2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook (Unofficial)
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The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) helps degree-seeking students who wish to meet the English college readiness assessment criteria or place into higher Math courses to complete transfer-level courses or co-requisite courses.
Placement testing services are available for potential CSN students, at no cost, at the three CSN main campuses. The college uses the Guided Self-Placement Survey (GSP) for English placement and ALEKS PPL for the Math placement tests. All new CSN degree/certificate-seeking or transfer students must complete the required placement tests or present an alternate method of placement.
We also offer proctoring services throughout the year for CSN courses for free, along with testing for other institutions, and community enriching exams. Fees may apply.
English Placement Requirements
New students admitted to CSN are no longer required to seek English placement from the Accuplacer. Students wishing to enroll into CNA courses may still use Accuplacer Reading scores to meet admission requirements offered at the Testing Centers at the three main campuses.
All First Step CSN students will be placed into ENG 100, ENG 110, ENG 113, and ENG 101 by either:
- Completing a Guided Self-Placement (GSP) survey, or
- Submitting to the Testing Centers equivalent scores on ACT, SAT, or WritePlacer scores that are less than two years old, as outlined in the chart below, or
- Submitting to the Registrar’s Office equivalent Advanced Placement (AP) scores or High School GPA.
English Placement Chart Summary - Fall 2022
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English Course Advised/Placement
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ACT Score
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SAT Score
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AP
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HS GPA
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GSP Score
Range
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Write
Placer
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ENG 100 - Composition Enhanced
(5 credits)
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Below 18
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Below 500
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<2.5
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0-20
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0-2
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ESL Placement Test Referral
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Below 18
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Below 500
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<2.5
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0-20
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0-2
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ENG 110 - College Composition I
for International and Multilingual
Students Expanded (5 credits)
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18 and above
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500 and above
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C+
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2.50-2.99
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21-40
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3-5
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ENG 100 - Composition Enhanced
(5 credits)
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18 and above
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500 and above
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C+
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2.50-2.99
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21-40
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3-5
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ENG 113 - College Composition I
for International and Multilingual
Students (3 credits)
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18 and above
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500 and above
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B
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>3.0
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41-56
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6-8
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ENG 101 - College Composition I
(3 credits)
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18 and above
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500 and above
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B
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>3.0
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41-56
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6-8
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Guided Self Placement (GSP) Cutoff Scores by Language Profile
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L1 / native / monolingual speakers of English
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*0 - 20
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ENG 100 + additional instructional support (e.g., DWED’s 8-week English refresher course)
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21 - 40
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ENG 100
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41 - 56
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ENG 101
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*These students have placed below the minimum for standard admission into ENG 100. Therefore, to ensure success in this course, it is strongly recommended that additional instructional support precede or accompany enrollment into ENG 100. Consult a counselor/academic advisor for available options at this link: www.csn.edu/coyoteq.
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International / ESL / multilingual students
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*0 - 20
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ESL Placement Testing Referral
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21 - 40
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ENG 110
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41 - 56
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ENG 113
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* ESL Placement Test referral. ESL Placement Test referral is recommended with the GSP scores of 0-20, as in the chart above, if English is not the student’s first, primary, or native language. The student needs to visit csn.edu/esl to enroll in the CSN ESL Program.
What is the Guided Self Placement (GSP)?
The GSP is not a test but an online instrument/survey that helps the student to assess their skills level of preparedness to start an English course. The GSP has no right or wrong answer or a pass or fail grade.
The GSP may be taken one time only.
After completing the GSP and math placement testing, students should complete the online orientation, which now includes the Advising Workshop. After that, students will receive a complete course recommendation form prepared by an academic advisor. Upon receipt of the course recommendation form, students can register.
Exceptions
An advisor may grant an exception/exemption to First Steps students who do not wish to complete the GSP. Students wishing to speak to an advisor can make an appointment or come in for express advising. Please see the advising web page for the latest information: csn.edu/advising. Other English Placement Information
Completing the English Placement Process is essential for a student who did not request an exemption from an Advisor or present an alternative placement result. Accuplacer Reading test is available on appointment to enroll students into CNA classes at the following link: csn.edu/placement-testing. Processing of Alternative Pathways
English Placement eligibility using alternative placement measures. These measures are processed at the three campuses by submitting to the Testing Centers equivalent scores (ACT/SAT) or submitting to the Registrar’s Office equivalent AP score(s) or High School GPA with a High School Transcript. (Please see “English Placement Chart Summary” above).
