Returning Students, Non-Degree Applicants, & Dual Credit Admissions
Returning Students
A returning student is a student who attended Nevada State University (NS) previously but have NOT enrolled in two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summer term) at Nevada State.
Student will be required to:
- Reapply for admission as a returning student by submitting an online application and pay the $30 application fee.
- Submit official copies of transcripts if the student attended other postsecondary institutions while absent from Nevada State.
- 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- The total credits earned following readmission will be rescinded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.
Please note the following:
- Non-degree students are prohibited from taking more than fifteen (15) credits per semester.
- 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.
- 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.
- Non-degree seeking students must be 15 years or older to take classes at NS.
Dual Credit Admission (High School and Nevada State University)
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:
- Of a quality and depth to qualify for college credit as determined by NS.
- Evaluated and approved through NS's curriculum approval process.
- Transferable to any college or university under the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE); and
- Be compliant with all other standards for college courses.
Click here for additional details about the Dual Credit Program.