CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

54 Nova Southeastern University Student Handbook Office of Orientation The Office of Orientation focuses on providing positive and smooth transitions into the university and college life for new NSU students. Orientation, a multiple-day program facilitated by student orientation leaders prior to the beginning of the fall term, give new students and their families information and resources that provide a foundation for a successful start to the student’s academic pursuits. The office also provides an orientation for nursing students on the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and the Fort Myers and Miami campuses. In addition, the office provides orientation programs for transfer and online students. Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising The Office of Undergraduate Academic Advising provides comprehensive academic support services that assist students to achieve their academic goals. These services include academic planning, course sequencing and prerequisities, academic preparation for graduate and professional schools, and class registration. Office of Student Career Development The Office of Student Career Development provides career consulting and job search assistance to undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. Through consulting and career-related resources, the center strives to educate students and alumni on how to develop an individualized career action plan, from choosing a major to conducting a competitive job search. The center also strives to explore career and/or graduate/professional school opportunities. Additional programs and services available include career assessments, internship and experiential learning opportunities, job fairs, career-related speakers, and soft-skills development. Tutoring and Testing Center Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC), housed within the College of Undergraduate Studies, offers supplemental instruction, individualized tutoring, academic success coaching, and a variety of testing services. Students are encouraged to take advantage of these resources to help meet their educational goals, achieve academic excellence, and enhance personal growth. Office of Student Academic Service The Office of Student Academic Services oversees various programs in support of undergraduate students and the undergraduate academic programs. It oversees all aspects of the dual admission program and works in collaboration with partners in NSU’s graduate/professional programs in order to support the transition of these students into these programs. The office facilitates and communicates academic progress standing to students on a trimester basis and oversees all related communication with students and academic programs. It also oversees academic integrity and the reporting and communication processes related to academic misconduct cases. The office provides support to students experiencing academic and administrative challenges by acting as a liaison to other departments and resources university wide, as well as overseeing the process.