Math Placement Requirements
New students admitted to CSN are expected to take ALEKS PPL Math assessment. ALEKS PPL math is an adaptive web-based program that can map a student’s strengths and weaknesses. The Placement Assessment has up to 30 questions and generally takes 60-90 minutes to complete.
The ALEKS Placement Test can be used to self-remediate for better test scores. Please see csn.edu/math-placement for some more details and the latest information on ALEKS PPL.
The Department of Mathematics will not issue permission for any student to take a course they do not place into. This includes students that are even one point away from placing into a MATH/STAT course.
The Department of Mathematics does not accept placement tests taken at any other institution.
Students may contact the Department of Mathematics at the respective contacts as below.
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Math Department Contact Information |
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West Charleston Campus |
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Christopher King - Chair |
x5428 |
Christopher.King@CSN.EDU |
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Ann Marie Compesi, AA III
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x7585
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AnnMarie.Compesi@CSN.EDU
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North Las Vegas Campus
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Tammy Koll, AA II
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x2725 |
Tammy.Koll@CSN.EDU |
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Henderson Campus
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Robert Wallace, AA II
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x3613 |
Robert.Wallace@CSN.EDU |
Math Course Prerequisites and Minimum Placement Scores
All test scores MUST be less than 2 years old (from the date the test was taken). The Department of Mathematics does not accept placement tests taken at any other institution.
Important: MATH 104B, 116, 120E, 124E, or 126E do not have course prerequisites.
| MATH Course |
*Prerequisite Course |
ALEKS
PPL
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ACT
(Math)
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SAT
(MATH)
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Credit Awarded |
| MATH 95 |
N/A |
14 |
16 |
440 |
Dual Credit (JumpStart) ONLY |
| MATH 96 |
MATH 95/95E (JumpStart) |
30 |
19 |
450 |
Dual Credit (JumpStart) ONLY |
| MATH 120 |
MATH 95/95E (JumpStart) |
30 |
19 |
450 |
College Mathematics CLEP ≥ 50 |
| MATH 122 |
MATH 96 or 97 |
35** |
20** |
460** |
N/A |
| MATH 123 |
MATH 122 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| MATH 124 |
MATH 96 (JumpStart) |
46 |
22 |
500 |
College Algebra CLEP ≥ 50 |
| MATH 126 |
MATH 96 (JumpStart) |
46 |
22 |
500 |
Pre-calculus CLEP ≥ 50 |
| MATH 127 |
MATH 126 |
61 |
25 |
550 |
N/A |
| MATH 132 |
MATH 124 or 126 or 128 |
61 |
25 |
550 |
N/A |
| MATH 176 |
MATH 124 or 126 |
61 |
25 |
550 |
N/A |
| MATH 181 |
MATH 127; or 128 |
76 |
28 |
600 |
Calculus CLEP ≥ 50 or AP Calculus AB ≥ 3 |
| MATH 182 |
MATH 181 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
AP Calculus BC ≥ 3 |
| MATH 251 |
MATH 127 |
N/A |
28 |
600 |
N/A |
| MATH 253, 283, or 285 |
MATH 182 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| STAT 152 |
MATH 124 or 126 or 128 |
61 |
25 |
550 |
AP Statistics Test ≥ 4 |
*A grade of “C” or higher is required in prerequisite courses.
**Prior to Oct. 2024 the Aleks PPL scores was 46, ACT was 22 and SAT was 500.
Expiration of Test Scores
All placement test scores are good for two years. Students must ensure to enroll in the course(s) level they are placed before the expiration of their test results. At the expiration of a test result, students’ enrollment in the course level of placement will be blocked, and such a student will need to retake the test or present an alternative placement result.
Retest Policy
The GSP may be taken one time only. The Math Placement tests may be retaken as provided for under the Math placement requirements.
Out-of-Area/Remote Testing Policy
Any person who lives outside of Las Vegas may take a placement test without traveling to Las Vegas. Please visit our website at csn.edu/testing-center2 for more information. CLEP and Dantes (DSST)
These tests enable non-traditional and traditional students to earn college credit based on lifetime achievement and job skills. These tests are offered at the three main campuses. CSN does not accept Dantes for Credit.
