
Nevada State University (NS)
Emergency and non-emergency phone numbers
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.
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University Police Services at NS

NS Alert

About NS Alert
NS Alert is the emergency notification system used for incidents that present an imminent threat to life, health or safety to NS students, employees, faculty, and community members. NS Alert messages provide emergency information and instructions to protect yourself during an emergency. In the event of an emergency, NS Alert will post to NS 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 NS 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.
- NS Students
- Log into the NS 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
- NS Faculty and Staff
- Log into Workday or through the NS 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 NS 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 NS to request help, report a crime in progress, report suspicious activities, request a security escort, or for any other emergency.