Short Term & Late Start Courses

 

We get it, one start date doesn’t fit everyone’s schedule.

There's still time to take classes at CSN this semester!

Take a class or two and start your degree or earn transfer credits!  We offer dozens of short-term and late start courses for every interest.  Click one of the following shortcuts to go directly to the information you need:

Course information published on this page is updated once per week to reflect current late start and short-term offerings with available seats.  For real-time information, us the class search in MyCSN.


4-Week Short-Term and Late Start Classes

These courses begin on specific dates throughout the spring 2026 term.  Click on one to see the courses available.

These four-week third session courses still have seats available!

MHDD - Mental Health Services

MHDD 103 1431 - Psychopathology and Development Disabilities (Class #26336)
Web-Online

 

These four-week fourth session courses still have seats available!

CHEM - Chemistry

CHEM 103 3401 - Preparatory Chemistry (Class #26646)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)
CHEM 108 3401 - Introduction to Chemistry (Class #26637)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Charleston Campus (WC)

EDU - Education

EDU 212 1404 - Family Involvement (Class #27105)
Web-Online

PSY - Psychology

PSY 101 1442 - General Psychology (Class #31382)
Web-Online
PSY 298 1441 - Capstone Course (Class #26383)
Web-Online

 


8-Week Short-Term and Late Start Classes

These courses begin the week of October 20, 2025.  Click below to see what course sections may still be available.

These eight-week second session courses still have seats available.

AC - Air Conditioning Technology

AC 106B 5104 - Residential Gas Heating (Class #25468)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Western High Tech Center (WHT)
AC 115B 5102 - Troubleshooting (Class #25475)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Western High Tech Center (WHT)

ADT - Architectural Design Technology

ADT 201B 5202 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling (Class #29212)
Hybrid | Tuesdays 06:00 PM - 08:20 PM | Summerlin High Tech Center (SUM)

ALS - Academic and Life Success

ALS 101 1852 - College Success (Class #23572)
Web-Online

ANTH - Anthropology

ANTH 101 5821 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (Class #31374)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30 PM - 03:20 PM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)
ANTH 105 4821 - Introduction to World Archaeology (Class #26279)
In Person | Mondays & Wednesdays 09:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Henderson Campus (HN)
ANTH 227 3821 - Foundations of Archeological Lab Methods (Class #26258)
In Person | Mondays & Wednesdays 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)

ART - Art

ART 160 1808 - Art Appreciation (Class #28448)
Web-Online
ART 160 1813 - Art Appreciation (Class #28450)
Web-Online

AUTO - Automotive Technology

AUTO 105B 2803 - Introduction to Automotive Service (Class #28686)
In Person | Mondays & Wednesdays 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)
AUTO 105B 2804 - Introduction to Automotive Service (Class #28687)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)

CADD - Computer Aided Drafting and Design

CADD 100 1803 - Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting (Class #31357)
Web-Online
CADD 105 1802 - Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting (Class #28220)
Web-Online
CADD 105 5201 - Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting (Class #28221)
Hybrid | Wednesdays 06:00 PM - 08:20 PM | Summerlin High Tech Center (SUM)
CADD 105 5202 - Intermediate Computer Aided Drafting (Class #28309)
Hybrid | Tuesdays 12:30 PM - 02:50 PM | Summerlin High Tech Center (SUM)
CADD 246B 2201 - Solid Modeling and Parametric Design II (Class #28228)
Hybrid | Tuesdays 06:00 PM - 08:20 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)

CAPS - Counseling and Guidance Personnel Services

CAPS 127 1802 - College Success for Hispanic Leaders (Class #29732)
Web-Online
CAPS 127 1803 - College Success for Hispanic Leaders (Class #29733)
Hybrid | Thursdays 04:30 PM - 05:20 PM | TBA

CIT - Computing and Information Technology

CIT 231 1801 - Advanced C Programming (Class #24977)
Web-Online

COM - Communication

COM 101 1829 - Public Speaking (Class #31363)
Web-Online
COM 101 5203 - Public Speaking (Class #26000)
Hybrid | Tuesdays 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM | Summerlin High Tech Center (SUM)
COM 101 5402 - Public Speaking (Class #29220)
Hybrid | Wednesdays 05:00 PM - 07:50 PM | Nellis A.F.B.
COM 115 8001 - Applied Communication (Class #31353)
In Person | Tuesdays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)
COM 299 3201 - Special Topics in Communication (Class #26022)
Hybrid | Fridays 01:00 PM - 03:50 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)

CSCO - Cisco

CSCO 220 1802 - CCNA Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation (Class #28448)
Web-Online

CUL - Culinary Arts

CUL 265 2801 - Introduction to Sugar Arts (Class #25616)
In Person | Wednesdays & Thursdays 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)

DA - Dental Assisting

DA 105B 3801 - Interprofessional and Community Service Learning (Class #26126)
In Person | Mondays 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)

EDU - Education

EDU 203 1806 - Introduction to Special Education (Class #30693)
Web-Online
EDU 214 3204 - Preparing Teachers to Use Technology (Class #27118)
Hybrid | Saturdays 09:00 AM - 10:20 AM | Charleston Campus (WC)
EDU 299 1801 - Education Portfolio (Class #27141)
Web-Online

ENG - English

ENG 102 3850 - Composition II (Class #23791)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 AM - 01:50 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)
ENG 110 1851 - Composition I for International and Multilingual Students Expanded (Class #29001)
Web-Online
ENG 114 1852 - Composition II for International Students (Class #30744)
Web-Online
ENG 232 2202 - World Literature II (Class #29846)
Hybrid | Thursdays 09:30 AM - 12:20 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)
ENG 232 4201 - World Literature II (Class #25928)
Hybrid | Tuesdays & Thursdays 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM | Henderson Campus (HN)

ESL - English as a Second Language

ESL 139 1851 - Writing III (Class #29191)
Web-Online

ET - Electronics Engineering Technology

ET 212B 5101 - Digital Logic I (Class #25359)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Western High Tech Center (WHT)
ET 212B 5109 - Digital Logic I (Class #30341)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM | Western High Tech Center (WHT)

GAM - Casino Management

GAM 124 2802 - Poker Dealing (Class #29786)
In Person | Tuesdays & Wednesdays 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)

HIT - Health Information Technology

HIT 130B 1801 - Procedural Terminology (Class #25203)
Web-Online

HMD - Hotel Management

HMD 101 1801 - Foundations of Hospitality (Class #30708)
Web-Online

MA - Medical Assisting

MA 130B 3501 - Clinical Externship (Class #25232)
In Person | Off-Campus
MA 195B 1801 - Application of Medical Assisting Concepts (Class #25231)
Web-Online

MATH - Mathematics

MATH 104B 8001 - Applied Mathematics (Class #31361)
Hybrid | Tuesdays and Thursdays 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

MGT - Management

MGT 103 1802 - Introduction to Small Business Management (Class #28924)
Web-Online
MGT 212 3201 - Leadership and Human Relations (Class #28944)
Web-Online
MGT 441 3201 - Operational Quality Control and Problem Solving (Class #29010)
Hybrid | Wednesdays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)
MGT 462 3201 - Changing Environment (Class #29016)
Hybrid | Thursdays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)
MGT 494 3201 - Seminar in Management (Class #29019)
Hybrid | Thursdays 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Charleston Campus (WC)

MHDD - Mental Health Services

MHDD 107 1821 - Medication Fundamentals (Class #26334)
Web-Online
MHDD 127 1821 - Positive Behavior Support (Class #26322)
Web-Online
MHDD 130 1821 - Teaching Life Skills (Class #26323)
Web-Online
MHDD 154 1821 - Advanced Therapeutic Interventions (Class #26329)
Web-Online
MHDD 160 1821 - Understanding Mental Illness (Class #26327)
Web-Online
MHDD 201 1821 - Crisis Communication (Class #29118)
Web-Online
MHDD 235 1821 - Registered Behavior Technician (Class #29122)
Web-Online