High School Equivalence Exams
The GED is given at the three main campuses; please make your appointment through www.GED.com. CSN Chemistry Placement Test
The CSN Chemistry Placement Test is provided to allow students to go into CHEM 121 without taking the CHEM 103 prerequisite. It does not, however, cover the math prerequisite for the class. You can retest after six (6) months. This test is an online exam. Students are required to make an appointment online.
The test is 50 minutes long with 35 questions. You must get a 21 or higher to meet the prerequisite. You are allowed a personal Periodic Table and a scientific calculator (non-graphing, non-programmable) on the exam. Detailed information is available at csn.edu/placement-testing. ATI TEAS Exam
The TEAS is a computer-based diagnostic test instrument that is used to assess the preparedness of students applying to enter the health science fields.
The test explicitly assesses prospective students for CSN Health Science Limited Entry (LE) Programs.
The TEAS test contains 170 questions written in a multiple-choice format with four-option answers. It has a total duration of 209 minutes.
The test is designed to assess the necessary academic skills in the subjects of Reading (53 questions for 64 mins.), Math (36 questions for 54 mins.), Science (53 questions for 63 mins.), and English and Language Usage (28 questions for 28 mins.). Detailed information is available at csn.edu/csn-teas.
Meazure Learning Testing
Meazure Learning provides testing services to certification and licensure organizations, corporations, educational institutions, government agencies, trade, and professional associations.
CSN provides Testing Services for those seeking to take these assessments. The Testing Center at the North Las Vegas campus is a certified Meazure Learning location.
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To Register for the exams candidates will need to register with Meazure Learning: Go to meazurelearning.com/candidate-services and within the Candidate-Services you will be able to access the Testing Programs.
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Proctoring
Make-up tests and distance education/instructor exams for courses taught at CSN are proctored without a fee. Proctoring for tests from other institutions (including all other Nevada System of Higher Education institutions: i.e., UNLV, UNR, NSC, WNC, TMCC, or GBC) is available for a fee.
Career Interest and Aptitude
These tests (Strong, MBTI, and WOWI) are available for a fee on the three main campuses. For more detailed information visit csn.edu/testing-center2. Please see the Testing Centers Contact Information below for testing hours and addresses.
Testing Centers Contact Information
Centers for Academic Success
Centers for Academic Success (CAS) provides quality DROP-IN academic assistance to all students enrolled in credit-based courses at CSN. No appointment is necessary. We offer Learning Centers in Communication, Math, Reading and Writing, Science.
Drop-in sessions in the Centers are 45 minutes. Students spend 30 minutes of study in between sessions to practice application of concept/s covered prior to advancing to the next topic. Bring a copy of the instructor’s or professor’s assignment and guidelines to show your tutor. Tutors are available for most general education courses and some historically challenging courses. Many faculty from across the college hold their office hours in the centers to support students and tutors.
Academic learning support includes assistance with learning strategies, Canvas, Brainfuse online tutoring, Microsoft Office, reading, writing, oral presentations, math, and science. You may also access tutors using TutorChat at https://csncentersacademicsuccess.libanswers.com/. TutorChat staff can assist you with quick questions, help you form successful study habits, and show you how to use Canvas and other resources for student success, such as online tutoring and MyCoyoteSuccess workshops, accessed in GoCSN. Quick questions are defined as assistance with topic formulation, proper MLA or APA citation formatting, and development of outlines including a thesis statement, introduction clarity, and an appropriate conclusion. In addition, CAS offers Strategies for Academic Success, a program designed to help students build confidence and become more independent learners. The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program is a successful program offered in select challenging courses. SI is based on the evidence-based international SI model and provides students with study sessions and activities led by a peer who has successfully completed the course. For more information including hours, contacts, and locations, please visit www.csn.edu/cas. Academically successful students may also become learning assistants.
Contact us with any questions at one of our main numbers:
Charleston: 702-651-5732 | Henderson: 702-651-3125 | North Las Vegas: 702-651-4232
Communication Learning Centers
The Communication Learning Centers are designed to provide students with assistance during any stage of the speech making process for all classes requiring presentations. Our staff is knowledgeable and trained to provide you with individualized or group session assistance. Our focus is on helping students become effective speakers. We can help students select the perfect topic, research it, organize the speech, create functional speaker notes and presentation aids, and improve their physical and vocal delivery. Students can practice their speech in our whisper room to improve delivery and gain confidence!
