Nevada State College recognizes that transition into college is exciting, challenging, and, at times, over- whelming. Students who are coming to Nevada State straight from high school have to adjust to the differing expectations and culture of the college. At the same time, these students are undergoing the transition from dependence to independence, forming their identities as young adults, and meeting many new people. Returning adults must also undergo challenging transitions to meet the demands and rigors of college study. Many returning adult students are juggling family, career, caring for older parents, and school. Nevada State College is committed to helping students succeed by offering a variety of resources and services to assist with the academic, social, or personal issues that may arise, including those listed below.
Academic Advising
The Academic Advising Center (AAC) permits NSC to provide greater customer service in a more consistent and efficient manner to students concerning the area of academic advising and class scheduling. Students are urged to consult with their advisor prior to course registration to ensure they are registering for appropriate courses. For students who have not yet decided on a major, the academic advising center provides major exploration and guidance.
Academic Advisors are available to assist with:
- Understanding the college requirements for selected degrees
- Choosing, changing, adding, and dropping a major
- Planning course selection and registration
- Developing an academic plan towards degree completion and graduation
- Dropping and adding classes
- Becoming familiar with the college and available resources
- Keeping track of academic progress
- Academic Advisors are ready to discuss:
- Progress towards degree
- Strategies for academic success and to improve GPA
- Help with study skills
- Academic difficulties
- Preparation for application into professional programs (i.e. Teacher Prep, Speech Pathology, and Nursing).
NSC’s academic advising process assigns students to one of the three categories in determining where they will receive their academic advising. The categories are as follows:
Category A: Academic Advising Center (AAC)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences majors
- All Pre-majors (i.e. undecided, pre-nursing, pre-education)
- RN to BSN students (pre-admissions and current students)
Category B: The School of Education (SOE)
- All students admitted into the degree program in Education (i.e. Elementary Education, Secondary Education, STEP UP)
- Special non-degree students for SOE (i.e. TESL 4-1, Alternative Route to Licensure (ARL), Autism Endorsement, and Bilingual 4 in 1).
- Special Post-Baccalaureate programs (i.e. Speech Pathology, Elementary Education, Special Education, and Secondary Education)
Category C: The School of Nursing (SON)
- All students admitted into one of the three (3) pre-licensure tracks (i.e. Regular, Accelerated, or Part-time)
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble College is proud to partner with Nevada State College to manage and operate the campus bookstore. Nevada State students will enjoy a campus bookstore that reflects the Nevada State College brand, including a wide selection of school spirit apparel, award-winning Nook® devices and other technology gadgets, as well as gifts for alumni, friends and family. Course materials will be offered in variety of options including rental, digital, used and new formats, ensuring students have access to the options and formats that best suit their needs.
In addition, the new campus bookstore will have an online presence with the addition of the bookstore’s new website (www.nsc.bncollege.com). Now, students will have the ability to order textbooks and school merchandise both in-store and online. The bookstore will also establish a strong social media presence on Facebook that reflects local events and promotions for students, faculty and the local community.
Faculty will also have access to a groundbreaking online community, FacultyEnlight (www.facultyenlight.com), the new streamlined textbook adoption platform that combines advanced search capabilities with detailed information on course materials formats, pricing and reviews by other faculty.
Visit the Nevada State College Bookstore at 1125 Nevada State Drive, Dawson Building, Henderson, NV or online at nsc.bncollege.com. For more information, please contact the bookstore at 702-992-2340.
Career Services Center (CSC @ NSC)
Opening in August 2013, the Nevada State College Career Services Center will serve as a campus career hub, providing students and alumni the skills they need to identify career goals and interact with a lifetime of professional career movement and job decisions.
The CSC @ NSC will encourage student participation from the first year through graduation, and will partner with the Academic Advising Center, faculty mentors, and the Student Academic Center in order to create an integrated and complete career services experience.
Once students graduate and become alumni, they can continue to utilize services in the CSC @ NSC. And through a partnership with the NSC Alumni Association, alumni will be encouraged to become career mentors and industry professionals at career-focused workshops and events. Alumni who perform recruiting for their employer can also connect with the Center.
Finally, the Career Services Center will perform outreach to the community and will encourage employers to connect with the campus via internship and job opportunities, company information sessions, and as experts at professional development workshops and events for our students and alumni.
The goal is to provide a one-stop shop and the CSC @ NSC services and programming will include:
- Career skills and interests testing
- Academic major exploration (in conjunction with Academic Advising)
- Career goal setting and academic planning (in conjunction with Academic Advising)
- General career counseling and peer mentors
- Resume and cover letter writing training and support along with mock interviews and professional development workshops
- A one-stop web-based career portal with local and national internship and job postings
- Employer information sessions
- Industry mentors and networking events
- Future career fairs and campus recruiting events
- Workshops on current career topics and trends
- Graduate school exploration and preparation (in conjunction with faculty mentors and the Student Academic Center)
- Career library materials and resources www.nsc.edu/careerservices
Computing Resources
Nevada State College’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) supports a number of computer labs and open workstations that provide computing resources to all enrolled students.
Dawson – 1125 Nevada State Dr, Henderson, NV 89002
- DAW-104 & DAW-119A (Library): 41 Windows based workstations, networking printing
- DAW104D (SAC): 5 Windows based workstations, network printing
Basic & Water I – 303 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015
- BW1-230 (2nd Floor Lobby): 8 Windows based workstations, network printing
Basic & Water II – 311 S. Water St., Henderson, NV 89015
- BW2-124 (1st Floor Lobby): 5 Windows based workstation, network printing
- BW2-200 (Library): 40 Windows based workstations, network printing
Liberal Arts & Sciences – 1021 E. Paradise Hills Dr., Henderson, NV 89002
- LAS-125 (SAC): 15 Windows based workstations, network printing
- LAS-126: 5 Windows based workstations
- LAS-129: 5 Windows based workstations
All workstations provide access to email, the Internet, Microsoft Office, myNSC, and WebCampus. In additional, all NSC facilities offer wireless accessibility.
