Returning Students, Non-Degree Applicants, & Dual Credit Admissions

Returning Students

1. Reapply for admission as a returning student.

2. Complete the online application and submit official copies of transcripts if the student attended other postsecondary institutions while absent from Nevada State.

In addition, the student may be asked to supply new official transcripts from previous institutions attended. 

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• The total credits earned following readmission will be rescinded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 university will be prohibited.

Non-Degree Applicants

Students interested in attending Nevada State University (NS) with the purpose of not obtaining a degree or credential may apply for admission by completing the online application form and selecting the non-degree option. In addition:

1. Non-degree students are prohibited from taking more than fifteen (15) credits per semester.
2. No more than thirty-two (32) credit hours taken as a non-degree student may transfer toward a degree should a student apply for degree-seeking status.
3. Non-degree seeking students may not become degree seeking in the same semester they have applied/enrolled as a non-degree seeking student. Students must reapply as a degree-seeking student by completing an online application and submitting all necessary application materials for a degree-seeking student. If student enrolled as a non-degree seeking student and wishes to be degree-seeking, all classes will be dropped, and the student must reapply for that semester. 

Dual Credit Admission (High School and Nevada State College)

Nevada State University (NS) may enter into partnerships with Nevada High Schools to offer dual credit programs. These programs allow students in partnering high schools to earn college-level credit.

High School Students who meet the required prerequisites in partnering institutions will have access to dual credit courses that are:

1. Of a quality and depth to qualify for college credit as determined by NS;
2.  Evaluated and approved through NS's curriculum approval process;
3. Transferable to college or university under the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE); and
4. Be compliant with all other standards for college courses.

Click here for additional details about the Dual credit Program.