2008 College Events for Students

January

January 23 - UNLV Financial Aid Workshop

• Students and parents are invited to learn the financial aid process from A to Z. It will be at 6:30p.m. in the Student Union. Participants will learn how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as learn about the other resources that can assist in paying for college. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

January 24 - UNR Nevada Bound

• CCSD seniors with a 2.75 GPA or higher are invited to fly to Reno to visit the UNR Campus. Cost is $49 and includes airfare, shuttle service, campus tour, lunch, residence hall tour, and a visit with academic representatives and current UNR students from Las Vegas.
• Students must complete the trip application form available in High School Counseling offices, which includes parent authorization. Also include a check for $49 payable to "Board of Regents" and a high school transcript. Mail to: UNR Southern Office 8050 S. Maryland Parkway, Ste 110 Las Vegas, NV 89123. For more info, contact (702) 940-5416.

January 25 – Oklahoma City University Information Session

• Students and their parents are invited to learn more about Oklahoma City University. Information on admissions, financial aid, and academic programs will be available.
• More information on this free event is forthcoming. For details, visit or call (405) 208-5050.

February

February 1 - UNLV/UNR Application Deadline

• February 1 is the priority deadline for admissions, financial aid, scholarships, campus housing, and the Honors College. All applications are available at www.unlv.edu or www.unr.edu.

February 6 - UNR Nevada Bound

• CCSD seniors with a 2.75 GPA or higher are invited to fly to Reno to visit the UNR Campus. Cost is $49 and includes airfare, shuttle service, campus tour, lunch, residence hall tour, and a visit with academic representatives and current UNR students from Las Vegas.
• Students must complete the trip application form available in High School Counseling offices, which includes parent authorization. Also include a check for $49 payable to "Board of Regents" and a high school transcript. Mail to:

  UNR Southern Office 8050
  S. Maryland Parkway, Ste 110
  Las Vegas, NV 89123.

  For more info, contact (702) 940-5416.

February 9 - Savannah College of Art and Design

• All CCSD students and their parents are invited to learn more about Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, GA). Information on academic programs, the application process, scholarship opportunities, portfolio preparation, and career options in art and design will be discussed.
• This free event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn (7830 S. Las Vegas Blvd - next to Las Vegas Outlet Mall). Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Savannah College of Art and Design or 1-800-869-7223.

February 14 - Southern Utah University Multicultural Overnight Trip

• All CCSD seniors are invited to the Southern Utah University (SUU) Multicultural Overnight Trip. Transportation will be provided, and registration information may be found at the website: http://www.suu.edu/ss/admission/mcovernight/. This is a first come, first serve opportunity, so register today! Cost is just $5.00.

February 19 - Senator Reid "College is Possible" Financial Aid Night

• CCSD juniors and seniors and their parents are invited to learn more about college and the financial aid process and the FAFSA form. In addition, parents and students will have an opportunity to complete their FAFSA online (bring copies of 2007 income information).
• This free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Del Sol HS - Room 200, which is located at 3100 E. Patrick Lane. For more information, contact Senator Reid’s office at (702) 388-5020 or visit www.reid.senate.gov.

February 19 - UNR College of Science New Student Reception

• CCSD seniors and their families who have already been admitted to UNR are invited to attend. (Invitations will be sent to students, as well.) Students will have an opportunity to meet faculty and advisors and the Dean of the College of Science.
• This free event will be held at the Atrium Suites Hotel (4255 South Paradise Rd) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.). Food and beverage will be served. Please RSVP to Susan Kinder by February 13 at 1-977-966-9366.

February 20 - UNR College of Science Reception for College Bound Students

• CCSD high achieving prospective seniors and their parents (ACT score of 26 or higher) who haven’t applied to UNR yet are invited to attend this event. CCSD teachers and counselors are invited to attend, as well. Participants will have an opportunity to meet faculty and advisors and the Dean of the College of Science.
• This free event will be held at the Atrium Suites Hotel (4255 South Paradise Rd) from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (presentation begins at 7:00 p.m.). Food and beverage will be served. Please RSVP to Susan Kinder by February 13 at 1-977-966-9366.

February 20 - School/Community Culturally Diverse Scholarship and Financial Aid Workshops

• CCSD juniors and their parents are invited to attend the School/Community Culturally Diverse Scholarship and Financial Aid Workshops on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at Cashman Center Theatre (850 Las Vegas Blvd. North). The general presentation will held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., representatives from community cultural groups will provide specific cultural scholarship and financial aid information. This is an excellent opportunity for juniors and their parents to learn more about the college/university financial aid and scholarship process.

