Office of the Registrar

Welcome to the Office of the Registrar at Nevada State College! We establish and maintain the academic enrollment records of our students and exist to make your life easier. We strive to BE RESPONSIVE, respectful, and accurate to all students, faculty, staff, and administrators who request our services, while upholding and maintaining the policies and procedures of the college. We look forward to answering your questions and connecting you with any information and documentation you may need.

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

The following are PDF versions of our current and past Academic Calendars.  If you are looking for the interactive calendar, please click here.

• 2018-2019
• 2017-2018
• 2016-2017

 

CATALOG

To view the current academic catalog please visit here.

For archived catalogs, please visit here.

 

REGISTRATION

Find out how to enroll in classes using the steps below.
Note: To view classes being offered, click here.

Before you enroll, check:

• The Academic Calendar for deadlines
• Holds that may prevent enrollment
• That pre-requisites/co-requisites are met
• The Registration Tips

1. Before classes begin:
   On your assigned enrollment day, enroll in classes any time on or after your appointment.
   1. Go to myNSC
   2. Choose your institution and registration term
   3. Enroll in classes you want to take
2. Wait list any full classes
   1. If you can’t get into a class you want, myNSC lets you either enroll in another section of the same class or wait list it.
   2. See wait listing tips.
   3. For additional information regarding wait listing, please click here.
3. View your class confirmation(s)
   1. On myNSC, you’ll see a confirmation after each class you enroll in, including any that you wait listed.

 

GRADUATION

Congratulations! You've worked hard here at NSC and now it's time to get recognized. Before you put on your cap and gown at commencement, follow this checklist to ensure you are on the right track to getting your diploma.

When to Apply:

You must have an expected senior standing at the time of your application. In other words, your earned credits plus the credits you are currently enrolled in should equal 90 or more and 75% of your degree requirements have been completed. This should occur approximately 2 academic semesters before your anticipated final semester.

• Fall Graduation: Apply by May 1^st
• Summer/Spring Graduation: Apply by October 1^st
• To Attend Spring Commencement: Apply by October 1^st; if application has already been submitted, attendance decision may be updated by or before April 9th. Failure to adhere to this deadline will result in the student's name not appearing in the commencement program.

Application Instructions:

1. Complete the application for graduation 
2. Once you have applied, a $20 graduation fee will be placed on your student account. You may pay this fee along with any outstanding tuition or fees through your myNSC Student Center by clicking “Make a Payment”
3. Make an appointment with your academic advisor to make plans to complete any outstanding requirements by the end of your graduating semester. You may also review your Academic Requirements Report under "My Academics" in myNSC.
4. Prepare for Commencement.

Note: Graduation requirements are determined based on the requirements in effect in your catalog year.

If you do not anticipate completing your degree requirements in the semester you applied for, you must submit a completed Graduation Update Notification E-Form.

COMMENCEMENT

Please visit www.nsc.edu/commencement for more information.

DEGREE POSTING

NSC post degrees 3 times per academic year.  Degree posting dates are at the end of each term. Spring and Fall degree posting dates are the last day of the regular semester.  In the summer, the last day of the term is the end of the 14-week summer session.

DIPLOMAS

Diplomas are ordered once all semester grades have been posted, remaining transcripts have been submitted and entered, and degrees have been posted to the student account. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates from the vendor approximately 12 weeks after they are ordered. Students should ensure that their address is accurate with the Office of the Registrar, as diplomas are mailed to the current address on record. Students with outstanding financial obligations will not receive their diploma until all such obligations have been met. Please note that we do not automatically send transcripts to outside agencies, such as licensing boards. A transcript request must be submitted along with the appropriate fees.

 

TRANSCRIPTS

**Please note: Transcripts that are being sent directly to an NSHE Institution (UNR, UNLV, WNC, GBC, TMCC, & CSN) are sent electronically.  These transcripts are sent free of charge.  Go to the National Student Clearinghouse (listed below) to request an electronic transcript to be sent.**

There are two options for ordering official transcripts:

Option 1: Official transcripts ordered online through the National Student Clearinghouse
Order a transcript online from the National Student Clearinghouse. Search for Nevada State College and click continue. Follow the instructions given to proceed through your transcript request.  You can track your order by going here.  Please note: a $2.25 service fee applies in addition to all online requests through this site.

