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2014–2015A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

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| Nova Southeastern GuideComprehensive advice and information for student success

6 | Welcome to Nova Southeastern University

8 | NSU History

10 | Traditions & Events

13 | Benefits of Involvement

14 | College of Undergraduate Studies

19 | Student Rights and Responsibilities

20 | NSU Fort Lauderdale Campus Map

22 | Alvin Sherman Library

23 | NSU Bookstore

24 | NSU Health and Wellness

28 | Residential Life & Housing

30 | NOVALERT: NSU Public Safety

31 | Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA)

32 | Academic Calendar

33 | Parent Family Alliance

34 | Frequently Asked Questions

38 | Nova Southeastern Area Resources

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WELCOMEto

Nova Southeastern University

Dear Parents,

Welcome to NSU and our beautiful 300-acre campus. We consider it an honor that you would entrust the education of your student to us. Moreover, we look forward to creating a firm and lasting relationship with you as well.

Nova Southeastern University is celebrating 50 years of educational excellence this year. As the 9th largest private university in the United States with over 25,000 students, your student will benefit from NSU’s ‘big school resources’ and ‘small school intimacy’. The ability to continue with personal ‘one on one’ relationships has been a key factor in NSU’s rapid growth.

But YOU have provided us with NSU’s most valuable resource, our students!

Mrs. Williams and I have put three children through college. We know the feeling of being ‘college parents’ and how a university can seem like a very big place to navigate when one is trying to help their child. Therefore, I want to personally provide my email ([email protected]) and my direct phone number, (954) 262-7282. If I may be of any service, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

In the meantime I know that this handbook will provide you with information that you find helpful and timely. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance to you or your student while at NSU.

GO Sharks!

Dr. Brad WilliamsVice-President of Student Affairs Dean of the College of Undergraduate Studies


NSU History

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

Nova Southeastern University is the nation’s ninth largest, not-for-profit, independent university, with approximately 27,000 students enrolled in the fall of 2012; a sprawling, 300-acre Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus; and a presence in fifteen countries around the world. Through five decades of explosive growth, our reputation for academic excellence and innovation continues to flourish.

In 1964, what was then called Nova University of Advanced Technology was chartered as a graduate institution in the physical and social sciences. Over time, Nova added programs in law, education, business, psychology, computer science, and oceanography, and, in 1972, introduced its first off-campus course of study, in education. Soon, Nova became nationally recognized for its innovative distance learning programs. Today, field-based programs are located throughout Florida, in 15 states, and at selected international sites.

While Nova University continued to expand its educational reach, Southeastern University of the Health Sciences also was on an expansion course. Osteopathic physicians committed to establishing a College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Southeast created Southeastern. As a result, Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, as it was first known, opened in 1981.

During the ten-year span that followed (1987–1997), Southeastern added colleges of Pharmacy, Optometry, Allied Health, Medical Sciences, and Dental Medicine. In 1994, Nova University merged with Southeastern University of Health Sciences to form Nova Southeastern University.

So what exactly is NSU? We’re a small, nurturing, private, undergraduate college. We’re an exciting, multifaceted university. We’re young and agile,

fearless and forward thinking. And we’re traditional. NSU doesn’t fit easily within a standardized niche, because neither do you.

“Through five decades of

explosive growth, our reputation for academic

excellence and innovation

continues to flourish.”


NSU is a campus rich with traditional events that make campus life exciting for your student. We encourage your student to participate in the many events or even get involved by assisting in the planning of one of the events to make his or her NSU experience unforgettable!

Convocation

August 22, 2014

Convocation is an event that celebrates the start of the new academic year for all incoming students.

Grand Orientation

August 21–August 23, 2014

Orientation is the perfect way for your student to get to know their new NSU community. These days are filled with academic, leadership, and social activities to familiarize them with the campus. There will be plenty of time for fun and meeting fellow classmates too.

Week of Welcome

August 23–September 5, 2014

Held the first two weeks of the Fall term, NSU’s Week of Welcome (WOW) are fun-filled and jam packed with daily (and nightly) events and programs to hype students up and kick start the academic year! Sharkapalooza anchors the first week with a club fair, food and prizes.

Sharkapalooza

August 29, 2014

Sharkapalooza is our biggest fall kickoff event to welcome back our students! This event includes live performances, a club fair, and an after party — all of which are hosted at NSU’s Don Taft University Center.

