CSN - Accreditation

MISSION The College of Southern Nevada empowers our students and communities to achieve, succeed, and prosper.

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has been continuously accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) since September 1, 1975. NWCCU recognizes higher education institutions for performance, integrity, and quality and expects accredited institutions to comply with the requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This accreditation qualifies CSN and enrolled students to access federal funds to support teaching, research, and student financial aid. CSN is authorized by NWCCU to award Associate and Bachelor degrees. In Fall 2025, CSN prepared our Mid-cycle self-report for the NWCCU including an on-site visit to the college on October 6-7, 2025.  The Mid-cycle report also provides an institutional response to the 2022 Recommendations 2, 3,  and 4.

NWCCU 2020 Accreditation Standards 

NWCCU Policies

NWCCU Reaffirmation of CSN Accreditation Letter

The NWCCU provides individuals with the opportunity to comment on an institution's compliance with Standards for Accreditation.  To provide comments to the commission click the link below.

NWCCU comments process

Specialized Program Accreditation

Several CSN academic programs are accredited through their professional and specialized organizations.  List of Programs , accrediting agency, and accreditation status.

Professional Licensure Programs

Several CSN academic programs lead to state licensure or national certification.  List of Programs.

Athletics

CSN's Men's Baseball and Women's Softball programs are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).