The College of Southern Nevada is committed to providing quality academic programs and support services that promote student achievement, degree completion and lifelong learning. Our academic advising program is an essential component of the student learning experience. CSN employs an accomplished team of academic advising professionals whose mission is to engage each student in an ongoing developmental process in which advisors share information, and teach planning and decision making skills to help the student learn to manage his/her educational career. Advisors also help students formulate personal goals, explore interests, consider educational options, and focus on courses and campus activities that will enhance their learning experience.

While the student is ultimately responsible for ensuring personal progress towards the chosen major/degree, CSN provides a variety of academic advisement venues to assist the student in interpreting degree requirements. Beginning in Spring 2020, all CSN students will be required to meet with their academic advisor at regular intervals (15, 30, 45 credit hours completed).

For more information about the Office of Academic Advising or to schedule an appointment, visit www.csn.edu/advising. Students may also email advising@csn.edu. Students are encouraged to run their Academic Advisement Report to check progress toward a degree by using the MyCSN guide available at https://www.csn.edu/mycsn-student-guides.

NOTE: Health Program returning, continuing and transfer students are advised through the Health Sciences Advising Department. Students may visit their website at https://at.csn.edu/meet-our-advising-staff.

Academic School Counselors

Counselors help returning, continuing, and transfer students with declared majors craft long-term academic plans, select courses, and conduct degree audits in preparation for graduation. For counselor contact and appointment information by academic school/department please go to www.csn.edu/academic-counseling. Health Program returning, continuing, and transfer students please visit https://at.csn.edu/meet-our-advising-staff.

NOTE: First-time college students without transfer credits, undecided or students without a declared major, and Associate of General Studies (AGS) students work with advisors located in the Department of Academic Advising.

Art Galleries

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. Exhibit announcements can be found posted on campus, online, in local media, or by calling the CSN Department of Fine Arts for information.

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. Exhibit announcements can be found posted on campus, online, in local media, or by calling the CSN Department of Fine Arts for information.

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. For more information please contact the CSN Department of Fine Arts.

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. Exhibit announcements can be found posted on campus, online, in local media, or by calling the CSN Department of Fine Arts for informtion.

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.

Bookstores

Bookstores are located on the Charleston, North Las Vegas, and Henderson campuses. Each bookstore sells the required and supplemental textbooks for your classes offered on that campus as well as classes offered online. The bookstore also sells general school supplies, study aids, educationally discounted software, imprinted clothing, and gift items. Students can also purchase textbooks and get text information from the bookstore website at www.efollett.com.

Text Rental Program: The bookstores offer a Text Rental Program. In order to participate in this program, you will need to be at least 18 years of age; have a valid government issued identification card; and, a recognized credit or debit card. Please note that not all titles are eligible for rent. You can visit any of the bookstore locations for additional information and/or sign up for the program.

Bookstore Refund Policy: Your textbooks are fully refundable in their original condition with sales receipt and/or online packing slip within 10 school days from the official start of classes for fall and spring courses and 7 school days for summer and/or short term courses. After this date, you may return your books within three business days of purchase with original receipt and/or online packing slip for your full refund. Books for classes that are cancelled by the school are fully refundable within one week of the scheduled start date for the course.

Please use caution when opening package sets as some electronic media and textbook packages may not be fully refunded once opened. Textbooks purchased during the last week of classes or during exam periods are non-refundable. You can visit any of the bookstore locations for additional information on the Refund Policy.

Career Technical Education Assistance Program (CTEAP)

formaly known as ReEntry

The CSN Career & Transfer Services Center (Center) is the responsible entity for services to special population students (including the economically disadvantaged, single parents, displaced homemakers). A primary focus of the Career & Technical Education Assistance program (CTEAP) which operates within the Center is to provide support to students who have declared an Associate of Applied Science, AB, or any of the certificates offered at CSN and taking classes toward the completion of that program. CTEAP Staff also reach out to academic faculty to provide presentations as well as partner with other student services departments in support of CTE students’ success.

The CTEAP program provides eligible students in Career and Technical Education programs (AAS, AB and Certificate) with tuition, books and support services assistance. Students belonging to the following special populations are encouraged to apply: low income, single parents, educationally disadvantaged, displaced homemaker, individuals with disabilities, or students declaring a non-traditional occupational degree. The program also provides information on pre-apprenticeship training for women.

Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year; declare a major field of study in an AAS, AB degree, or certificate program; participate in required meetings and programming; maintain adequate academic progress; and demonstrate financial need to be considered for CTEAP services.

Students who qualify for the CTEAP program may be eligible for:

Financial Assistance – Funds may be available to assist with the cost of tuition, books, transportation, uniform, and/or equipment.

Textbook Assistance Program (TAP) – Available to all CSN students, this service provides textbook loans to students on a per semester basis, depending on availability. Eligible students must sign up with the CTEAP program and present a class schedule and booklist corresponding with the requested textbook.

Career Workshops – Topics may include job search skills, resume and cover letter preparation, career planning, dress for success, budgeting, building a support network, special topics for single parents, time management, etc.

Transfer Assistance - Career & Transfer Services houses transfer specialists from both UNLV and Nevada State College to assist students with continuing their education at other higher education institutions. In addition, Career & Transfer Specialists will work with students and advisors to identify institutions outside of southern Nevada that will fit their educational and professional goals.

Career Advisement/Guidance – Non-traditional career exploration and career decision-making skills.

Career Experience – Find internships, part-time and summer jobs, and volunteer opportunities to gain career related experience and build skills such as teamwork, task completion, time management and timeliness, communication skills, etc.

Visit our website at www.csn.edu/career-services or call:

Charleston……………………. 702-651-5089

Henderson……………………. 702-651-3174

North Las Vegas…………… 702-651-4700

Centers for Academic Success

Centers for Academic Success (CAS) provides quality DROP-IN academic assistance to all students enrolled in for-credit courses at CSN. No appointment is necessary. Drop-in sessions are 30 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. In addition, many faculty from across the college hold their office hours in the centers and provide assistance to students. Academic learning support includes assistance with learning strategies, Canvas, Smarthinking online tutoring, Microsoft Office, reading, writing, oral presentations, math, and science. CAS tutors also provide support to study groups and assistance for placement test preparation in reading, writing, and math. For more information including hours, contacts, and locations, please visit www.csn.edu/centers-academic-success. Academically successful students may also become learning assistants.