Resources, Services and Referrals
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) works collaboratively with students to develop achievable educational and career plans through a commitment and understanding of the Nevada State College curriculum. Academic Advisors empower students to take ownership of their degree while working together to create a realistic pathway to graduation.
While the AAC serves and supports all NSC students, students with 60 credits or fewer have a primary Advisor located in the AAC. Students majoring in programs within the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and all Pre-Majors (undecided, pre-nursing and pre-education) are advised in the AAC. Students formally admitted into the School of Education or the School of Nursing are advised by faculty members within those schools.
Advisors also provide information on NSC minor programs, experiential learning opportunities, and campus resources. Advisors help students to better understand NSC's academic policies, degree requirements, and their progress towards graduation. The AAC works in close collaboration with Faculty Advisors and other departments to provide a quality advising experience for every student.
In an effort to assist new students in achieving academic success, all students who have earned less than 60 credits or who are declared as Pre-Education or Pre-Speech Pathology will be required to meet with an Advisor at least once each semester prior to registration. A registration hold is placed onto student accounts which will prevent the student from registering for the next academic semester. During these mandatory advising sessions, our dedicated team of Advisors will ensure that students are progressing towards graduation and embracing their NSC experience.
Additionally, Advisors provide support for students in academic difficulty such as academic warning, probation, and suspension. Please reference NSC's academic standing policies in the catalog for further information. In an effort to proactively work with students who are struggling academically, advisors can be notified by faculty members using the NSC Early Alert system if the faculty member believes it is best for the students to seek assistance from other student support services.
Advising appointments are available Monday-Friday. Students can schedule an advising appointment by contacting the AAC via phone or in-person. For more information, the AAC can be reached at 702-992-2160 or through email at AAC@nsc.edu.
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Academic Success Center
Academic Support
The mission of the Academic Success Center (ASC) is to provide academic guidance through peer-to-peer support, enhanced learning skills, and an atmosphere conducive to the learning process. The ASC provides free services such as individual or group tutoring, workshops, Supplemental Instruction, and study/test taking strategies. Students may contact the Academic Success Center at (702) 992-2990, asc@nsc.edu, or stop by our office located inside the Library of the Rogers Student Center, located on the 2nd floor.
Below are detailed descriptions of available academic services:
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Individual or Group Tutoring: Students seeking tutoring assistance may meet with tutors through one-one appointments, group study sessions, or drop-in tutoring sessions. The ASC offers support in a variety of subject areas including American Sign Language, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Math, Pre-Nursing, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, Technology, and Visual Media. While experienced in the content, tutors are not content experts and will not re-lecture the material or give direct answers. Instead, tutors and students will work through the material together in order to develop an understanding of the material.
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Online Tutoring via Canvas (Smarthinking): All Nevada State College students have access to 24/7 online tutoring through their Canvas course home page. Smarthinking allows students to connect on demand with an expert tutor for a live drop-in session 24 hours a day, schedule an appointment in advance, submit writing for detailed review, or ask a question offline. Smarthinking does not require any special software installation or equipment. To access the service online, NSC students sign in from any course home page in Canvas. Android and iOS apps are available so students can sign in from their mobile devices. For assistance with online tutoring contact the ASC directly. This service is free to NSC students. All students are allotted an initial 10-15 hours of online tutoring for the year. If a student maxes out their 10-15 hours, they can contact the Academic Success Center to request more time.
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Supplemental Instruction: Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic support model that targets difficult courses. SI offers weekly structured group study sessions, before or after class, to review the most difficult material from lecture. SI sessions are led by peer leaders who have successfully completed the course previously and continue to sit in lecture throughout the semester. While experienced in the content, the leader is not a content expert and will not re-lecture the material. Instead, the leader will facilitate students to collaborate in small groups using active learning strategies in order to review the content. Sessions will also integrate the review of the content along with appropriate use of learning/study strategies for the course.
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Bookstore
Nevada State students enjoy a campus bookstore that reflects the Nevada State College brand, including a wide selection of school spirit apparel, as well as gifts for alumni, friends, and family. Course materials are 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 campus bookstore has an online presence at https://www.bkstr.com/nscbookstore where students have the ability to order textbooks and school merchandise for in-store pickup or delivery.
Visit the Nevada State College Bookstore at the Rogers Student Center, 1300 Nevada State Dr., Henderson, NV 89002 or online at https://www.bkstr.com/nscbookstore For more information, please contact the bookstore at 702-992-2340.
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Career Services Center
Location: RSC 128 Email: career@nsc.edu Phone: 702-992-2611
Social Media: @NSCCareer (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) Website: nsc.edu/career
Nevada State College's Career Services Center serves students and alumni by providing the opportunities and tools they need to identify career goals and move forward towards their chosen degree field and professional career.
