Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment Program



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The Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment Program partners with local high schools to allow freshman, sophomore, junior, senior high school students to enroll in college-level courses at a reduced fee to "jumpstart" their college careers. Classes are held at the high school campus and are taught by high school teachers who have been certified by CSN academic departments. Jumpstart courses cost $75.00 per class.

Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment Program Courses

Information for Students and Families

Enrollment Information

Local high school students are eligible for the Jumpstart Program.

Complete the CSN Admissions Application. There is no application fee for high school students participating in the Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment Program. Students should apply no later than two weeks before the start of the semester for which they will be enrolling. All students participating in the Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment Program are required to complete the CSN Admissions Application and have their Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) ID number before they will be registered in any of the Jumpstart courses. NSHE ID numbers are emailed to students 2-5 days after they submit their application.

Please use these step by step High School & Early College Program Admissions Application Instructions when completing the admissions application.

To be eligible for English and Math Jumpstart courses, participating students must meet the prerequisites as defined by CSN. CSN uses multiple measures to place students into English and Math courses. Please use the charts below to determine pre-requisites and eligibility. For more placement testing and requirements visit the testing center webpage www.csn.edu/placement-testing

Course

ACT

SAT

Aleks

English 100
18+ Or 3.0 overall hs gpa and above 3.0 average in
all English classes **If student is unable to reach this
benchmark they should register for ENG 100
  
English 101
18+ or 3.0 overall HS GPA AND above 3.0 average in all
English classes

440+ Critical Reading

 
English 102
ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 101H or ENG 113 with a grade
of C- or higher
  
Math 095

16-18

400-449

14-29
Math 096

19-20

450-474

30-45
Math 126

22-24

500-549

46-60
Math 127

25-27

550-599

61-75

Scores must be presented:

In-Person:

  • Original Document from the Institution (ACT/SAT or High school).
  • Un-opened sealed envelope (Either from the High school or ACT/SAT).
  • Copies, pictures, and/or printouts from the internet are not accepted.

Fax/Email:

  • Must be directly from the High School or Institution.
  • Personal Faxes/Emails or through a third party (Non-high school/Institution) are not accepted.

Internet:

  • ACT and SAT have methods to send electronic scores to CSN. These are sent directly to Registration and may take time to process.

Payment Information

Tuition is paid to the high school Banker. Students can inquire with their high school about any available scholarships for Jumpstart courses. Jumpstart courses will cost $100 per course for the 2025-26 school year.

Textbooks are FREE to students and will be provided by their high school.

FALL 2025
DateTask
8/25/2025First day of CSN Semester
9/7/2025Last day to drop a class WITHOUT a grade of W for 16-  week session
10/31/2025Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
12/8-12/12/25Final exams due
12/14/2025Last day of CSN semester
12/17/2025Grades due from instructors
Spring 2026
DateTask
1/20/2026First day of CSN Semester
2/2/2026Last day to drop a class WITHOUT a grade of W for 16-  week session
3/27/2026Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
5/11-5/15/26Final exams due
5/17/2025Last day of CSN semester
5/20/2025Grades due from instructors

Academic Advising

Graduating high school seniors participating in the Jumpstart Program will want to meet with an Academic Advisor to create a plan to meet your academic goals.

Campus Libraries

Jumpstart students have full access to CSN libraries.

Centers for Academic Success

Centers for Academic Success offers free tutoring to all registered Jumpstart Students. Online tutoring is offered through SMARTHINKING.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

Students can quickly locate details about the College of Southern Nevada degree programs and course offerings using the General Catalog & Student Handbook.

First Year Experience (FYE) & Student Success Initiatives

We are a "home base" experience of support, connection, and welcome for all new first-year students at CSN connecting students to peers, the community, campus resources and a network for overall success.

Placement Testing Information

ACT, SAT or Accuplacer scores are required and must be submitted by all students who are taking an English, Math or Reading course through the Jumpstart Program. In order to be eligible for Jumpstart courses, participating students must meet the appropriate prerequisites and placement testing requirements as defined by CSN. For more information visit the testing center webpage.

Student Policies & Procedures

CSN Policies provide direction and guidance that, along with Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) policies, assist members of the CSN Community in the daily conduct of CSN business.

Transcript Information

Official Transcripts are printed on official paper, include the school's seal and registrar's signature, and are presented in a sealed envelope. These are generally required by institutions for accepting transfer grades.

Information for High School Staff

FALL 2025
DateTask
8/25/2025First day of CSN Semester
9/7/2025Last day to drop a class WITHOUT a grade of W for 16-  week session
10/31/2025Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
12/8-12/12/25Final exams due
12/14/2025Last day of CSN semester
12/17/2025Grades due from instructors
Spring 2026
DateTask
1/20/2026First day of CSN Semester
2/2/2026Last day to drop a class WITHOUT a grade of W for 16-  week session
3/27/2026Last day to drop a class with a grade of "W"
5/11-5/15/26Final exams due
5/17/2025Last day of CSN semester
5/20/2025Grades due from instructors

Jumpstart Program FAQs

The Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment Program offers college credit courses to high school students at a local high schools for a reduced fee of $75.00 per class. The college courses are taught at their high school by high school instructors who have been certified to teach CSN concurrent enrollment courses. The Jumpstart Program gives high school students the opportunity to get an early start on their college career while paying only a fraction of the college tuition.

The Jumpstart Program is open to freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior high school students who attend a participating high school. Students enrolling in English or Math Jumpstart courses must qualify by using ACT, SAT, or CSN Placement Test scores.

For more information on placement testing, click HERE.

Students participating in the Jumpstart Program are taking college courses that are taught at their high school by high school instructors who have been certified to teach CSN concurrent enrollment courses. Jumpstart courses are offered at a reduced fee. Students participating in the Dual Enrollment Program are taking college courses at a CSN Campus that are taught by CSN faculty.

No. There is no application fee for high school students participating in the Jumpstart Program.

Jumpstart courses cost $100 per course for the 2025-26 school year.

Students pay their tuition directly to their high school banker. Students do not pay CSN directly.

Students should inquire with their high school about any available scholarships for Jumpstart courses.

Textbooks are FREE to students and will be provided by their high school.

Students participating in the Jumpstart Program are required to complete the High School & Early College Programs Admissions Application. Click HERE to apply. Students will receive their CSN issued Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) student ID number in 3-5 days.

Jumpstart Concurrent Enrollment Program
Phone: 702.651.3179
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