INTERNATIONAL GUEST INVITATIONS Family members (other than your spouse and children) wishing to visit for commencement must apply for a tourist visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their home countries. Use this template link to write a letter of invitation that includes your name, your reason for living in the United States, the names of your family members who wish to visit, the purpose and approximate length of the visit, and whether you will provide room and board or any other financial assistance for the visit. The U.S. State Department/Bureau of Consular Affairs hosts a website (www.travel.state.gov) with additional information about applying for a tourist visa. DIPLOMAS At commencement, candidates receive a certificate of congratulations when they are called to the stage and recognized. To make sure you receive an official diploma, go online and complete the Application for Degree/Diploma after reviewing the important instructions found at nova.edu/registrar/instructions.html. GRAD FEST 2022 The NSU Bookstore will host Grad Fest 2022 to celebrate commencement candidates at the NSU Shark Store on the main campus. Grad Fest will take place on March 29, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. All are welcome. Representatives from NSU Bookstore partners Herff Jones will be on site for personalized announcements and class ring orders. A wide variety of diploma frames will be offered for purchase. Representatives fromWerner Kahn Studios will be present to photograph candidates in academic regalia by appointment only. Please contact the bookstore for photography appointments. The portrait sitting is free of charge, and picture proofs will be provided with no obligation to buy. Email the NSU Shark Store or call (954) 262-4799 for more information. DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO DON TAFT UNIVERSITY CENTER From I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike Exit at I-595, proceed west to University Drive exit. Turn left (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side. From University Drive From North of I-595: Take University Drive south 1 ½ miles past I-595 to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side. From South of Griffin Road: Take University Drive north approximately 2 miles past Griffin Road to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn right (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side. From I-75 From Miami Heading North or West Coast/Naples Heading East: Merge onto I-595 eastbound (towards Fort Lauderdale). Exit at University Drive exit, turn right (south). Proceed approximately 1 ½ miles to SW 30 Street (Abe Fischler Blvd.), turn left (east). NSU’s main campus will be on the right side. PARKING Parking is free and conveniently located in the public parking garage located 200 yards north of the University Center at the NSU North Entrance on SW 30 Street and Ray Ferraro Jr. Blvd. Accessible spaces are available for guests with disabilities on each level of the parking garage. Only vehicles legally using disabled license plates or window placards are permitted to park in these designated spaces. Golf carts will be in operation before and after the ceremony to transport guests to and from the parking garage and the UC. Patrons using wheelchairs can enter and exit the University Center through either the North or East lobby. For more information, telephone (954) 2625551 or visit nsuarena.com. Click here for a printable main campus map. 2022 NSU Commencement
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