Transportation

Unfortunately, Las Vegas does not have a well-developed public transportation system. There are no train, railway or metro systems in Las Vegas. The only form of public transportation is the city bus. The bus is reliable most of the time, but students generally have all their needs met within walking distance of UNLV’s campus.

The only nearby towns are North Las Vegas and Henderson. Henderson is 30 minutes away from UNLV’s campus and is accessible by taxi or bus. North Las Vegas is about 45 minutes away and accessible by taxi or bus.

A semester pass can be purchased for UNLV students for $104 USD. For more information, you can check: http://www.rtcsnv.com/transit/fare-information/unlv-transit-pass/

Flying Chalks’ tip: The use of Uber has become a sensation amongst college students because it is cheap, reliable and much more comfortable than taking the bus. Since UNLV sits in the heart of Las Vegas, most students will not have to travel too far to get to their desired destination.

Banking Services

To open a bank account, you will need to have a physical US address and visit the bank with two of the following types of ID:

o   Foreign Passport with photo

o   Foreign driver’s license

o   U.S. government-issued TIN

o   Passport number and country of issuance

o   Alien ID card number; or

o   Number and country of issuance of any other government-issued document evidencing nationality or residence and bearing a photograph or similar safeguard

There is Bank of America located on campus. It is open from 9am – 5pm on Mondays to Thursdays, 9am – 6 pm on Fridays, and 9am – 1pm on Saturdays. There are also ATM’s located in the Student Union.

Wells Fargo, Bank of America, US Bank, Chase, Citibank, HSBC are all popular and reliable banks in Las Vegas. There is also a Bank of America within walking distance.

Advisors for international students should be able to help in finding the best bank to suit the student’s needs. Many banks have close relationships with schools to help their students and their banking needs. 

Flying Chalks’ recommendation:

• Wells Fargo is recommended for international students because of the proximity (with one located just across the street on Maryland Parkway) and abundance of locations around the city and the United States. 

Post Office Services

Sending postage within the United States is very affordable and can be performed at any United States Postal Office (USPS), FedEx, UPS, or other mailing store. There is a USPS and UPS across the street from UNLV.

Check UPS or FedEx. You can also locate the nearest USPS by visiting this website and inserting your zip code.

Flying Chalks’ tip: Prices will increase drastically when packages need to be sent in a short amount of time. Hence, do plan ahead!

Medical Services

Medical services are very easily accessible in Las Vegas. UNLV has their own health clinic on campus that allows students to consult a doctor or psychologist, as well as a pharmacy for students to purchase any medication they need. There are also numerous doctors in the area surrounding UNLV. Local or international students who are current on their tuition payments have access to all UNLV facilities.

Sunrise Hospital is a short 10 minutes’ drive away from UNLV’s main campus. The hospital is one of the largest in Las Vegas and offers emergency services as well.

Telecommunications

Students can find cell phone/internet services at thousands of retailers in Las Vegas. Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Boost Mobile and Cricket are some of the most popular retailers. Students will find the best deals for SIM cards and data plans at Cricket or Boost Mobile. These retailers have outlets near UNLV.

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