Water Works

September 5, 2014

Your students will join classmates for one wet and wild evening of music, suds and fun at the Alvin Sherman Library Quad.

Homecoming Week

November 8–November 15, 2014

Homecoming Week is our annual weeklong celebration focused on our great athletic teams. Several annual events are held including the raft races, Flight Deck Follies, and the Chancellor’s Tail Gate.

Anything that Floats Raft Race

Homecoming Week

NSU’s Gold Circle Lake is teeming with Shark Pride as students take to the water aboard homemade rafts. This surefire, crowd-pleasing event is one of the highlights of Homecoming Week at NSU. The question is: Can six plastic buckets duct-taped to plywood really float? See for yourself… sink or sail, it’s all part of the fun!

Block Painting Party

Homecoming Week

Student organizations are invited to paint the sidewalk strip from the Don Taft University Center to the Parker Building to show school spirit. Recently, we expanded to include the sidewalk from the Alvin Sherman Library to the Parker Building, due to an increase in the number of student organizations on campus.

Traditions & Events


Student Employment Fair

August 27, 2014

During the Week of Welcome events, the student employment job fair will be held in the Don Taft University Center. More than 25 different offices throughout the university will be hiring for both federal work-study and student employment positions. All students are welcome.

CommunityFest

February 7, 2015

NSU’s Community Fest is an annual festival that celebrates and connects NSU students, employees and their families in a carnival-like atmosphere around the Gold Circle Lake. It’s a student-initiated NSU tradition that has proven to be one of the most popular events on campus each year. Fun-filled activities, music, entertainment, free food, and giveaways — along with generous support from local vendors and the university — all help build our Shark Pride.

The Student Life Achievement Awards

April 2015

The Student Life Achievement Awards — affectionately known at NSU as the “STUEYS” — is an annual celebration of the university’s best in Academic

Studies prove that students who are involved and engaged on their college campus are more likely to persist and succeed throughout their undergraduate career. Your student has abundant opportunities to make connections within the NSU campus and community. These experiences will connect your student to NSU and allow them to discover their passions and strengths that will ultimately benefit their career path.

NSU has over 100+ organizations that your student can join. There is something for everyone and if your student would like to create their own organization they absolutely can!

Your student can contact the Office of Student Activities and/or Office of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement to learn more about involvement opportunities and leadership development.

Excellence; Student Centered; Integrity; Innovation; Opportunity; Scholarship and Research; Diversity; Community. Students, faculty and staff are nominated by their peers and recognized for their excellence and their exemplary contribution to the NSU family.

The Flight Deck

The Flight Deck, located on the first floor at the north entrance of NSU’s Don Taft University Center, is a popular place on campus where students can meet, greet, and grab a drink. The name, “Flight Deck” originates from the fact that the land, now occupied by NSU, was previously the site of a Navy air base during World War II. The name is also especially fitting since NSU falls directly under the flight path for the Fort Lauderdale International Airport.

SEA Thursday

Every other Thursday

Filling the spine of the Don Taft University Center, SEA Thursday is a bi-weekly event hosted by the Student Events and Activities Board where different organizations host an activity where they can enjoy free food, drinks, information and fun.

Office of Student ActivitiesLocation – Don Taft UniversityCenter,1st FloorOffice – (954) 262-7288www.nova.edu/studentactivities

Office of Student Leadership and Civic EngagementLocation – Rosenthal Building, 2nd FloorOffice – (954) 262-7195www.nova.edu/studentleadership

Benefits of Involvement


The College of Undergraduate Studies is comprised of the following offices:

• Academic Advising Center

• Office of Undergraduate Student Success

• Tutoring and Testing Center

• Office of Career Development

• Office of Orientation and Commuter Involvement

• Office of Student Communication and Support

Academic Advising Center

NSU provides confidential academic and developmental advising to ensure that students receive the individual attention they need to succeed. Your student’s academic advisor can provide support, direction, and resources to address many of the challenges and questions the college experience often presents.

We recommend that you encourage your student to make appointments with his or her academic advisor on a regular basis. Appointments are encouraged before entering a program, changing his or her specialization or concentration, registering for classes, requesting transfer of credits, or attempting to meet specific renewal or certification requirements.

