Orientation and Parent Programs Information

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Office Hours:
Student Services Complex (SSC), room 143
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday

Phone:
(702) 895-2970

Fax:
(702) 895-2972

E-mail:
orientation@unlv.edu
parents@unlv.edu

Mailing Address:
University Programs
4505 Maryland Parkway Box 452018
Las Vegas, NV 89154-2018

Orientation and Parent Programs Staff

Sunny Gittens, Director
Tracy Clark, Assistant Director for Parent Programs
Brian Willess, Coordinator for Orientation
Jerica Turek, Coordinator for Welcome Programs
Tammi Nelson, Office Manager
Amanda Haag, Student Program Assistant
Meghan Albert, Lead Student Orientation Leader
Tobi Anderson, Jessica Becerra, Andrea Van Yken, Student Office Assistants

Orientation and Parent Programs Mission Statement

The UNLV Office of Orientation and Parent Programs serves as bridge into university life for new students and their parents by providing comprehensive resources and support necessary to make a successful transition into the UNLV community. Recognizing the vital role parents play in the academic success of their students, we invite parents into partnership through programs and involvement, providing resources designed to optimize students overall collegiate experience.

The Office of Orientation and Parent Programs strives to:

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that appreciates diversity
• Prepare new students for academic rigor
• Connect new students to co-curricular opportunities
• Engage students and parents in the traditions and culture of UNLV, instilling pride and affinity
• Provide dynamic leadership development opportunities for continuing students.

Employment Opportunities

Student Office Assistants

Student Orientation Leaders