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[denticus]

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...is a nice school. Thought I'd let you know.

 

[Fonz]

too bad it costs an arm and a leg for out of staters

 

[QuackDentist]

too bad it costs an arm and a leg for out of staters

Quite true. The first dean of UNLV is now the current dean of UOP. Just a random fact.

 

[golfer]

I heard that their ortho program is on probation. Is there any truth to that?

 

[denticus]

too bad it costs an arm and a leg for out of staters

Very true unfortunately. Don't know about the probation. They're just still an up an coming university and are naturally experiences problems which I imagine won't last very long. They're starting up a pedodontic and endodontic residency program within the next couple of years too. The building was very spacious and clean. I was impressed.

 

[NewMexDent]

I was also very impressed with the school - wouldn't be a bad place to spend four years.

 

[UNR.Grad]

Facilities wise I think it's definitely one of the top, if not the top, in the country. But as you said, it's new and still working through some things; I'm sure switching deans after the first 4 years did not help things.

Have you noticed how expensive it is for instate kids as well??? A lot more than most for instate students. Also, don't forget Vegas is dirt cheap to live in.

 

[denticus]

Facilities wise I think it's definitely one of the top, if not the top, in the country. But as you said, it's new and still working through some things; I'm sure switching deans after the first 4 years did not help things.

Have you noticed how expensive it is for instate kids as well??? A lot more than most for instate students. Also, don't forget Vegas is dirt cheap to live in.

I know, it is way expensive even for in-staters. I'm leaning more and more toward Baylor. Baylor also has a really nice clinic, a kick-A cafeteria (none at UNLV), and its cost for tuition (30K) for 4 full years is still less then the cost of tuition 1 year at UNLV. I figure I would save close to 180K just in tuition fees if I went to Baylor and not UNLV; that's if I get accepted to both.

 

[skyskier]

UNLV does give you in-state residency (and tuition) after your first year even if you are not from Nevada. That makes it cost about the same or even a little less for tuition compared to most schools for out-of-state students. Of course, out of state tuition for almost every school is much more than out of state tuition for Texas schools such as Baylor. I have an interview at Baylor (as an out-of-stater) the day after my UNLV interview. It will be interesting to compare the schools considering I will save $63,000 just in tuition if I get in and choose to attend Baylor.

 

[xdianaax]

UNLV does give you in-state residency (and tuition) after your first year even if you are not from Nevada. That makes it cost about the same or even a little less for tuition compared to most schools for out-of-state students. Of course, out of state tuition for almost every school is much more than out of state tuition for Texas schools such as Baylor. I have an interview at Baylor (as an out-of-stater) the day after my UNLV interview. It will be interesting to compare the schools considering I will save $63,000 just in tuition if I get in and choose to attend Baylor.

I asked about this, and they said not necessarily, she said there are other factors they consider before they issue somebody residency. You might want to call and ask about your specific situation. Good luck!

 

[skyskier]

I was told you can get in state residency after your first when I called the school on two separate occasions. I have verified this after talking to several other people associated with the school. Unfortunately I do not know the details of how to get the in-state status.

 

[xdianaax]

I was told you can get in state residency after your first when I called the school on two separate occasions. I have verified this after talking to several other people associated with the school. Unfortunately I do not know the details of how to get the in-state status.

Wow, I wonder why I was told differently...strange..maybe I just spoke to the wrong person

 

[skyskier]

There may be something special you have to do like get a Nevada drivers liscence, register your car in Nevada, or live in Nevada for a year. I think the latter is the main requirement. I did hear that if you have a spouse that works in a government job, then you can get in-state tuition starting school (I haven't verified that with the school, I was just told that by someone). I originally found out you can get in-state status after your first year from a 3rd year student at UNLV.

 

[harjay]

getting the instate-tuition isn't hard if you actually live there for a year. I believe you have to have a utility bill with your name on it and a Nevada address, have a tax filing with your name in Nevada, and/or have a Nevada driver's license.

PS If you really want to be sneaky about it and you have the resources, you may be able to get instate tuition while still living at your current location, but if thats the case you'll need to look into it further. for example, if you have a friend/relative who lives there and you add your name to their utilities etc.
* but don't tell anyone I told you* 😉