Math Learning Centers
Free individual and group drop-in tutoring is available in the Math Learning Center on each campus. Students can access unlimited drop-in support designed for development of math skills and overall learning development. Drop-in sessions are 45 minutes. Students spend 30 minutes of study in between sessions to strengthen their understanding of mathematical concepts before advancing to the next topic.
Writing Centers
The college strongly recommends all students taking classes with writing assignments use the Writing Center. It is a place where students from all disciplines and at all levels can come and discuss their coursework with a trained Writing Assistant. Students can get help with any stage in the writing process, from idea generation, through organization, to final revision. Students can also get help with active reading strategies for any reading in any class. Reading and Writing Assistants help students produce quality written essays, research papers, and other required assignments by offering feedback, guidance, and support throughout the reading and writing process. Students who visit the center will learn strategies and techniques to improve the effectiveness of their reading and writing. Bring a copy of the instructor’s or professor’s assignment and guidelines. For hours of operation and locations, please contact the nearest campus center.
Science Learning Centers
The Science Learning Centers offer drop-in learning assistance on a first come, first serve basis in a collaborative learning environment. The center staff encourages studying in groups, but individual 45-minute sessions may be available. Assistance is available in most subjects in the Physical and Biological Sciences. In addition, many faculty from Physical and Biological Sciences hold their office hours in the Science Learning Centers.
Career Services Center
The Career Services Center assists students and alumni with comprehensive career exploration and employment services. This department focuses primarily on the development and implementation of career, and employability plans. The Career Services Center maintains partnerships with employers, faculty, staff, administrators, local colleges, out-of-state colleges and universities, and the greater community to increase opportunities for the employment, career development and continuing education of CSN students and alumni.
Charleston: 702-651-5089 | Henderson: 702-651-3174 | North Las Vegas: 702-651-4700
Resources, services, and events provided by the Career Services Center include:
Handshake
Handshake is the #1 way for students to connect with employers when searching for jobs or internships and now CSN students are a part of Handshake’s large network of resources! The system offers online resume review, local and national job postings, and students the ability to post their resume for employer consideration.CSN students are encouraged to complete their Handshake profiles by logging into joinhandshake.com. Please feel free to reach out via email if you have any questions or concerns about getting started with Handshake.
Five (5) Easy Steps to Activate Your Handshake Account
- Log in to your GoCSN Account.
- Click on the Handshake Tile.
- Select College of Southern Nevada.
- Use your CSN STUDENT log-in credentials.
- Fill out your profile, upload resume, and apply to jobs/internships.
How to Schedule an Appointment in Handshake
- Access your account through GoCSN Handshake Tile or joinhandshake.com.
- Click on the upper right-hand corner (Career Center).
- Select schedule a New Appointment.
- Choose a category (ex. Resume Review).
- Schedule an appointment!
Career Assessment Resource
Career Services offers the TypeFocus online assessment tool to help students learn about themselves and connect them with potential careers in line with their personality profile. ( https://typefocus7.com/, Access Code: CSN1971) Employment Events
The Career Services department hosts job fairs, employer interviews, career-specific information sessions, and on-campus recruiting events at the three main campuses.
Career Programming and Workshops
Students may attend these to learn job searching skills, develop interview competencies, correctly utilize professional networking sites, obtain information on professional organizations related to their field and create a career plan.
Career Advisement and Guidance
Career Services Specialists can help students to improve career decision-making skills, prepare resumes and cover letters, provide current labor market information, prepare for salary negotiation discussions, determine costs of relocation and cost of living, and help students to prepare for job interviews.
Employer Development
Career Services establishes, cultivates, and maintains contacts with local, regional, and national companies with the goal of connecting employers with CSN students seeking employment. Partnering employers are given direct access to our library of CSN student and alumni resumes to help them fill their open positions.
Career & Technical Assistance Program (CTEAP)
The Career & Technical Education Assistance Program (CTEAP) provides textbooks, uniforms and tools assistance to eligible students interested in non-traditional occupations in Career and Technical Education Fields. Students must complete Federal Assistance for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) progress, Pell Grant recipient, resident of Nevada or spouse/dependent of a military personnel stationed in the state of Nevada, declare an Associate of Applied Science degree program, participate in required career services meetings/events, maintain adequate academic progress. The program no longer funds students in AA, AS or AGS general degrees.