For information about accessing NSC workstations, WebCampus, or other technology services available to students, please contact the OIT support center at (702) 992-2400 or visit our website at http://nsc.edu/infotech.
Disability Accommodations (RCSD Office)
At Nevada State College, we recognize our responsibility and embrace the opportunity to meet the unique educational needs of students with documented disabilities. The staff of Resource Center for Students with Disabilities (RCSD) is dedicated to providing a coordinated program of support services for student qualifying as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 Guidelines. Our mission is to ensure that all students with qualified disabilities have equal access to participate in, contribute to, and benefit from all college programs.
Confidential, sensitive, and individualized services are provided free of charge.
Students who have documented disabilities that may require accommodation should contact the Resource Center for Students with Disabilities in Dawson, Room 117 by calling (702) 992-2180 or through email at nsc.rcsd@nsc.edu.
Library Services
The Marydean Martin Library’s physical collection includes over 18,000 volumes that serve the college in support of its academic mission. In addition to physical resources, students have access to a variety of electronic resources through over 40 specialized online databases, 90,000+ electronic books, and streaming media. Full Internet access is available on the 69 computer workstations, with specialized software for students with disabilities. Wi-fi is available throughout the Library. Study spaces include quiet study rooms, group areas, and a SmartBoard study room. Access to Library Service is available online through the Library’s website http://nsc.edu/library.asp, the College’s course management system, online subject guides http://nsc.nevada.libguides.com, Google+ http://goo.gl/xlxeL and Facebook http://goo.gl/abKjN. Research help is available to students through reference assistance provided at the service desk, through chat, text, and email reference services, or through a scheduled research consultation. The Library’s main branch, the Marydean Martin Library, is located in the Dawson building, and a secondary branch is located in the Basic and Water II building. Additionally, Nevada State College students have on-site circulation privileges and borrowing rights among NSHE libraries as well as an interlibrary loan service that circulates materials quickly between local and national library members.
Student Activities
Information about Student Government and Clubs is available through the Nevada State Student Alliance. Their office is located in Dawson 104B and can be contacted by calling (702) 992-2190.
Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA)YouR Student Government
The Nevada State Student Alliance is the official student voice for the Nevada State College, advocating for student rights and enhancing student life on campus.
NSSA provides a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Participating in one of the programs is a great way to have fun, meet new people, and learn outside of the classroom. NSSA has something for everyone.
Becoming a Senator
If you are interested in becoming a senator or just getting involved with a committee, contact the NSSA office at 702-992-2190 or via email at nssa@nsc.edu.
Join a Board
- Clubs & Organizations Board: Assists in establishing new clubs and student organizations and develops a forum to address student organizations concerns.
- Programming Board: Plans student activities including welcome week activities, social events for the campus community and family members, and finals week study break programs.
- Budget and Finance Board: Develops a budget and keep records of expenditures and revenues.
- Public Relations Board: Develops a forum to address students, schools, and/or community concerns and oversees any public relations projects.
- Capital Improvement Board: Plans projects that will better Nevada State Student Alliance and the Nevada State College community.
Student Clubs & Organizations
Nevada State College has a variety of student clubs and organizations to offer students. For a complete listing, please contact the NSSA Office. If you do not see a student organization or club that you are interested in, but want to begin a new club or organization all you need is five interested student participants and a faculty/staff advisor to begin the recognition process. Seed money for clubs and organizations is provided by NSSA.
Contact NSSA
Office is located in the Dawson Building, room 104B.
Phone: 702.992.2190
Website: http://nsc.edu/nssa.asp
Fax: 702.992.2101
e-mail: NSSA@nsc.edu
New and Transfer Students Orientation Programs
Orientation programs at Nevada State College (NSC) consist of resourceful information for both new and transfer students, including their families, to help with a smooth transition into a higher education at NSC.
New Student Orientation
This program is required for all first year college students and is held on multiple dates leading up to a new semester. This program has been designed to introduce new students to the NSC campus, academic requirements and their major, financial aid, meet other new students, and most importantly allow them to register for their first semester. Attendance is required for new students prior to registration for the first semester courses.
Transfer Orientation
In order to meet the special needs of transfer students, an online orientation is offered to this student population. This required program offers topics similar to the New Student Orientation and is available in an engaging online method that aids transfer students in their transfer experience. In less than an hour, students will learn about the history of NSC, campuses, key offices to assist them in becoming an academically successful student, and how to register for courses. Successful completion of this online program for transfer students is required prior to registration for the first semester of courses.
For more information on Orientation Programs at Nevada State College, please visit http://www.nsc.edu/2433.asp.
Tutorial Services
The Student Academic Center (SAC) is dedicated to academic success and support through services such as individual tutoring, group tutoring, workshops, supplemental instruction, tools for student success, and academic counseling. The mission of the Student Academic Center is to provide academic guidance through peer-to-per support, enhanced learning skills, and an atmosphere conducive to the learning process. The SAC assists in a variety of subject areas including Math, Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Business, and Writing across the curriculum. Students seeking assistance may meet with our tutors through one-on-one appointments, group study sessions, or drop-in tutoring sessions. The SAC has also partnered with www.Smarthinking.com which offers online tutoring 24/7. Students may contact the Student Academic Center at (702) 992-2990 or email NSC.SAC@nsc.edu. The SAC is located on the first floor of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Building (LAS) in room 125 and Dawson Building room 104d.