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Welcome Family & Friends!

Nova Southeastern University has eight core values - one is Community. Beyond faculty, staff, students, and alumni, we also recognize the importance of family. As your student is here at NSU, know that you too are an integral member of the Shark Family! To all the parents, guardians, grandparents, relatives, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended friends - thank YOU for the support and care you give to your Shark. 

NSU's Division of Public Relations, Marketing, and Creative Services shares NSU News. On this site you can read articles and features that share exciting accomplishments that our students, faculty, and staff are making at NSU:

NSU Newsroom

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Take a look at Shark Fins, the Weekly NSU Student E-newsletter.

 Also check out the Mako Media Network that includes, Mako TV, Mako Radio, and The Current which is our student-run Newspaper

 

 

These are great places to explore events on campus, learn about updates for students, and access helpful resources that your Sharks can utilize. 

*please know your students are regularly emailed these*

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Check out our Campus Life & Student Engagement Site for all events happening on campus.

 

 Engagement Calendar

These are provided by various NSU offices as well as student led organizations. From in residence hall programming, club meetings, speaker series, weekend trips, or large scale networking opportunities, there is something to do for every Shark at NSU!

 

During the first few weeks of every semester we offer Waves of Welcome (WOW) events and activities.
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NSU has enhanced iShark with your valuable feedback in mind, customizing it just for you

Introducing the revamped iShark app, meticulously crafted with an unwavering dedication to student triumph. This commitment shines through in its thoughtfully designed interface, meticulously tailored to meet the needs of today's dynamic learners. iShark zeroes in on the tools and resources students rely on most, presenting them in a sleek, intuitive layout for seamless navigation.

What’s New

iShark's cutting-edge user experience and extensive personalization capabilities enable students to concentrate on what truly counts: crafting a transformative educational adventure. This latest update facilitates student engagement, achievement, and the optimization of their time at NSU. Here are some highlighted features:

  • Receive personalized push notifications for timely reminders.
  • Check your account balance with ease.
  • Access an overview of your degree progress effortlessly.
  • Navigate through your courses, assignments, schedules, and class lists conveniently.
  • Review any holds, final grades, and account balances promptly.
  • Swiftly access SharkMail for seamless communication.
Check out even more apps for your students: https://www.nova.edu/mobile/explore-more-apps.html 
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Campus Resources

Welcome to your students home away from home!

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Campus Housing Website 

 

Moving In Important Dates: Fall 2024

 

STARTING JUNE 4

Choose Your Move In Date and Time in your Housing Portal
 

AUGUST 8

Shark Preview Alumni (Freshman)

AUGUST 9

 Special Programs (Returners)

AUGUST 12-16

Move-in week

 

Housing Check In Step-by-step

  1. Check and Satisfy Your Student Balance

Before you can move in, your student account balance needs to be satisfied by one or more of the following methods:

  • Have a financial aid package that covers your entire institutional costs
  • Sign up for the NSU payment plan

Check Your Account Balance

If your account balance is not completely accounted for, you will need to meet with an Enrollment and Student Services (ESS) representative at the Welcome Center in the Horvitz Administration Building prior to your assigned move-in day.

Schedule an appointment with an ESS rep by calling (954) 262-5200.

 

  1. Request Your Shark Card (New Students)

You’ll need your SharkCard to access your room on check-in day. Request your SharkCard from SharkCard Services a week prior to check-in (and after you’ve registered for classes).

 

  1. Check Your Room Assignment and Fill Out Emergency Forms in the Housing Portal

Log in to the Housing Portal to check and confirm your room assignment.

Additionally, complete all Emergency Forms—Emergency Contact, Missing Persons, and Hurricane Response—48 hours prior to your assigned check-in time.

 

  1. Review Checklists and Bed Linen Requirements

We put together a checklist to help you prepare for move-in. It covers everything from electronics, storage ideas, kitchen and cleaning essentials, and toiletries to shared items that you’ll want to coordinate with potential roommates.

All residence halls are furnished with Twin XL beds except for:

Mako Hall: Full XL
Rolling Hills A and C studios: Queen

 

  1. Arrival on Campus on Move-In Day

You’ll receive your room key, mailing address, Room Assessment Form (see step 6 below), and other pertinent information.

 

  1. Review Room Assessment Form

Your Resident Assistant will review the condition of your room prior to Move-In Day and notate their assessment on the Room Assessment Form.

It is your responsibility to review your Room Assessment Form and confirm that it accurately reflects the condition of your room. If you need to amend the form with corrections, you have 24 hours from your move-in date to contact your Resident Assistant for a reassessment.