These meetings will help your student to:

• Learn the academic programs of interest, including prerequisites

• Develop an educational plan to complete degree requirements

• Create a course schedule

• Use the online registration system to register for classes

• Identify and overcome academic and personal obstacles

• Make academic and professional decisions

• Set academic, personal, and professional goals

• Locate information and other available resources

To make an appointment with his or her academic advisor, your student may contact one of the following that fits their academic program.

Academic Advising Centerwww.nova.edu/ugadvising(954) 262-7990

College of Health Care Scienceswww.nova.edu/chcs(954) 262-1101

College of Nursingwww.nova.edu/nursing(954) 262-1977

Office of Undergraduate Student Success

The Office of Undergraduate Student Success (OUSS) provides your student with supplementary resources focused on increasing academic success.

Academic Success CoachingAcademic Success Coaches meet one-on-one with students to build rapport, educate them about university-wide resources and develop personal plans to facilitate student success. This program is open to all undergraduate students.

Academically Challenged OutreachThe purpose of this program is to provide students who are on academic probation with an intensive case management approach facilitated by meeting one-on-one with an academic success coach.

Success PortalFacing challenges at NSU? Students can submit a request for assistance through the Success Portal. OUSS will assist the students by connecting them to on-campus resources, thereby increasing their likelihood of success at NSU.

College of Undergraduate Studies


Tools for Success WorkshopsTools for Success is a series of workshops designed to assist students in adapting to university life and ultimately achieving degree completion.

Early Alert SystemThis program is designed for faculty to identify and refer students who are not attending class on a regular basis or are experiencing difficulties that might impact their academic performance in a negative manner. In turn, students who are referred receive outreach from the Office of Undergraduate Student Success and various student support offices.

Undergraduate Student Success FairThe purpose of this annual event is for undergraduate students to interact in a fun and exciting manner with representatives from numerous student support offices while learning information to assist in academic success and degree completion.

www.nova.edu/yoursuccess(954) 262-8386

Tutoring and Testing Center

Staff at the Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC) are eager to assist your student with their academic journey at NSU. Let us show you all we have to offer your students.

Tutoring Services

• TTC offers one-on-one, 45-minute tutoring sessions

• Writing tutors offer assistance for all stages of the writing process — brainstorming/research/organization/revision

• Math and science tutors clarify questions, attempted assignments, and/or concepts

• TTC employs both professional and peer tutors

• Peer tutors are current students who really understand the student experience at NSU, have excelled in the courses they tutor, and can share their tips for success!

• The tutor training program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)

• Tutoring services are supplemental and do not replace classroom instruction

• Appointments are strongly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome

Student Resources

• Reference library of solution manuals for math and science courses

• Writing and study skills handouts; APA and MLA Publication guidelines

• Quiet study area/mini computer lab; study rooms for individual/small group work

• Professional staff can assist with individualized math and science success strategies

Testing Services

• NSU challenge/placement exams: math, composition, Tech 1110, Spanish

• Fee-based exams for college credit: CLEP, DSST, NYU

• Faculty-approved make-up exams

• Testing accommodations for students with documented disabilities

• Quiet/professionally monitored environment; most exams require a referral

www.nova.edu/tutoring-testing(954) 262-8350 – Tutoring(954) 262-8374 – Testing

Office of Career Development

Career Development provides a supportive environment for NSU students and alumni to engage in individualized career exploration and planning that complement their academic experience and supports their professional goals.

Is your student considering possible careers or majors? Perhaps an internship, but is not sure of how to get there? Want to know what they can do now to prepare for graduate school or their first job? Career Development can help with major and career exploration, resume, interviewing and internship search guidance, career fairs, and much more!

Here are some things to consider as your student starts exploring:

• Join clubs and organizations

• Read or talk to people about different occupations

• Make an appointment with a Career Advisor

• Make school a priority

www.nova.edu/career(954) 262-7201


Office of Orientation and Commuter Involvement

By connecting our students to educational and social programming, involvement opportunities and university resources, the Office of Orientation and Commuter Involvement strives to welcome, prepare, and support the transition of new students and their families into the Nova Southeastern University community.

Our programs include:

• Grand Orientation – Orientation for students on campus.

• Online Orientation – This is orientation for students taking undergraduate courses exclusively online.

• Peer Leaders for Undergraduate Success (PLUS) – Peer Leaders are assigned to new students to provide support during a student’s first year at NSU through outreach efforts and programming initiatives to promote student success.

• Shark Camp – An annual off-campus, overnight retreat held during the summer as an opportunity for new students to get a jumpstart on building community with their fellow sharks.

