College of Southern Nevada (South) — Local services in Henderson

I started classes in January 2017 working towards an AAS in Industrial Engineering and an AAS in Power Utility - Electrical Maintenance. My instructors have all been helpful and accommodating in all my classes, no issues with them at all. The VA center likewise has also been very helpful with my G.I. Bill tuition assistance, no issues with them. The issues I HAVE had involved the administration portion of the school. First, my Industrial Engineering degree uses the 2017 catalog with lists a required class (ADT 100B) which has not been offered AT ALL IN THE ENTIRE TIME I WORKED ON MY DEGREE. I applied for and received a waiver to substitute CADD 105 for this class which I submitted to the Cheyenne Registrar in November 2018...which they promptly lost. They also lost the waiver for my classmate who just happens to be a vet also. Second, when I applied for graduation some genius decided to change the date on my degree from 2017 to 2013 in the computer system. That's quite a trick since I started in January 2107. This also had the unwanted effect of ADDING a required class which was not required by the 2017 catalog. I went to the Henderson campus Registrar to get this corrected but they could not change the year in the computer. I was able to catch up to the department head later at the Western campus and explain my situation. He had the secretary there fire off an email asking for this situation to be looked into and corrected. No response back from the school after several weeks. I emailed the secretary asking for an update. No response. Now I am stuck fighting with the school trying to get this fixed. I cannot tell an employer in good faith that I have an AAS in Industrial Engineering now nor can I put that information on a job application. CSN, you have failed. You have failed me. I put in the hard work to graduate with high honors (or so I thought...) and your people cannot even do the simple task of handling a waiver or inputting a correct year in a computer system. How many others are out there having these...

This is a small College campus, which has more of a "Private College" feel to it. There are only three buildings where courses can be taken, which lead to a less confusing time negotiating campus directions. They have a huge cactus and desert landscape garden that hosts a variety of our native Southern Nevada landscape. They have a small cafe located in the C Building and Bookstore located in the A Building. Professional staff are very knowledgeable and very capable of helping students out regarding any scenarios. Most negative reviews by previous or current students spawn from the fact that many of these very students are neglecting to read vital information regarding college processes. It is ultimately the student's responsibility to inform themselves of policy regarding what they have to do as students; many of them simply wont take responsibility and take it out on us, as it very easy to do so for them. If you are a student, then I would highly recommend getting in touch with your program specific counselor or an academic advisor. They'll help you navigate the complex world of College and inform you of any pertinent information regarding yourself as a student.

If you have questions regarding Financial Aid, paying for courses, getting a refund, selecting courses to take, choosing a major and/or declaring your degree, transferring to another institution, etc; please don't hesitate stopping by the B Building, Student Services Area to ask questions.

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Do not go to this place. I have moved to Las Vegas 3 years ago. Last semester i tried to bring out the necessary documents to change my residency and they did not approve. I went therr today and the clerk at the Registar first words to me where "just so you know most likely you will need to come back", i said "Excuse me". Anyways. He was rude and kept on telling me "i am trained to tell you guys this and that by my supervisor , am not trying to cause a war with you", as i tried to get answers about what else do i need to prove that i have lived in Nevada for 3 years s now. I should had asked for a supervisor or someone older. I was talking to a kid who clearly , was ready to say "no , no, no", regardless of what i asked him . Last year i was missing my green card,( was waiting for a replacement) , that is why my in- state residency was denied and i accepted it. Today (a year later), i had everything but he told me that since i did not do my taxes last year , most likely i wont be appproved for in- state fee. He got upset , because i was asking questions. And kept on repeating "im trained for this". He seemed so eager to tell me "No" for my in- state residency withouteven giving me a chance to ask questions . It is not like i was asking for a fee waiver or financial help. So sad that im here trying to continue my education and CSN instead of making me feel welcome they make feel like i dont belong. They should close down, since they are trained to say "no", and get upset when a student wants...