Option 2: Official transcripts ordered with a Transcript Request form
Transcript Request Form
Instruction: Completely fill out the request form and submit to the Office of the Registrar in person or postal mail with cash, check, or money order.

**Please make checks payable to: Board of Regents

• $3.00 per transcript (regular processing time: 2-3 day turn around)
• $5.00 per transcript (RUSH processing)
• $25.00 for FedEx expedited mailing, plus the per transcript charge as listed above (This option is not available for NSHE institutions. UNLV, UNR, CSN, WNC, GBC, TMCC)

Unofficial Transcripts
Students may access their unofficial transcripts through their myNSC Student Center. In the academics section select "Transcript View Unofficial" from the drop down menu. In the section labeled Report Type select "Unofficial Transcript" and then click View Report.

Students with “inactive” accounts (i.e., alumni, stopped attending) click here.

 

RESIDENCY

All students are considered out-of-state residents at the time of admission to NSC. Students must submit a completed Residency Application, with supporting documentation, in order for the Office of the Registrar to consider a reclassification of residency status. The Residency Application lists each of the available pathways to obtaining residency (e.g. WUE, Armed Services, etc.). Read the application carefully to determine which category best applies to your situation. Copying services are not provided by the Office of the Registrar. Please make sure to provide copies of all your documents before submitting them to this office.

If you are a veteran, spouse, or dependent of a veteran, please see the Veterans, Spouses and Dependents: Information Request Form for Determination of Tuition Charges to determine if you qualify under one of its categories for residency purposes.

Residency Application: (PDF)
For applicants and admitted students who wish to establish Nevada residency for tuition purposes.  WUE no longer has a separate application as it is now included in the Residency Application.

Application and supporting documents may be scanned and e-mailed (PDF format), mailed, faxed, or hand delivered. Faxed documents may be returned if copies are unreadable.

CAMPUS ADDRESS:
Nevada State College
Office of the Registrar
1300 Nevada State Dr., Bldg E
Henderson, NV 89002
Fax: (702) 992-2111

 

FERPA

We adhere to FERPA law in regards to student confidentiality.  FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.  It is federal law designed to protect the privacy of education records.  It also provides guidelines for appropriately using and releasing student education records.  To view our FERPA Policy, please go here.

 

FORMS

Completed forms may be turned in to the Office of the Registrar in person, by fax, e-mail, or postal mail. Incomplete or illegible forms will not be processed.

• Change or Add a Major, Program, or Degree
• Change or Add a Minor
• Enrollment Verification
  If grades or grade point average verification is required, please request a transcript.
• Residency Verification
  This form is intended for use by students requesting proof of residency status at Nevada State College for another institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education.
• Excess Credit Fee Appeal Form
  This form is intended for students who wish to file an appeal for their Excess Credit Fee. Students will need to submit both pages of the form to the Petitions Office via email: petitions@nsc.edu.
• Pre-Requisite Override Form
  This form should be used only when the prerequisite for the intended class is clearly identified on an official or unofficial transcript verifying requirements have been met for admittance into requested class.
• Application for Graduation
  All students must apply for graduation in order to evaluate degree completion and post that degree on their official transcript. It is recommended that students apply for graduation 2 semesters prior to the completion of all degree requirements, but please pay attention to each semester's specific deadline. All degree requirements must be met by the end of the term for which you are applying. Students are encouraged to review their degree audit report online and meet with an academic advisor to verify degree progress and ensure all requirements for graduation have been met. Graduation applications will not be processed for students who have pre-major status (e.g. pre-nursing or pre-education).
• Graduation Update Notification
  This form is to be used ONLY by students who have applied for graduation and need to update their anticipated final semester, commencement attendance, diploma name, or cancel their graduation application entirely. Graduation update forms submitted by students who have not previously filed a graduation application will not be processed.
• Entry Term Update Form
  This form is to be used by those who have been admitted to Nevada State College for the previous semester but never attended and would like to be considered for another semester. Students can update their entry term a maximum of two semesters from the original application term (summer not included).
• Update Personal Information
  This form is to be used by those who have been admitted to Nevada State College. Updating and/or changing one's name, date of birth, or social security number.

