Commencement Event Guide 2019 | Nova Southeastern University of Florida

NSU ACCREDITATION Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University. Consistent with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and/or local ordinances (e.g., Title VII, Title VI, Title III, Title II, Rehab Act, ADA, Title IX, and the Florida Civil Rights Act), it is the policy of Nova Southeastern University not to engage in any discrimination or harassment against any individuals because of race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. Any such acts are unacceptable and strictly prohibited by the university. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices forbidden under this policy, for bringing a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in any manner in any investigation or resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment. This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions; enrollment; scholarships; loan programs; athletics; employment; and access to, participation in, and treatment in all university centers, programs, and activities. NSU admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy status, national or ethnic origin, nondisqualifying disability, age, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or political beliefs or affiliations, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at NSU, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 02-022-19PGA Hooding Video Graduating doctoral and juris doctorate candidates at NSU Commencement ceremonies will be hooded on stage in front of their friends and family. Watch video HONOR CORDS AND MEDALLIONS Honor cords and medallions are distributed for outstanding performance and accomplishments through your program office prior to commencement day. Make arrangements beforehand, because arena staff members will not have cords or medallions available for distribution. PHOTOGRAPHY Personal photographs may be taken only before and after the ceremony. Spectators are not permitted in the aisles or on the main floor during or after the ceremony. AFTER COMMENCEMENT ✔ Order your graduation photographs. Arrangements have been made with professional photographers to record the moment you walk across the stage. There is no obligation to purchase. Your contact information will be obtained from the name card you are given at commencement. Please ensure that you provide valid email and mailing addresses. ✔ Return your rented deluxe regalia. Doctoral candidates can return their rented deluxe regalia after the ceremony at the UC, or to the NSU Bookstore during normal operating hours within seven business days of the ceremony. Failure to do so will result in a charge of the full purchase price to the credit card on file. ✔ Help NSU gain its rightful place among the nation’s best. Look for a survey from NSU Career Development that seeks information about the activities you plan on engaging in after graduation. The First Destination Survey (FDS) is a national instrument that not only helps NSU develop career opportunities for current and future Sharks but also allows the university to better compete in the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings. Find more information at the NSU Career Development website, Handshake . ✔ Doctoral and Juris Doctorate candidates should watch the Hooding Video. ✔ Leave Your Mark With the Shark Celebrate your legacy at NSU. Honor the lasting memories that have shaped your college experience. This is your chance to leave your indelible mark on a personally engraved brick at the NSU Shark Fountain. Pick its exact spot and choose what you want to say. It is like leaving a permanent part of you in a place where you’ll always be remembered. Select your brick today at nsubricks.nova.edu. Enrollment and Student Services 3301 College Avenue Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796 800-541-6682, ext. 27255 commencement@nova.edu nova.edu/commencement Follow us on @NSUcommencement

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