Nova Southeastern University

Educational Resources

Libraries

East Campus Branch Library, Health Professions Division Library, Law Library, North Miami Branch Media Union, Oceanographic Library

Museums & Art

Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, Health Professions Division Museum, Hall of Fame at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Miniaci Performing Arts Theatre

Computing

Requirements

• Students are required to take a computer course.
• Students are not required to own or lease a computer.
• Recommended computer operating system: Microsoft

Campus Resources

• 1,713 computers for student use in locations such as computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center

Student accommodations

• Email accounts are available to all students.
• Internet access is available to all students.
• Student web-pages are permitted.
• Online class registration is available.
• 100% of college-owned hosting units are available for internet access.

Wireless Internet Hotspots

• Wifi is available NSU offers wireless coverage at the main campus.

Services

Basic

Tutoring, women's center, health service, health insurance

Remedial

reading, math, writing, study skills

Counseling

career, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological

Career

co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other

Campus Safety

24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Housing

Overview

• The school offers housing for students.
• 53% of students live in school housing.
• The school will provide assistance for off-campus housing

Types of housing available

• 3% of housing units are Singles.
• 47% of housing units are Doubles.
• 50% of housing units are Triples.
• In total, there are 5 housing buildings.

Room Accessories

• 20% of rooms are equipped with sprinkler systems.
• 100% of rooms are equipped with fire alarms.
• 20% are equipped with high-speed internet connections.

Extracurricular

• Alcohol is permitted on campus.
• Popular events on campus: Homecoming, Sharkapalooza, CommunityFest Hollywood Squares, Life 101. . . Personally Speaking, Student Life Achievement Awards
• Student activities: choral groups, drama/theater, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper
• In total, there are about 70+ organizations on campus.
• Honor societies: Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Alpha Chi Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Psi Chi Honor Society
• Religious organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Baha'i Unity Club, Hillel, International Muslim Association at NOVA, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
• International organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Indian Students Association, Caribbean Students Association, International Student Association, Pan-African Student Association, Spanish and Latin Student Association, Italian Culture Club, Pakistani Student Association
• Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Pre-professional clubs/societies, NSU Theatrical Society, NSU Music Appreciation Club, Gay and Straight Alliance, NSU Vegetarian Society, NSU's Adventure Toward Understanding and Researching Earth (NATURE), Astronomy Club, Best Buddies, Social Action Awareness, Campus Entertainment Committee, Knight and Anime Video Game Club, Martial Arts Club, Golf Club, Surf Club, Student Athletic Advisory Committee
• Student papers: The Current (weekly)

Travel

• Nearest airport(s) (distance in miles): Fort Lauderdale (12), Miami (45)
• Nearest train(s) (distance in miles): Fort Lauderdale (8)
• Nearest bus-station(s) (distance in miles): Fort Lauderdale (10)
• Public transportation serves the campus.
• All students are permitted to have cars on campus.

Employment

• School employment is available.

Greek Life

• There are 4 fraternities
• There are 6 sororities

ROTC

• Army ROTC: Not offered
• Navy ROTC: Not offered
• Airforce ROTC: Not offered

Additional Policies

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited