PROGRAMS
Commencement programs for guests will be
available at all ceremony entrances. Programs will
be provided for commencement candidates at
their seats. The program, which is individualized
for each ceremony, lists the name, permanent
address, and degree of each candidate.
Names and addresses for the commencement
program are retrieved as they appear in 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, backpack-style
purses, diaper bags, waist packs, oversized/large
purses, alcohol, bottles, food, cans, thermoses,
coolers, drugs, chains, 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 are subject to
screening through metal detectors and all bags are
subject to inspection 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 all candidates who participate in
an NSU Commencement ceremony. Candidates who submit a Commencement
Participation Form will be automatically directed to the NSU Bookstore vendor, Oak Hall
Cap & Gown’s Web site 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.
ost $51.00 (plus tax)
cost $90.00 (plus tax). The regalia
are yours to keep.
Doctoral candidate are loaned
and will have seven days after
commencement to return the cap, gown, and hood to the bookstore. Failure to do so will
result in a charge of the full purchase price to their student account, $992.00 plus tax.
Loaned deluxe regalia will not be available for shipping due to the process that requires a
candidate’s signature at checkout. All regalia will be available for pick up at the NSU
Bookstore on the main campus in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., up to and including the day before
commencement, at the Senior Awards Dinner & Dance at the Signature Grand, and on the
day of commencement, at the Don Taft University Center.
Online candidates who notify the commencement office of their intention to participate in
either commencement or the Senior Awards Dinner & Dance will have their student
account charged the full HPD graduation fee. There are no refunds and this charge may
not be realized until several days after commencement weekend.
Candidates who wish to have their master’s regalia shipped domestically must place their
order by the posted deadline. Please remember there is no shipping of loaned deluxe
regalia. Individuals requesting international shipping should 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).
Ceremony Date:
Online Order Deadline:
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Monday, July 30, 2014
Regalia ordered after the online deadlines listed above must be ordered and picked up
directly from the mai
in the University Park Plaza in
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,
(check with the bookstore for pick-up dates and hours of operation).
For all questions regarding regalia, please call the NSU Bookstore at (954) 262-4750 or
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