 

 

Interested in living off campus? Check out the Off-Campus Housing website and feel free to connect with NSU's official realtor for additional assistance. 

 

Contact

email: housing@nova.edu

phone: 954-262-7052

 

Need Storage Options for your students belongings this summer? Visit Stirit Storage for plan options!

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VISION

The Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS) at Nova Southeastern University empowers and supports the holistic development of students as they pursue their academic and professional goals.

MISSION

Ccollaborate and foster partnerships with university and external stakeholders.
Achieve in empowering students to develop decision-making and self-efficacy impacting successful academic program completion and career management.​
Prepare students by assisting in the development of awareness and ability to take advantage of opportunities that align with and build on their interests, values, knowledge, and skills.​
Ssupport students throughout their higher education journey as they become meaningful contributors in their fields.​

 

Quick Links:

 

 

 

Appointments

Students can create Appointments by calling the CAPS office or logging into Navigate

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Drop-In Advising Hours

Drop-in advising is available via phone or in-person for students who have quick questions or something very time sensitive that they need to discuss with an adviser. Drop-in meetings are usually limited to 15 minutes in length, and no appointment is needed for a drop-in meeting.

 

Career and Academic Advising Drop-In Hours

Wednesdays and Fridays:
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST

Student Employment Drop-In Hours

Mondays and Fridays:
9:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. EST

Wednesdays
1:00 p.m.–4:45 p.m. EST

 

CAPS Labs

Looking to work on your professional and academic goals in a relaxed and collaborative environment? CAPS Labs may be the perfect avenue to do so in real-time! CAPS Labs take place in the Mako Hall - Multipurpose Room. 

CAPS Lab Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays:
1:15 p.m.–4:45 p.m. EST

 

 

Contact

website: www.nova.edu/caps 

email: caps@nova.edu 

phone: 954-262-7990

The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) is here to help students and parents understand the financial aspect of their college education. The Bursar Office is responsible for the collection of tuition/fees, issuing refunds, and sending invoices/receipts. 

 

NSU's Federal School Code for FAFSA is 001509

 

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Find additional information & resources here: 
Parent Corner

 

Questions about your students E-Bill? Click Here
Questions about payment plans? Click Here

 

Contact Financial Aid

email: finaid@nova.edu

phone: 954-262-3380

 

Contact Bursar

email: bursar@nova.edu

phone: 954-262-5200

NSU provides numerous student employment opportunities and students can participate in either need-based programs such as Federal Work-Study or nonneed-based programs such NSU Student Employment Program. 

Student Employment Website

 

How to Apply for Student Employment

  1. Self-enroll in and complete the online Student Employment Workshop.
  2. After successfully passing the workshop quiz, login to SharkLink and click on the green JobX tile in the quick links section and complete an employment application. 
    How to use JobX

  3. Supervisors who are interested in learning more about your qualifications will contact you to set up an interview or request additional documents, such as a Form I-9.   

 

Contact

email: studentemployment@nova.edu 

phone: 954-262-3380

 

*Another great job opportunity for students is working with Team of Tutors. Please contact Jennifer Schellenberg at 754-368-7921 or teamoftutors@yahoo.com 

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For additional academic support, the Tutoring & Testing Center (TTC) can be of great assistance to your Shark. TTC provides specific tutoring services, testing services, supplemental instruction, and academic success coaching. 

Tutoring and Testing Website

*Currently students can access help via Tutor.com*

 

Check out the Instagram @nsu_ttc for helpful tips/tricks!

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Contact

Tutoring Services: 954-262-8350

Testing Services: 954-262-8374

Experiential Education & Learning (ExEL)

Undergraduate students at NSU are required to earn 6 units of ExEL prior to graduation. See below the 6 pillars in which students can earn those ExEL units:

Mentored Research
Community Engagement
Professional Growth
Travel Exploration
Experiential Coursework
Undergraduate Leadership

 

Please know that your students are not alone in this process. They will have a designated Edge Advisor to assist them in developing a unique ExEL experience for their specific interests and passions. 

 

To ensure your students are guided and supported from the very beginning, all freshman students are required to take the course UNIV 1000 as part of the First Year Experience (FYE). Earning 3 credits, freshman students will have a faculty/staff instructor and peer leader to help them learn more about the resources and opportunities available to students at NSU.

 Click Here for FYE Student Testimonial Videos

 

Henderson Student Counseling Services is now, the Center for Student Counseling and Well-Being. Their new location is on the 3rd floor fo the Student Affairs Building. A variety of support, services, and programming will be provided to students.

Click here to access resources related to Student Counseling.

