If you follow these steps you will be ready to join us at Nova Southeastern University! Do you have any questions? Please contact the Office of International Affairs at intl@nova.edu.
We understand how difficult it can be to move to another country or join a university as a new student. The Office of International Students and Scholars will be happy to point you to resources that can make your transition to your new environment easier. Our staff is available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may call our office at (954) 262-7240 or drop us an email at intl@nova.edu.
Please remember that it is the student's responsibility to secure housing for the duration of his or her stay here at Nova Southeastern University.
To assist you in your search for permanent housing, please visit the following NSU Office of Residential Life and Housing web pages:
Residential Life and Housing will be happy to assist you with locating off-campus apartments
International Student Orientation is mandatory for all incoming international students.
Please visit the International Student Orientation page for additional information.
All F-1 students on initial NSU I-20's must complete the F-1 Check-In process in order to have their SEVIS records registered and activated. Students who failed to complete the F-1 Check-In process will have their SEVIS record and immigration status terminated. This is a U.S. immigration requirement and no exceptions can be made.
Initial students include:
Important:
Students who fail to submit the F-1 Check-In Form by the deadline will have their SEVIS record terminated. Once a SEVIS record had been terminated, the only option is for the students to leave the country and re-enter with a new I-20 or file for reinstatement.
To complete your F-1 Check-In , you email intl@nova.edu the following documents and information:
Processing Time:
Deadlines:
Additional Resources for International Students:
Additional Campus Resources: