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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSN Transfer Program

Expanding academic support services by collaborating with students preparing to transfer to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ after graduation from CSN.

Mission

The mission of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSN Transfer Program is to expand academic support services by collaborating with students preparing to transfer to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ after graduation from CSN. These services include: 1) providing accurate and timely curriculum and policy information, 2) developing partnerships to coordinate resources, activities, and services across CSN and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ that enhance and simplify the process, and 3) empowering students to achieve their desired transfer goal and career objectives through the services provided by the office.All three 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSN Transfer Program locations are staffed with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Transition Advisor.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Transition Advisors

Roles of the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Transition Advisors

  • Assist CSN students who intend on transferring to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ upon completion of their Associate’s degree: explaining 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ degree requirements and processes.
  • Work with CSN academic advisors and counselors to ensure students meet requirements by the most direct path of the intended Associate’s Degree from CSN and the intended Bachelor’s Degree from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
  • Serve as a liaison with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Academic Advising Centers, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Admissions Office, and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Financial Aid Office.
  • Lead 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ group academic advising sessions.
  • Host 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ college-specific workshops.
  • Provide global academic support for the smooth transition from CSN to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Meet your 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSN Transition Advisors

Le Quanda Cole

Director of UCTP
Location: CSN Henderson SU RM 127
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Mail Code: 1099
Phone: 702-651-4969

Nia Bell

Transition Advisor
Location: Charleston MOD 9
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Phone: 702-651-5431

Cherika Pellum

Transition Advisor
Location: North Las Vegas E122N
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Phone: 702-651-2908

Agnes Wypych

Transition Advisor
Location: Charleston MOD 9, Henderson B124
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Phone: 702-651-7551

Transfer Tuesdays

Are you interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ? Please drop by one of our Virtual Transfer Tuesdays from 1 - 2 p.m. every Tuesday to learn about your options. Meet with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Transition Advisor to find out how your CSN credits will count toward a bachelor's degree and get your questions answered about the majors and programs at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. Don't forget to ask your Transition Advisor about the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ CSN Transfer Scholarship!

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSN Transfer Program Workshops

Join us at our upcoming 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSN Transfer Program (UCTP) workshops! The transfer workshops will cover the transfer process, application deadlines, campus resources, upcoming 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ events, and how credits earned at CSN will transfer to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ. We will highlight important transfer information for the different 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ majors. This workshop is an opportunity to meet a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ transition advisor and address any transfer questions. Our in-person workshop will also have a credit review.

In-Person Workshops
  • Henderson - Saturday, March 15: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 pm
  • North Las Vegas - Wednesday, May 14: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Virtual Workshop
  • 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Tuesday, June 17
Drop-In Advising/Game Day Workshops
  • Charleston 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Monday, March 10
  • Henderson - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Tuesday, March 11
  • North Las Vegas - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Wednesday, March 12

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSN Transfer Scholarship

The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ/CSN Transfer Program (UCTP) will award ten $1,000 scholarships each academic year. The application opens in mid-January and closes March 31st. Recipients are selected based on a review of the following:

  • Attended College of Southern Nevada
  • Admitted to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and enrolled in 6 Credits
  • GPA 2.0
  • Transfer-related involvement
  • Professional development
  • 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ & CSN Community Engagement 
  • Best candidate response
  • Future goals response
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If awarded the scholarship, students must commit to two (2) academic semesters of involvement/interaction with the Rebel Transfer Student Organization (RTSO) and transfer community. Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 (six) credits throughout the scholarship disbursement period.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Transfer Admission Counselors

  • Assist students who intend to transfer to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and complete a Bachelors Degree. 
  • Guide students through the application process by assisting with questions regarding transcripts, financial aid and scholarships,  immunization record, and involvement at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
  • Serve as liaison to other academic factions at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and in partnership with UCTP help CSN students complete a smooth transition into 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.
  • The Transfer Team does not discuss students’ academic records; however, if you are a CSN student,  we connect you with our colleagues in UCTP.

Meet the Transfer Admissions Team

Irvin Guerrero-Vizcarra

Transfer Admissions Counselor for CSN Transfers
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Phone: 702-895-5157

Laura Georgi Jule

Assistant Director for Transfer Affairs
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Phone: 702-895-4964

Dave Tankenson

Transfer Admissions Counselor for Out of State Transfers
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Phone: 702-895-4767

Visit 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ

If you are interested in visiting our campus and meeting with a Transfer Admission Counselor on the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ campus, view the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Events Calendar.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Admission Appointments

A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Transfer Admissions Counselor is available for in person or virtual appointments one day a week at each CSN campus. Please visit the  and select Transfer College Visit/Event as the event sub-type to view and book 1:1 appointments with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Transfer Admissions Counselor when they are on your CSN Campus. You can also book a virtual appointment.