Counseling and Psychological Services
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 students experience a mental health condition in college and half of college students reported their mental health as below average or poor. Common mental health stressors for college students include anxiety over grades and finances, and burnout. Students often find that such issues impact their ability to succeed in college.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) strives to help students pursue their academic, personal, and career goals by promoting self-advocacy, self-regulation, and developing coping strategies and problem-solving abilities in students. We believe that academic and career success can be facilitated by developing students’ appreciation of the integration of behaviors, thoughts, feelings, belief systems, culture, interpersonal relationships, family structure, and physical health.
CAPS offers six (6) free, confidential short-term solution-focused counseling sessions per academic year with a licensed clinical therapist to help students manage their emotional, relational, and behavioral growth. CAPS also provides various mental health trainings, workshops, and classroom presentations. Any CSN student currently enrolled is eligible for CAPS services, which are available both in-person and remotely (Telehealth).
- Charleston (Building D, Room 104): 702-651-5518
- Henderson (Building C, Room113A): 702-651-3099
- North Las Vegas (Main Building, Room E120): 702-651-4099
CSN Libraries
CSN Libraries welcomes you! CSN Libraries support the research and academic needs for the college, and we are here to help you attain your academic and career goals. Expert librarians provide research assistance in person, via chat, video conference, text, and email, and have developed tutorials and guides to help you complete your assignments. Visit us at our libraries on the Charleston, North Las Vegas, and Henderson campuses, where we provide access to various collections of research materials, computers and laptops for use in the libraries, group study rooms, and more. Our extensive online library provides 24/7 access to electronic resources from any location, on- or off-campus. Please visit the online library at library.csn.edu for all online resources, to chat with a librarian, and for information on library support, hours of service, locations, phone numbers, and policies.
Disability Resource Center (DRC)
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is committed to providing equal access to all its educational programs and services to qualified persons with disabilities and in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008. Beyond the College’s legal responsibilities for promoting equal access, CSN welcomes all individuals, regardless of disability, who choose to visit, work, or take classes here.
Under federal law, a disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The DRC and the student with a disability will discuss the interaction between the disability and academic environment, and determine the reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
- D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (American Sign Language Interpreters - Speech to Text Transcription)
- Auxiliary aids and services (Notetaking Assistance - Lab Assistance - Readers - Scribes)
- Assistive computer technology (Screen Readers - Speech to Text - Equipment Loans - Alternative Format Textbooks)
- Alternative testing (Extended Time - DRC Proctored Exams)
- Document conversion (Alternative Print Format - Braille, Large Print)
- Referral services to campus, community, and state agencies
Students with disabilities who require accommodation must self-identify to the DRC and complete the interactive process prior to receiving accommodations. Students should contact the DRC as early as possible, as accommodations are not retroactive. Students may be required to provide documentation of their identified disability. Such documentation should include disability information, functional limitations, and recommendations, if possible. Students will work with their Disability Services Advisor to create a comprehensive plan to ensure equal access to higher education. The DRC is committed to ensuring that all information regarding a student is maintained as confidential as required or permitted by law. Complete student information on all related policies, procedures, and guidelines may be obtained at csn.edu/disability-resource-center or the DRC offices on each of the three campuses.
In order to request accommodations for a disability, please log into GoCSN > search AIM DRC > Click the Tile > Click New Student Application. Include as much information as possible.
You can also call us with any questions at one of our main numbers:
Charleston: (702) 651-5644 | Henderson: (702) 651-3795 | North Las Vegas: (702) 651-4045 |
Video Phone: (702) 475-4676
Early Childhood Education Lab Program
The Early Childhood Education Lab Program (ECE Lab) is a nationally accredited preschool and childcare program for children ages three months through five years, that also functions as a laboratory site within CSN’s Department of Education for students studying Early Childhood Education and related fields.
The ECE Lab Program has sites at the Charleston and North Las Vegas Campuses, and enrolls children of faculty, staff, students, and the community. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with closures for all state holidays and CSN’s closing periods. Class sizes are limited and there are waiting lists for all age groups. Early application is strongly recommended. For further information, visit our website at csn.edu/childcare.
You can also contact the ECE Lab at Charleston 702-651-7390 or North Las Vegas 702-651-4004.
English as a Second Language
The Department of World Languages’ ESL Program, which is fully accredited by the CEA, offers to both international and local students (including those referred to as “generation 1.5”) 20 courses including integrated skills, grammar, reading, listening/ pronunciation, conversation, writing, and editing. Most courses are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening, and many are now offered online. A free placement test is required for new students. For more information, contact one of the two full-service language labs - Charleston 702-651-5736 or North Las Vegas 702-651-4475.