Some forms such as appeals and petitions may only be obtained with departmental permission. Please contact the specific schools or departments for additional information.  Some forms are available in paper form at the Registrar's Office.  Please contact us if you need a paper form instead.

 

TRANSFER CREDIT APPEAL

The Office of the Registrar performs initial transfer credit evaluation according to policies established by the college and by the Nevada System of Higher Education.

A student who wishes to contest the outcome of his or her transfer course evaluation (i.e. the course was found not to be equivalent to a Nevada State College course or not satisfy a particular requirement) may submit a petition for curriculum substitution to the Office of Petitions.

The petition must include supporting documents (e.g. course description, syllabus) and other pertinent material related to the course in order to ensure a thorough review and consideration of the petition.

The Office of Petitions will route the petition to the department/school that teaches the course or in-charge of the course discipline. The department chair/designee will make the decision to approve/deny the petition.

If the petition is denied, the student may submit an appeal to the dean of the school. If the dean upholds the denial and the student continues to disagree with the decision, the student may submit an appeal to the provost. The decision of the provost/designee will be final.

Denied petitions will be given a reason for the denial via email.

Students who are not satisfied with the final decision by NSC may request a review of a transfer credit evaluation by the NSHE Articulation Coordinating Committee by submitting the Nevada System of Higher Education Transfer Credit Request for Review.

 

NSHE FOSTER YOUTH FEE WAIVER

The Nevada Board of Regents provides a waiver of certain fees for former Nevada foster youth who meet eligibility requirements. An NSHE institution may waive registration fees and certain laboratory fees in fall and spring semesters for eligible students pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 17, Section 13 of the Handbook. To determine if you are eligible, complete this form and provide the required documentation to:

Mail:
Office of the Registrar
Nevada State College
1300 Nevada State Dr
Henderson, NV 89002

Fax:
ATTN: Office of the Registrar
Nevada State College
(702) 992-2111

E-mail:
registrar@nsc.edu

 

TESTING

PLACEMENT TESTING

Placement Testing is used for placing students into English and Mathematics classes. It is not required if the student already has SAT or ACT scores, or other English and/or Mathematics courses from another NSHE institution.

To schedule an appointment, contact us at (702) 992-2507 or by email at nsc.testingoffice@nsc.edu. An appointment is required to secure a testing station on a testing date. Currently, NSC does not charge for placement testing.

**PLEASE NOTE: Placement test scores are accepted once a semester only. Students are not allowed to take the placement tests more than once a semester and cannot retake the test for a better score within the same semester.**

PLACEMENT TESTS TO BE HELD:

Summer/Fall 2019 (Offered beginning Monday, March 18th)

Mondays at 2:00 PM
Wednesdays at 9:00 AM

Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the appointment time.  Doors lock at the start of the exam. Late arrivals will need to reschedule for the next testing date. Students are required to bring a Photo ID. Calculators are not allowed. NSC will provide scratch paper and pencils. Testing will take approximately 3 hours.

Testing will be held in the Raker Student Success Center.  Please check in at:

Office of the Registrar
Raker Student Success Center | RSS 166
1300 Nevada State Dr., Bldg E
Henderson, NV 89002

 

TEAS TESTING

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS^tm) is required for all students applying to the regular or part-time nursing programs.  It is scheduled from 9 AM - 1 PM on all testing dates.

TESTING DATES:

For Spring 2020 applications:

• Dates coming soon

Students interested in taking the TEAS Test must make an appointment by submitting the TEAS Registration Form and paying the registration fee of $75.00. If paying in cash, please bring exact change. Reservations are not accepted without payment. When filling out the registration form, students will select their first and second choice. NSC will do its best to honor a student's first choice, however spots are limited and reserved on a first come, first served basis.

The $75 TEAS registration fee is non-refundable.

Forms and registration fees may be dropped off in person at:

Office of the Registrar
Raker Student Success Center | RSS 166
1300 Nevada State Dr., Bldg E
Henderson, NV 89002

Forms are also accepted via mail; however, spaces are reserved on a first come/first served basis.