The Career Services Center encourages students to begin their career development and utilize our services during their first year of enrollment and to continue on until graduation. Once students graduate and become alumni, they can continue to utilize our services and are encouraged to become career mentors and industry professionals at career-focused workshops and events. We also encourage alumni who are within recruitment positions to become one of our many community partners who hire NSC students or offer internship opportunities for academic credit.
Finally, the NSC Career Services Center opens doors for students and alumni by networking within the community and encourages employers to offer opportunities via internship and job opportunities.
Our services include:
- Career and Major Advising: NSC Career Services staff offer professional guidance to help students explore potential career paths and job opportunities. Career assessment tests can also be administered to help students make an informed decision.
- Career Exploration and Planning: Planning for a career requires careful attention that begins freshman year. We want to help you be successful from start to finish.
- Internship Search Assistance: Internships provide valuable, practical work experience that help position students as more viable, competitive candidates when searching for jobs post-graduation.
- Resume Review and Interview Preparation: NSC Career Services staff are available to help construct and review your resume, cover letter, and other application material. Mock interviews can also be conducted to promote interview readiness.
- Networking Strategies: Building your professional network is essential to your career success. Learn different networking strategies to connect with professionals and identify potential opportunities.
- Job Search Assistance: Learn how to find job openings relevant to your academic background and experience. Discover unique job search strategies specific to your career field.
- Graduate School Assistance: NSC Career Services staff can assist students with the graduate school search and selection process. Career Services staff assist with application materials such as personal statements.
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Course Assistant Program
Course Assistants (CA) are Nevada State College students who help other students navigate course content and college success. CAs are placed in courses to facilitate study groups, mentor peers, and offer additional one-on-one meetings to discuss everything from how to study effectively to how to get referrals to community resources. To find out whether or not your course has a CA, to inquire about becoming a CA, or if you have any other questions, please email the Course Assistant Program Coordinator at
CAProgram@nsc.edu.
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Disability Resource Center
At Nevada State College, we recognize our responsibility to assure full access to all facilities, classes, and activities for students with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The staff of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) review the disability-related needs of students to determine whether accommodations or support services are necessary to facilitate that access. Our mission is to create an accessible college community where students with disabilities have equitable access to classes, labs, and activities. We work with students, faculty, and staff to promote students' independence and access and create a culture of accessibility, social justice, and diversity.
Students who have documented disabilities that may require accommodation should contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in Rogers Student Center, Room 123, by calling (702) 992-2180 or through email at DRC@nsc.edu. It is important to note that once a student is in college, it is the student's responsibility to self-identify to the DRC and to provide appropriate documentation of disabilities. For more information on how to self-identify and to ensure that the student has the appropriate documentation, please contact the DRC at (702) 992-2180.
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Marydean Martin Library
Library Collection
The Marydean Martin Library is the first all-digital academic library in Nevada. The Library provides access to an extensive collection of ebooks and scholarly articles at library.nsc.edu. Nevada State students can access these materials 24/7 by signing in with their NSHE ID.
Over 2 million print books are also available by request from our partner libraries in Southern Nevada. You can also request items that the library does not have access to through the Interlibrary Loan Service.
Study Rooms
Located on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center, the library provides a variety of study spaces including quiet and group study rooms. Students can reserve a study room online at library.nsc.edu. Desktop computers are available inside the library and at the computer lab located in RSC 236.
Borrow Technology for Free
Borrow these items and more from the Library Service Desk using your NSHE ID card:
- Windows laptops
- Chromebooks
- Portable chargers
- Headphones
Contact the Library
Connect with friendly library staff for research help and information on services:
Librarians are also available to meet with students to provide assistance with research assignments.
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New and Transfer Students Orientation Program
Orientation programs at Nevada State (NS) consist of resourceful information for both new and transfer students to help ensure a smooth transition.
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
In an effort to enhance the experience of all incoming students at NS, New Student Orientation (NSO) provides valuable information and resources designed to develop a student’s academic abilities and encourage the pursuit of their personal goals. The NSO program builds a bridge between a student’s prior learning and their academic pathway at NS.
NSO is required for all first-year college students and is held prior to the start of their first semester. The program has been designed to introduce new students to the NS campus, their academic program requirements, financial aid, and academic success resources. Additionally, first-year students will be provided a block of courses created by their academic advisor for their first semester at Orientation. To attend NSO, students must be admitted to NS, and have submitted their intent to enroll and official SAT/ACT test scores.