February 21 - UNR Nevada Bound

• CCSD seniors with a 2.75 GPA or higher are invited to fly to Reno to visit the UNR Campus. Cost is $49 and includes airfare, shuttle service, campus tour, lunch, residence hall tour, and a visit with academic representatives and current UNR students from Las Vegas.
• Students must complete the trip application form available in High School Counseling offices, which includes parent authorization. Also include a check for $49 payable to "Board of Regents" and a high school transcript. Mail to:

  UNR Southern Office 8050
  S. Maryland Parkway, Ste 110
  Las Vegas, NV 89123.

  For more info, contact (702) 940-5416.

February 23 – ACT/SAT Information Session

• CCSD juniors and their parents are invited to learn more about the ACT/SAT assessments.  Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the workshop will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• This free workshop will be held at UNLV in the Carol Harter Classroom Building Complex, Building “A” in Room 112.  Please park in the Thomas & Mack parking lot. 

February 23 - UNLV On-Site Saturday

• This program is held the last Saturday of most months. This event going to be held at 9:30a.m. at the Tam Alumni Center.
• The On-Site Saturday program includes a campus tour, an opportunity to meet with an undergraduate recruiter, an overview of unlv.edu, and lunch in the dining commons. All interested prospective students and parents are invited to attend. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

March

Keys to College - UNLV

• Keys to College programs are designed to bring UNLV to the six CCSD regions. Juniors and their parents are invited to attend and learn about admission, financial aid, and academic and student life. Dates are scheduled throughout the month of March. Check for dates and RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

March 4 - UNR Nevada Bound

• CCSD seniors with a 2.75 GPA or higher are invited to fly to Reno to visit the UNR Campus. Cost is $49 and includes airfare, shuttle service, campus tour, lunch, residence hall tour, and a visit with academic representatives and current UNR students from Las Vegas.
• Students must complete the trip application form available in High School Counseling offices, which includes parent authorization. Also include a check for $49 payable to "Board of Regents" and a high school transcript. Mail to:

  UNR Southern Office 8050
  S. Maryland Parkway, Ste 110
  Las Vegas, NV 89123.

  For more info, contact (702) 940-5416.

March 16-21 - Historically Black Colleges & Universities Tour

• CCSD students are invited to participate in the 13th Annual Historically Black Colleges & Universities Tour (HBCU). Students will visit: Barber-Scotia, Bennett, Duke, Elizabeth City, Fayetteville State, Johnson C. Smith, University of North Carolina, North Carolina A&T, Shaw, St. Augustine, and Winston-Salem State. Cost for the 5 day/4 night tour is $950. Students must pay a non- refundable deposit of $200. Seats are limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, contact Rev. Kelcey West at (702) 656-9133 or visit 32nd Street Theater.

March 17-20 - American Indian College Tour

• Eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in CCSD in grades 9-12 are invited to attend. Students will travel to selected colleges/universities in Utah and Idaho.
• Interested students should contact the Indian Education Opportunities Program (IEOP) at 799-8515 or at to verify eligibility before completing the application. The deadline to submit portfolios to the IEOP Office is December 21, 2007.

March 19 - UNR Nevada Bound (College of Science Students only)

• CCSD seniors with a 2.75 GPA or higher are invited to fly to Reno to visit the UNR Campus. Cost is $49 and includes airfare, shuttle service, campus tour, lunch, residence hall tour, and a visit with academic representatives and current UNR students from Las Vegas.
• Students must complete the trip application form available in High School Counseling offices, which includes parent authorization. Also include a check for $49 payable to "Board of Regents" and a high school transcript. Mail to:

  UNR Southern Office 8050
  S. Maryland Parkway, Ste 110
  Las Vegas, NV 89123.

  For more info, contact (702) 940-5416.

