Congratulations
Nova Southeastern University looks forward to welcoming families and
friends to the 2014 Commencement ceremonies that recognize and
celebrate the academic achievements and lasting contributions that our
students have made to the university.
ATTENDANCE & ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who were not invited to last year’s ceremony and have achieved degree
conferral since last year’s commencement exercises and prior to this year’s ceremony
dates are automatically invited to participate. Each
etermines its
participation requirements. When in doubt, check with your program office or visit its
commencement Web site for clarification on the requirements that must be met in order
to be invited.
COMMENCEMENT LIVE STREAMING
NSU Commencement ceremonies will be video streamed in real time. This is a free service
provided by the university, for families and friends of graduates who are unable to attend
the ceremony in person. Anyone interested in viewing commencement must pre-register
as streaming seats are limited. Visit the official
nd click
on the “Commencement Ceremony Live” icon to register for your ceremony.
DOOR OPENINGS, SEATING, & TICKETS
The doors open
one hour
prior to the published start time of the ceremony. Tickets are
not required and seating is open on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend that
large groups of guests who wish to sit together arrive early because the saving of seats is
not permitted.
SPECIAL NEEDS
We encourage
candidates
who need disability accommodations to notify the Office of
Student Disability Services at (954) 262-7185 at least two weeks in advance of the event.
The Arena at the Don Taft University Center provides handicap accessible parking spaces
located on each level of the public parking garage. Patrons using wheelchairs can enter
and exit the building through both the North and East Lobbies. There is an elevator
located directly across from the box office for convenient access to the arena
entrance. All accessible seating is located on the second floor of the arena.
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 at
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.
o tell your story or call (954) 262-
5357 for additional information.
Empowering Students to Succeed
COMMENCEMENT 2014
For more information, please contact the
appropriate office listed below, visit
email us at
or call 800-541-6682,
ext. 27255, or (954) 262-7255.
Please include your
NSU student ID number in all correspondence.
Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
Undergraduate
Graduate
(954) 262-7920
(954) 262-8378
Center for Psychological Studies
(954) 262-5716
College of Dental Medicine
(954) 262-7302
College of Health Care Sciences
(954) 262-1268
College of Medical Science
(954) 262-7259
College of Nursing
Undergraduate
Graduate
(954) 262-1983
(954) 262-1963
College of Optometry
(954) 262-1658
College of Osteopathic Medicine
(954) 262-1416
College of Pharmacy
(954) 262-1300
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences
Undergraduate
Graduate
(954) 262-8143
(954) 262-8361
Graduate School of
Computer and Information Sciences
(954) 262-2053
Graduate School of
Humanities and Social Sciences
(954) 262-3011
H. Wayne Huizenga
School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Undergraduate
Graduate
(954) 262-5067
(954) 262-5067
Institute for the Study of
Human Service, Health and Justice
(954) 262-7001
Oceanographic Center
(954) 262-3610
Shepard Broad Law Center
(954) 262-6128
