Edge Advising Resources

Want to check out the video you saw in your UNIV1000 class again? Or maybe you missed class the day it was shown? Check out the video below:

Did you know that you have an assigned Edge Adviser (also called a Career + Academic Success Coach) who will help you ensure you're on track to achieve your academic and career goals throughout your undergraduate career?

Not sure who your Edge Adviser is? Good news - it's easy to find out who your assigned Edge Adviser is!

Just go to DegreeWorks and run a degree audit.

Then look for your Edge Adviser's name near the top left side of your audit, as shown in the screenshot below:

It's important that all NSU Sharks have an Edge Plan to ensure they're on track to achieve their academic and professional goals. Just follow the steps below to get started on yours!

1. Watch the video below

It will provide you with an overview of the academic planning process, which is the first step in putting your Edge Plan together.

2. Download the Academic Planner

This Excel sheet is an easy way to organize all of the information you'll need to create your own customized, academic plan.

Academic Planner

3. Determine the requirements of your academic program

Curriculum Sheet and Sample 4-Year Plan: Four Year Guide

Undergraduate Student Catalog: www.nova.edu/undergraduatestudies/academic-catalog.html

4. Print a degree audit from DegreeWorks

You can find DegreeWorks in SharkLink, which is accessible here: https://sharklink.nova.edu/. Access your audit in DegreeWorks and print a copy - this will be useful during the creation of your Academic Plan!

5. Review the video and draft an Academic Plan

Return to the video from step #1 and work through it step-by-step until you have a draft academic plan completed.

6. Meet with your Edge Advisor to review your plan and make adjustments

You can make an appointment with your Edge Adviser in Navigate or by calling the Center for Academic + Professional Success at 954.262.7990.

Be sure to write down questions you have as you build your draft plan and bring them to your appointment with your Edge Adviser!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Documents

Quick Guide to Finding Classes in Webstar

Degree Applicable Courses and Financial Aid - it is critical that any student receiving any sort of financial aid understand the concept of 'degree applicability' - these resources will help you do just that!

Links

Handshake - this is the system where you'll find a variety of information related to your career development, including events, job/internships, resources such as resume guides, and more!

Degree Finder - where you can find a list of all majors and minors and links to more info about them

Registration Info - a wealth of info about the course registration process

Academic Calendar - review the academic calendar as it contains important dates related to deadlines, registration dates, and more for each semester

Internships - interested in getting some hands-on work experience? consider an internship!

Research - interested in learning what it's like to engage in real research? consider an undergraduate research opportunity!

Pre-Health Advising - are you planning on a career in a medical field? check out this page for some great info just for you!