Registration instructions appear each semester in the schedule of classes, which is available on the NSC Website.
To complete the following registration transaction, the student must contact the school offering the course to obtain permission:
Policy on Credit Hour
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Credit hour is the unit by which an institution measures its course work. The number of credit hours assigned to a course quantitatively reflects the outcomes expected, the mode of instruction, the amount of time spent in class, and the amount of outside preparatory work expected for the class.
Nevada State College (NSC) measures students learning in accordance with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and University (NWCCU) Policy on Credit Hour, which relies on federal regulations on the definition and assignment of credit hours.
Federal regulation mandate that all candidate and accredited institution comply with the definition of the credit hour as set forth in section 600.2, which defines the credit hour as:
An amount of work represent in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:
- One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit or ten-to-twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
- At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.
In general, unit value for course offerings is governed by the NSC Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee and Common Course Numbering Committee. Schools and departments are responsible for submitting course approval requests that include a detailed description of how unit value is justified. In addition, periodic compliance review of the credit hour policy will be incorporated into each school’s established curriculum review schedule to ensure a course’s credit hours reflect the amount of work required to earn those credits.
Review Policy for Compliance with College Credit Hour Requirements
The Office of the Registrar regularly audits scheduled courses offerings to ensure compliance with the credit hour requirements through its processes for class scheduling each semester. This review is conducted across all schools, disciplines, courses levels, and modes of instruction. The Office of the Registrar maintains a historical method of its review of each semester.
For additional information, please visit the NSC Policy Library available at http://nsc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/College-Policies/Policies-and-Procedures/Academics-and-Research/Curricular-Policies/Policy-on-Credit-Hour.
Remedial Policy
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The remedial policies of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook, Title 4, Chapter 16, Section 1.
TITLE 4 - Codification of Board Policy Statements - CHAPTER 16
Section 1. NSHE Remedial Policy
The remedial policies of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are intended to ensure a foundation of knowledge and competencies that will assist students in successfully pursuing and attaining an academic degree. Students are strongly encouraged to prepare for the rigors of higher education prior to entering the NSHE.
1. Pursuant to federal regulations, institutions may make ability-to-benefit determinations using federally approved tests and passing scores to receive federal student aid. The NSHE reserves the right to cancel the admission or registration of any individual whose attendance at a university or college, in the opinion of the appropriate administrative officer and the President, would not be mutually beneficial, as determined by the ability-to-benefit test, to that individual and the university or college.
2. Placement testing should take place prior to matriculation. Effective Fall 2013, students who complete placement testing and course registration by a deadline set by the institution prior to the beginning of each semester will be guaranteed enrollment to the appropriate English and mathematics course in their first semester of enrollment. Additionally, English and mathematics testing must take place no more than two years prior to matriculation.
3. All degree-seeking students who place into developmental/remedial course work must complete the required remediation prior to completion of 30 college-level credits unless otherwise authorized by the institution.
4. A student's English and mathematics placement test scores will serve as the foundation for decisions about the appropriate first college-level course. However, in addition to these scores, institutions may rely on other factors such as high school courses and grade point average, demonstrable competencies, and work experience to predict student success and recommend placement.
a. English Placement. The following scores will serve as benchmarks for placement into a college-level English course. Other appropriate placement tools may be used for English placement including reading tests, departmental diagnostic tests or other proprietary tests if supported by institutional research.
| Test Score |
Minimum Score |
| ACT English |
18 |
| SAT Critical Reading |
420 |
| Compass Writing Skills |
69 |
| Accuplacer Sentence Skills |
80-86 |
b. Mathematics Placement. The following scores will serve as benchmarks for placement into a college-level mathematics course. Other appropriate placement tools may be used for mathematics placement including reading tests, departmental diagnostic tests or other proprietary tests if supported by institutional research.
| Test Score |
Minimum Score |
| ACT Math |
22 |
| SAT Math |
440 |
| Compass Mathematics |
65 |
| Accuplacer College Level Math |
50-63 |
5. Remedial education at NSHE institutions shall utilize instructional methods and course designs that are most effective in assisting students in successfully completing an entry- level college course in English and mathematics.
6. Institutions should support enrollment in the appropriate college-level entry course immediately upon completion of remedial work.
7. Requirements for college readiness and college-level course enrollment shall be publicized by each institution to the appropriate Nevada school districts. (B/R 11/12)
Returning Students
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Students returning to the college after an absence of one year are required to reapply.
Students who have attended another educational institution since last enrolling at the college must submit official transcripts from each school attended, whether credit was earned or not. If transferring from another college, any disciplinary sanction must be declared.
If an ineligible student is approved for registration on the basis of incomplete or fraudulent credentials, or misrepresentations in written application for registration:
- Registration will be cancelled without refund of any fees
- The total credits earned following readmission will be rescinded
- Future registration at the college will be prohibited.
Late Registration
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Students who enroll once instruction begins are charged late registration fees.
Clearance of Accounts
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Students who have a prior unpaid balance on their account are not allowed to register, receive a transcript of record, receive their diploma, or certification of enrollment.
