Undergraduate New Student Orientation
FIRST-YEAR & TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION:
FALL 2024 ORIENTATION IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED
This program is designed to assist you in making a smooth transition to university life at NSU! Orientation is the foundation of your college experience.
All new undergraduate students at NSU are REQUIRED to attend ONE (1) orientation.
For the past months, NSU has worked tirelessly to look at every facet of student life and determine how we make fall semester both safe and meaningful. Orientation is a mandatory event for all first-year, first-time-in-college, and transfer students attending Nova Southeastern University. We cannot wait to welcome you to campus to our Shark Family!
Class of 2028 New Student Orientation Dates
Helpful Tips
- Once you obtain your NSU email and password, visit Sharkhub.nova.edu
- Create your Sharkhub account using your NSU email and password
- Register the student and up to two (2) parents, guardians, or supporters attending Orientation via the Registration Link
- Students will need to identify their top three (3) choices as each session is limited.
- Look for an email sent to your NSU Student Email outlining the schedule for the day and your session confirmation
- Once you have obtained the confirmation, visit the Orientation packing list as you prepare to attend all informational and social sessions.
- Prior to Orientation, you must Request your Sharkcard as it is needed for your session.
- Students will stay overnight in the residence hall for all session except Session 5.
- Check-in will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday
- Check-out will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday
- Students attending Session 5 will be moving in for the academic year during this session (residential student ONLY). Check-in times will vary. Session 5 is reserved for students who attended Shark Preview in Winter 2024 and International Students. Please note: Students may choose to attend another session if they would like.
- Students will receive the Orientation schedule closer to their orientation dates.
- Check out our Frequently Asked Questions Page for more information.
Parents, Families and Supporters
Nova Southeastern University provides a complete program for Parents, Families and Supporters. Please limit the number of guests to two (2) persons per student. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus.
Parents, Families, and Supporters Sample Schedule
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