First Year Students

Tuition and Fees – College is an investment of a lifetime. Learn about your options and the resources available for students.  How to Pay

Financial Aid – With many financial aid programs available, don’t let finances stop you from achieving a college education.  Financial Aid

Admissions & Recruitment Scholarships – Learn about available scholarship opportunities and find out how to apply. Scholarship Opportunities

VA Education Benefits – Veterans are eligible to receive benefits through the VA Education Benefits program. VA Benefits

Schedule a Campus Tour – Our knowledgeable Student Ambassadors will guide you on exploring the highlights of our beautiful campus. Schedule a Tour

Campus maps and hours – Information about buildings and classrooms. View Campus Map

Student Life – Student government, clubs and organizations, and campus recreation. Experience our Student Life

High School GPA:

• Cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of at least 2.5

High School Courses:

• English: Emphasis on composition, rhetoric, and American, English, and world literature (4 units)
• Mathematics: Three units including at least two units of algebra 1 and higher level mathematics, chosen from second year algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, probability and statistics, and other advanced mathematics (3 units)
• Natural Sciences:  (lab or simulation) Including biology, chemistry or physics, with at least one year in laboratory science (2 units)
• Social Science/Studies: Including world history and geography, US history, economics, government, or law (3 units)

GED recipients:

• Test score range of 165-200 (Test date of January 2014-current)
  • If you have taken the GED before 2014, please send your test scores to the admission office for review)

HiSET recipients:

• Test score range of 15 or higher

Parent Information –  Parents and families are an important part of a student’s success! The intent of this page is to provide additional resources to aid in the successful completion of the student’s first year experience. Parent Toolbox

First Year Fest is a mandatory event for all incoming first year students. During this event you will make connections with fellow first year scorpions, engage with student support services, and gain knowledge that will keep you motivated to begin your first year at Nevada State! You will learn more about this event at New Student Orientation. 

At Nevada State College we want to do everything we can to put you on a pathway to success.  For fall admits, Academic Advisors will create your first semester schedule that aligns with your declared major and any prior earned credit. You will be provided this schedule once you attend Orientation. If the schedule created for you does not work due to extenuating circumstances, you may petition the Academic Advising Center for a schedule change.

For spring or summer admits, you will be required to meet with an Advisor one-on-one to create your first-year schedule. You may contact the Academic Advising Center to schedule an appointment with your Advisor.

The Scorpion Preview Day is exclusively for First Year Students who have been Accepted for the Fall and Summer semesters. This event provides Accepted First Year Students and their parents/guardians the opportunity to connect with our faculty, clubs and organizations, and experience a tour of our dynamic modern campus. Please check your NSC emails for details.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. It provides that all records pertaining to a student that are maintained by the College District must be open to inspection by the student and may not be made available to any other person without the written authorization of the student.

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