Office
of Undergraduate Admissions
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33314
954-262-8000
800-338-4723 Ext. 8000
admissions@nova.edu
http://www.nova.edu
COSTS:
Tuition:
$20,900
Room
and Board:
$4,340
Fees, books, misc.:
$425
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Overview
Founded in 1964, NSU has enjoyed tremendous
growth and success to this day. There are now more than 25,000 students
enrolled, from the main campus to NSU locations in twenty-four states
and nine countries. Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a not-for-profit,
independent, coeducation institution, accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award
associate, bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist, and
doctoral degrees.
Location
and Community
NSU’s 300-acre main campus in sunny South Florida is a place of
impressive new buildings, palm trees, ponds, and fountains. The weather
is near perfect, with an average temperature of 77 degrees (25°C)
and 3,000 hours of sunshine a year. When students need a study break,
they are just 15 minutes from miles of some of the cleanest and most beautiful
beaches in the United States.
Students are also just a few minutes from the center of Fort Lauderdale, one of the nation’s seven fastest-growing cities, with endless activities, sports, and entertainment. Laced with 300 miles of waterways and 40,000 resident yachts, greater Fort Lauderdale is also known as the Venice of America. The area features endless holes of golf, miles of wilderness trails for hiking and biking, and great snorkeling, diving, and deep sea fishing.
Students also enjoy world-class concerts and sports at the state-of-the-art Bank Atlantic Center, and the city offers museums, ballet, and many other cultural amenities. There is also a thriving business community—a rich source of opportunity for internships and real-world learning. NSU is a great place to learn and an incredible place to live.
Academic
Life
The undergraduate program for NSU’s daytime population combines
a general education curriculum with a set of majors designed to prepare
students for work in graduate school or a professional career. Through
a small, intimate classroom setting, NSU’s program provides a cooperative
form of learning in which students are encouraged to help each other achieve
competence while they receive close personal attention and support from
individual instructors.
The academic year is divided into six terms of eight weeks each, permitting students to enroll for up to 9 credits of time-intensive course work per term. Each course of study leads to the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
Other Nova Southeastern University programs are organized for the adult working population. Courses are offered in the evenings and on weekends at the main campus, as well as at off-campus locations convenient to students and online. Although course content is designed to satisfy traditional educational requirements, courses are scheduled to meet the needs of employed students and are taught by utilizing a blend of University professors and knowledgeable practicing professionals. Credits may be awarded for prior learning experiences after a faculty committee has approved a student’s application for such credit. Additional credit may be earned through PEP and CLEP general and subject examinations. Credit toward a degree may also be transferred from regionally accredited institutions.
Majors
Offered
Nova Southeastern University offers bachelor’s
degrees in accounting, American studies, applied professional studies,
athletic training, biology (premedical), business administration, communication
studies, computer information systems, computer science, criminal justice,
deciding, education (prekindergarten/primary education, elementary, and
exceptional student), English, environmental science/studies, finance,
health science, history, humanities, international studies, legal studies,
marine biology, marketing, nursing, paralegal studies, professional management,
psychology, sport and recreation management, and theater. Also offered
are a number of certificate programs as well as a variety of credit and
noncredit courses, workshops, and institutes.
NSU offers a dual-admission program for a select number of highly motivated, qualified students interested in pursuing both undergraduate and graduate studies in accounting, audiology, business administration, computer information systems, computer sciences, conflict analysis and resolution, dental medicine, education, family therapy, human resource management, international business administration, law, marine biology, mental health counseling, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, psychology, public administration, speech-language and communication disorders, and taxation. Undergraduate students who successfully meet all program requirements have a seat reserved for them in one of the specified NSU graduate or professional schools.
Facilities
and Resources
Students enrolled in academic programs at Nova Southeastern University
have numerous academic facilities available to them. Computer labs provide
courses and programs in applied microcomputer technology. Other facilities
within the University include the University School (prekindergarten through
grade 12), the Family Center, the Shepard Broad Law School, the Oceanography
Center, the Health Professions Division, and the Center for Psychological
Studies. The NSU Alvin Sherman Library, Research, Information, and Technology
Center offers twenty electronic classrooms, 700 workstations, 1,000 user
seats equipped with Internet access, and the 500-seat Rose and Alfred
Miniaci Performing Arts Center. The library has the capacity to house
1.4 million volumes of reference materials, making it the largest in Florida.
In addition, the new University Center houses an arena for sports, concerts, and major conferences; a place for the academic community and the South Florida community to meet; a wellness center that promotes good health and personal fitness; the NSU Student Union; and a place to learn about and enjoy the performing arts.
Campus
Life
Unusual among institutions of higher education, NSU is a university for
all ages: from the University School for children to numerous undergraduate
and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields and nondegree continuing
education programs—all are available at NSU. The traditional population
in the undergraduate program is approximately 4,000 students from all
fifty states and forty-two other countries. NSU is a university of national
and international scope.
Sports
/ Varsity Athletics
Student activities include more than fifty student-sponsored
clubs; events sponsored by the student government; NCAA Division II sports
such as baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, and
volleyball; a newspaper; a radio station; intramurals; five national fraternities
and six national sororities; and a variety of sport clubs.
Financial
Aid / Scholarships
Nova Southeastern University offers a comprehensive program of financial
aid to assist students in meeting their educational expenses. Financial
aid packages are available that include scholarships, grants, and loans.
Financial aid is available to help cover direct educational costs such
as tuition, fees, books, and supplies as well as indirect costs such as
food, clothing, and transportation. The following forms of financial aid
are available to qualified undergraduate students: Federal Pell Grants,
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Florida Student Assistance
Grants, Florida Academic Scholars Fund awards, Florida Tuition Vouchers,
Federal Stafford Student Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal PLUS loans,
Federal Work-Study awards, and Florida College Career Work Experience
Program awards. In addition, many academic scholarships are available.
Deferred-payment plans and veterans’ benefits are also offered.
Applicants for financial aid are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all campus-based aid programs. Students who apply before April 1 are given priority consideration for funds; however, applications are accepted all year.
Admission
Requirements / Application
Admission requirements vary according to the
program. A counseling session is recommended. Freshman applicants must
submit official high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores.
Transfer applicants must submit official college transcripts. Each student’s
record is evaluated individually to determine the number of transferable
credits. There is a maximum of 90 transferable credits, and students must
complete 30 semester hours at Nova Southeastern University.
Office
of Undergraduate Admissions
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314
954-262-8000
800-338-4723 Ext. 8000
admissions@nova.edu
http://www.nova.edu
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