March 29 - UNLV On-Site Saturday

• This program is held the last Saturday of most months. This event going to be held at 9:30a.m. at the Tam Alumni Center.
• The On-Site Saturday program includes a campus tour, an opportunity to meet with an undergraduate recruiter, an overview of unlv.edu, and lunch in the dining commons. All interested prospective students and parents are invited to attend. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

April

April 3 - UNLV Regional Next Steps

• Next Steps is a presentation given by UNLV’s undergraduate recruiters during school hours in the CCSD regions. This spring, we will hold a special evening Next Steps presentation in the Northwest and Southeast regions. The audience is admitted high school seniors and the message is ‘the final steps to take to become a UNLV Rebel'. If you are interested in attending, please R.S.V.P. at UNLV. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your admission to UNLV, please contact Jessica Hyam at 702-774-8027 or .
• Foothill High School, Room 254 (Southeast Region)
  Date: Thursday, April 3
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  Recipients: 740 admits from Basic, Boulder City, Coronado, CCSD Virtual High School, Del Sol, Foothill, Green Valley, Laughlin, Liberty, and Silverado High Schools.
• Cimarron-Memorial High School, Room 402 (Northwest Region)
  Date: Thursday, April 3
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  Recipients: 615 admits from A-tech, Arbor View, Centennial, Cimarron-Memorial, Indian Springs, Palo Verde, Shadow Ridge, and Western High Schools.

April 9 - 22 Financial Aid Workshops

• Attention 2008 Seniors! The College of Southern Nevada will be sponsoring Financial Aid workshops during April and May. If you have not completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) our CSN financial representatives will be available to provide you with one-on-one assistance. The dates, times and locations are as follows:
• 4/08/08 2:00-3:00pm C-116 Henderson Campus
• 4/9/08 2:00-4:00pm C-116 W. Charleston Campus
• 4/14/08 6:00-8:00pm C-114 W. Charleston Campus
• 4/22/08 2:00-3:00pm C-116 Henderson Campus

April 10 - UNLV Junior Night

• CCSD juniors and their parents are invited to campus to meet with representatives from academic programs, learn about student activities and services, take a housing tour, and attend an admission and financial aid presentation. It will be 5:00p.m. at the Cox Pavilion. Please RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

April 11-12 UNLV Rebel Registration

• All admitted freshman for summer and fall 2008 are invited to receive academic advising and schedule their first semester classes at Rebel Registration April 11-12. Parents and family members are welcome. Visit UNLV Registration to view full event schedules, parking information, and a link to the R.S.V.P. by April 2.

April 12 - Military Academy Night

• CCSD students and their parents are invited to learn more about United States Military Academies, including the admissions process, academic programs, and high school preparation. More specific information on this program is forthcoming. The event will be held at CSN - Cheyenne Campus.

April 15-24 - UNLV Keys to College

• Keys to College is a presentation given by UNLV’s undergraduate recruiters in all of the CCSD regions as well as select out-of-state regions. The audience is high school juniors and the message is ‘how to prepare for college’.
• Sahara West Library (Southwest Region)
  Date: Tuesday, April 15
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  Recipients: 830 juniors from Bonanza, Clark, Durango, Sierra Vista, and Spring Valley High Schools.
• Silverado High School, Room 200 (Southeast Region)
  Date: Wednesday, April 16
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  Recipients: 1,381 juniors from Basic, Boulder City, Coronado, CCSD Virtual High School, Del Sol, Foothill, Green Valley, Laughlin, Liberty, and Silverado High Schools.
• Canyon Springs High School, Room 404 (Northeast Region)
  Date: Wednesday, April 22
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  Recipients: 752 juniors from Canyon Springs, Cheyenne, Legacy, Mojave, Rancho, all CCHS, Moapa Valley, and Virgin Valley High Schools.
• Palo Verde High School, Room 200 (Northwest Region)
  Date: Thursday, April 24
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  Recipients: 1,160 juniors from Arbor View, Centennial, Cimarron-Memorial, Indian Springs, Palo Verde, Shadow Ridge, and Western High Schools.
• Eldorado High School, Room 144 (East Region)
  Date: Thursday, April 24
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
  Recipients: 764 juniors from Chaparral, Desert Pines, Eldorado, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Academy, and Valley High Schools.

April 17-19 - UNR Wolfpack Advising and Registration

• This program is mandatory for CCSD seniors who have been admitted to UNR for the Fall 2008 semester. Students will meet with their academic advisor and will then sign-up for classes.
• Parents are also invited to attend the workshops will their students. For more information and to RSVP, students should visit UNR's New Freshman site. Students may also call the UNR Southern Office at 702-940-5416.

