Commencement Event Guide 2020 | Nova Southeastern University of Florida

PROGRAMS Commencement programs for guests will be available at all ceremony entrances. Programs will be provided for commencement candidates at their seats. The program lists the name, permanent address city, and degree of each candidate. Name and address information for the commencement program are retrieved as they appear i n SharkLink. If you have noticed an address error in previous communications, correct it via your SharkLink account or fax the change to (954) 262-2915. Complete a Data Change Form with approved documentation for any name change. SECURITY GUIDELINES For the protection of all, the following are not permitted inside commencement at the Don Taft University Center: wrapped gifts, air horns, balloons, duffle bags, backpacks, waist packs, oversized purses larger than 8 ½” x 11”, alcohol, bottles, food, cans, thermoses, coolers, drugs, fireworks, weapons, noisemakers, laser pointers, chains, spikes, strollers, and any other item deemed dangerous to public safety. No animals, except certified service animals, will be admitted. All guests will be screened with metal detector wands and all bags inspected upon entering the venue. No facilities are available for storing purses or other personal items. Please leave these items with your guests. Neither the venue nor NSU is responsible for items left unattended. CAPS, GOWNS, HOODS, AND TASSELS Ordering proper academic regalia is the responsibility of each candidate who participates in NSU Commencement. Candidates who submit a Commencement Participation Form (CPF) will be automatically directed to the NSU Bookstore vendor, Oak Hall Cap & Gown, website order form. Only regalia ordered through this site are acceptable wear at NSU Commencement. The purchase price of regalia varies according to the degree attained. Undergraduate regalia cost $55.00 (plus tax) . Master’s/Specialist regalia c ost $94.00 (plus tax). The regalia are yours to keep. Doctoral candidates may either ren t deluxe regalia a t a cost of $177.00 (plus tax) or purchase it for $1,063.00 (plus tax). Candidates have seven business days following commencement to return the rented tam, gown, and hood to the bookstore or Shark Store. Failure to do so will result in a charge of the full purchase price to the student’s account. Rented deluxe regalia will not be available for shipping due to a process that requires the candidate’s signature at checkout. All regalia will be available for pick up at the Shark Store in the Don Taft University Center (UC) on the main campus up to and including the day of commencement. Candidates who wish to have their undergraduate or master’s regalia shipped domestically will be given that option but only if their order is placed by the posted deadlines below. Individuals requesting international shipping must allow an additional 6-8 weeks for delivery. Domestic shipping costs start at $15.95 for regular ground and $28.00 for expedited delivery (contact the NSU Bookstore for more details*). Please remember that there is no shipping of rented deluxe regalia. After the online deadlines listed above, arrangements for ordering academic regalia must be made directly from the NSU Bookstore on the main campus. *Check th e commencement website f or regalia pick-up dates, contact the NSU Shark Store at (954) 262-4799 or emai l regalia@nova.edu f or all regalia information. HEY NSU GRAD! TELL US YOUR STORY If you are a commencement candidate who has a special story to tell—exciting plans after graduation, or a unique personal, academic, or business background—we would like to hear from you. The NSU Office of University Relations is collecting the most compelling stories to use for possible media coverage. Click here t o tell your story or call (954) 262-5357 for additional information. 2020 NSU Commencement