Admissions FAQs (2024)

How can I schedule a campus tour?

Come see for yourself how CSN makes engaged learning possible. While campus tours are not required, getting the opportunity to learn about admissions, facilities, support services, and available academic support available to you could prove fruitful for your academic journey. You may schedule an individual (you and your family) or group (school or organization) tour online through ourCampus Visit website.

For more information on the types of campus tours we offer, please reach out to theDepartment of Recruitment & College Connections by phone at 702-651-7416 or by email atContact Us.

How can I request information about the school?

Please complete our onlineInquiry Form.For more information on the admission requirements for CSN, please reach out to theDepartment of Recruitment & College Connections by phone at 702-651-7416 or by email atContact Us.

Can I make an appointment to meet with a Recruiter?

For prospective students who have yet to apply or enroll in classes, meeting with one of our experienced CSN Recruiters is a great place to start. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (except for observed federal holidays) at any of our three main campuses. You may reach out by phone at any of the above locations to speak with a Recruitment representative or to set up an appointment.

To find the College of Southern Nevada’s days of operation, please view our currentAcademic Calendar.

Please note that CSN observes and will be closed all federal and state holidays.

For further information, you may reach out to the CSN Call Center by phone at:702-651-5555.

Where is CSN located?

CSN has three main campuses and seven learning centers. When you apply to be a student at CSN, you can take select classes at any of our campuses or learning centers located throughout the Clark County area. For a full overview of all of our campus locations, visit ourCampus Locations website.

For further information, you may reach out to the CSN Call Center by phone at:702-651-5555.

How can I get in contact with someone from CSN’s Admissions Office?

For prospective students who have yet to apply or enroll in classes, meeting with one of our experienced CSN Recruiters is a great place to start. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (except for observed federal holidays) at any of our three main campuses. You may access ourDepartment of Recruitment & College Connections website to find the location nearest you. You may also reach out by phone at 702-651-7416 or by email atContact Us.

Once you have been admitted and have received your NSHE ID Number you will be able to schedule an advising appointment. Your advisor will discuss with you which classes to register for. Instructions on how to schedule an appointment are available on ourAcademic Advising website or you can call 702-651-5670.

What areCSN’s First Stepsof Enrollment?

Congratulations on your decision to go to college and thank you for considering CSN as a part of that journey.Your firsts steps toward enrollment begin with your choosing the enrollment path which is best for you and then completing theAdmissions Application.

Click on any of the below links to access information regarding First Steps towards enrollment.

• First Time Student
• Returning Student
• Transferring to CSN Student
• Student with Veteran Benefits
• International Student
• Apprenticeship Student
• Dual Enrolled Student
• Guest Student (credit classes for personal interest or to transfer to another institution)
• Non-Credit Student (Classes offered through the Division of Workforce and Economic Development)

For more information on the admission requirements for CSN, please reach out to theDepartment of Recruitment & College Connections by phone at 702-651-7416 or by email atContact Us.

How do I apply to CSN?

CSN subscribes to an open admissions policy which means that all persons who are over the age of 16 and apply for admission will be accepted.CSN does not have an admissions deadlinehowever we encourage everyone to apply well before the start of the semester to allow time for processes to be complete and to secure a spot in classes.Although CSN does not require high school graduation or equivalency for admissions, it is required to seekfinancial aid.

Gifted students under the age of 16 can learn about ourgifted minors program and students in high school can learn about the college-level courses available to them while still in high school through our varioushigh school programs.

Anyone interested in attending CSN should fill out theAdmissions Application.

We do have a one-time, non-refundable application fee. This fee will be due at the time of your first tuition deadline.You can learn more on ourTuition and Fees website.

For more information on the admission requirements for CSN, please reach out to theDepartment of Recruitment & College Connections by phone at 702-651-7416 or by email atContact Us.

What is next after I apply?

It can take 4-5 business days for an application to be processed.Once you receive your admissions notification email with your NSHE ID, it is now time to validate, or setup, your account. You can accomplish this by going to theAccount Validation website. After you have successfully set up your account and password, return to theGoCSN login page and proceed to login with your NSHE ID and your new password. This will give you access to all GoCSN Student Portal applications, includingMyCSN.If you did not receive an email notification or if you need assistance with this process, please reach out to the CSN Help Desk at 702-651-4357.

