CCSN 2007-2008 COURSE CATALOG 13
ADMISSIONS, REGISTRATION AND PAYMENTS
• The College will accept “D" grades as elective credit
provided the cumulative grade point average from the
transfer institution, in the semester in question, is 2.0 or
above.
• If a student’s cumulative GPA is below 2.0, “D" or
below grades will be denied.
• “D" or below grades cannot be used to fulfill major
occupational area requirements in Associate of Applied
Science degrees.
• If a transfer student requests a credit evaluation, at least
four weeks should be allowed for processing.
International Students
The International Center is a comprehensive student-cen-
tered department that assists international students with tran-
sition to the American system of higher education. We pro-
vide students with admissions, orientation, academic and
personal counseling, college success skills education, and
advisement of immigration regulations. Our mission is to
assist international students in achieving their academic
goals by providing accessible services and a supportive staff.
International Student Admissions- “This school is author-
ized under Federal law to enroll F-1 nonimmigrant stu-
dents." U.S. Government regulations are subject to change.
CCSN welcomes students from all countries to apply for
admission through the International Center. International
students are required to maintain 12-credit full time student
status at CCSN. Admitted students are required to take the
Math and English as a Second Language placement tests
and are placed in appropriate Math and ESL classes as well
as Degree classes.
This admission does not constitute admission to Limited
Entry Health Sciences Programs. International students
interested in Health Sciences Programs must meet both the
International and the Limited Entry Health Sciences
Program requirements.
International students who do not have college-level
English skills will be given a conditional letter of accept-
ance if they meet all of the admission requirements except
for the English level and are attending either FLS
International or ELS Language Center. These students will
be referred to the intensive English program on the
Charleston campus and will be admitted to CCSN when
they reach the level at FLS International equal to the 45-
46iBT on TOEFL.
To apply for admission to the College and a course
of study that leads to an Associate Degree or Certificate
of Achievement, students must meet the following
requirements:
1. A CCSN International Student Application, complet-
ed, signed and dated.
2. A CCSN Admissions Form, completed, signed, and
dated.
3. A non-refundable application fee of $50. Make check
payable to CCSN – Board of Regents.
4. Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL test score of
45-46 iBT (133 CBT, 450 PBT); NSHE administered
Michigan test score of 70 or above; IELTS score 5.0
or above, successful completion of English
Composition at a U.S. college or university; gradua-
tion from a U.S. high school, or completion of an
Intensive English Language Program with the equiva-
lent of 45-46 iBT on TOEFL. The International
Center reserves the right to waive the language
requirement when competence in the English lan-
guage is evident.
5. Official high school and/or college or university tran-
scripts or certified copies thereof must be submitted
in English in order to verify successful completion of
U.S. equivalent academic program. The transcript
must include date of graduation.
6. A personal statement of one page is required.
Describe your educational goals, intended field of
study, and your reason(s) for choosing CCSN.
7. Proof of financial support or financial solvency is
required. Strict Immigration Regulations severely
restrict the employment of foreign nationals residing
in the United States. Therefore you must have ade-
quate finances to support yourself while you are a
student.
If your parents or someone else will support you
(sponsor) you, then you must submit a letter from that
person that clearly states that your expenses will be taken
care of. An example of the sponsor letter is available at
www.ccsn.edu/PDFFiles/International/Sponsor%20Letter.pdf
In order for CCSN to be sure that you will not suffer
financial hardship, you must submit a current bank statement
(dated 120 days of your application) showing a minimum of
$19,311 dollars (U.S.). This is the amount necessary…
Updated Fees as of 10/2006:
Fees
Per Academic Year
Tuition & Fees .................................... $6,318
Room & Board .................................... $7,628
Personal & Transportation .................. $3,580
Books & Supplies .............................. $1,000
Health Insurance .................................... $785
TOTAL ..............................................$19,311
If you receive government financial aid or you will take a
student loan from your home country, you must submit an
original document verifying those funds. The above
amounts are the minimum required to support one student.
Accompanying family members will require additional
money for support. Add an additional 5,000 dollars for each
dependent. International students entering the U.S. on stu-
dent visas are considered non-resident students for tuition
purpose. Please be aware that the Community College of
Southern Nevada does not offer financial assistance to
International Students.
8. Copy of the applicant’s passport page with personal
information.
