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Welcome to NSU!

A PRIVATE, SELECTIVE, RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Programs at NSU

• College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography
• College of Psychology
• Abraham S. Fischler College of Education
• H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship
• College of Engineering and Computing
• College of Nursing
• College of Health Care Sciences
• College of Osteopathic Medicine

Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL)

• Hands-on learning experiences
• Collect 6 units during 4 years at NSU
• First-Year Seminar
• Senior Capstone

Study Abroad/Travel Study

• Studied law in Cambridge, England
• Research endangered Species in Ecuador
• Explored ecotourism in East Africa

Academic Opportunities

Career Development

• Career Coaching
• Internship/Job search action planning
• 1,000+ internship opportunities ever year

Research

• Anti-cancer therapies
• Coral Reef Restoration
• Stem Cell Treatments
• Wild DNA Forensics

Dual Admissions Programs

30+ Masters and Doctoral programs

Razor’s Edge Scholars Program

4-year residential programs that combine curricular and co-curricular interests and talents of prospective and current students Global Leadership Research Shark Cage Shark Talent Shark Teach

Farquhar Honors College

Learning opportunities to challenge your mind: Undergraduate Student Symposium, multidisciplinary honors courses, faculty mentorship

Fischler Academy Program

Education program that offers a 3+1 Masters in Education and guarantees an education job in select counties in Florida

Premier Programs Application and Shark Preview Weekend Interview Required: Application: www.nova.edu/SharkPreview

Premier Programs and Shark Preview

Living on Campus

Home away from home:

• Safe, friendly, supportive place to live, learn, and play
• Leo Goodwin Sr. Residence hall
• First year students: 3-person residences
• Commons Residence Hall
• Razor’s Edge Scholars Students: Double Residences

Benefits:

• Faculties shared with up to 3 people
• Free on-campus parking
• Free Utilities
• Wi-Fi, Cable, Laundry

Shark Engagement and Involvement

Clubs and Organizations: More than 120 to choose from!

• Intramural Sports, Club Sports, Greek Life, Pre-Professional Societies, Volunteer

Opportunities,

• Create your own with 6 students + 1 Advisor!

Athletics: 17 NCAA Division II Teams within the Sunshine State Conference FINSFootball: Attend Miami Dolphins home games for FREE On Campus Events: Sharkapallooza, Homecoming, CommunityFest and more!

South Florida Living 1,000 +

Internship opportunities every year

2,000 +

Activities annually help others and improves lives within our communities

77°F

Average Temperature

• n our main campus

Freshman Class Profile Entering Fall 2017

NSU Admissions Timeline NSU Admissions Timeline

October 1 FAFSA Opens November 1 Early Decision and Early Action Priority Date February 1 Regular Decision and Premier Programs Applications Priority Date May 1 National College Decision Date

Application Materials

• Application (nova.edu/admissions)
• NSU Shark Select Application or Common Application
• Extracurricular Activities
• Optional Essay
• High School/College Transcripts
• Dual Enrollment College Transcripts
• AP Test Scores/IB Exams/Cambridge
• Letters of Recommendation
• ACT or SAT Official Score
• Premier Programs Supplemental Application (nova.edu/SharkPreview)

NSU Scholarships

NSU DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP

• Range $5,000-$17,000 annually

PRESIDENT’S LEVEL

• NSU President’s Premier Scholarship- Full Tuition, Room & Board
• NSU President’s Scholarship- Full Tuition

RAZOR’S EDGE SCHOLARSHIPS

• $21,000 scholarship annually

FISCHLER ACADEMY

• $17,000 scholarship annually

Over $41 million awarded in academic scholarships each year

Financial Assistance

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

• Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov

FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES MAY INCLUDE

• Scholarships
• Grants
• Educational Loans
• Federal Work Study

NSU Graduates earn

$12,000

annually more than other college graduates*

*U.S. Department of Education national average scorecard

Florida Financial Assistance

FLORIDA GRANTS

• Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG) - $3,300 Annually
• Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) - $2,000 Need-Based

FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES (based on 30 credits per year)

• Medallion: $2,310 per year
• Academic: $6,330 per year

FLORIDA PRE-PAID PROGRAM (based on 30 credits per year)

• Tuition Only: Estimated Average $3,500 for tuition only
• Room & Board Option: Estimated Average $6,070 for the year
• myfloridaprepaid.com

THANK

YOU!

@NSUSharks @NSUUGA @novasoutheastern Nova Southeastern University- Undergraduate Admissions

www.nova.edu/admissions (954) 262-8000 www.nova.edu/social