Credit Load
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The maximum number of credits that a degree-seeking student may take each semester is 21 credits. Noncredit courses are considered as credit equivalents. Any exception to these regulations requires the advance written approval by the Dean of the student's school. Non-degree students may take a maximum of 15 credits per semester and are not eligible for overload.
Adding Courses
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Students may add courses/classes up until the last day of registration. See Academic Calendar for specific dates.
Auditing Courses
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Students who wish to attend a class without being graded or receiving credit may choose to audit the course. Changes to credits status may be made in the Office of the Registrar. See Academic Calendar for specific deadlines.
Cancellation of Courses
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The college reserves the right to cancel any course in which the enrollment is insufficient to warrant offering the course.
Dropping/Withdrawing Courses
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Students may drop or withdraw from a course(s) and receive a 100 percent refund up until the last day of registration. Dropping a course(s) may affect a student’s financial aid.
After the last day of registration and up until 60 percent of the course instruction has occurred, students may drop or withdraw a course(s) with a “W” grade posted on the transcript. Refer to the academic calendar and your student center on MyNSC for 50 percent refund dates.
Students are not permitted to drop/withdraw from courses after 60 percent of the course instruction has occurred. A grade of “F” will be assigned for the unofficial drop/withdrawal.
Students with extenuating circumstances may file a petition for a “W” or “I” grade on one or more courses or withdraw completely from the college in lieu of the “F” grade assigned for unofficial drop or withdrawal. In both cases, students must follow the rules regarding policy for incomplete grade and complete withdrawal from the college.
Extenuating circumstances include but are not limited to:
- Deployment of the student in the United States Armed Forces;
- Death or incapacitation resulting from an illness or injury of the student or the student’s spouse, child, parent, or legal guardian that prevents the student from returning to the school for the remainder of the semester;
- Involuntary job transfer outside of the service area of the institution as documented by employer; or
- Other exceptional circumstance beyond the control of the institution or the student.
Withdrawal from the College
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Students wishing to withdraw from the college for the semester should contact the advising staff for an exit withdrawal interview and assistance in finalizing their withdrawal from the college. Students who withdraw from the college after 60 percent of the course instruction has occurred and are passing, will receive grades of W on their transcript. Students who withdraw after 60 percent of the course instruction has occurred and are not passing, receive a grade of F.
Students who leave the college without officially withdrawing receive a failing grade in all courses.
Change of Major
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Students wishing to change their major may submit a change of major request via the NSC Portal.
Removal from a Major
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Students on disqualification are removed from a major status by the Office of the Registrar. Students may also be removed from a major at any time if they are not making satisfactory progress toward a degree or are in violation of college conduct regulations or ethical standards of the professional program in which they are majoring. This action must be approved in writing by the Provost, upon recommendation of the Academic Deans, and filed with the Office of the Registrar.
Change of Name
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A student may change his or her name by completing a Name Change form in the Office of the Registrar. Certain types of identification (i.e. driver’s license, marriage license) are required depending on the type of name change (i.e. clerical error, legal change).
Class Absences
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There are no official absences from any college class. It is the personal responsibility of the student to consult with the professor regarding absence from class.
Religious Holiday Policy: It is the policy of NSHE to be sensitive to the religious obligations of its students. Any student missing class, quizzes, examinations, or any other class or lab work because of observance of religious holidays shall, whenever possible, be given an opportunity during that semester to make up the missed work. The make-up will apply to religious holiday absence only. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor in writing if the student intends to participate in a religious holiday which does not fall on state holidays or periods of class recess. This policy shall not apply in the event that administering the assignment at an alternate time would impose an undue hardship on the instructor or the institution which could not have reasonably been avoided. Any student who is denied a make-up option after appropriately notifying the instructor shall have the right to appeal that decision through the normal appeal mechanism in place at the college. A student must make the initial appeal to the department chair or coordinator of the program in which the class is offered. If it is not resolved at that level, the student may appeal to the Dean or Director.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
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Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree may earn a maximum of 30 semester credits in courses graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis, subject to the approval of each program.
- Transfer students may earn a maximum of one-fourth (1/4) of their remaining credits at the college on an S/U basis, providing the total does not exceed program policy.
- Transfer students with more S/U credits than allowed by the program policy are ineligible for additional S/U registration, except for required courses offered on an S/U basis only.
- Each course taken to satisfy a college requirement must be completed with a regular letter grade, unless the course is only offered for S/U.
- Each program is responsible for determining the total number of credits earned with grades of 'S' and the specific courses (transfer, elective, or required) that are acceptable toward a degree in that program, within the limits of the college maximum.
- Each course that is approved for S/U grading only is so designated in this catalog for reference.
- Credits and grades recorded in accordance with the satisfactory/unsatisfactory policy are applicable toward meeting graduation requirements, but are excluded when calculating the grade point average (GPA).
- Credit by exam is S/U only, except for those courses used to satisfy college, major, or minor program requirements that require a letter grade.