Nova Southeastern University Convocation 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026
Rick Case Arena in the Don Taft University Center
Doors open at 9:00 A.M.
Ceremony begins promptly at 10:00 A.M. 

2025 Convocation Recap Video

Convocation is a gathering of the NSU community to celebrate and recognize our incoming undergraduate students as new members of our Shark family, and to officially begin the academic year.

All new students and their families, faculty, administrators, and staff are welcome to join convocation.  New NSU undergraduate students in attendance will receive their FREE official NSU Stole and first Shark Pin (students must be in attendance to receive their FREE NSU stole and pin).

Service Animals

No animals, with the exception of certified service animals, will be admitted

NSU Stole and Pin

(Free for new students who attend convocation)

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Parking Information:

Guests should park in the Public Library and Student Main Parking Garage.  Please view the links below for a campus map and information about paying to park.

Campus Map

Visitor Parking Information|Nova Southeastern University

Faculty RSVP:

Faculty RSVP Form

For more information, email convocation@nova.edu.