For further information, you may reach out to theDepartment of Recruitment & College Connections by phone at 702-651-7416 or by email atContact Us.

How do I validate my account?

Once you receive your admissions notification email with your NSHE ID, it is now time to validate, or setup, your account. You can accomplish this by going to theAccount Validation website. After you have successfully setup your account and password, return to theGoCSN login page and proceed to login with your NSHE ID and your new password. This will give you access to all GoCSN Student Portal applications, including MyCSN.If you did not receive an email notification or if you need assistance with this process, please reach out to the Help Desk at 702-651-4357.

For further information, you may reach out to theDepartment of Recruitment & College Connections by phone at 702-651-7416 or by email atContact Us.

Please tell me about CSN’s New Student Orientation.

Orientation is a mandatory first step of enrollment and a great opportunity to get acquainted with CSN and all that our school has to offer you as a student. Orientation is done anytime online via theOrientation website in person through a Coyote Orientation Registration Event, or C.O.R.E. There is an additional orientation forlimited entry health students.

Please tell me about CSN’s placement test.

Before you can enroll in classes as a degree-seeking student, you will have to complete a placement test and meet with yourAcademic Advisor.

Placement tests are free exams conducted at the Testing Center on any of our three main campuses that determine only where CSN will place you for your English and Math courses. For further information about placement tests, you may visit theTesting Center website or call 702-651-5733.

Please tell me how to meet with an academic advisor.

After you complete yourPlacement Test, you will meet, by appointment, with yourAcademic Advisor who will create a degree plan with you that you’ll use to enroll in classes. For further information about the advising process, you can reach out toAcademic Advising by email atContact Us or by phone at any of our three main campuses:

• North Las Vegas: 702-651-4049
• Charleston: 702-651-5670
• Henderson: 702-651-3165

How do I update my personally identifiable information (PII) at CSN?

Once you have submitted your Admission Application, you cannot make changes.A completedRequest to Change Personal Identification Data form must be accompanied by official documentation and submitted in person at the Office of the Registrar at one of our three main campuses. Campus locations and office hours can be found on theOffice of the Registrar website.

For further information, you may reach out to the Office of the Registrar by phone at 702-651-5610 or by email atContact Us.

What is CSN’s Cost ofTuition?

A full breakdown of CSN’stuitionand fees can be found online at ourTuitionand Fees website.

For further information, you may reach out to theDepartment of Recruitment & College Connections by phone at 702-651-7416 or by email atContact Us.

What is an excess credit fee and why am I being charged one?

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), including the College of Southern Nevada, implemented an Excess Credit Fee in the Fall 2014 semester. The policy requires that an Excess Credit Fee shall be charged to a student who has attempted credits equal to 150 percent of the credits required for the student’s program of study. The amount of this additional fee is equal to 50 percent of the per credit registration fee.

You can submit an excess credit appeal in person or via emailContact Us. For more information, visit CSN’sExcess Credit website or reach out to theOffice of the Registrar by phone at 702-651-5610.

What is GoCSN?

To log in to yourGoCSN, click the ‘LOGIN’ link at the top of any csn.edu webpage. Next, log in with your NSHE ID and password. If you are having trouble accessing GoCSN, you may view theGoCSN Help website, you may also reach out to the CSN Help Desk at 702-651-4357.

What is CANVAS?

CSN offers online and hybrid courses that utilize a course shell known as CANVAS. This is a platform for professors and instructors to develop their classes that you will take. If you need help with your CANVAS account, please visit ourCANVAS Help website.You may also call the CSN Helpdesk at 702-651-4357.

What is MyCSN?

GoCSN is a"one-stop"gateway for accessing many college applications and tools includingMyCSN.New students will be e-mailed their MyCSN login information to the e-mail they provided on their application for admission. Through the MyCSN portal, you have access to the following: enrollment, class schedules, informative checklist of "to do" items, readily available access to communications from the college, advanced planning tools, and more.

For further information, you may reach out to theOffice of the Registrar by phone at 702-651-5610 or by email atContact Us.