Fin Points

Promoting Organization Group

Fin Points were created in order to promote collaboration, communication, and a campus community. Fin Points are allocated only towards events or activities that promote student organization growth, creating name recognition on campus, and giving back to the community.

FIN Points Submission must be done within 72 hours of the FIN Point activity on SharkHub.

Benefits of Fin Status

Benefits Fin 0-29

Used for New or Unengaged Organizations
Base Funding of $250 (per semester)
General Tabling Opportunities
Access to Leadership Training
Access to Basic Event Planning Resources & Templates

Blue Fin 30-60

Used for Engaged Organizations
Must attend a Tool Kit Series and/or Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement hosted event to receive status
Eligible for Apparel & Accessories: T-Shirts
May request promotional items (up to $100/year)
Full event funding request (up to $1500/year, not including work orders)
Event features on IOC social media
Eligible for Organization of the Month

Silver Fin 61-119

Used for Actively Engaged Organizations
Must host a Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement approved service event to receive status
Apparel & Accessories: T-Shirts, Other Apparel, Accessories
Promotional items (up to $200/year)
Full event funding (up to $3000/year) + work orders covered by PanSGA
Inventory & Capital items (up to $100/year)
Eligible for Gold Fin Awards
Event features on IOC social media
Eligible for Organization of the Month
Guaranteed priority tabling at Shark Tank Thursdays (space permitting)
Complimentary headshots by Student Affairs Marketing Services
5 Additional Printed Posters from OASIS
Eligible for Mako Radio Spotlight
Priority Locker Rental*

Gold Fin 120

Used for Highly Engaged Organizations
Must host event during International Education Week or LEAD Week (Center for Student Leadership and Global Engagement sponsored) to receive status
Apparel & Accessories: T-Shirts, Other Apparel, Accessories, Hoodies
Promotional items (up to $200/year)
Full event funding (up to $5000/year) + work orders covered by PanSGA
Inventory & Capital items (up to $250/year)
Speaking Fees / Honorariums (up to $1500/year)
Eligible for Gold Fin Awards
Eligible for Organization of the Month
Priority tabling at Shark Tank Thursdays & Community Fest
Student Experience Catering Fund ($500/year)
Complimentary headshots & event coverage by Student Affairs Marketing*
5 Additional Printed Posters from OASIS
Eligible for article in The Current Newspaper
May co-sponsor event with Athletics or Fort Lauderdale United Soccer Team
Request Razor the Mascot for one event
Priority Locker Rental*

Please Note: All budget requests are subject to IOC approval, and this does not guarantee funding

Organizations may only receive points for one activity at a time, groups may not claim points for more than activity at a time following per event, activity, program, or workshop. Students who belong to more than one organization may only count points towards one organization.

Ways to get more points:

Action	Points	Frequency/Limit
Attend IOC General Meeting	3	No max
Attend IOC Office Hours	1	1 per day
Attend RSO Workshops	1	no max
Submit End-of-Semester Reflection or Report	3	1 per semester
Submit Semesterly Goals/Planning Sheet	2	1 per semester
Attend Leadership Retreat or Summit	4	per org, per semeter
Host or Co-Host an Event	2	No max
General Body Meeting (with minutes submitted)	3	1 per month
Participating in Raft Race	5	1 per year
Participating in CommunityFest	5	1 per year
Table at Sharkapalooza	5	1 per year
Table at Shark Tank Thursday	2	No max
Participate in Campus Life Event	2	Based on event
Organize Campus Wide Challenge or Campaign	5	1 per semester
Host Themed Week or Series (e.g., Mental Health Week)	5	1 per semester
Attend Another Club’s Event	2	No max
Co-Host Event with Another Org	2	No max
Attend Sports Game (10+ members)	2	No max
Participating in IOC-Sponsored Events	2	Varies
Host a Collaborative Study or Wellness Event	2	No max
Volunteer at a Campus Service Project	5	No max
Support a Fundraiser/Philanthropy by Another Org	2	No max
Engage Alumni (invite, panel, mentorship)	5	No max
Community Service with Student Leadership/Global Engagement	5	No max
Host Recruitment Tabling/Event	1	No max
Host or attend a lunch and learn	2	1 per month
Post Recap/Event Highlight on Instagram (tag IOC)	1	1 per month
Submit Monthly Org Newsletter or Update	3	1 per month
Create Promo Video or Reel (tag IOC)	2	1 per month
Develop educational materials (toolkits, guides, or infographics) for academic success	3	1 per month
Participate in Social Media Challenge/Takeover	2	No max
Reach 1000 views on IG Reel or TikTok (with proof)	3	Max 2 per semester
Collaborate with Undergraduate Clubs for Outreach	3	No max
Invite a guest speaker	2	Max 4 per semester
Hosting Study Hours	1	No max
Host a informative Workshop (a Resume, Interview, or LinkedIn Workshop)	2	1 per month
Host a Panel session	2	1 per month
Presenting or Attending a Conference (with proof)	3	1 per month
Partnering with Professional Associations	2	1 per month
Hosting or Participating in Virtual Events	2	1 per month
Organization Featured in College Newsletter or NSU Media	3	No max
Lead a Service Project within Your Field	5	No max
Participate in a mentorship initiative	2	No max
Submit nominations for NSU Student Leadership Awards	1	No max
Share at least two organization highlights or achievements on SharkHub or social media	2	1 per month
Conduct a community clinic, pro bono day, or health screening relevant to your field	5	1 per semester
Maintain and update your SharkHub roster and constitution each semester	2	1 per semester
Create a short presentation or highlight reel summarizing the organization’s impact for the semester	5	1 per semester
Host a wellness, stress management, or mindfulness event	2	1 per month
Attend campus town halls, university forums, or administrative meetings	3	1 per month

Other points may be given by Campus Life and Student Engagement

Fin Point Proposals are welcomed, and may be emailed to ioc@nova.edu

All new and returning organizations will start at 0 Fin Points for the new academic year no matter the respective clubs’ previous Fin Point status.

Fin Points are to be submitted by completing the form found on SharkHub. The form is labeled as “Fin Point Submission Form 2025-2026" and can be found by selecting the “Forms” tab on your SharkHub page.

The following are considered automatic, and the form on SharkHub does not have to be completed to receive these points.