MKT - Marketing

MKT 450 1802 - Competitive Strategies for Product and Price Management (Class #29157)
Web-Online

MUS - Music

MUS 111 1801 - Piano Class I (Class #23949)
Web-Online
MUS 121 1803 - Music Appreciation (Class #23878)
Web-Online
MUS 121 1804 - Music Appreciation (Class #30302)
Web-Online
MUS 125 1803 - History of Rock Music (Class #23943)
Web-Online
MUS 125 2201 - History of Rock Music (Class #30507)
CoyoteFlex | Thursdays 05:00 PM - 07:50 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)
MUS 125 2301 - History of Rock Music (Class #30508)
CoyoteFlex | Thursdays 05:00 PM - 07:50 PM | Mesquite (MESQ)
MUS 125 2401 - History of Rock Music (Class #30509)
CoyoteFlex | Thursdays 05:00 PM - 07:50 PM | Nellis AFB
MUS 125 5201 - History of Rock Music (Class #31385)
TBA | Thursdays 05:00 PM - 07:50 PM | Summerlin High Tech Center (SUM) 

NURS - Nursing

NURS 243 3003 - Mental Health Nursing (Class #25818)
In Person | Mondays 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM | Charleston Campus (WC)
NURS 243 3513 - Mental Health Nursing (Class #25823)
In Person Clinical | Wednesdays 06:30 AM - 04:30 PM | Charleston Campus (WC) and Hospital
NURS 243 3515 - Mental Health Nursing (Class #25826)
In Person Clinical | Thursdays 06:30 AM - 04:30 PM | Charleston Campus (WC) and Hospital
NURS 312 1001 - Health Assessment and Health Promotion (Class #25858)
Web-Online
NURS 338 1001 - Alterations in Normal Physiology and the Nursing Process (Class #25859)
Web-Online
NURS 417 1001 - Information Systems and Quality Management (Class #25856)
Web-Online
NURS 417 1002 - Information Systems and Quality Management (Class #29850)
Web-Online
NURS 423 1001 - Advanced Pharmacology for Urban Nursing Practice (Class #29851)
Web-Online
NURS 426P 8001 - Nursing Care and the Urban Population-Preceptorship (Class #29852)
In-Person | TBA
NURS 426P 8002 - Nursing Care and the Urban Population-Preceptorship (Class #29853)
In-Person | TBA

PN - Practical Nursing

PN 109B 4001 - Adult Health Nursing II (Class #25880)
In-Person | Mondays & Thursdays 08:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Henderson Campus (HN)
PN 109B 4501 - Adult Health Nursing II (Class #25881)
In-Person Clinical | Wednesdays 06:30 AM - 01:00 PM | Hospital
PN 109B 4901 - Adult Health Nursing II (Class #25882)
In-Person Lab | Mondays & Thursdays 11:30 AM - 02:30 PM | Henderson Campus (HN)

PSY - Psychology

PSY 101 3821 - General Psychology (Class #26481)
In Person | Mondays & Wednesdays 06:00 PM - 07:20 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)
PSY 101 5821 - General Psychology (Class #31375)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

SOC - Sociology

SOC 101 2284 - Principles of Sociology (Class #26499)
Hybrid | Fridays 08:00 AM - 10:50 AM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)
SOC 101 2285 - Principles of Sociology (Class #26605)
Hybrid | Fridays 11:00 AM - 01:50 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)
SOC 101 2286 - Principles of Sociology (Class #26513)
Hybrid | Fridays 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)
SOC 101 4821 - Principles of Sociology (Class #30397)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 02:00 PM - 04:50 PM | Henderson Campus (HN)
SOC 101 5821 - Principles of Sociology (Class #31376)
In Person | Mondays & Fridays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

