
Application Deadlines
Change of Status Students: No later than three (4) months prior to the start of any semester
New Students | Transfer Students | |
Fall Deadlines | 1-Jul | 15-Jul |
Spring Deadlines | 15-Nov | 15-Dec |
Summer Deadlines | 15-Apr | 15-May |
Tuition, Fees and Living Expenses
Estimated Cost of Attendance* | 2018 - 2019 Academic Year |
Non-Nevada Resident Tuition & Fees | $10,200 |
Housing & Meals | $10,300 |
Personal & Transportation | $4,700 |
Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
Health Insurance | $1,200 |
Estimated Total | $27,600 |
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.
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 125 & 126 |
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 |
|
ESL 129 & ESL 132 |
DAAD – https://www.daad.de/en/ |
B1 |
B2 |
|
Duolingo – https://englishtest.duolingo.com/en |
42 |
50 |
|
EC English - www.ecenglish.com/en |
|
Upper Intermediate |
|
EIKEN - http://www.eiken.or.jp/eiken/en/ |
|
2150 |
|
ESL - 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 |
|
MELAB – www.cambridgemichigan.org |
|
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 |
PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) – https://parcc.pearson.com/ |
|
Level 4 |
ENG 101 |
PTE – Pearson Test of English (academic) – www.pearsonpte.com |
|
51 |
|
|
480 (EvidenceBased Reading and Writing) |
ENG 101 |
|
Shepherd School of Language – http://ssl.edu/ |
|
3A & 3B & Michigan Test 76 |
|
Smarter Balanced – www.smarterbalanced.org |
|
2583 (Achievement Level 3) |
ENG 101 |
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 to find out. 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
See the International Student Application - Degree and Pathway Programs above for a complete list of acceptable proof of English proficiency.
Proof of Financial Support
Bank statement - Every applicant must submit a letter or bank document dated within 120 days of your application that shows there is at least $27,600 U.S. dollars available to use for the first year of expenses.
Sponsor Letter - If your funds come from someone other than yourself, have your sponsor complete this International Application - Sponsor Form
F-2 Dependent Forms - If you plan to bring dependents with you (spouse and/or children), complete this International Application - Dependent Form. You will need an additional $6,300 for each dependent
Transferring To CSN
SEVIS RECORD TRANSFER INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS ALREADY STUDYING IN THE U.S.
1. You must first submit an application and supporting documents, as well as the CSN Transfer-In form
2. After you are admitted, you will receive an acceptance letter from CSN
3. Take your acceptance letter to the international advisor where you are currently enrolled and ask them to release your SEVIS record to CSN
4. After CSN receives your SEVIS record, we will print a new I-20 for you.
5. If you are traveling outside the United States before coming to CSN, contact us to get your I-20 before you leave.
TRANSFER CREDIT INFORMATION
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
Submit official transcripts, in a sealed envelope, to: International Center, 6375 West Charleston Blvd WCD106, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Returning Student Application and Forms
A returning student is someone who has attended CSN in the past and may or may not have earned a degree or certificate.
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.
Mailing Options for I-20 and Acceptance Letter
Complete the Mail Options Form and submit it with your application.