international grants and fellows, training plans (I-983 Forms), a quick guide to income
taxes, among other helpful resources.
• Nonresident Alien Tax Support: UNLV has a Nonresident Alien Tax Specialist who can
assist international scholars with taxes. Email nrat@unlv.edu.
• RebelCard: The RebelCard is the ocial UNLV ID. It can be used at the library, health and
recreation wellness center [Faculty and Staff Treatment (FAST) Center and gym], and
many other facilities on campus. Money can also be deposited on the card (called
RebelCash), which can be used at participating locations on and off campus. If you use
RebelCash at on-campus dining locations, you do not have to pay sales tax on your
purchase.
• This handy interactive UNLV map and parking website is an excellent tool to help you
nd your way around campus.
• Parking and Transportation Services: If you plan to drive on campus, you will need a
parking permit. These can be purchased by the semester, the academic year, or the
calendar year. If you park on campus without the appropriate permit, you will get a ticket.
Parking is enforced 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday during the
calendar school year. During the summer months parking enforcement hours are from 7
a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday. Parking is not enforced on the
weekends.
• FAST Center provides fast and convenient access to medical care for UNLV employees
and their dependents (ve years of age and older).
• UNLV Pharmacy serves UNLV students, faculty, staff, postdocs, and faculty/staff
dependents and strives to offer low, competitive prices on many prescriptions and over-
the-counter medicine.
• Dental Clinic: The UNLV School of Dental Medicine operates several clinical programs,
including on the Shadow Lane Campus and the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
• UNLV Nutrition Center provides evidence-based nutrition education, including classes
and workshops.
• Recreation and Wellness Center offers a variety of opportunities and experiences to
promote a healthy lifestyle, including: an indoor jogging track; a six-lane, 25-yard lap
pool; cardio equipment; strength equipment; functional trainers; free weights; personal
training and group exercise; intramural sports; swim lessons; and open recreation
opportunities. Postdoctoral scholars need to pay a monthly fee to become a member.
• The PRACTICE is a mental and behavioral health resource to the entire campus
community, including postdocs. They have special rates for NSHE students, employees,
and their dependents.
• UNLV Food Pantry: The year-round UNLV Food Pantry provides non-perishable items to
any students, classied staff, professional staff, and faculty who need additional food
items. It is located on the UNLV Paradise Campus (851 E. Tropicana Avenue) in Building
600, near the Bock Street and Radkovich Avenue intersection.
• National Postdoctoral Association (NPA): UNLV holds an institutional membership to the
national organization. NPA offers a plethora of information and services including:
career assistance and hosting events, workshops, and training.