Welcome to CSN General Advising!
This is the one-stop, enrollment shop for all for all new first time college students at CSN. Review the information below for guidance on placement testing, how to submit ACT/SAT scores, new student orientation, academic advising, and enrollment. Follow the four steps below to enroll for your first semester.
After CSN, do you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university? If yes, you will select a Transfer Program at CSN.
After CSN, do you plan to immediately pursue a career? If yes, you will pursue a Career or Non-transferrable Program at CSN.
This pre-recorded video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yREG1PWnols provides more detailed information about transferrable and career/non-transferrable degrees. You will also discuss these options with an advisor later and will be able to adjust your goal later if needed; but for now, use your answer to the questions above to complete your enrollment steps.
English - English Placement Self-Guided Survey: All new students are encouraged to use our Self-Guided Placement Survey to help determine their English placement. Please use this link to take the survey and receive your personalized recommendation.
English Guided Self Placement Course Recommendations Explained
Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college after CSN AND plan to major in Business, Education, or any of the Sciences ARE required to complete the math placement or submit qualifying ACT/SAT scores that are less than two years old. For information on ACT/SAT scores, visit see the next section on this webpage.
Placement tests ARE NOT required for students who are pursuing other majors or for students who are pursuing career/non-transferable programs.
To Test on Campus
Click on the link to your preferred campus location below to make a reservation to test on campus. After you complete and submit your request for a reservation, you will receive an email acknowledging your appointment instantly.
On the day of the test, you will need to show a valid photo ID and your student number. You will also need to have authenticated your goCSN account and have your log-in credentials to access the exam.
To Take the Test Remotely
Math Placement tests are delivered through the ALEKS PPL Math platform and can be taken anytime. Visit ALEKS PPL Math Placement, read all downloading and system requirements to take the math placement exam from home or any off-campus location.
Use the table below to determine if you should take placement exams or use your ACT/SAT scores to determine placement.
Math ACT/SAT Test Score and Placement Test Guidance for Transfer Programs | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education Majors | Associate of Business Majors | Biological and Physical Science Majors | Associate of Arts Majors | Computer Science Associate of Arts | |
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No Placement Test Required | Math ACT 22 or higher Math SAT 500 or higher | Math ACT 22 or higher Math SAT 500 or higher | Math ACT 28 or higher Math SAT 600 or higher | Math ACT 19 or higher Math SAT 450 or higher | Math ACT 25 or higher Math SAT 550 or higher |
| Placement Test Recommended | Math ACT 21 or under Math SAT 450 or under | Math ACT 21 or under Math SAT 450 or under | Math ACT 27 or under Math SAT 550 or under | Math ACT 18 or under Math SAT 400 or under | Math ACT 24 or under Math SAT 500 or under |
Math Placement Guidance for AAS Degrees and Certificate Programs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science Majors | Certificate Programs | |
| No CSN Placement Test Required | No scores/tests required for most programs | No scores/tests required |
English Placement Guidance for ALL Majors & Programs | |
|---|---|
| No Placement Test Required | English ACT score 18 or above English SAT score 500 or above |
| Placement Test Recommended | English ACT score 17 and under English SAT score 450 and under |
Two ways to submit ACT/SAT Scores
- You may submit a scan or copy of your ACT/SAT score report. Bring it to the Testing Office at any of the three main CSN campuses or email the score report as an attachment to one of the offices below.
- West Charleston Campus at wchtestingcenter@csn.edu
- North Las Vegas Campus at nlvtestingcenter@csn.edu
- Henderson Campus at hendersontestingcenter@csn.edu
- If your ACT/SAT score is posted on your high school transcript, you can submit your transcript to report your score. High school transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Your high school counselor or administrator can email your transcript to the CSN Testing Center to any of the email addresses listed above.
Complete the online orientation to become familiar with your CSN community and resources available to you. Access is available in your GoCSN account. Use your NSHE student ID number and password to login to GoCSN and select the New Student Online Orientation Tile. Visit the Orientation webpage or email us at fye@csn.edu for more information.
Open Advising begins Tuesday, December 17- January 29.