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Contact

phone: 954-262-7050 or 954-262-6911

*this is also a hotline number available 24/7*

The NSU Student CARE Team is comprised of a multidisciplinary team whose purpose is to provide support for students' well-being and academic success by connecting students' with various campus and community resources as needed.

 

Student Care Team

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Contact

phone: 954-262-7482

email: nsucareteam@nova.edu

 Student Disability Services can provide you and your student information as well as individualized aid, support, and accommodations for your Shark. 

 

Visit their website or submit their Contact Form with any questions or concerns.
 

Contact

email: disabilityservices@nova.edu

phone: 954-262-7185

Visit the SharkDining website to learn more about campus dining for your Sharks. Everything they need to know including: food locations, hours, and menus, special events happening, and mobile apps.

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 Did you know SharkDining now offers Mobile Ordering & Delivery!? Check It Out!
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Contact

email: SharkDining@compass-usa.com

phone: 954-262-5326

Text2Chat: Share feedback, comments, and ask questions: 954-398-5398

 

 

Visit the new Mail Services website for all details about student mail: https://www.nova.edu/mail/studentmail.html

 

Shipping Packages Before Move-In: Beginning July 8, 2024, students may ship items to campus. You may ship a total of six (6) boxes in advance of move-in, to be delivered and/or picked up upon arrival. 

Shipping Packages Before Move-In DOES NOT APPLY to students living at University Pointe Apartments.

Please note: Mail Services will place large/oversized packages into the student’s room prior to move-in (refrigerators, linen boxes, etc.). To utilize this free service, please ensure all items are delivered no later than Monday, July 29, 2024. If you receive an oversized package after the deadline, you will receive an email notification with instructions to pick-up from the Commons package room, #115. You will only need to visit the package room if you receive an oversized item that does not fit into one of the lockers. All other items that meet the size requirement will be placed in a package locker.

Address Format – All incoming mail and packages must include the student’s legal first and last name (no nicknames, please), Room Number, and Mail Services address. Example:

Student’s Legal Name
Nova Southeastern University
3600 S University Dr
Res Hall - Room Number 
Davie, FL 33328-2709

 

 

Mail Services Regular Hours of Operation and Contact Information

Main Mailroom: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 6:30 pm

Email: mailservices@nova.edu

Phone: (954) 262-8878

Please Note:  All communications from Mail Services to students is through student e-mail @mynsu.nova.edu

 

 

When ordering perishables such as flowers, specialty cakes etc. from a local bakery or florist, Mail Services recommends you utilize the following address format for delivery:

Student’s Legal Name (No Nicknames)

Room Number: (MKH-XXXX this is a Mako Hall Room Number Example)

3600 S University Dr

Davie, FL 33328-2709

Deliveries are only accepted during normal Main Mail Room business hours:  Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

 

Once perishable item is received, all communications from Mail Services to students is through student e-mail @mynsu.nova.edu for notification and to coordinate delivery or pick-up time.  Perishable items not picked-up after 5 business days will be discarded.

PLEASE NOTE:  Mail Services does NOT accept deliveries from Instacart, UberEats, GrubHub, or any other APP service that delivers groceries or perishables.  For these deliveries, students must plan to meet the delivery driver for direct hand-off.

Rest assured with NSU's Public Safety Department - your Shark is in safe hands!

 Public Safety Website

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 It is always important to be prepared for Hurricanes while in Florida.

Please make sure your student's personal emergency contact information is updated here: https://www.nova.edu/emergency/notification/registration-process.html 

When student's register, their identification code is their NSU "N" Number and when prompted, they can enter multiple phone/text numbers and email addresses (*please add numbers without dashes)

 

In any case of an emergency, especially related to hurricanes, NSU's website (nova.edu/hurricane) and hotline (954-262-7300) will contain the most up-to-date information on campus closings, event cancellations, and reopenings. New information will be posted as frequently as warranted.

 

We encourage students and families to review other resources available to them by visiting nova.edu/hurricane as well as familiarizing with the Severe Weather Emergency Procedures brochure.

As we prepare for your student's safety at NSU, we encourage every member of the NSU Community to have a plan in place for their own household. You can access resources on our Public Safety web pages at http://www.nova.edu/publicsafety/cemp.html and https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/.

 

Students and families are encouraged to download the SaferWatch app. If students have information about something that seems a little off, they can take a picture, write a text, or take a screenshot and send it to SaferWatch. The information goes directly to NSU's Public Safety Officers, so they can review it, take appropriate action, and send updates via the SaferWatch app. Learn more at NSUALERTS.COM

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Contact

phone: 954-262-8999

Contact Form

The Student Medical Center can provide several primary care services to their patients. 
Please call to make an appointment (954-262-1262) during the week but Walk-in patients are welcome for urgent needs. The Student Medical Center is located on the first floor of the Sanford L. Ziff Building.
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Contact

3200 S. University Drive

Davie, FL 33328

phone: 954-262-1262


Stay Connected

Are you a proud NSU Alumni? There are over 190,000 alumni living in all 50 states and over 116 countries.