TRiO Student Support Services
The TRiO Student Support Services is a federally funded program designed to provide academic support, guidance, and advocacy to first-generation, financial aid eligible, and/or disabled students seeking to complete a two-year degree at CSN and/or transfer to a four-year college or university. Services are offered within a very intensive, integrated, and individualized contact system that encourages participants to develop persistence, self-discipline, responsibility, and confidence. Final acceptance into the program will be determined by a two-tier interview process to ascertain academic need and an ability to benefit. All TRiO services are free of cost to participants.
The TRiO Program is located on the North Las Vegas campus, Room E109. For more information call 702-651-4441 or visit csn.edu/trio.
Student Government
The Associated Students of the College of Southern Nevada (ASCSN) is comprised of an elected student body that represents all CSN students. ASCSN is committed to encouraging students to strive to achieve their educational goals by providing them with information and resources. ASCSN provides a variety of activities to promote social interaction amongst students. For more information, please visit csn.edu/student-government. Student Clubs and Organizations
Student Government awards funds to official student clubs and organizations. Through this funding, clubs and organizations are able to host a variety of extracurricular events. For more information on renewing or starting a club, please visit csn.edu/student-life/clubs-and-organizations.
Student Ambassador Program
Student Ambassadors are current CSN students selected and trained to work alongside Student Services staff to provide peer-to-peer outreach and enrollment support to prospective and entering CSN students. Student Ambassadors are friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing individuals with strong public speaking skills and a great sense of pride in CSN. Benefits of being a Student Ambassador include becoming part of a prestigious and dynamic student program, developing leadership skills, gaining valuable work experience, and earning above average hourly pay rates. Applicants must be full-time students in excellent academic standing (3.5 cumulative GPA or higher).
Those interested in learning more about the program or to apply to become an ambassador may visit csn.edu/ambassador or email the Office of Recruitment and College Connections at enroll@csn.edu.
Student Life and Leadership Development
The Department of Student Life and Leadership Development enhances the co-curricular experience by working with students, student government, student clubs, faculty, and staff to develop engagement initiatives which ensure opportunities for cultural sensitivity, awareness, and personal growth. The Department of Student Life and Leadership Development spearheads programs and workshops which develop academic, cultural, social programs, and activities that support the mission of the college. We champion preparing students for life-long learning and global citizenship by promoting and supporting campus activities that appeal to a diverse community. Student Leadership Institute-Here are the five aspects of the CSN Student Leadership Institute, and a brief description of each program.
Student Leadership Academy
Cultivate a cohort of students to learn, discuss, and critically think about the importance of leadership.
Leadership Book of The Semester
Gather an engaged group of CSN Students to discuss a leadership book throughout the semester.
Student Leadership Studio Think Tank
Align CSN Students with industry professionals to discuss resolutions, and ideas.
Coyote Student Organization Leader Training
Ensure that our CSN Student Organization leaders are equipped with necessary tools to be excellent para professionals.
Student Leadership Summits
Bring awareness to leadership, cross cultural concerns and foster the importance of sharing common experiences.
CSN Serves
CSN Serves is the volunteer and service-learning component of Student Life and Leadership Development. We provide and promote volunteer opportunities at the College of Southern Nevada for students, faculty, and staff. CSN Serves partners with various agencies in Southern Nevada to provide invaluable volunteer experiences. Students are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and become entrenched in the Southern Nevada community through our regularly scheduled monthly events. For more information, please call 702-651-4669.
Networking, Cyber Security & Software Labs
These Department of Computing and Information Technology labs offer students the opportunity to collaborate with each other in solving problems and to get help with completing assignments and projects. Lab Monitors can help students understand assignment requirements and explain the concepts. Students are then expected to complete work on their own. Labs are equipped with computer hardware and software necessary for students to complete assignments and projects. The Software lab is primarily dedicated to courses offered in the software program including CIT 129, CS 135 and IS101. The Cyber Security and Networking Labs are primarily dedicated to courses offered in the cyber security and networking programs.
Computer Labs-Interactive Learning Centers
During scheduled student teaching days, CSN students have access to full-service computer labs at the Charleston, North Las Vegas and Henderson campuses. There are also computer labs available at the High Tech Centers on the Green Valley High School and Palo Verde High School campuses. The computer labs are “Interactive Learning Centers” that bring together students, computing resources, Centers for Academic Success tutors, and instructors. Access to online instructional applications and software taught in CSN classrooms are available to currently registered students in all the Interactive Learning Centers.
