Welcome
The Office of Orientation and Commuter Involvement cares about students' transition into the university and helping them create a lasting connection with the University. Our mandatory Shark Frenzy: NSU’s Grand Orientation program is designed to help students and families make a positive and smooth transition into college from high school, another college or from the workplace. Attending Shark Frenzy is the foundation of a student's college experience, and ensures to help create a successful start to their academic career.
Another important focus of our office is the success of commuter students in their persistence towards graduation, and the quality of their undergraduate experience through campus involvement. We engage commuter students through direct programming and intentional outreach measures to continue to make them aware of available services and resources to further ensure their success. Furthermore, our office offers student leadership experiences through our Orientation Leader Team, Shark Camp Team and the Commuter Student Organization.
Below is a brief list of programs offered this summer. Use the navigation bar on the left to learn more about these programs and to register for the one that best fits you.
Shark Camp
Incoming residential & off-campus Freshmen, limited seats
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| August 18 | Participant Move In: Participants who are residential for the upcoming academic year move on campus |
| August 19-20 |
Day 1: Depart at 7:00 am to off-campus retreat facility Day 2: Return to campus at 4:00 pm *Off-campus students will meet on 8/19, 7:00 am to depart with all participants. |
Shark Frenzy: NSU's Grand Orientation
Mandatory for ALL Incoming Freshmen, Transfer, Evening Students, Entry Level Nursing
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| August 21-24 | Mandatory for all-day, freshmen, and entry-level nursing students. See Shark Frenzy: NSU’s Grand Orientation |
| August 23-23 | Mandatory for evening and transfer students. See Shark Frenzy: NSU’s Grand Orientation |
General Site and Entry Level Nursing SEC Programs
| Program | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | August 17 | 8:00 a.m. check-in; 9:00 a.m. Program Start |
| Fort Myers—Entry Level Nursing | August 19 | 8:00 a.m. check-in; 9:00 a.m. Program Start |
| Miami—Entry Level Nursing | August 20 |
8:00 a.m. check-in; 9:00 a.m. Program Start |
| Orlando | August 17 | 8:00 a.m. check-in; 9:00 a.m. Program Start |
| Tampa | August 24 |
8:00 a.m. check-in; 9:00 a.m. Program Start |
| Jacksonville | August 10 | 8:00 a.m. check-in; 9:00 a.m. Program Start |
RN-BSN/RN-MSN Programs
| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Main Campus, Tuesday August 27 | 3:00 p.m. check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Start |
| Miami-Kendall, Tuesday August 27 | 3:00 p.m. check-in; 4:00 p.m. Program Start |
Orientation for Online Students
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Released to Blackboard early-mid August | August 14 |
Online Students can access their web-based orientation by logging into Blackboard through http://sharklearn.nova.edu.