2021 - 2022 COM Student Handbook

62 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook The OIA is committed to welcoming international students, scholars, and their families while facilitating their transition to life at Nova Southeastern University; and the team is also committed to providing all students with the services they need to fulfill their global and international interests through study abroad opportunities. For further information, contact OIA at (954) 262-7240 or visit the website at nova.edu/internationalaffairs . Office of Orientation The Office of Orientation focuses on providing positive and smooth transitions into the university and college life for new NSU students. Orientation, a daylong program facilitated by student leaders, faculty and staff members prior to the beginning of the fall term, gives new students and their families information and resources that provide a foundation for a successful start to the student’s academic pursuits. In addition, the office provides orientation programs for transfer and online students. Center for Academic and Professional Success The Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS) provides career consulting and job search assistance to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. Through consulting and career- related resources, the center strives to educate students and alumni on how to develop an individualized career action plan, from choosing a major to conducting a competitive job search. CAPS also strives to explore career and/or graduate/professional school opportunities. Additional programs and services available include career assessments, internship and experiential learning opportunities, job fairs, career-related speakers, and soft-skills development. In addition, CAPS provides comprehensive undergraduate academic support services that assist students in achieving their academic goals. These services include academic planning, course sequencing and prerequisites, academic preparation for graduate and professional schools, and class registration. Tutoring and Testing Center Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC), housed within the College of Undergraduate Studies, offers supplemental instruction, individualized tutoring, academic success coaching, and a variety of testing services. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these resources to help meet their educational goals, achieve academic excellence, and enhance personal growth. Office of Student Academic Service The Office of Student Academic Services oversees various programs in support of undergraduate students and the undergraduate academic programs, such as all aspects of the Dual Admission Program, and works in collaboration with partners in NSU’s graduate/professional programs in order to support the transition of these students into these and other premier programs, such as the Presidential Scholars and Razor’s Edge Scholars programs, including the newly created Office of Student Success, which will match our premier students with incoming freshman students. The office facilitates and communicates academic progress standing to students on a trimester basis and oversees all related communications with students and academic programs, academic integrity, the reporting and communication processes related to academic misconduct cases, and the student administrative appeal process. The office also manages the Undergraduate Convocation Ceremony and several aspects of the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.