TRANSFER ORIENTATION
In order to meet the needs of transfer students, a variety of opportunities will be available for transfer students, including a virtual Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) and online NS guide. Transfer students can register for classes prior to TSO attendance. It is recommended that each transfer student contact an advisor prior to the start of their first semester. For a list of meeting and appointment options, please contact the Academic Advising Center (702) 992-2160, following your admission to NS.
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Scorpion Card (Student ID)
The Scorpion Card serves as your official student ID, library card, provides swipe access to campus copiers/printers, and provides the ability to add funds for making purchases at the Café, Bookstore, or for copying/printing.
Getting your Scorpion Card
To obtain your card, visit the Information & Technology Services front desk on the second floor of the Rogers Student Center (RSC-228), Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm. Please be sure to bring a government issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, which is required to verify your identity. The first card is free but lost or stolen cards are $5 to replace.
Support
Please contact Card Services at (702) 992-2420 Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm for any assistance or to report a lost/stolen card.
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Student Life
Information about getting involved on campus can be found through the Office of Student Life. Their office is located in the Rogers Student Center and can be contacted by calling (702) 992-2190 or via email (StudentLife@nsc.edu). You can also contact our Director of Student Life, Phil LaMotte, at (702) 992-2193 or via email (Phillip.LaMotte@nsc.edu). For the most up-to-date information on Events and Involvement Opportunities, visit BeEngaged.nsc.edu.
NEVADA STATE STUDENT ALLIANCE (NSSA)
Your Student Government
The Nevada State Student Alliance is the official student voice for the Nevada State College student body. NSSA advocates for student rights, enhances student life on campus, and works to link student life with the academic mission of the college.
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 getting involved with NSSA, contact the NSSA office at 702-992-2190 or via email at nssa@nsc.edu. You can also contact our NSSA Business Manager and Advisor, Yesica Placencia-Flores, at (702) 992-2195 or via email (Yesica.Placencia-Flores@nsc.edu).
Student Clubs & Organizations
Nevada State College has a variety of student clubs and organizations to offer students. For a complete listing, please contact the Office of Student Life (OSL) or by reviewing the involvement website at BeEngaged.nsc.edu.If you do not see a student organization or club that you are interested in, you can contact OSL about starting a new club. Generally speaking, you will need at least five interested student participants and a faculty/staff advisor to begin the recognition process. Officially recognized clubs and organizations are also eligible to request funding from NSSA. Contact our Student Life Coordinator, Carlos Navarro, at (702) 992-2194 or via email (Carlos.Navarro@nsc.edu).
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Technology Resources
Information & Technology Services (ITS) is committed to providing students with the technological resources necessary to foster an environment of learning and collaboration. As a student at Nevada State College you will have access to the following technology resources and services.
Online Access
All online resources are available through the NSC Portal (https://my.nsc.edu). This one location provides access to campus announcements, news, printing, library research databases, personal network files, online courses (WebCampus/Canvas), and Student Center which includes online registration, payments, financial aid, and much more.
Additionally, from your Android or Apple iOS device, NSC offers a free mobile app with access to news, events, campus directories, and maps. The app also provides access to add/drop classes, view final grades, check account balances, review financial aid, search for open classes, and much more. Download the NSC Mobile app by searching for it in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Computing
Computer workstations are located in the following locations:
Dawson - 1125 Nevada State Dr., Henderson, NV 89002
- DAW-119: 24 Windows based workstations
Liberal Arts & Sciences - 1300 Nevada State Dr., Henderson, NV 89002
- LAS-126: 10 Windows based workstations
- LAS-129: 5 Windows based workstations
Rogers Student Center - 1300 Nevada State Dr., Henderson, NV 89002
- RSC-205 (Library): 16 Windows based workstations
- RSC-236: 12 Windows based workstations
All workstations provide access to the Internet, Microsoft Office, and printing.
Printing
Copiers/printers are located in each building and all enrolled students are topped off for free to $3.50 of print credit each semester. Black & white prints are $.05 per page with color prints costing $.15. Check your print credit by logging into the NSC Portal and clicking the “Printing” link. If you run out of print credit, you can add funds to your account online or using cash via a kiosk located on the 2nd floor of the Rogers Student Center.
Wireless Access
Wireless access is available at all NSC facilities. To access it look for the network “NSC Secure” and sign in using your NSC username and password. Additionally, Nevada State College is part of the eduroam wireless network used at thousands of institutions around the world. To access the eduroam network on-campus or anywhere that supports it, log in using your username@students.nsc.edu along with your NSC password.
Email
All students get an @students.nsc.edu e-mail account that will serve as the official email address for Nevada State College communications. To access your account visit the NSC Portal and click on the “Email (Office 365)” link.
Support
Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To reach our helpdesk call (702) 992-2400 or submit a request online by visiting https://my.nsc.edu and clicking on the “Need Help?” link at the bottom of the login area.
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