Language Labs
The Language Labs located on the Charleston and North Las Vegas campuses administer English as a Second Language (ESL) placement testing and assist students with admission and registration issues. The Charleston and North Las Vegas Labs also offer World Language students access to audio, video, and computer materials used in developing language proficiency. These materials are also available on several computer stations housed within the Henderson Library.
Coyote Student News
Coyote Student News serves the College of Southern Nevada’s community as a reliable source for news and entertainment. Coyote Student News is the official student-run online newspaper sponsored by the College. Find us at www.coyotestudentnews.com.
Art Galleries
The mission of the CSN Art Galleries is educational. The galleries’ educational mission is realized through the sponsorship of a variety of exhibitions that provide the student population as well as the community at large with opportunities to interact with art and artists. Exhibits are designed to offer exposure to various individual artistic methodologies, materials, media, genres, and techniques. Exhibit announcements can be found posted on campus, online, in local media, or by calling the CSN Department of Fine Arts. For more information about the CSN Art Gallery Program, please visit csn.edu/artgallery. Fine Art Gallery
The CSN Fine Art Gallery, located in Room H101 of the Nicholas J. Horn Performing Arts Center on the North Las Vegas campus, provides the campus and the community with a wide range of contemporary art exhibits. The gallery supports the educational mission of the Art and Art History Program, and hosts exhibits and events by guest artists, students, and faculty.
Artspace Gallery
The CSN Artspace Gallery, located upstairs above the main entrance lobby on the North Las Vegas campus, provides the campus and the community with a wide range of contemporary art exhibits. The gallery supports the educational mission of the Art and Art History Program, and hosts exhibits and events by guest artists, students, and faculty.
Level Up Galleries
The Level Up Galleries bring the highest quality fine art from the traditional art gallery to locations on CSN’s campuses where student, faculty, staff and the college community gather. The name “Level Up” indicates the location of this initiative (campus second and/or third floor locations), references College wide student success initiatives such as Achieving the Dream, and ties into contemporary video game nomenclature, specifically those synonymous with advancement, attainment, enlightenment and success.
Student Union Galleries
Each Student Union on CSN’s three main campuses; Henderson, West Charleston, and North Las Vegas, included gallery exhibition space. These spaces aim to celebrate the best artwork from CSN students, alumni and the greater college community.
CSN Student Art and Design Exhibition Spaces
CSN Student Art and Design Exhibition Spaces exist on each campus to highlight artwork made in art and design classes at the College of Southern Nevada. The culmination of the creative process for both fine and applied art is only achieved through that artwork’s display. The College of Southern Nevada supports this culmination by providing informal, formal, and digital exhibition spaces for student art and design work.
Performing Arts Center
The College of Southern Nevada’s Performing Arts Center offers a comfortable environment of artistic, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities for students at the college and the community. It is located at 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue in the heart of the North Las Vegas campus. CSN’s Performing Arts Center is home to the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, The Backstage Theater, Jay Morrison Recital Hall and CSN’s Fine Arts Gallery, where a variety of art exhibitions, theatrical shows, music productions, lectures, political events, competitive showcases, and other community assemblies are presented each year under the management of a friendly staff with over 30 years of experience in the professional field of entertainment. Students, staff, and community members are invited to drop by and experience live performances and enjoy these memorable events. Show tickets are available for purchase online at csn.edu/pac.
Anyone interested in the facility’s services can also visit the Performing Arts Center Box Office, located in the lobby of the Horn Theater. For more information; call the box office at: 702-651-LIVE (5483).
Planetarium and Observatory
CSN’s Dale Etheridge Planetarium, the only public planetarium in Southern Nevada, presents performances to the community that feature re-creations of the night sky on its 30-foot diameter domed screen that depict the relative motions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Our DigistarTM HD digital projection systems provide science oriented virtual reality experiences.
The Planetarium is located in Room S146 at the south entrance of the North Las Vegas campus. Free telescope viewing sessions are held after Friday and Saturday evening public shows in the nearby Student Observatory on clear nights. Special telescope viewing sessions are also scheduled whenever notable astronomical events occur. The Planetarium, in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), also operates the NASA/Nevada Regional Educator Resources Center. The Center, located in Room S222-B on the North Las Vegas campus, provides science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) materials to teachers and educators for classroom use.
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