COUNSELING

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1) a direct link between newly admitted students and

critical steps necessary for student success, such as

placement testing and counseling services;

2) schedule-building assistance;

3) follow-up information on registration procedures,

financial aid opportunities, and referrals to other sup-

port services;

4) campus tours and assistance with special Recruitment

projects/events; and

5) mentoring services that help peers understand the

campus culture and its services.

Those interested in applying must be at least a second

semester CCSN student in good standing, taking at least 6

credits, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and with

at least 12 credits earned by the time of application. Peer

Ambassadors are located on the three main campuses. For

more information please call 651-4717.

RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Recruitment services are provided through the Office of

Student Recruitment and Retention. There are offices locat-

ed on the Cheyenne and Charleston campuses. Recruiters

are dedicated to providing personal assistance to potential

and current CCSN students through every step of the college

experience. In addition to recruiting in local high schools,

Recruiters also connect with local businesses, community

agencies, government agencies, and traditionally under-

served populations. Recruiters regularly schedule campus

tours and plan many on-campus events throughout the year.

To contact this office, please call 651-4717 or 651-7449.

REENTRY PROGRAM

The Reentry Program, located in the Career Services area

on the Cheyenne, Charleston and Henderson campuses, pro-

vides assistance to students facing significant barriers to

education and/or employment including individuals pursuing

non-traditional occupations, single parents, displaced home-

makers, educationally or economically disadvantaged, stu-

dents with disabilities, unemployed and dislocated workers.

The Reentry Program works closely with all academic

divisions, other campus services and maintains a strong

community referral system.

The Reentry Program invites students to visit and find out

how the program can help them with the following services:

• Non-traditional career exploration

• Interest and aptitude assessments

• Academic advising

• Textbook loans (TAP)

• Resources for financial assistance and scholarships

• Workshops and seminars on resume writing, job inter-

viewing, study & life skills

• Employment & Internship assistance

• Apprenticeship Preparation Training

RETENTION OFFICE

The mission of the Retention Office is to help students

successfully complete their term coursework, persist in their

degree/certificate programs and graduate in a timely man-

ner. Retention specialists develop personalized success

plans for students in need of academic support (as well as

for those who want to enhance their college success skills)

that identify weaknesses and formulate strategies to help

ensure the attainment of educational goals. Success plan-

ning appointments include learning effective study strate-

gies, accessing campus resources, developing adjustment

techniques to college life and its demands, finding answers

to questions about CCSN in general, and having an advo-

cate to help the student navigate the system.

The Retention Office also coordinates E-Alert, CCSN’s

academic early warning system, which provides a conduit

for instructors to refer students encountering difficulty in

their courses.

Retention Specialists are available to assist students at

each of the three main campuses. To set up an appointment

with a retention specialist, please call:

West Charleston ............651-7367

Cheyenne ......................651-2626

Henderson ....................651-3103

TESTING CENTERS

Placement tests are available for potential CCSN students

at no cost at the three major campuses and 29 additional

testing sites.

The three major testing centers are: Cheyenne 651-4050

located in room 1106, Charleston 651-5733 in building D,

room 113, and Henderson 651-3128 in building B, room

107. The testing centers conduct tests Monday through

Friday, except State Holidays. Call the center of your

choice for specific hours.

Any person who is living outside of the Las Vegas may

take a placement test for information. Please call (702) 651-

7465 or (702) 651-5733 for more information.

All new CCSN degree-seeking, certificate or transfer

students are required to take the English and Math

placement tests. The Reading placement test is required

if the student is taking a reading course.

Web-CT English Placement Test: (scores are good for 1

year; tests may be retaken every 4 months)

You must take an English placement test prior to register-

ing for any English class. It can take up to 48 hours to

receive test results. SAT and ACT test scores (See table

below) taken within the past two years may be substituted in

lieu of the English placement test (depending on the scores).

An original copy along with a picture ID must be presented.