August Graduation
Allied Health and Nursing
Commencement Exercises for most of the programs within the College of Allied Health and Nursing will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the University Center Arena. The Senior Awards Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida.
Programs within the College of Allied Health and Nursing that will be participating in these events include:
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Audiology
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Vascular Sonography
Please note: students in the Physical Therapy Department will be graduating in the May Commencement Ceremony.
Graduation Tickets
Please be advised that each graduate in the August 30th commencement will receive 6 tickets for their guests. The graduates themselves will not need to use one of these tickets. Please note that children who are 3 years old and under and can sit on someone's lap for at least two and ½ hours do not need a ticket to get into the ceremony.
Online and Distance Student Participation
The majority of students within the College of Allied Health and Nursing are required to attend commencement. Exceptions to this rule are online and distance students, as noted in the Student Handbook. These students may opt to apply for their degree/diploma and have it shipped to them after they pay the $75 graduation fee. However, students wishing to attend the commencement activities must apply for the degree/diploma, and pay the $75 graduation fee, plus an additional $150. This additional fee helps to cover the costs associated with commencement, including the cost of caps and gowns, announcements, seating for two at the graduation dinner dance, etc. These students must fill in all of the online forms and return the Dinner Dance Response form, just like the students who are required to attend.
Please Note: In addition, online and distance students who wish to participate in commencement and/or the Senior Awards Dinner Dance, must send an email to Karen Batcho stating that they are planning to participate no later than Monday, June 15, 2009. Please place the words “Attendance at Commencement” in the subject line of the email. Include your name, N#, and the program you are attending. The deadline of June 15, 2009 is absolute – there will be no exceptions.
When and Where
Commencement Exercises for the College of Allied Health and Nursing will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at the Nova Southeastern University Arena, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The program is scheduled to begin at 2:00 P.M. and is expected to end at 5:00 P.M. Graduating seniors will be required to be at the arena at 12:30 P.M. in order to line up for the processional. All guests will be allowed in at 1:00 P.M. There is a charge of $1.00 per hour to park in the NSU parking garage. Additional parking may be available in adjacent parking lots that day.
Tickets
Each student will be given a specific number of tickets to gain entrance into the commencement ceremony. This number of tickets will be determined by June 22, 2009, and students will be notified at that time. Students needing additional tickets can contact Karen Batcho and any extra commencement tickets will be distributed to those who need them. The deadline to contact us regarding extra tickets is June 22, 2009.
Handicapped Seating
Handicapped seating is available for guests. The individual and one additional guest will be allowed to sit in a special seat reserved for them. You must contact Karen Batcho to make these arrangements no later than Monday, August 10, 2009. If you need any other special accommodations, you must also contact us by Monday, August 10, 2009.
Rehearsal
All students are required to attend a graduation rehearsal on Friday, August 28, 2009. The rehearsal will run from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. It will be held in the Steele Auditorium, 3200 S. University Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Caps and gowns will be distributed immediately after the completion of the rehearsal. Each student must be at rehearsal in order to receive his or her cap and gown.
Lunch will be provided at 1:00 p.m., prior to the rehearsal. At the luncheon, students will be able to say their good-byes and have informal student awards.
Senior Awards Dinner Dance
The senior banquet will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, Florida. A cocktail reception will begin at 7:00 P.M., followed by dinner at 8:00 p.m
Each graduate is entitled to have two places reserved for dinner, one for you and a guest. Additional places may be reserved by so indicating on your dinner-dance response form. Guests will be charged $75.00 per person. We encourage you to bring your family or friends who may be visiting you for this auspicious occasion.
To Order Commencement Regalia and Announcements
As stated on the main commencement webpage, Nova Southeastern University has contracted with the NSU Bookstore and Herff-Jones to supply 10 free graduation announcements and to order the rental regalia for our graduation ceremonies. Please click on the link provided and follow the instructions on the Herff-Jones website to order your commencement materials.
Please note that announcements will be shipped to the NSU bookstore for student pick up unless you choose to pay for shipping to your home address. Caps and gowns will be distributed to students at the graduation rehearsal on Friday, August 28th. If online and distance graduates are unable to attend rehearsal, the caps and gowns will be available for pick up at the Senior Awards Dinner on Saturday, August 29th, and then finally, on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at the NSU University Center Arena.