April 26 - UNLV On-Site Saturday

• This program is held the last Saturday of most months. This event going to be held at 9:30a.m. at the Tam Alumni Center.
• The On-Site Saturday program includes a campus tour, an opportunity to meet with an undergraduate recruiter, an overview of unlv.edu, and lunch in the dining commons. All interested prospective students and parents are invited to attend. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

May

May 6-22 - UNLV Millennium Scholars Facts and Figures

• Millennium Scholars Facts and Figures is a presentation given by UNLV’s undergraduate recruiters in all of the CCSD regions as well as select out-of-state areas. The audience is high school seniors with a 3.25 GPA or above and the message is ‘information on the Millennium Scholarship’.
• Bonanza High School, Theater (Southwest Region)
  Date: Tuesday, May 6
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
• Canyon Springs High School, Room 404 (Northeast Region)
  Date: Thursday, May 7
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
• Eldorado High School, Room 144 (East Region)
  Date: Thursday, May 13
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
• Del Sol High School, Room 200 (Southeast Region)
  Date: Thursday, May 22
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
• Cimarron-Memorial High School, Room 402 (Northwest Region)
  Date: Thursday, May 22
  Time: 6:30-8 p.m.

May 8 – 27 Financial Aid Workshops

• Attention 2008 Seniors! The College of Southern Nevada will be sponsoring Financial Aid workshops during April and May. If you have not completed your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) our CSN financial representatives will be available to provide you with one-on-one assistance. The dates, times and locations are as follows:
• 5/08/08 3:30-5:30pm C-114 W. Charleston Campus
• 5/13/08 2:00-3:00pm C-116 Henderson Campus
• 5/20/08 10:00-12:00pm C-114 W. Charleston Campus
• 5/27/08 2:00-3:00pm C-116 Henderson Campus

May 10 - UNLV Future Scholars

• This event honors outstanding academic achievement for eighth- through 10th- grade students that have earned a 4.0 unweighted GPA. Participation in the program is by invitation only and qualifying students must RSVP in order to attend. Families are also encouraged to participate. It will be held at the Cox Pavilion at 6:30 p.m.

May 9 & 30 - UNLV Registration Help Day

• This program is designed to give students admitted to UNLV assistance with class registration. During the event, students can receive academic advising and training on the registration system, meet with a financial aid counselor, take a tour to help find their classes and receive required immunizations. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

May 31 - UNLV On-Site Saturday

• This program is held the last Saturday of most months. This event going to be held at 9:30a.m. at the Tam Alumni Center.
• The On-Site Saturday program includes a campus tour, an opportunity to meet with an undergraduate recruiter, an overview of unlv.edu, and lunch in the dining commons. All interested prospective students and parents are invited to attend. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

June

June 13 & 14 - UNLV Registration Help Day

• This program is designed to give students admitted to UNLV assistance with class registration. During the event, students can receive academic advising and training on the registration system, meet with a financial aid counselor, take a tour to help find their classes and receive required immunizations. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

June 28 - UNLV On-Site Saturday

• This program is held the last Saturday of most months. This event going to be held at 9:30a.m. at the Tam Alumni Center.
• The On-Site Saturday program includes a campus tour, an opportunity to meet with an undergraduate recruiter, an overview of unlv.edu, and lunch in the dining commons. All interested prospective students and parents are invited to attend. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

June 30 - UNR Nevada Bound (Juniors only)

• CCSD seniors with a 2.75 GPA or higher are invited to fly to Reno to visit the UNR Campus. Cost is $49 and includes airfare, shuttle service, campus tour, lunch, residence hall tour, and a visit with academic representatives and current UNR students from Las Vegas.
• Students must complete the trip application form available in High School Counseling offices, which includes parent authorization. Also include a check for $49 payable to "Board of Regents" and a high school transcript. Mail to:

  UNR Southern Office 8050
  S. Maryland Parkway, Ste 110
  Las Vegas, NV 89123.

  For more info, contact (702) 940-5416.

July

July 17 & 18 - UNLV Registration Help Day

• This program is designed to give students admitted to UNLV assistance with class registration. During the event, students can receive academic advising and training on the registration system, meet with a financial aid counselor, take a tour to help find their classes and receive required immunizations. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.

July 26 - UNLV On-Site Saturday

• This program is held the last Saturday of most months. This event going to be held at 9:30a.m. at the Tam Alumni Center.
• The On-Site Saturday program includes a campus tour, an opportunity to meet with an undergraduate recruiter, an overview of unlv.edu, and lunch in the dining commons. All interested prospective students and parents are invited to attend. RSVP at UNLV Admissions.