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Student Resources

At Nevada State College, we are back and bold.

Though the campus will look different this semester as we take measures to keep everyone safe, the following offices will continue to support your education and success:

Academic Success Center (ASC: Tutoring, Embedded Course Study Sessions, & Success Coaching)

Your friendly neighborhood Academic Success Center (ASC) is ready to serve students online and in person! The ASC provides FREE academic peer support including: tutoring, embedded course study sessions, peer success coaching, and group workshops on study skill/metacognition strategies.

To book a Nevada State Tutor or view drop-in hours, visit: https://web.penjiapp.com/schools/nsc or download the Penji Mobile App (Android or iOS). Hours vary by semester but services are usually provided M-TH 9 am – 8 pm; Friday 9 am – 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday 9 AM -3 PM. For our current semester hours, please visit: https://nevadastate.edu/academics/academic-success-center/. For assistance, email us at asc@nsc.edu, call 702-992-2990, text 702-605-2912, or stop by RSC 256 inside the Library.

For after-hours tutoring support, all students can access 24/7 online tutoring via their Canvas course home page by clicking on the “Smarthinking Online Tutoring” option. Students are allotted 15 hours for this service for the year. They are encouraged to use ASC tutoring services whenever possible and reserve Smarthinking online tutoring for supplemental support when the ASC cannot meet their needs. For more details on how to access Smarthinking, watch this video. If students need more hours, they can contact asc@nsc.edu and they may be allotted more hours on a case-by-case basis.

Admissions & Recruitment – The Office of Admissions & Recruitment will be available to answer your questions 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F via phone or email. For recruitment questions, you can reach us at recruitment@nsc.edu or 702-992-2170. For admissions information, contact us at admissions@nsc.edu or 702-992-2130. If you are interested in a campus tour please visit https://nevadastate.edu/admissions/campus-tours/.

Advising – The Advising Center provides support and holds student appointments Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM. Students are encouraged to self-schedule appointments; please visit nevadastate.edu/academics/academic-advising/ for information on how to self-schedule. During spring 2022, appointments will be available via phone, zoom, and the AAC will also offer limited in-person advising. You also may contact us via email at aac@nsc.edu or by phone at 702-992-2160.

Bookstore – The NS Bookstore’s hours are available here. Students can use our website at any time at https://www.bkstr.com/nscbookstore and can call us at 702-992-2340 during operating hours.

Career Services Center Need career advising? Connect with us via in-person drop-in hours (no appointment needed) or by scheduling a virtual appointment!

To Schedule an Appointment: Students and alumni can schedule a career advising appointment via phone or Zoom by visiting www.nevadastate.edu/career.

Semester Drop-In Hours: Students and alumni can visit the Career Services Center and receive career advising assistance during our drop-in hours. Drop-in sessions are first-come, first-serve; an appointment is not necessary. Semester drop-in hours are:

  • Mondays: 1pm-5pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12pm – 5pm
  • Wednesdays: 12pm-3pm
  • Fridays: 10am-5pm

CARE Team/Case Manager – Student Wellness Services: If you are struggling with hunger, safety, mental health worries or ANY other concerns, contact:

Case Manager, Laura Hinojosa
(E) laura.hinojosa@nsc.edu | (Ph) 702.992.2514
To schedule counseling services, email: COUNSELING@NSC.EDU
Website: www.nevadastate.edu/care
Together, we can help meet those needs

Cashiering – Students are encouraged to contact us via email at cashier.office@nsc.edu. In-person payments and support are only offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Remote appointments are available Monday thru Friday. Schedule appointments at https://app.waitwhile.com/welcome/cashiering.

Community Engagement & Diversity Initiatives (CEDI) –We are guided by NSC’s commitment to inclusion and social justice. CEDI creates programs and initiatives which contribute to a better, more equitable future for our campus, communities, and Southern Nevada. Contact CEDI@nsc.edu and a CEDI staff member will connect with you about ways to share your experiences, request support amplifying your cause, and be included in the ongoing development of a culture in which all Scorpions are empowered to thrive and succeed through collaborations with campus and community partners.

Disability Resources – The DRC will continue to be available online to provide support and facilitate accommodations. Students can schedule virtual appointments via zoom by writing the DRC email (drc@nsc.edu), or calling 702-992-2180. The DRC is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F.

Financial aid –The Office of Financial Aid is waiting to assist you on weekdays from 8-5. You can call 702-992-2150, email us at finaid@nsc.edu, make a phone or video appointment, or visit our office on the second floor of the Raker Student Success Center. For live chat using the Ask Scotty chatbot, just click on the purple button at the left of any nsc.edu web page to start.

Library – The Marydean Martin Library’s regular hours are Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m; and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit library.nsc.edu to reserve a study room, make an appointment for research help via the Meet with a Librarian service, and access the library’s extensive online resources.

Nepantla Program – The Nepantla Program will be offering virtual support via phone or video appointments. Students are encouraged to self-schedule appointments by visiting our scheduling link. The Nepantla Program office will be open Monday-Thursday 8-2. For additional information, contact us at 702-992-2680 or via email at nepantla@nsc.edu.

Office of Arts & Culture – Be Engaged with The Arts at Nevada State on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @NevadaStateArts. To learn more, please visit our website or contact us at TheArts@nsc.edu or 702-992-2380.

Office of Student Life – OSL will provide a robust calendar of events and activities. Visit BeEngaged.nsc.edu for the most up-to-date involvement information. Have questions/ideas/concerns? Reach us at StudentLife@nsc.edu. To connect with the Nevada State Student Alliance, your student government, email NSSA@nsc.edu.

Technology Support – Information & Technology Services will continue to provide support via e- mail and phone. Students are encouraged to contact us via e-mail at support@nsc.edu or by phone at 702-992-2400.

Veterans Services – Veterans Services (https://nevadastate.edu/financial-aid/va-benefits/) can be reached by phone at 702-992-2163 or by email at VA@nsc.edu. All email inquiries and voicemails will be answered within 24-48 hours.

Writing Center – The Writing Center team provides support via recorded feedback, live video calls, and face-to-face sessions in LAS 125. To make an appointment, access writing resources, and check our up-to-date hours, visit https://nevadastate.edu/academics/writing-center/, call 702-992-2750, or email writingcenter@nsc.edu.