
TYPE | INFORMATION |
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DEGREE | This is a full time program for students who meet the CSN English proficiency requirement for the academic (Degree) program. Students are required to take classes that are part of their degree program. ESL classes may be taken in addition to the student's full course load. |
ESL | This is a full time English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Academic classes cannot be taken while enrolled in the ESL program. The ESL program is not offered during the summer. |
PATHWAY | This is a full time program for students who need some additional English language training that do not meet the CSN English proficiency requirement for the academic (Degree) program. Students in this program will take a combination of ESL classes and academic classes. |
HEALTH INSURANCE: All international students are required to maintain a valid health insurance policy every semester, throughout the entire semester. Insurance is mandatory and offered through Academic Health Plans (AHP). You may access the insurance provider’s website at https://csn.myahpcare.com/ for cost, benefits, claims and additional information. Vision and dental care are not included in this plan.
Initial
You are applying from your home country or overseas. You need a CSN I-20 to obtain an F1 visa. You will enter the U.S. using this I-20 to study directly at CSN.
Requirements
- Online International Student Application
- Copy of Passport
- Bank Statement
- Sponsor Letter
- Proof of English Proficiency (see list below)
- High School Diploma/Transcripts
- $45 Application Fee ($25 due with application / $20 due with enrollment)
Admission & Enrollment Process
- Complete the International Student Application, upload all requirements and pay your application fee online by clicking on the Application button below.
- After you apply, you will receive an email with your NSHE ID and a second email with instructions to validate your account.
- Once you are admitted, we will issue and mail your I-20 and Letter of Acceptance.
- Once you receive the I-20, make an appointment with the U.S. embassy in your home country to apply for the F1 student visa. Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee online. Make sure you are prepared with all the requirements for your visa interview.
- Attend the mandatory orientation for new students two weeks before the semester begins. Take any necessary placement tests during orientation. CSN does not have a late registration period. If you will not be able to arrive in time for orientation, contact our office immediately to defer your admission to the next available semester.
- Pay the mandatory health insurance online (you can take care of this during orientation).
- Meet with an international student advisor to register for classes.
- Pay tuition, buy your books and get ready to begin the semester!
Transfer
You are physically in the U.S. with an F1 visa and I-20 from another school. You will be transferring to CSN from another school within the U.S.
Requirements
- Online International Student Application
- Copy of Passport
- Bank Statement
- Sponsor Letter
- Proof of English Proficiency (see list below)
- High School Diploma/Transcripts
- $45 Application Fee ($25 due with application / $20 due with enrollment)
- Copy of Visa
- Copy of I-94
- Copy of I-20
- Transfer In Form
If transferring after OPT, also include:
12. Copy of OPT card
Admission & Enrollment Process
- Complete the International Student Application, upload all requirements and pay your application fee online by clicking on the Application button below.
- After you apply, you will receive an email with your NSHE ID and a second email with instructions to validate your account.
- Once you are admitted, we will issue and email your Letter of Acceptance.
- Once you receive the Letter of Acceptance, give a copy to your current school and inform them that you are transferring to CSN. Your current school will need to transfer your SEVIS record electronically so we can create your CSN I-20.
- Attend the mandatory orientation for new students two weeks before the semester begins. Take any necessary placement tests during orientation. CSN does not have a late registration period. If you will not be able to arrive in time for orientation, contact our office immediately to defer your admission to the next available semester.
- Pay the mandatory health insurance online (you can take care of this during orientation).
- Meet with an international student advisor to register for classes.
- Pay tuition, buy your books and get ready to begin the semester!
- Your CSN I-20 will be issued to you after the semester begins. If you need your I-20 for travel purposes, let us know before you travel.
Change of Status
You are physically in the U.S. on a visa other than F1. You would like to apply for a change of status through immigration to request official permission to study in the U.S. Contact our office to determine if you are eligible to apply for a change of status. Due to time sensitive eligibility requirements and the lengthy process with immigration, we encourage students to apply for the F1 visa in their home country.
Requirements
- Online International Student Application
- Copy of Passport
- Bank Statement
- Sponsor Letter
- Proof of English Proficiency (see list below)
- High School Diploma/Transcripts
- $45 Application Fee ($25 due with application / $20 due with enrollment)
- Copy of Visa
- Copy of I-94
If changing from J1 or J2 visa, also include:
10. Copy of DS-2019 Form
Admission & Enrollment Process
- Complete the International Student Application, upload all requirements and pay your application fee online by clicking on the Application button below.