• Serve Our Sharks (SOS) – The orientation team continues to provide guidance to new students by hosting information booths

in various locations at the Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus during the first week of the new school year.

• Commuter Student Organization (CSO) – The official voice of commuter students that assists with their adjustment to the university environment and serves as an informational source to those who do not live on campus.

• Tau Sigma – an academic honor society designed specifically to “recognize and promote the academic excellence and involvement of transfer students.”

www.nova.edu/studentorientation(954) 262-8050

It is recommended that you and your student become familiar with 2014-2015 Student Handbook and Undergraduate Catalog.

The NSU Student Handbook promotes high standards of behavior and academic integrity by setting forth the responsibilities of the students as members of the university community. The NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog is a resource for information about academic program and curriculum requirements, academic policies,

Student Rights and Responsibilities

procedures for resolving academic and administrative grievances, course descriptions, and other information relevant to your student’s undergraduate career at NSU. You can view an electronic copy of the 2014–2015 Student Handbook and Undergraduate Catalog at:

http://www.nova.edu/studentaffairs/forms/studenthandbook_2014-15.pdf

http://nova.edu/undergraduate/catalog/forms/undergraduate_catalog_2014-15.pdf

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NSU Fort Lauderdale Campus Map

Campus Map KeyA.D. Griffin Sports Complex with Lighted Softball Fields 1Administrative Services Building 2Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center 3Athletics Building 4Campus Support Building 5Carl DeSantis Building 6Cultural Living Center (Residence Hall) 7Don Taft University Center 8Farquhar Residence Hall 9Founders Residence Hall 10Health Professions Division (HPD):

HPD Assembly Building HPD Assembly Building II Student Dental Clinic HPD Library/Laboratory Building Stanford L. Ziff Health Care Center Terry Administration Building 11

Horvitz Administration Building 12

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NSU Main Campus Map

Campus Map KeySoccer Complex 13Jim & Jan Moran Family Center Village 14Leo Goodwin Sr. Hall 15Leo Goodwin Sr. Residence Hall 16Public Library and Student Main Parking Garage 17Mailman-Hollywood Building 18Maltz Psychology Building 19Miami Dolphins Training Facility 20Parker Building 21Rosenthal Student Center 22Student Affairs Building 23The Commons Residence Hall 24University Park Plaza 25Aquatics Center 26University School—Epstein Center for the Arts 27University School—Noel P. Brown Sports Center 28University School—Lower 29University School—Middle (Dauer Building) 30University School—Upper (Sonken Building) 313Vettel Residence Hall 32


NSU Bookstore

All students are encouraged to purchase their books prior to the start of their classes. Students can access their schedule and purchase their required textbooks through NSU Sharklink on the ‘Student’ tab, under the ‘Records & Academics’ channel, and by clicking on the Course Information link.

Learn about the NSU’s Bookstore Advance Purchase Program (BAPP) at www.nova.edu/financialaid/apply-for-aid/bapp/faq.html.

Visit the NSU bookstore to pick up your textbooks and Shark Pride gear.

nsubooks.bncollege.com(800) 509-2665

The NSU Bookstore is your student’s official campus bookstore.

Alvin Sherman Library

The Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center is one of the largest library buildings in the state of Florida.

The library offers traditional as well as virtual library services. Librarians work with NSU students online, by phone, or in person to help them learn to do research. ASL and its librarians are a great asset to a student’s ongoing research

needs. Standing five stories high, with Wi-Fi throughout the building, the library boasts 22 study rooms, 1,000 user seats, a gallery, and a café. In this friendly, high-tech environment, your student will find professional library staff attuned to their needs and ready to help them succeed at NSU. Log on to the website below for more information.

www.nova.edu/library/main(954) 262-4613


NSU is committed to educate, support, and empower your student and assist them in making healthy lifestyle choices and encourage them to take a pro-active approach to personal well-being.

Your student will have access to a variety of services while they are pursuing their undergraduate degree, such as:

• Student Health Insurance

• Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center

• Henderson Student Counseling Center

• NSU RecPlex

• Chartwell’s Dining Services

Student Health Insurance Nova Southeastern University students are required to maintain adequate health insurance. In addition, Federal Visa regulations require international J-1 students and their J-2 dependents to maintain adequate health insurance throughout their stay in the United States. Information about the NSU student insurance policy can be obtained by accessing the website at www.nova.edu/studentinsurance.

