Mark Cardozo (UNLV’s Admissions and Recruitment Coordinator) will present UNLV’s Freshman Admissions Criteria and the Scholarship Process. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in room E-G. We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd. If you have any questions, please let me know. I’ve included Mark’s contact information below if you want to contact him before the meeting. This will be the last meeting before the Scholarship/Priority Deadline!
Mark Cardozo
Admissions Counselor
Hometown: San Francisco, California
What I like best about UNLV: I admire UNLV’s strong emphasis on diversity, cultural appreciation, and innovation. What inspires me the most is how the university leverages the world-renowned city of Las Vegas to encourage students to become leaders and leave lasting legacies.
Contact: [email protected], 702-774-2950
Steps and Dates for UNLV
Apply at: https://unlvcrm.force.com/students/CLogin?startURL=/students/CHomeUNLV requirements can be found at: https://www.unlv.edu/admissions/first-year
The Institutional Aid Application must be completed by November 15, 2025, to meet the Priority Deadline for students
with or without an SS#. Follow the steps below to fill it out. YOU MUST BE ADMITTED TO FILL OUT!Priority Deadline: November 15, 2025 (All admissions materials must be received by UNLV’s admissions office). Please complete all steps by November 1, 2025.
FAFSA must be completed by November 15, 2025, for students with an SS# to meet the Priority Deadline.
Have your counselor send your Immunization Record and Transcript by November 1.
UNLV is designated as Carnegie R1, which means Doctoral Universities with very high research activity.Scholarships: https://www.unlv.edu/finaid/scholarshipsWaivers are available for Native American students and Foster/Homeless youth.Test scores are ONLY used for course placement, not admissions—let your counselor know if you want them sent to UNLV.The UNLV Honors College has about 1,200 students. If you’re interested, please apply now! Honors College homepage: https://www.unlv.edu/honorsApply to the Honors College at: https://www.unlv.edu/honorshttps://unlvcrm.force.com/students/CLogin?startURL=/students/CHome
Institutional Aid Application, opens October 1, 2025, Steps
- Go to your UNLV ACE account. https://www.it.unlv.edu/ace
- Login
- Click on Student Self Service Help Center
- Click on “Submit Forms and Documents” at the top of the page. Then click on “Institutional Aid Application” and complete.