Emergency and non-emergency phone numbers
For EMERGENCIES, from a campus phone, dial 9-1-1
From a cellphone: 702-895-3669
For NON-EMERGENCIES, dial 3-1-1 from a campus phone
From a cellphone: 702-895-3668
About Nevada State University
Nestled at the foot of Mount Scorpion in Henderson, our 511-acre campus is rapidly developing to meet our growing student population and dynamic programs. Our five buildings house energy-efficient, 40-student or smaller classrooms, and our open community spaces forward sustainable principles with solar panels, xeriscaping, and an organic teaching garden that also serves our campus cafe. BE INSPIRED by our expansive views of the Las Vegas Valley and the world beyond.
At Nevada State University, excellence fosters opportunity. Excellence in teaching leads to innovative, technology-rich learning opportunities that promote the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Quality, affordable degree programs open doors to career success and an enhanced quality of life for a diverse population of students. Our graduates, in turn, foster the greatest opportunity – the promise of a stronger community and a better future for all of Nevada.
Nevada State University will deliver on its promise to Nevada by becoming a model of teaching excellence, a pioneer in innovative student support, and an agent of economic growth and social justice.
Announcements
University Police Department at NSU
The University Police Department provides free safety escort services for students, faculty, and staff to any campus location upon request. This service is based on availability. Contact 702-895-3668.
The University Police Department’s Property & Evidence Unit assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors with recovering lost property found on campus.
If you have lost an item on campus, such as a phone, keys, ID, wallet, or computer, please call 702-895-4889 and leave a detailed message. Be sure to include a description of the item, when and where it was lost, your name, and a phone number where you can be reached.
If your item has been recovered, we will return your call and schedule an appointment for you to claim it.
Please bring a state-issued photo ID when picking up your property. Property is released by appointment only.
The Property and Evidence Unit of the University Police Department will not accept any of the following types of property:
- Moldy or damp material
- Toiletries of any kind
- Broken or discarded pieces of equipment
- Odorous or soiled materials
- Food, food containers, or utensils
- Unkempt or dirty clothing
- Any material that presents a biohazard concern
- Any of the above types of material that are brought to, or in the possession of, the Property and Evidence Unit of University Police Services will be refused or disposed of.
Register your personal property with the University Police Department. Property registration is free and available to students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Laptops, tablets, bicycles, smartphones, scooters, and other items with a serial number can be registered. Registering your property can help law enforcement identify and return it more quickly if it is ever lost or stolen.
The University Police Department provides fee-based police and security services for campus events that involve large crowds, special security needs, or other circumstances requiring a police presence.
In order to maintain our goal of being a community policing-oriented agency, it is essential to receive input from the public. Both compliments and complaints regarding the University Police Department to the community are welcome.
The University Police Department offers self-defense classes in order to provide our participants with the basic skills to escape an attacker and teach them how to avoid dangerous situations whenever possible. These classes are intended to teach participants to take an active role in their own self-defense. Our Jane Jitsu self-defense classes are open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.
NSU Alert
About NSU Alert
NSU Alert is the emergency notification system used for incidents that present an imminent threat to life, health or safety to NSU students, employees, faculty, and community members. NSU Alert messages provide emergency information and instructions to protect yourself during an emergency. In the event of an emergency, NSU Alert will post to NSU Facebook and Twitter accounts, send emails, text messages, and provide calls to mobile, home, or office phones.
Download the State Safe App
State Safe is an essential tool to enhance your safety at Nevada State University. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources and emergency contacts. State Safe is the official mobile safety app of NS.
University Police Services disseminates NSU Alert messages to students, faculty, and staff during an emergency.
Learn more and update your information today.
To download the free app, visit iTunes or the Google Play Store.
Updating Your Contact Information
Police Services strongly encourages you to review your contact information each semester to ensure that emergency alerts are sent to the correct locations.
- NSU Students
- Log into the NSU Portal and click on the link to Student Center
- Once on the Student Center page, you can review/update your email and phone information via the drop-down menu in the “Personal Information” section
- NSU Faculty and Staff
- Log into Workday or through the NSU Portal
- Click on the icon in the top right corner and select “View Profile”
- Beneath your name click on the “Actions” button then browse to “Personal Data” -> “Change Contact Information”
- Under the “Additional Phone” section, add or edit your cellular telephone number. Make sure to select “Mobile” as the Phone Device.
- Click the Submit button, located in the lower left corner, to save your changes.
Questions About the NSCAlert?
If you have any questions regarding your contact information within the NSU Alert system, or any other concerns regarding the system, contact Information & Technology Services at its@nsc.edu.
Emergency Phones
Emergency phones are for students, employees, faculty, and community members of NSU to request help, report a crime in progress, report suspicious activities, request a security escort, or for any other emergency.