Students will automatically be enrolled and see a charge for health insurance appear on their student account. Students who already have health insurance coverage and do not need the NSU-endorsed insurance plan must opt out each year. The charges will be removed from your account once proof of comparable coverage has been submitted and approved. To do this, please complete an online waiver at www.nova.edu/insurancewaiver.

Students who have health care coverage from commercial carriers or the marketplace health care exchanges from other states should check to verify comprehensive health care coverage in the regions of Florida where you will be attending classes or practicum rotations.Students who fail to complete the waiver form and provide proof of comparable health insurance coverage by the stated deadline will not be eligible to have charges removed and will continue to be enrolled in the NSU student insurance plan endorsed by NSU. Waivers must be completed every academic year in the fall by July 15th.

Sanford L. Ziff Health Care Center Welcome to the Nova Southeastern University family from the Division of Clinical Operations. We would like to familiarize you with the health care services available to your student through our 10 clinical colleges and programs.

These services are affordable, and in many cases cost far below what is available in the community.

Services include: Medical, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy and more. For a complete list of our services or more information you can call (954) NSU-CARE (678-2273) or visit our website at www.nova.edu/healthcare.

The Student Medical Center located in the Sanford Ziff Health Care Center is open Monday through Friday and is available to meet your students’ medical health care needs. Full medical services are also available to students through our health care center. There is a charge for these services; however, insurance is accepted. The University’s policy waives co-payments and deductibles for covered students.

NSU Health and Wellness


We hope your students’ college experience is both enjoyable, rewarding and meets all your and your student’s expectations.

www.nova.edu/smc(954) 262-1262

Henderson Student Counseling Center College is an exciting, transformative time…but along with these changes often come a variety of challenges and concerns that are new to many students. Stress, anxiety, and a range of other emotions are normal reactions to the demanding programs and college life. Sometimes, these emotions become difficult to deal with alone, and it is often helpful to talk to someone or to reach out and ask for help.

Student counseling provides the opportunity for students to benefit from working on personal issues with experienced professionals.

NSU RecPlexWithin the NSU Don Taft University Center your student will find our state-of-the-art, RecPlex. Within this 110,000 square foot facility you will find the following amenities, programs, and services:

• State of the art Fitness Center furnished by Life Fitness

• 98 pieces of Cardiovascular Equipment/84 pieces of Strength Equipment

• Two-court multipurpose gym for basketball, volleyball, and special events

• Comprehensive group exercise schedule to include yoga, pilates, and spinning

• Three multipurpose studios to house group exercise and instructional programs

• Three indoor Racquetball courts; one convertible Squash court

• Outdoor swimming pool (heated for the winter months!)

• Indoor two-story rock climbing wall

• Personal Training

• Individual saunas for women and men

• Equipment checkout and rental

• Guest passes

• Men’s and Women’s lockers and showers

The counseling relationship is objective, non-judgmental, and understanding. Most importantly, the counseling relationship is strictly confidential. Nova Southeastern University students are afforded the opportunity to express their emotions in an uninhibited environment.

The counseling center is staffed by licensed mental health professionals, a licensed psychologist and a psychiatrist.

NSU part-time and full-time students can participate in up to 10 sessions per year from the date of their first appointment per academic year.

To make an appointment with Student Counseling Services, students can call (954) 424-6911, or simply walk in.

www.hendersonbh.org/studentcounseling-3.php(954) 424-6911

The recreational complex is available for use seven days per week for more than 100 hours of recreational fun and fitness! Please visit our website and become familiar with the activities your student can take part in.

www.rec.nova.edu(954) 262-7301

Chartwell’s Dining Services NSU offers a variety of dining options for your student. You’ve nurtured, taught, fed, and taken care of them their entire lives and at this exciting, yet frightening time, we understand that you want to be sure your student is well taken care of.

Our goal at Shark Dining is to help your student understand and make the right dining choices by offering a variety of options and dining styles from which to choose. While we may never completely replace Mom’s cooking, we offer a selection of both comfort foods and authentic cultural cuisine to satisfy and expand your student’s palette.