SPAN - Spanish

SPAN 111 1853 - First Year Spanish I (Class #31379)
Web-Online
SPAN 112 1851 - First Year Spanish II (Class #28331)
Web-Online

TCA - Travel and Convention Administration

TCA 225 1801 - Introduction to International Tourism (Class #28415)
Web-Online
TCA 241 3801 - Travel and Tourism II (Class #28110)
In Person | Mondays & Wednesdays 09:30 AM - 12:20 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)
TCA 276 3801 - Introduction to Trade Show Operations (Class #28111)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30 PM - 03:20 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)
TCA 289 1801 - Introduction to Corporate Meetings and Events (Class #28112)
Web-Online
TCA 305 1801 - Social Media and Event Marketing (Class #28117)
Web-Online
TCA 405 3801 - Legal Environment and Contract Law (Class #28123)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | Charleston Campus (WC)

THTR - Theatre

THTR 100 1802 - Introduction to Theatre (Class #24109)
Web-Online

VID - Videography

VID 107 2801 - Adobe Premiere Pro Bootcamp (Class #25579)
In Person | Thursdays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)
VID 118 2801 - Final Cut Pro X Bootcamp (Class #28692)
In Person | Tuesdays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV)

WMST - Women's Studies

WMST 113 1804 - Gender, Race and Class (Class #31326)
Web-Online

 

These eight-week second session courses still have seats available at CSN's new Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

ANTH - Anthropology

ANTH 101 5821 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (Class #31374)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30 PM - 03:20 PM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

COM - Communication

COM 115 8001 - Applied Communication (Class #31353)
In Person | Tuesdays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

MATH - Mathematics

MATH 104B 8001 - Applied Mathematics (Class #31361)
Hybrid | Tuesdays and Thursdays 09:30 AM - 10:50 AM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

PSY - Psychology

PSY 101 5821 - General Psychology (Class #31375)
In Person | Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:00 PM - 02:50 PM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

SOC - Sociology

SOC 101 5821 - Principles of Sociology (Class #31376)
In Person | Mondays & Fridays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | Westside Education and Training Center (WETC)

 

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Other Short-Term/Late Start Courses

These courses begin on various dates throughout the fall 2024 term.  Click on a month to see which courses may still be available.

Scroll down to see the start dates for courses with seats still available during March 2026.

Courses beginning March 23, 2026

ET 138B 2002 - Introduction to Slot Machine Technology (Class #25383)
In Person | Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends April 18, 2026
NURS 130 3008 - Nursing Assistant (Class #25659)
In Person | Wednesdays & Thursdays 12:45 PM - 04:30 PM | Charleston Campus (WC) | Ends May 3, 2026
NURS 130 3515 - Nursing Assistant (Class #25670)
In Person Clinical | Mondays & Tuesdays 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM | Charleston Campus (WC) & Hospital | Ends May 3, 2026
RE 203 1601 - Tax Aspects of Real Property Transactions (Class #29213)
Web-Online | Ends May 3, 2026
RE 205 1601 - Real Property Management (Class #29215)
Web-Online | Ends May 3, 2026
RE 206 3601 - Real Estate Appraising (Class #29218)
Hybrid | Tuesdays 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM | Charleston Campus (WC) | Ends May 3, 2026

Courses beginning March 28, 2026

WELD 120 4002 - Introduction to Blacksmithing (Class #29464)
In Person | Saturdays 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM | Henderson Campus (HN) | Ends May 9, 2026

 

Scroll down to see the start dates for courses with seats still available during April 2026.

