Commencement Brochure 2015

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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, 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 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, 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
cost $51.00 (plus tax). ost $90.00 (plus tax). The regalia are
yours to keep.
Doctoral candidates may either rent t a cost of $164.00 (plus tax) or
purchase it for $992.00 (plus tax). Candidates have seven days following commencement to
return the tam, gown, and hood to the bookstore. 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 NSU Bookstore on the main campus in Fort Lauderdale,
Fla., up to and including the day before commencement. On the day of commencement,
regalia is available for pick up at the Don Taft University Center, one hour before the start
of each ceremony.
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 undergraduate or master’s regalia shipped domestically
will be given that option but only if their order is placed by the posted deadline. 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.
Ceremony Date Online Regalia
Thursday, May 7, 2015 (1 pm) Friday, April 10, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015 (10 am and 4 pm) Friday, April 10, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015 (10 am and 4 pm) Friday, April 17, 2015
Friday, June 5, 2015 (10 am and 4 pm) Friday, May 8, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015 (10 am and 4 pm) Friday, May 15, 2015
Friday, August 21, 2015 (2:30 pm) Friday, July 24, 2015
Regalia ordered after the online deadlines listed above must be ordered and picked up
directly from the mai n 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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