You can also add money to your students SharkCard from home. Follow this link www.sharkfunds.nova.edu/PaymentStart.aspx?type=shark and you will be able to make a payment online and upload money onto your students account for a meal plan.

www.dineoncampus.com/nova(954) 262-5394


Living on campus is part of the full college experience! Our staff is committed to making a living-learning center for our on-campus community. By planning programs, activities of interest, and by advising and counseling, we intend to assist your student in their personal growth.

Who Must Live On CampusNova Southeastern University requires all undergraduate day students with 0–48 credit hours to live on-campus unless one or more of the following criteria applies:

• You are married;

• You reside with a parent or legal guardian within the tri-county area (Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach);

• You are a veteran or active United States military personnel

If you meet one of the above criteria, and choose on-campus housing, you must honor the entire term of the housing contract. If you are over the age of 25 or married, you have the option to move into the apartments depending on availability or live off-campus.

Undergraduate Residence Halls Available to Your Student

• Goodwin Residence Hall (first year students, 0–30 credits, traditional style living)

• The Commons (first year student leaders, 0–30 credits and upperclassmen, 31–120 credits, suite style)

• Founders, Farquhar, Vettel and the Cultural Living Center Apartments ( juniors and seniors with 60–120 credits, apartment style)

Services Offered to Your Student

• Free Unlimited Laundry and Laundry View

• Wireless Internet

• Residential Student Association (residential student governing board)

• Counselor-in-Residence accessible to students 24/7

• Conflict Coaching

• Mediation Services

Benefits to Students Living on Campus

• Greater participation in campus activities

• More interaction with college professors and students

• Significant improvement in self-reliance, cultural awareness and social issues

• Overall, higher student satisfaction

Your Student’s Security in our Halls

• Goodwin Residence Hall is equipped with a 24-hour security desk, card access to the parking lot and building, and security cameras in the lobby, laundry room, and elevator.

• The Commons is equipped with a 24-hour security desk, card access to the parking lot, building and rooms, and security cameras throughout the building.

• Founders, Farquhar, Vettel and the Cultural Living Center Apartments have card access to the building and key access to the rooms, security cameras, and card access to the parking lot.

To apply for on-campus housing please visit www.nova.edu/reslife and click on “Apply for housing” located on the left side of the website. If you have any questions please contact our office at (954) 262-7052 or via email at [email protected].

www.nova.edu/reslife(954) 262-7052

Residential Life & Housing


NOVALERT:NSU Public SafetyThe safety and well-being of every student, employee and visitor, is our highest priority. We do everything in our power to provide your student safety through a carefully designed security network.

Our mission is to ensure a safe and secure environment providing for continued excellence in learning, teaching and service to all members of the NSU community. Shark Watch utilizes the eyes and ears of the entire NSU community to immediately report all suspicious activity to NOVALERT at (954) 262-8999. The NSU Campus Safety and Traffic Handbook includes safety tips, as does the NOVALERT website, www.nova.edu/publicsafety, and numerous safety information sessions that begin at new student orientation.

The Office of Public Safety is proud to utilize the newest technologies and systems to keep NSU a safe place for everyone.

www.nova.edu/publicsafety(954) 262-8999

Nova Southeastern University students are encouraged to report to the police (9-911 on campus and 911 off campus), public safety (extension 28999 on campus and (954) 262-8999 off campus), and a university administrator all occurrences of sexual assault.

All allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment of or by a student should be reported to the university Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Gay Holliday, Associate Dean of Student Affairs. (954) 262-7281Email: [email protected]

All reports of allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment of or by an employee, vendor, or client should be reported to Robert Pietrykowski, Vice President of Human Resources.

(954) 262-7893Email: [email protected]

For additional information refer to the 2014–2015 Student Handbook. http://www.nova.edu/studentaffairs/forms/studenthandbook_2014-15.pdf

Going to college can be both exciting and financially challenging. The OSFA is dedicated to helping you and your student make smart financial choices while they are in college. Becoming familiar with the OSFA Web site will help you to learn about eligibility; timelines and processes in applying for financial aid; and the various grant, loan, employment, scholarship, and veteran benefits programs available.

Although, we encourage your student to take ownership of their financial aid account, there may be times when you may want to discuss your student’s account. However, in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

Office of Student Financial Assistance(OSFA)

(FERPA), the university is not permitted to release any confidential information to you in person or over the phone without your student’s written consent.

In order to provide that information to you, we encourage your student to complete an Authorization for Release of Information form. This allows your student to grant you access to academic, financial aid, student account, disability related, and disciplinary related information. It is available on the registrar’s Web site at:www.nova.edu/registrar/forms/release_of_information.pdf

Visit the OSFA page, where you will also find resources for financial aid forms, newsletters with updated announcements, budgeting tips, debt management information, a net price calculator, and so much more. Please bookmark this important Web site for frequent use:

www.nova.edu/financialaid(954) 262-3380


Parent Family Alliance

Fall 2014

August 22 Convocation

August 25 Classes Begin

September 1 Labor Day Holiday (no classes)

September 29 Priority Registration

November 26–28 Thanksgiving Break

December 6 Last Day of Classes

December 8–13 Final Examination Period

December 14–January 4 Winter Break

Spring 2014

January 5 Classes Begin

January 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)

March 2–8 Spring Break

March 16 Priority Registration

April 25 Last Day of Classes

April 27–May 2 Final Examination Period

May 9 Commencement

Your student is embarking on the next phase of their transition to adulthood. While there are many similarities to their earliest educational experiences, there are also many differences. Colleges expect students to be independent and make responsible decisions in order to be successful.

Academic Calendar

We have created the Parent and Family Alliance to help keep you connected to NSU and informed on the many opportunities available to your student. Your guidance and coaching is important in helping your student maximize their college experience.

Please visit our webpage for more information. You can also sign up for the UniversityParent eNews (see p. 39) for general information about freshman year.

www.nova.edu/studentorientation/ family.html


QWhat is FERPA? And can I call offices on behalf of my student?

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Ask you student to fill out a Release of Information Form located on the site below. This is the only way you will be able to speak to NSU administrators on behalf of your student. www.nova.edu/registrar/forms/release_of_information.pdf

QWhere can I get information in case of severe weather or emergency?

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Should the NSU website (www.nova.edu) become unavailable due to a hurricane, an alternate informational website will become available at blackout.nova.edu. In case of an emergency please log on to www.nova.edu/emergency. Please bookmark these links in the event you may need them.

Q How do I send a care package to my student?

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You can send your student a package through any desired carrier. You will simply write the address below: Student’s Name 3625 College Avenue[Insert Building Name and Box Number Here]Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 You can also send care packages through www.universityparent.com/nova-southeastern-university/guide/care-packages.

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Q What can I expect when my student is involved?

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Expect a change in the communication pattern you currently have with your student. Don’t be too concerned if your student does not pick up the phone on the first ring after you leave orientation. There is a lot to do on campus, especially during the first few weeks. They will call you back and they will let you know what is going on. Be your student’s biggest cheerleader. They are going to need your support, remember this is a new environment for them.

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Places to Stay

Cameron Cove2571 S.W. 79th Ave.Davie, FL 33324(954) 475-3133www.cameroncove.comPlease see ad on inside front conver.

Conquistador Apartments7400 Stirling Rd.Hollywood, FL 33024(954) [email protected] see ad on p. 9.

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Places to Live

Nova Southeastern Area ResourcesFor more area resources visit www.universityparent.com/nsu

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What to See & Do

A First Choice Healthcare Systems4691 S. University Dr.Davie, FL 33328(954) 434-7246www.afirstchoicehealthcare.comPlease see ad on p. 17.

A+ Mini Storage4021 S.W. 47th Ave.Davie, FL 33314(954) 791-0556www.aplusmini.comPlease see ad on p. 13.

Campus Card Services(954) 262-8929www.sharkfunds.nova.eduPlease see ad on p. 15.

Floridian Community Bank5599 S. University Dr.Davie, FL 33328(954) 4348050www.floridiancommunity bank.comPlease see ad on p. 25.

Nova Student Activities3301 College Ave.Davie, FL 33314(954) 262-7288www.nova.edu/studentactivitiesPlease see ad on p. 29.

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Sun Trust BankATMs on Campus3115 S. University Dr.Davie, FL 33328(954) 472-7725www.suntrust.comPlease see ad on p. 35.

Transit Connection3600 S. University Dr.Davie, FL 33314(954) 262-8871sfec.orgPlease see ad on facing page.

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Additional Services

Shark Dining‚ Chartwells at NSU3301 College Ave.Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314(954) 262-5304www.dineoncampus.com/novaPlease see ad on back cover.

Shinju Japanese Buffet3305 S. University Dr.Davie, FL 33328(954) 472-3666www.sjbuffet.comPlease see ad on p. 37.

Where to Eat

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