Fall 2024 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

For instructions on how to register, visit the registration page. 

Fall 2024

Starts on Monday, August 19 -

Ends on Sunday, December 8, 2024

Student registration status (senior, junior, sophomore, freshman) can be verified in your registration portal.(After logging in to SharkLink, click on the "Course Registration" capsule and select "Registration." View your status in the "Prepare for Registration" section.)

Credits counted include earned, in-progress, and registered credits.

Seniors (90 credits or more)

Monday, April 8 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, August 25, 2024

Juniors (60 to 89 credits)

Wednesday, April 10 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, August 25, 2024

Sophomores (30-59 credits)

Monday, April 15 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, August 25, 2024

Freshmen (0 to 29 credits) and nondegree-seeking

Wednesday, April 17 (7:30 a.m. EST) to Sunday, August 25, 2024

Open registration for ALL STUDENTS

Wednesday, April 17 - Sunday, August 25, 2024

Last Day to Finalize Payment/Payment arrangements for Fall Semester Institutional Charges to Avoid Cancellation of all Courses*

August 19, 2024

Last Day to Pay Any Remaining Fall Balance to Avoid Late Fee

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

 

Drop/Withdraw Policy

Fall Term I and Full Semester Class Dates

Term I: Monday, August 19 - Sunday, October 13, 2024

Full Semester: Monday, August 19 - Sunday, December 8, 2024

Drop/Add week

Monday, August 19 - Sunday, August 25, 2024 

Drop during 1st week of term/full semester (100% refund)

Monday, August 19 - Sunday, August 25, 2024 

Drop during 2nd week of term/full semester (75% refund)

Monday, August 26 - Sunday, September 1, 2024

Drop during 3rd week of term/full semester (50% refund)

Monday, September 2 - Sunday, September 8, 2024

Last day to withdraw term 1 (no refund)

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Last day to withdraw full semester classes (no refund) 

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Fall Term II Class Dates

Monday, October 14 – Sunday, December 8, 2024

Drop/Add week

Monday, October 14 - Sunday, October 20, 2024

Drop during 1st week of term (100% refund)

Monday, October 14 - Sunday, October 20, 2024

Drop during 2nd week of term (75% refund)

Monday, October 21 - Sunday, October 27, 2024

Drop during 3rd week of term (50% refund)

Monday, October 28 - Sunday, November 3, 2024

Last day to withdraw term II ( no refund)

Sunday, November 17, 2024

 

Exams

Final exam dates term I

Monday, October 7 - Saturday, October 12, 2024

Midterm exam dates for full semester

Monday, October 7 - Saturday, October 12, 2024

Final exam dates for full semester and term II

Monday, December 2 - Saturday, December 7, 2024

 

University Holidays and Special Events

Convocation

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Labor Day (University Closed)

Monday, September 2, 2024

Thanksgiving Break (University Closed)

Thursday, November 28 - Friday, November 29, 2024

Winter Break (No Classes)

Monday, December 9, 2024 - Sunday, January 5, 2025

 

Schedule subject to change.

*New Course Cancellation Policy for Non-Payment

NSU is introducing a new policy affecting undergraduate students beginning with the Fall 2024 semester:

All institutional charges, such as tuition, fees, and housing, if applicable, must be paid in full or satisfied with payment arrangements by the following deadlines:

  • August 1, 2024 for the Fall semester
  • December 1, 2024 for the Winter semester

Undergraduate students who do not have their payment or payment arrangements finalized by the first day of the semester will have their class registration canceled that day. 

Contact Us

Nova Southeastern University
Office of the University Registrar
3300 S. University Drive,
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33328-2004
Phone: (954) 262-7200
Fax: (954) 262-3256

Contact the University Registrar

 

Hours of Operation

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Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Closed on Saturdays