Our Shark family extends around the globe!

Please update your record to stay connected and access great resources: 

Alumni Association

 

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NSU's Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a small and diverse group of active Shark Parents. The PAC is proactive in communicating and engaging with all NSU families to collect feedback on a regular basis. Each semester, the PAC meets with NSU Leadership to relay comments and concerns from ALL our Shark Families.
PAC members serve also as Shark Seekers where they volunteer their time at NSU events, especially within the Undergraduate Admissions Office. 
Call for Nominations will be emailed to those on the Mailing List every January.
If you'd like to connect with a fellow Shark Parent from an area near you or whose student is studying the same program as your student, please email parent@nova.edu
See below our current PAC members:
Class of 2025
- Vanessa Sahatoo-Manoo is from Trinidad and Tobago (currently living in Maryland) and their Shark is studying Biology, Pre-Dental.
- Allison Jahn is from Long Island, NY and their Shark is studying Psychology.
- Dawn Smith is from Michigan and their Shark is studying Environmental Science.
- Roshy Pulickathadam is from Tampa, FL and their Shark is studying Health Informatics & Biology.
- Steve Fidanze is from Illinois and their Shark is studying Political Science, Pre-Law.
- Emily Delgado is from Brooklyn, NY and their Shark is studying Nursing.
Class of 2026
- Stephanie Burroughs is from Maryland and their Shark is studying Art and Design.
- Victoria Worrell is local to Broward County and their Shark is studying Marketing.
- Erin Turner is from Virginia and their Shark is studying Marine Biology.
- Brenda Michalek is from Illinois and their Shark is studying Marine Biology.
Class of 2027
- Heather McKeon is from Los Angeles, CA and their Shark is studying Marine Biology.
- Niraj Tripathi is from New Jersey and their Shark is studying Public Health.
- Rebecca Lucyshyn is from Western NY and their Shark is studying Nursing.
- Nancy Weizman is local to Broward County and their Shark is studying Finance and Accounting.
- Dimple Chelagiri is from Dallas, TX and their Shark is studying Public Health, Dual DO.
- Mary Lyn Nutting is from Buffalo, NY and their Shark is studying Marine Biology.
Join to receive email updates about NSU: Sign Up Here

*If you no longer wish to receive email updates from the Parent Coordinator, please email parent@nova.edu

Shark Talks are zoom information sessions for parents to learn more about a specific NSU office, resource, or opportunity. A variety of topics will be covered throughout the academic year.

For Winter 2024:

  • Housing/Room Selection Process: Thursday, February 29th at 4pm EST
  • CAPS/Course Registration & Student Employment: Wednesday, March 20th at 5pm EST
Parents can access Shark Talks via the Zoom information below:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nova.zoom.us/j/92721500252 

Meeting ID: 927 2150 0252

Are you a parent who loves boasting about all of the great things NSU Florida has to offer? Or is your current student an amazing advocate for future Sharks?

If so, you and your student may be interested in joining our Shark Seekers program. Individuals and families who participate in Shark Seekers support the mission and vision of our university by helping to identify, recruit, and retain amazing prospective students just like your student.

Some volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Attending admitted student events such as Shark Celebrations
  • Assisting at events such as Orientation and Family Weekend
  • Referring and connecting prospective students and families to NSU

Your commitment to volunteering for events and opportunities is completely up to you! Just sign up to be a Shark seeker and we will connect you with students/ families and NSU events occurring on campus or even in your hometown. Our Office of Undergraduate Admissions will also provide you with the proper materials, training, and instructions for your volunteer opportunities.

Check out our website to learn more and sign-up to be a Shark Seeker: https:// www.nova.edu/sharkseekers/

We can’t wait for you and your student to begin sharing your amazing experiences with future Sharks!

A great way to stay connected today is through social media.

On Facebook, you can like the NSU Florida and Undergraduate Admissions Facebook pages for updates.

 

Class of 2029 - Shark Parents

*This page is for parents of prospective or incoming freshman students for the Fall of 2025.  *In order to be admitted into this Facebook group you must answer all questions and agree to the rules of the page.

  

For your students only as well, they can join their specific graduation class year Facebook.

 

And if you or your student are on Instagram, feel free to follow @nsuflorida and @sharkadmissions!

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