Alumni Benefits and Services

Members of the NSU Alumni Association enjoy free access to select research databases offered by the NSU Alvin Sherman Library. (HPD Alumni: please click here).

How do I register for the Research Database access?

Update Your Record and check the box for “Have access to select research databases”. Once your record is verified by the NSU Alumni Association, please allow 7-10 business days to obtain access. Requests are uploaded into the library system each week. You will receive a notification when your account is accessible from the NSU Alumni Association to the email you provided in your record update.

How do I obtain a library card?

Broward County Alumni can obtain a library card with proof of residency.

All other alumni can receive a library card by presenting their NSU Alumni Association membership card which you receive after you graduate in your NSUAA welcome packet. If you do not have a membership card, please contact the NSU Alumni Association at 954-262-2118 or email us at alumni@nova.edu.

Learn more about the different resources available for Alumni at the NSU Alvin Sherman Library.

The NSU Alvin Sherman Library is now providing document delivery services to registered NSU alumni located within and outside of Broward County. We will electronically deliver articles and book chapters available in the NSU Libraries to registered NSU alumni.

Document Delivery requests can be submitted through our ILLiad service.

The NSU Alumni Association, in partnership with Abenity, provides our members with an elite collection of local and national discounts from thousands of hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, automotive repair centers, retailers, florists, car dealers, theme parks, national attractions, unique experiences, concerts and events through a partnership with Abenity.

Abenity offers access to over 60,000 local and national discounts and more than $4,500 in available savings per member from vendors including Sprint, T-Mobile, Firestone, DirecTV, Costco, Best Buy, Southwest, Barnes and Noble, Dell, Marriott, Macys, AMC Theatres and more. Offers are also available from over 150 national attractions and theme parks including the Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Studios®, SeaWorld, Cirque du Soleil, and Six Flags!

Discount offers are redeemable in-store through printable and mobile coupons, online, and over the phone.

Register with Abenity

Click here to register and login. Offers are added and updated weekly.

Program Tips

1. Learn how to get the most out of your discount program by watching the Welcome Video.
2. Click here to subscribe to the Tuesday Feature to receive an email featuring a new discount each week,
3. Click here if you have forgotten your username or password or need assistance.

Whether you've just graduated, are established with a family and career, or are getting ready to enjoy a well-earned retirement, The Alumni Insurance Program, sponsored by NSU Alumni Association can help you at every stage of your life. This service is available to new grads, alumni, and their family members.

Learn about different insurance and financial service options:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Travel Insurance
• Identity Theft Recovery Plan

If you are planning a visit to campus, a business trip somewhere in Florida or simply a relaxing get-away this weekend you can save just for being a graduate of NSU!  All NSU Alumni Association members are eligible to book discounted rates at participating Marriott hotels. Book Now!

The following hotels currently offer special discounts to NSU alumni:

·  Courtyard Fort Lauderdale Plantation

·  Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa

·  Courtyard Palm Beach Jupiter

·  Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel

·  Marriott Turnberry Isle Miami

·  Courtyard Miami Aventura Mall

·  Courtyard Jacksonville Butler Boulevard

·  Residence Inn Tampa Sabal Park/Brandon

·  Palm Beach Gardens Marriott

·  Fairfield Inn Fort Myers

As an NSU alumnus you are eligible for membership to the university’s 110,000 square foot recreational facility, which includes:

• more than 50 group fitness classes a week
• over 200 pieces of strength and cardio equipment
• heated swimming pool
• two-story rock wall
• and more!

After you graduate, you are entitled to a continued 60-day grace period for using the RecPlex. After your 60 days have expired, you can purchase an Alumni Membership to continue your work-outs at NSU! Alumni Memberships are $35/month.

Check out their website for all of the current RecPlex amenities and services, or visit the RecPlex today!

US Storage Centers offers Nova Southeastern University alumni 50% off rent for the first two months & a free lock at any of their locations in Florida and Georgia. 

For this offer to be valid, NSU Alumni must either present an alumni membership card or provide the promotional code – “RAZOR THE SHARK”. 

Visit their website for store locations and pricing.

*offer is subject to availability

All NSU Alumni are eligible for a discounted Individual NSU Alumni Membership of $55 (100% tax deductible)

• FREE general Museum admission for one adult for 12 months
• Invitations to members-only exhibition previews and receptions
• Advance notification of art excursions including trips to Art Basel Miami Beach
• Discounted admission to featured lectures and performances.
• 10% Museum store/café discounts
• Double discounts in the Museum store/café year-round
• Opportunity to join volunteer/special interest groups
• Monthly member email newsletter

Nourish your mind. Enrich your life. Discover the best kept secret in South Florida: NSU's Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI)!

Discounts available for NSU Alumni. For now, to try out a free class, email LLI@nova.edu (Subject line: Alumni Free Class). 
To learn more about the LLI and view the online academic calendar, click here.