Appointments are not required during Open Advising. Students can meet with advisors on a first-come, first-served basis for assistance with spring registration and course selection only. Students can meet with advisors on campus or by phone Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-3:00 pm
• To meet with an advisor on campus, students should check into the advising queue at their preferred campus and select the ‘In-person Academic Advising’ queue. You will receive a text message alerting you when it is your turn to see an advisor.
• To meet with an advisor by phone, students can use the check into the advising queue link and choose the “Academic Advising by Phone” queue. When you reach the front of the queue for "Academic Advising by Phone," you will receive a phone call from an academic advisor. If you have chosen "In-person Academic Advising," you will receive a text message alerting you when it is time to report to the Academic Advising office.
Open Advising sessions are limited to the following services:
o Course Recommendations
o Advising Hold Removals
o General Questions
o Campus Referrals
Students with Health Programs majors must meet with Health Programs advisors. Health Programs majors can find advising resources at https://www.csn.edu/health-sciences.
Students using Veterans Benefits should meet with a VETS Center Advisor, using the link: https://www.csn.edu/financial-aid/vets-center.
Upon the completion of steps 1 through 4, you can register for classes. For support in the online class registration process, please view our video recorded demonstration at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX3VIcwYWuw or make an appointment for live, individual assistance with the Virtual Students First Station.
The Cashier’s Office provides information about cost of attendance and payment deadlines.
Visit CSN Financial Aid webpage for information on the application process. If you have already applied for financial aid, you will be contacted via email.
If you have not validated your user account, please follow the instructions at https://csnstudent.csn.edu/stuverify/.
If you forgot your password, follow the steps to reset your password at https://www.csn.edu/csn-password-administration.
If neither of the options above work, select one of the following options:
- Contact the CSN Call Center at 702-651-4357 Monday through Friday from 9 am-7 pm.
- Visit the OTS Help Desk page at https://www.csn.edu/helpdesk for chat, phone, or email assistance.
Advanced Placement (AP) Credit
Advanced placement and/or credit may be granted to entering students who have achieved appropriate scores on one or more of the Advanced Placement Tests offered by the College Entrance Examination Board (College Board). Please submit AP scores to the Office of the Registrar.
The College Board allows one free official score report per test. If you did not use the free report to send your scores to CSN, you will need to contact the College Board to request the release of an official score report for CSN. Contact the College Board at https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/sending-scores.
Results for AP tests completed in spring 2023 will be released in July 2023. If you took the exam this spring and are waiting for your results, please be sure share this when you meet with the advisor.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a two-year educational programme primarily aimed at 16-to-19-year-olds in 140 countries around the world. The programme provides internationally accepted credentials for entry into higher education. CSN credit may be awarded for each higher-level examination passed with a score of 4 or above.
Students who have IB test credit should forward official test scores to the Office of the Registrar, College of Southern Nevada, 6375 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89146. To request official test scores, visit the International Baccalaureate website at https://www.ibo.org/programmes/diploma-programme/assessment-and-exams/getting-results/.
For a demonstration on how to declare/change your major in MyCSN, Go To MyCSN.
For printable instructions on how to declare/change your major in MyCSN, View Printable Instructions.
In the Academic Advising Handbook and Academic Advising Syllabus, you will find valuable information regarding advising timelines and expectations, CSN resources, areas of study and majors, registration, and much more.
- Transfer Programs vs. Non-Transfer Programs vs. Certificates: Choosing the Best Credential for You - https://youtu.be/yREG1PWnols
- How to Register For Classes - https://youtu.be/EX3VIcwYWuw
- Navigating the Transfer Process to CSN - https://youtu.be/1wJC6ehYcFg
- Chart Your Degree Completion with the Advising (ADV) Report - https://youtu.be/St-CDl9W6FU
- Help with the Financial Aid Degree Guidance Notice - https://youtu.be/t_Q2qu5aSSg
- The Substitution Waiver Process Explained - https://youtu.be/y1yMYenXxi8
Advising will continue to respond to emails at Advising@csn.edu, whereby students can send minor questions such as "How do I change my major?" or "Where can I find my degree sheet?"
*Please contact us by phone at 702-651-3165 if you have an IEP or 504 Plan and need assistance in meeting with an academic advisor.
