CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG 27

ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES

• Analysis of the number of semester credits required to

complete a degree in the chosen major program of study.

• The NSHE institution’s appeals process for transfer-

related decisions.

• Appeal any NSHE institution’s transfer-related deci-

sion. The appeal process will be developed and main-

tained by each NSHE institution and published on the

institutions’ website.

• Elect to graduate under the course catalog graduation

requirements under any of the following options, pro-

vided that the course catalog at the time of graduation

is not more than ten years old:

• The course catalog of the year of enrollment in a bac-

calaureate level course/program at a NSHE community

college (valid transfer contract may be required.)

• The course catalog of the year of transfer into a bac-

calaureate level program at the universities, state college,

or community colleges that offer select baccalaureate

• The course catalog of the year of graduation from a

NSHE institution.

W

ar

ning

: Changing majors may change the course catalog

and graduation requirements, which may increase the time

to degree completion.

Notice

: Students have all the above rights and any others as

summarized in the Summary of Board of Regents Transfer

Policies. The summary can be accessed at the NSHE web-

site at http://system.nevada.edu. Paper copies of this docu-

ment are available upon request of the institution’s admis-

sion office.

Student Responsibilities

Students have the responsibility to:

• Understand the transfer policies and procedures of the

institution they are considering for transfer. Students

should seek information from the institution they are

transferring to regarding: core curriculum, prerequisites,

major program requirements, degree requirements,

admissions, financial aid, scholarships, housing, dead-

lines, restrictions, and other transfer-related criteria.

• Complete all materials required for application and sub-

mit the application on or before the published deadlines.

• Research how courses are applicable to degree and

major requirements.

• Understand that if they change their major, not all

courses taken will necessarily apply to their new major.

• Plan ahead and realize that appointments with advisors

are necessary.

• Understand that after a break in their enrollment, status

as an admitted student may be affected.

NSHE Institution Responsibilities

NSHE institutions will:

• Make transfer-related policies and procedures available

on their websites.

• Make answers to frequently asked questions about trans-

fer issues accessible for students and provide opportuni-

ties for appropriate follow-up appointments to students.

• Provide information on the approximate costs of

attending the institution, including tuition, books and

supplies, housing, and other related fees.

• Relay admission and transfer-related decisions to stu-

dents in writing (electronic or paper); including infor-

mation about the student’s appeal rights.

• Establish and make available upon request internal

appeals processes to review transfer-related issues and

decisions.

• Engage in continuous, authentic dialogue among

NSHE institutions about transfer-related issues with the

purpose of solving the challenges before they negative-

ly impact students.

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

Students may request official transcripts for their own

personal use or have transcripts sent to another institution.

Official transcripts are printed on security paper and bear

the CCSN seal and signature of the Registrar.

Requests for official transcripts can only be accepted

from a student himself unless the student gives written

authorization for release to another person or organization.

To request an official transcript, students submit a written

request to the Office of the Registrar. Official transcripts

cost $2.00 per copy and are mailed within 48 hours of

receiving a request.

Students may request unofficial transcripts, also known as

courtesy transcripts, for their personal use. Unofficial tran-

scripts are computer print-outs and do not bear the CCSN

seal or signature of the Registrar. Requests for unofficial

transcripts can only be accepted from the student.

To request an unofficial transcript, students must do so

in person at the Office of the Registrar at any time.

Unofficial transcripts are free of charge and processed

within 30 minutes of receiving a request.