Online Course Evaluation Instructions

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Website to Evaluations: Online Course Evaluations (nova.edu)

1. After clicking NSU Online Course Evaluations (Law Students only), you will need to type your SharkLink ID under Username and your SharkLink password.
   
   Then click click here to access the online evaluations forms to sign in. You will be brought to a page that looks like the following:

2. Note the Course column:
   1. If the course status says "Open" then you can click the course name and evaluate the course.
   2. If the course status says "Closed" then you are no longer able to evaluate it. The Help Desk, nor the instructor, can reopen the evaluation to you.
3. At the very bottom of the evaluation are two buttons.
   • To save and submit your evaluation, click Submit your Evaluation
   • To clear all responses, click Reset the Evaluation.
4. You will be returned back to the menu.

Website to Evaluations: Online Course Evaluations (nova.edu)

1. After clicking IDEA Course Evaluations, you will need to type your SharkLink ID under Username and your SharkLink password to sign in.
2. If the course evaluation is open, you can click the Start button to access the evaluation or Continue to finish it. Then you can click the Submit button to submit your evaluation.
   
   

For:

• HPD Students
• Law Students
• Other Colleges

You need to be able to run scripts on your page. To make sure JavaScripts are enabled, please go to Tools and click Internet Options. Click the Security tab at the top, then click Custom Level. Scroll down and make sure Active Scripting is enabled.

In addition, some anti-virus software programs block scripts from being run on pages and it will keep you from successfully logging in to the online evaluations page. Please disable this feature on your antivirus software and try again.

Please note: the Help Desk cannot walk you through changing the settings on your anti-virus software. Please consult the manual for this information.

In the event you have forgotten your login credentials, the first step is to retrieve your Sharklink ID (International). If you need to reset your password, visit reset.nova.edu and follow the prompt. If you encounter any technical difficulties you're welcome to contact the Help Desk at (954) 262-4357 or 800-541-6682, ext. 24357.

Access will be active immediately after the password change takes effect in the system. 

If you miss the deadline date you will not be able to take the online evaluation. Evaluations cannot be reopened after the deadline has passed. 

For students using IDEA please contact your college Evaluation Administrator with your questions and concerns.

HPD students will need to contact their respective program offices.

If you are enrolled in courses that are ending soon, please contact our office and we will research the problem for you. The program may not have made them available to you yet.

No. Click the Refresh button on your browser toolbar. The status of the evaluation will change to Done. If not, simply close your browser. Your evaluations ratings are automatically captured by the system.