Courses beginning April 5, 2026

NURS 296 3502 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III (Class #30245)
In Person Clinical | Mondays & Tuesdays 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM | Hospital | Ends May 9, 2026
NURS 296 3503 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III (Class #30246)
In Person Clinical | Mondays & Tuesdays 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM | Hospital | Ends May 9, 2026
NURS 296 3508 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III (Class #30251)
In Person Clinical | Tuesdays and Thursdays 07:00 AM - 07:30 PM | Hospital | Ends May 9, 2026
NURS 296 3514 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III (Class #30257)
In Person Clinical | Tuesdays 07:00 AM - 04:00 PM Henderson Campus (HN) and Tuesdays and Saturdays 07:00 AM - 07:30 AM Hospital | Ends May 9, 2026

Courses beginning April 6, 2026

ABDY 152B 2001 - Structural II (Class #28522)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
AUTO 117B 2001 - Advanced Automotive Electronics (Class #28543)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
AUTO 117B 2003 - Advanced Automotive Electronics (Class #28548)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
AUTO 145B 2001 - Automotive Brakes (Class #28597)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
AUTO 198B 2001 - Special Topics (Class #29435)
In Person | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
AUTO 235B 2001 - Engine Performance III/Diagnostics (Class #28669)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
AUTO 245B 2001 - Power Train Removal and Replacement (Class #28670)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
DT 117 2001 - Advanced Diesel/Heavy Equipment Electronics (Class #28502)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
DT 165 2001 - Diesel/Heavy Equipment Heating, Air Conditioning (Class #28508)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026
DT 205 2001 - Diesel/Heavy Equipment Drive Train and Axles (Class #28509)
In Person | Mondays through Fridays 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends May 8, 2026

Courses beginning April 17, 2026

AUTO 240B 2002 - Nevada 1G Emission Inspection Preparation (Class #28681)
In Person | Fridays 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM & Saturdays 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM | North Las Vegas Campus (NLV) | Ends April 25, 2026

 

All courses are full at this time.

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How to Register for Short-Term/Late Start Courses

Follow These Steps!

  1. Click the "Login" button on the top right of this page.
  2. Click on the "MyCSN" tile.
  3. Enter your login credentials.
  4. Click on the "MyCSN Student Center" hyperlink.
  5. Under the Academics section, click the "Enroll" hyperlink.
  6. Enter the class number of the course you wish to take in the "Enter Class Nbr" field and then click on the "Enter" button  -or -  Enter your search parameters, such as the semester (Fall 2024), course  prefix in the "Subject Box" (such as COM or PSY), and course number (such as 100, 101, etc.) in the "Course Number" box and then click Search.
  7. Then locate the class you want to register for from the list and click the "Select" button.
  8. Click the "Next" button.
  9. If you want to register for more classes, repeat steps 6 through 8.
  10. Review your list of courses and click the "Proceed to Step 2 of 3" button.
  11. Click on the "Finish Enrolling" button.
  12. You will be informed whether or not your registration was successful.  If not, you will be given a reason why it was not successful.

*Please note, a late-start course is worth the same number of credits as a full 16-week class, but the coursework is condensed into the shorter class timeframe. Due to this, please be prepared for more accelerated coursework and a more intense academic experience than a traditional 16-week class*

Need Further Assistance? Contact a Recruiter for an appointment!

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Short-Term/Late Start Course Deadlines

Four Week Second Session Deadline Dates

02/16/26 - Last Day to Register by 11:59 PM

02/17/26 - First Day of Instruction

02/19/26 - Last Day for 50% Refund

03/15/26 - Last Day of Instruction

03/18/26 - Grades due from Instructors


Four Week Third Session Deadline Dates

03/22/26 - Last Day to Register by 11:59 PM

03/23/26 - First Day of Instruction

03/25/26 - Last Day for 50% Refund

04/19/26 - Last Day of Instruction

04/22/26 - Grades due from Instructors


Four Week Fourth Session Deadline Dates

04/16/26 - Last Day to Register by 11:59 PM

04/20/26 - First Day of Instruction

04/22/26 - Last Day for 50% Refund

05/17/26 - Last Day of Instruction

05/20/26 - Grades due from Instructors


Eight Week Second Session Deadline Dates

03/22/26 - Last Day to Register by 11:59 PM

03/23/26 - First Day of Instruction

03/25/26 - Last Day for 50% Refund

05/17/26 - Last Day of Instruction

05/18/26 - Grades due from Instructors