Please arrive at the test center by 8:30 am. Doors lock at 9:00 am promptly. Testers arriving after 9:00 am must reschedule for a future testing date.

Testers are required to bring a Photo ID. Calculators are not allowed. The test will last approximately 4 hours. Scores are available immediately following testing. We will not accept requests to print test scores.

Any questions? Contact the Testing Line at (702) 992-2507 or by e-mail at nsc.testingoffice@nsc.edu.

 

DOD TUITION

To get started with using your Military Tuition Assistance benefits, please read and complete the steps listed on the Active Duty Military Tuition Assistance Benefits Checklist listed below.

Military Tuition Assistance Benefits

To avoid delays on your DOD Tuition Assistance authorization, please follow the steps below and submit all required documents.

Requirement:

1. You must speak with your Educational Service Officer (ESO), military counselor, or Service prior to enrolling at Nevada State College.
2. Submit an approved educational plan to: va@nsc.edu

 

ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY TUITION ASSISTANCE CHECKLIST

STEP 1: Apply and complete the following:

• Nevada State College admissions application: https://nsc.edu/admissions/apply/
• Financial Aid (if applicable): fafsa.gov

STEP 2: Take Math and English Placement Tests, if applicable

• Complete this step if you have not taken any Math and/or English class for college credits
• For dates and times of placement testing, click here

       Note: SAT and ACT scores may be submitted in lieu of placement testing.

STEP 3: Request and submit ALL official transcripts (sealed and un-opened) from colleges/universities attended, including military transcripts, to:

SEND TRANSCRIPTS TO:

Nevada State College
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
1300 Nevada State Drive, Bldg E
Henderson, NV 89002

REQUEST MILITARY TRANSCRIPTS

• For Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy transcripts, request online through Joint Services Transcripts: https://jst.doded.mil
• For Air Force transcripts, request online through Community College of the Air Force: au.af.mil/au/ccaf

You will need to be admitted to Nevada State College to continue the following steps:

STEP 4: Schedule an appointment to meet with an Academic Advisor to plan your courses and class schedules.

• You must speak with your ESO, military counselor, or Service prior to enrolling to ensure that your program of study is approved for tuition assistance.
• Submit an ESO, military counselor, or Service approved educational plan to: va@nsc.edu

Note: Failure to submit an approved educational plan may result in a registration hold for the following semester.

Step 5: Register for classes online through your student portal: https://nsc.edu/

• Please be advised that you can register at any point after your admission to Nevada State College (and have completed Orientation, if you are a freshman).

Step 6: Department of Defense Tuition Assistance (DODTA) Instructions for TA Authorization:

1. Initiate your DODTA authorization with your base Education Support Officer (ESO) or via your military portal.
   • Links to your military portal and additional TA information can be found here.
   • For additional details regarding Tuition and Fees, please click here.
   • For questions regarding the NSC Return of Military Tuition Assistance policy, please click here.
2. Once you receive your DODTA authorization form, please attach it to an email and send it to cashier.office@nsc.edu.  We will then adjust your account once we receive your official DODTA authorization form. This change occurs within 3 business days of receipt.
3. NSC will then defer your tuition and will send an invoice for payment to your Military Branch of Service. You will be responsible for paying anything outside of tuition, including course and institutional fees.

Is a “Statement of charges” keeping you from getting your DODTA authorization from your ESO or military portal? Some branches require it and some do not. If you do indeed need to verify Cost Verification form BEFORE you can get your DODTA authorization, please follow these steps:

1. Send an email to: cashier.office@nsc.edu with the subject line “Statement of charges”. In the body of the messages include your name, student ID, and the term or classes for which you need the cost verification.
2. Watch for an email in your NSC account from the NSC Third Party Billing Department. This will include a statement of charges with a breakdown for each class and it is generally sent within 3 business days after your request.

Please let us know if we may be of any further assistance. Thank you for choosing NSC to pursue your academic goals!

 

Summary of Requirements/Documents:

• Official college/universities transcripts (if applicable)
• Math/English Placement Scores (if applicable)
• Military Transcripts (if applicable)
• ESO, military counselor, or Service approved educational plan
• DODTA Authorization form