where he had a nice weekend in the quiet and naturally blissful town of Chamonix. Next, he went to Sweden and Norway where he got to experience the Land of the Midnight Sun. He took a cruise ride to Åland and visited Uppsala, a very nice and green student town.

What an incredible experience! Keep doing amazing things. 🌎🌏🌍

Meet our ELC Tutor!

Hello everyone, my name is Gabriella Megyesi-Briese and I teach composition and intensive English courses at UNLV. I have taught English for over 25 years in the UK and in the US, and have also trained English teachers for a long time. I look forward to helping UNLV students who need help with English.

Our 2023-2024 Global Ambassadors working hard on plans for our new incoming group of International students! 🌎🌍🌏

Summer break 2024! ⛰️☀️🥾

We love seeing our students having fun exploring during the break! Here are 4 incredible UNLV international students taking advantage of the natural beauty of Nevada. This is the Historic Railroad Hiking Trail located along Lake Mead about 30 minutes from campus!

We would love to hear about all of the exciting things you are doing this Summer! This could be traveling domestically or internationally, exploring Las Vegas, internships (make sure you have CPT!), taking classes, etc! Email us ([email protected]) a picture with a short description and your name to highlight on our social media to be entered into a raffle that will be drawn at the beginning of the Fall semester.

This multilingual community provides a place for students eager to explore language learning beyond the classroom, and a space to live a shared multicultural and multilingual experience. The community is open to undergraduates in languages taught at UNLV: Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Italian, and Spanish. While language majors and minors receive preference, any student in second-year or above language studies may apply. The community also welcomes first-generation students enrolled in the English Language Center, as well as international students who speak a language taught at UNLV. This global environment hosts cultural programming, study groups within target languages, and mentoring by native and advanced students to support newer language learners.

Availability for this community is first come first serve, so apply today at unlv.edu/housing/apply

Check out this incredible opportunity available to all UNLV students!

We had beautiful weather for our English Language Center End of Semester Picnic! We love celebrating our students’ hard work.

Congratulations Class of 2024! We are so proud of our students and all of their accomplishments. We are excited to highlight one of our Vietnamese graduates, Hieu! This is Hieu at the APIME (Asian, Pacific Islander, and Middle Eastern)Graduation event 🎓🎉🌐🌏

We loved celebrating our Spring graduates yesterday! Congratulations! 🎉🎓

Meeting new international Rebels in Mexico and Colombia!

Congratulations Spring International Graduates! To celebrate your accomplishments, we are hosting a drop-in event on April 30th complete with small bites, photo opportunities, and international stoles for Spring international graduates. We hope to see you there!

When:
Tuesday, April 30th at 1pm- 3pm

Where:
SSC-A 201 Lounge

Who:
All Spring international Graduates

If you have any questions, please contact us at isss@unlv

Tune in on Wednesday, April 24th to follow Nethelie Ruby Cajeras through a day in the life of a student at UNLV!

Meet our ELC Tutor!

Hello everyone, my name is Gabriella Megyesi-Briese and I teach composition and intensive English courses at UNLV. I have taught English for over 25 years in the UK and in the US, and have also trained English teachers for a long time. I look forward to helping UNLV students who need help with English.

Meet our ELC Peer Tutor!

Hi everyone! My name is Diane Devrow and I am an elementary education major. Growing up, I often helped my mom with her grammar and pronunciation as English is her third language after Tagalog and Bisaya. One of my goals as a future educator is to teach abroad as an English teacher. I love to travel and learn about new cultures and languages. My main objective during tutoring sessions is to make sure that everyone has a safe and fun time learning. I am happy to help!

Join us today for the last Global Thursday of the semester! 4-5PM in the Student Union (SDP Lounge) 🌐

Red Rock Canyon Hiking & Nature trip | April 2024

Drop-in to our office for guidance on the Optional Practical Training (OPT) application process. This session is for final semester F-1 international students who wish to apply for their OPT benefit. Please come prepared with your laptop and complete the USCIS OPT application to the best of your ability prior to the drop-in session!

WED 4/10 | 9AM-11AM | SSC-A 201 Conference Room

Would you like to join the “Rebels After Dark” event but would like to go with other international students? Let’s go together! Meetup point is outside of the Student Diversity Programs Lounge on the first floor of the Student Union at 7:45pm. At 8:00pm, we will go together to the event.

About the event: Watch the new Wonka movie and indulge in all sort of sweets and even a chocolate fountain!

Tune in on Wednesday, March 27th, to follow Hieu Nguyen as he takes you through a day in his life as an international student at UNLV!

It's Global Thursday! Join us today from 4-5 PM in the Student Diversity Programs Lounge in the SU for Culture and Conversation!

Pedram is one of our first completers of the Passport Card! There are still a lot of exciting events in March to attend. Check out our events tab on our Linktree to see what events are happening. Turn your card in soon for a guaranteed free spot on our hiking trip to Red Rock Canyon on April 6th ⛰️

Would you like to join REB's Open Mic Night event but would like to go with other international students? Let’s go together! The meet-up point is outside of the Student Diversity Programs Lounge on the first floor of the Student Union at 4:45 PM. At 5:00 PM, we will go together to the event in Pida Plaza.

This event is ISSS passport-eligible if you join the meetup.

For more information about the event: https://buff.ly/43ADNhD

The OISS Portal will be down for maintenance starting at 7pm on 3/15 through 8am on 3/18. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Game Time

WED 3/6, 3/20, 3/27 | 1:15 PM-2:15PM | HOSP 135

Make new friends and improve your English language skills in a relaxed environment while playing fun games. Enjoy snacks and win prizes!

OPT Drop-In Session

WED 3/6 | 2PM-4PM | SSC-A 201 Conference Room

Drop-in to our office for guidance on the Optional Practical Training (OPT) application process. This session is for final semester F-1 international students who wish to apply for their OPT benefit. Please come prepared with your laptop and complete the USCIS OPT application to the best of your ability prior to the drop-in session.

Global Thursday- Culture & Conversation (C&C)

THUR 2/7, 3/21 | 4 PM- 5 PM | SU 135 Student Diversity Lounge

Learn about different cultures and share your own, enjoy international snacks, and make new friends every Global Thursday. All UNLV students are welcome!

International Volleyball

TUES 2/27 | 4PM-6PM | SRWC Gym Court 1

Relieve stress, improve your health, and make new friends in UNLV’s international student community. This student volleyball game is held every last Tuesday of the month.

Global Thursday- Language Exchange Program (LEP)
THUR 3/29 | 4-5 PM | SU 135 Student Diversity Lounge

Join us every other Global Thursday for the Language Exchange Program (LEP) where students can explore languages such as Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean, Persian, and more in a relaxed environment. No prior study is required!

This week’s Game Time was a blast… if UNO what I mean!

ISSS is hosting CPT & OPT workshops on Tuesday, February 20th!

Please join us with any questions or concerns, hope to see you there!

Would you like to join the first "Rebels After Dark" event but would like to go with other international students? Let's go together! The meet-up point is outside of the Student Diversity Programs Lounge on the first floor of the Student Union at 7:45PM. At 8:00PM, we will go together to the event upstairs in the SU Ballroom.

This event is ISSS passport eligible if you join the meetup at 7:45pm.

For more information about the event:
https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/event/9115900

Congratulations for those who are graduating in Spring 2023! Please come grab your UNLV International Student stole, enjoy some snacks and refreshments, and take cute polaroid pictures with your loved ones! See the poster for more details!