- After you apply, you will receive an email with your NSHE ID and a second email with instructions to validate your account.
- Once you are admitted, we will issue your I-20 and Letter of Acceptance.
- We will call you to pick up the I-20 in our office. You will meet with the Senior Specialist, who will go over the change of status process and requirements with you.
- Follow the instructions given to you to apply for a change of status through immigration.
- Attend the mandatory orientation for new students two weeks before the semester begins. Take any necessary placement tests during orientation. CSN does not have a late registration period. If your change of status is not approved before the semester begins, we will defer your admission to the next available semester.
- If/when your change of status is approved: Pay the mandatory health insurance online.
- Meet with an international student advisor to register for classes.
- Pay tuition, buy your books, and get ready to begin the semester!
Returning
If you have attended CSN in the past with a CSN I-20, you are considered a returning student.
Requirements
- Online International Student Application
- Copy of Passport
- Bank Statement
- Sponsor Letter
- Proof of English Proficiency (see list below)
- High School Diploma/Transcripts
- $45 Application Fee ($25 due with application / $20 due with enrollment)
- Returning Student Update Form
- Agreement Form
If transferring from another school, also include:
10. Copy of Visa
11. Copy of I-94
12. Copy of I-20
13. Transfer In Form
If returning after OPT, also include:
14. Copy of OPT card
Admission & Enrollment Process
- Complete the International Student Application, upload all requirements and pay your application fee online by clicking on the Application button below.
- Once you are admitted, we will issue and email your Letter of Acceptance.
- Once you receive the Letter of Acceptance, give a copy to your current school and inform them that you are transferring to CSN. Your current school will need to transfer your SEVIS record electronically so we can create your CSN I-20.
- Pay the mandatory health insurance online.
- Meet with an international student advisor to register for classes.
- Pay tuition, buy your books and get ready to begin the semester!
- Your CSN I-20 will be issued to you after the semester begins. If you need your I-20 for travel purposes, let us know before you travel.
Application Deadlines
Change of Status Students: Check with the International Center for the deadline.
New Students (Initial) | Transfer & Returning Students | |
Fall Deadline | 1-Jul | 15-Jul |
Spring Deadline | 15-Nov | 15-Dec |
Summer Deadline | 15-Apr | 1-May |
Tuition, Fees and Living Expenses / Dependents
Estimated Cost of Attendance* | 2020 - 2021 Academic Year |
Tuition & Fees | $10,800 |
Housing & Meals | $10,500 |
Personal & Transportation | $4,700 |
Books & Supplies | $1,300 |
Health Insurance | $1,200 |
Estimated Total | $28,500 |
International students can save money by enrolling in summer courses when the non-resident fee is waived.
*Tuition and fees are subject to change by the NSHE Board of Regents.
Dependents: If a spouse or child will accompany you while you are studying in the U.S., he/she will be required to obtain an F2 dependent visa. Costs for dependents are as follows:
Spouse - $7,000 Child (each) - $3,000
English Proficiency Admission Requirements
English Proficiency: All non-native English speakers must provide proof of one of the following. This requirement will be used for admission purposes only, unless noted.
Test scores cannot be more than 2 years old.
