CSN is an open-access institution, and any adult can apply for admission and enroll in classes. Those applicants who are specifically seeking a degree or certificate of achievement and are applying for federal financial aid must have a high school diploma, its equivalent, or be a qualified international student to be admitted to CSN. If you would like to prepare and take the GED/HSE you may do so at CSN. For more information, please contact CSN's Testing Center.

If you have not applied for admission in the last two years or have not taken a credited class from CSN within the last two years, you need to complete CSN’s Application for Admission.

There is a $20.00 one-time, non-refundable application fee charged to new students at the time of application submission. Note: Once your admission application is confirmed, you will receive an email with your NSHE student ID number followed by a separate email with instructions on how to validate your CSN student account.  To request your application fee be deferred, submit an admissions application fee deferral form.  Please note that the deferral fee request does not waive your application fee.  The deferral allows you to continue to complete your application and moves your payment of $20 to the date when payment is due for your classes. International application fees do not qualify for a deferment.

Note: Once your admission application is confirmed, you will receive an email with your NSHE student ID number followed by a separate email with instructions on how to validate your CSN student account.
If you are new to Nevada please review our residency policy.

Your MyCSN student portal is your primary tool for registration and services

1. Validate your account here.
   
2. After validating your student account and registering your password, you are able to log in to GoCSN and access your MyCSN, Canvas learning platform, and student email account.

If you encounter any technical issues validating your account, please call our OTS Help Desk at (702) 651-4357 (HELP).

If you are entering CSN from another regionally accredited institution your courses could be transferable! This means you can save time and money on the degree you are pursuing at CSN. Find more information on how to send official transcripts to CSN by visiting our Transfer to CSN page.

** All transcripts must be official and sealed or sent securely through our online system, course articulation takes approximately two weeks after we receive the transcript **

If you didn't take a math or English course at your previous institution, you will need to take placement tests in order to enroll in these courses at CSN.

Take placement tests for Math, Reading, and English or submit valid (less than two years old) SAT or ACT scores for course placement. Placement testing is free. To schedule an appointment or to access study materials visit the Testing Center.

Your academic advisor helps you understand your degree plan and makes recommendations on course selection each semester. Your advisor will help you stay on track as you work towards your educational goals. Visit our Academic Advising Page to learn more.

You can search for classes by semester, course subject, and course number. We have designed a MyCSN and Canvas Pocket Guide we hope you will find helpful as you register for courses.

Tuition Payment Options:

• Pay online with a debit or credit card through MyCSN self-service.
• Pay in person at any Cashier’s Office.
• Pay by mail (early enough to arrive prior to the payment due date).
  • Make check payable to NSHE Board of Regents and mail to:

College of Southern Nevada
Cashier’s Office
3200 East Cheyenne Ave.
Sort Code NLVE124
North Las Vegas, NV 89030

For a detailed listing of all fees, go to the Tuition and Fees webpage. To estimate the cost of attendance, please use the Net Price Calculator.

IMPORTANT MESSAGES:

• If you pay for all classes by the tuition payment due date and add another class after registration reopens, you must pay new fees related to this additional class by midnight on the day of registration or risk being dropped from ALL classes, including courses that had been previously paid. A refund will be issued to the student in this instance.
• To protect your enrollment and hold your classes, you must set up a Payment Plan in your MyCSN portal.

Don’t forget to save and print your class schedule within MyCSN. You will need it for the next step and on the first day of class!

Textbooks are NOT OPTIONAL. They are necessary for you to do well in all college classes. Before the semester starts, you must buy or rent all textbooks required for your classes. Take your printed class schedule to a CSN Bookstore. The bookstore staff will tell you which books you need to purchase and which books may be available for rent. You can also order your books online at Follett Live.

Please print this list of Resources for Student Success, keep it handy, and take advantage of the resources you need. Don’t hesitate to ask for help when you need it. We are here for you!