Transfer Students

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Transferring to CSN
Transfer Degrees
Transfer Programs Advising

Ordering Transcripts
Transfer Within NSHE
Transfer/Articulation Partnerships

Transferring From Another Institution to CSN

Transfer students may request that all previously attended schools, colleges and universities send official copies of their transcripts to the Office of the Registrar. For detailed information refer to csn.edu/transfer2csn. CSN only accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions. The accreditation of the institution and the listing published in the AACRAO Transfer Credit Practices for the year in which the applicant attended a specific institution governs the acceptance of transfer credit. The number of credits awarded will be determined by the college rating and the guidelines that follow. Graduate-level (500-799) and remedial/developmental courses are not eligible for transfer credit, except in special cases, which will be reviewed individually per student request. Earned degrees will be recorded in the system.

The Office of the Registrar evaluates transcripts from other institutions upon receipt and determines which credits may be applied towards a CSN degree or certificate. Students will be notified via email once the transcripts have been received.
Students must have an official transcript mailed or hand carried and unopened to the Office of the Registrar. Official transcripts can also be sent electronically directly from the institution to transfer.credit@csn.edu. Receipt of unofficial transcripts are automatically denied.
To meet graduation requirements, a transfer student must complete the appropriate 15 credit hours in residence for an Associate of Arts, Associate of Business and Associate of Science within the degree. Associate of Applied Science and Certificate of Achievement degrees require that the 15 in-residence requirements must be in the Special Program Requirement area.
Generally, a maximum of sixteen Non-Traditional Education (NTE) credits of can be applied toward the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Associate of General Studies (AGS), or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and a maximum of eight NTE credits can be applied toward the Certificate of Achievement (CA). However, there is an opportunity to exceed the foregoing limit through application to and approval from the Vice President of Academic Affairs, in addition to the regular approval process. NTE credits cannot be used to meet general education requirements.
Grades of D+, D, and D- cannot be used to fulfill major occupational area Special Program Requirements in Associate of Applied Science degrees or Certificate of Achievement.
Once all official transcripts have been received, allow up to four weeks for processing.
Students will be notified via email once the transfer credit evaluation is completed. The official evaluation report will be available on MyCSN under Transfer Credit Report.

If CSN does not have an exact course equivalent, the transfer credit may be assigned as a different course or as Lower (LELC) or Upper Division Elective Credit (UELC) (e.g., MATH LELC or ENG LELC). Students may submit a Course Equivalency Request Form to the academic department for review to determine if a CSN equivalent exists. For more information you can visit csn.edu/course-equivalency-request.

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Transfer Degrees

Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university can earn the Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, or the Associate of Science degree. These degrees provide the first two years of a four-year degree.

The completion of the associate of arts, associate of science, and associate of business degree at a community college automatically fulfills the lower-division general education requirements at any other NSHE institution.

CSN offers tools for students whose goal is to complete one of the degrees mentioned earlier in this section and transfer to one of NSHE’s three universities. Students can access academic maps for transfer in this catalog by visiting the Academic Maps section. Students can also visit the CSN Transfer Center at csn.edu/transfer-center for information on transferring to a university as well as links to transfer agreements between CSN and Nevada State University (NSU), the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).

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Transfer Programs Advising - NSU, UNLV, & UNR

Students who are completing transfer degrees should visit the transfer program office of the NSHE institution they wish to transfer to once they have seen a CSN advisor. CSN offers transfer programs with Nevada State University (NSU), the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).

NSU/CSN Transfer Program

The mission of the NSU/CSN Transfer Program is to provide developmental advising, guidance, and to empower students to make informed decisions throughout their academic journey. The transfer program aims to capitalize on community college as an access point for students and provide seamless, transparent pathways for transfer students to complete a bachelor’s degree from Nevada State University. You can schedule an appointment by visiting https://transfer2state.as.me/schedule.php?mc_phishing_protection_id=149734-cv8cgsiif6l5uqlogchg.

UNLV/CSN Transfer Program

The mission of the UNLV/CSN Transfer Program is to expand academic support services by collaborating with students preparing to transfer to UNLV. Advising includes transfer credit review, referrals to student services, and assistance with transition steps from CSN to UNLV. You can schedule an appointment by visiting https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/4ye2pqh0/10.

UNR/CSN Transfer Program

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) has two academic advisors based in Las Vegas who are available to meet with CSN students who are on a path to transferring to UNR. Students should schedule appointments at the beginning of their third CSN semester. You can schedule an appointment by visiting tinyurl.com/NVatCSNAdvisors, click Select Staff, the advisor’s name, a date, an appointment time, and then click “Book.” Meetings can occur via Zoom, over the phone or face-to-face on one of the CSN campuses. Once an appointment is scheduled, students should email a copy of their unofficial transcript to the advisor they are meeting with.

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Ordering Transcripts

Students may request official transcripts for their own personal use or have transcripts sent to another institution. Official transcripts are printed on security paper and bear the CSN seal and signature of the Registrar.

Requests for official transcripts can only be accepted from a student him/herself unless the student gives written authorization for release to another person or organization. Students can request official transcripts online, by mail, or in person. Transcript ordering instructions can be found on our website at csn.edu/transcript-information. Allow 3-7 business days for processing and an additional 3-7 days at the beginning of each semester.

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Transfer Within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)

The primary basis for admission to upper-division study with full junior status of transfer students from an NSHE community college to any other NSHE institution shall be the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and the Associate of Business degrees.

Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Business graduates will have completed a minimum of 60 credits of baccalaureate level courses.

Baccalaureate students who have completed NSHE associate of arts, associate of science, or associate of business degree shall complete a minimum number of credits at the accepting NSHE institution. This minimum number shall be set by the baccalaureate degree granting institution.

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Transfer and Articulation Partnerships

The College of Southern Nevada provides a broad range of courses, which fulfill the requirements of an associate degree, and the first two years of a baccalaureate degree aimed at preparing students to transfer to a four-year college and/or university. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should speak to their assigned academic advising unit (or academic counselor) to receive assistance with course selection appropriate to chosen degree paths. The Transfer Center Coordinators can be reached at: transfercenter@csn.edu.

CSN has established transfer and articulation partnerships throughout the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and a variety of other private, public, and out-of-state institutions. Please note: This is for current CSN students wishing to transfer and/or articulate to these institutions.

Current NSHE partnership agreements exist with:

Great Basin College – GBC
Nevada State University – NSU
Truckee Meadows Community College – TMCC
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – UNLV
University of Nevada, Reno – UNR
Western Nevada College – WNC

Private and Out-of-State Institutions:

Acadeum - AMSA
Arizona State University – ASU
DeVry University – DU
Ed Fund - EF
Florida Institute of Technology – FIT
Grand Canyon University – GCU
Osaka College (Japan)
Southern Illinois University – SIU
Sofia University – SU
United States Sports Academy
University of Maryland Global Campus – UMGC
University of Phoenix – UP
Utah Tech University – UT
Western Governors University – WGU

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