TEST OR COURSE |
PATHWAY PROGRAM |
DEGREE PROGRAM |
PLACEMENT |
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Accredited U.S. higher education degree |
|
Completion |
|
|
18 (English Section) |
ENG 101 |
|
Cambridge Assessment English - www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams |
B1 Preliminary (PET) |
B2 First (FCE) |
|
CSN Accuplacer Exam – taken at CSN only |
|
5 |
ENG 100 |
CSN ENG 098 |
|
C- |
ENG 100, 101, or 113 |
CSN ESL 88 & 90 (as of July 2019) CSN ESL 125 & 126 (prior to July 2019) |
C- |
|
ESL 129 & ESL 132 |
CSN ESL 139 |
|
C- |
ENG 101 or 113 |
CSN ESL Placement Test – taken at CSN only |
Score and placement into ESL 129 & ESL 132 |
Score and placement into ENG 113 |
|
DAAD – https://www.daad.de/en/ |
B1 |
B2 |
|
Duolingo – https://englishtest.duolingo.com/en |
80 (as of July 15, 2019) 42 (prior to July 15, 2019) |
90 (as of July15, 2019) 50 (prior to July 15, 2019) |
|
EC English - www.ecenglish.com/en |
|
Upper Intermediate |
|
EIKEN - http://www.eiken.or.jp/eiken/en/ |
|
2150 |
|
ELS - www.els.edu |
|
Level 109 |
Level 112 – ENG 113 |
ENG 112D – taken at a Nevada System of Higher Education institution |
|
C- |
ENG 113 |
E3PT (English3 Proficiency Test) – https://english3.com/ |
39 |
51 |
|
FLS – www.fls.net |
|
Level 14 |
Level 16 – ENG 113 |
GTEC – Global Test of English Communication |
1032 |
1075 |
|
IELTS (academic) – www.ielts.org |
5.5 |
6.0 |
|
IAE (International Academy of English) – http://www.sdiae.edu/ |
Intermediate |
High Intermediate |
|
iTEP – www.itepexam.com |
|
3.7 |
|
KAPLAN – www.kaplaninternational.com |
|
Higher Intermediate |
|
|
69 |
|
|
MLI (Mentor Language Institute) – https://mliesl.edu |
|
Higher Intermediate |
|
Michigan Test – taken at a Nevada System of Higher Education institution |
|
76 |
ENG 113 may be permitted |
PTE – Pearson Test of English (academic) – www.pearsonpte.com |
|
51 |
|
|
480 (Evidence Based Reading and Writing) |
ENG 101 |
|
Shepherd School of Language – http://ssl.edu/ |
|
3A & 3B & Michigan Test 76 |
|
Stafford House – http://www.staffordhouse.com/ |
Level 4 Intermediate |
Level 5 Upper Intermediate |
EPTW Advanced – ENG 113 |
TOEFL – www.toefl.org |
52 iBT / 470 PBT |
61 iBT / 500 PBT |
71 iBT / 527 PBT – ENG 113 |
UCEDA International – https://uceda.edu/ |
B1 |
B2 |
EPTW C1 – ENG 113 |
UEC USA – https://www.uecusaedu.com/ |
Level 9 |
Level 12 |
|
UNLV ESL 152 & 154 |
C- |
|
ESL 129 & ESL 132 |
UNLV ESL 167 |
|
C- |
ENG 101 or 113 |
U.S. College Level English – Equivalent to CSN’s ENG 101 |
|
C- |
Enrollment permitted into classes with ENG 101 prerequisite |
U.S. High School Diploma |
|
Pass |
|
ENG 100 – Composition Enhanced (this class is equivalent to ENG 101)
ENG 101 – Composition I
ENG 113 – Composition I for International Students (this class is equivalent to ENG 101)
Degree Program: Students will take the English Placement Test to be placed into classes. A Reading Placement Test will be given as part of the English Placement Test.
Students who do not score a minimum of 263 on the reading section will be required to take a reading class before they enroll in English 100, 101 or 113.
Pathway Program: Students will take the ESL Placement Test to be placed into classes.
Automatic English Proficiency Test Waiver Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Channel Islands, Dominica, England, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Micronesia, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Scotland, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sint Maarten, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Wales, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Students from the following countries may be eligible for a test waiver - please contact the International Center for more information. Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Curacao, Cyprus, Denmark, Ethiopia, Iceland, Iraq, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malasia, Monaco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Samoa, Somalia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Turkey, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, United Arab Emirates.
Transferring Credits To CSN
Transferring credit from a non-U.S. College or University
All foreign transcripts submitted for evaluation must have a course by course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member attached.
The NACES evaluator will send you an official report in a sealed envelope - Do not open the envelope!
Mail the sealed envelope directly to CSN International Center, 6375 West Charleston Blvd, Sort Code WCD106, Las Vegas, NV 89146
SpanTran offers a discounted rate on your evaluation and sends a free copy directly to CSN. If you’d like to use SpanTran for your evaluation you can apply at: SpanTran Pathways - College of Southern Nevada
Submit official transcripts, in a sealed envelope, to: CSN International Center, 6375 West Charleston Blvd, Sort Code WCD106, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Admission to Health Science (Limited Entry) Programs
International students interested in health sciences programs, such as dental hygiene, nursing or radiology technician, will enroll in a general AS degree and take pre-requisite courses until they satisfied the health science admission requirements. International students must consult with a Health Science Program Advisor in their first semester to obtain detailed information about the program requirements. Immunizations are required for students accepted into a health science program. Detailed information may be found at the CSN Health Sciences website.