Nursing Student Handbook 2012-2013

NSU Student Handbook 2012–2013 67 Enrollment and Student Services Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) includes the Office of Student Financial Assistance, the University Registrar’s Office, the University Bursar’s Office, the One-Stop Shop in the Horvitz and Terry Administration buildings, the University Call Center, Enrollment Processing Services, Transfer Evaluation Services, Health Professions Division (HPD) Admissions and Financial Aid Services, the Office of Undergraduate Recruitment and Admissions, the Office of International Affairs, and the Help Desk. Collectively, the ultimate goal of ESS is to effectively meet the information and service needs of all NSU students. Means of Communication with Students Enrollment and Student Services’ official means of communicating with students is via WebSTAR and NSU email. Both are accessible through SharkLink. Students are encouraged to use NSU’s WebSTAR to • access their financial aid information • request official transcripts • view their student accounts • make payments • access their grades • register for classes The WebSTAR system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Office of International Affairs (OIA) The Office of International Affairs is committed to providing essential services that assist international students and visiting scholars at NSU in achieving their academic goals. OIA serves as a resource to the university community and provides counseling regarding U.S. government visa regulations and university life in the United States. The OIA acts as a liaison with federal agencies such as the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. Department of State, and foreign governmental agencies. For further information, contact the Office of International Affairs at (954) 262-7240 or visit www.nova.edu/internationalstudents . More than 1,100 international students and scholars from more than 124 countries have selected NSU to pursue their educational goals. The OIA provides a variety of support services in the areas of • F-1 and J-1 visa counseling • transfer assistance • reinstatement • travel documentation • on- and off-campus employment • assistance with CPT/OPT • extension of stay • Social Security • taxes • health insurance • cross-cultural activities • international student orientation