UNLV Graduate College

VP Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Graduate College at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As the vice president for research and graduate dean, I am pleased to introduce you to the Graduate College, its goals, activities, and services.

First and foremost, the Graduate College strives to advance UNLV's reputation as a premier metropolitan research university. The increasing number of UNLV graduate programs and the growth in graduate enrollment serve as important indications of the sophistication of the university. Offering nearly 120 graduate degree programs, including 36 doctoral and professional degrees, the university provides wide-ranging and unique areas of study to more than 6,000 graduate and professional students.

The Graduate College is guided by the goal of providing graduate students with the highest quality academic experience, including excellent opportunities for research, scholarship, and creative activity. UNLV graduate students are able to work closely with superb faculty who are conducting research that will impact not only our community and state but also our nation and world. We pride ourselves in cultivating a campus culture that promotes the involvement of students in the performance of superior research, innovative scholarly endeavors, and inspired creative activities.

Graduate education at UNLV offers students the chance – and challenge – to grow academically and professionally in a nurturing learning environment surrounded by others similarly dedicated to intellectual pursuits. I believe that UNLV's Graduate College can help guide you as you seek advanced study; we are committed to enhancing and facilitating your experience at UNLV.

After you visit our website, I encourage you to visit other UNLV sites to learn more about the university, its activities, and services. UNLV is a vibrant institution located in one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country. It is truly a unique place to pursue graduate study. Thank you for your interest, and please contact us if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Ron Smith, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research and Graduate Dean

Ron Smith
Vice President for Research and Graduate Dean