Commencement Brochure 2015

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Empowering Students to SucceedAT COMMENCEMENT
Arrive early
Plan on arriving with regalia when the doors open
one hour prior to the commencement start time
and proceed to RecPlex on the second floor of the
Don Taft UC. The procession will begin promptly at
the scheduled time.
Wear appropriate academic attire
Every candidate must wear approved cap and
gown to participate in commencement. NSU
regalia are blue for baccalaureate candidates and
gray for all other degrees. No stiletto heels, tennis
shoes or sneakers should be worn, please.
 Baccalaureate degree candidates will wear
their regalia to the Graduation Lineup site.
 Master’s degree and Specialist candidates will
wear their hoods throughout the entire
ceremony.
 Doctoral degree candidates will carry their
hoods on stage where they will be hooded.
Do not bring personal items
For everyone's safety, all bags will be checked at
the door. Do not bring purses or other personal
items. Students are asked not to carry anything in
the ceremony and, after crossing the stage, you
may be placed in a different seat. There is no place
to check or store purses, jackets, or other personal
items.
Child care is not provided
Candidates will not be permitted to bring children
on the arena floor.
Relax and enjoy your ceremony
The ceremony will last approximately two to three
hours. Out of courtesy to all of our graduates, we
ask that you remain for the duration of the
ceremony.
Empowering Students to Succeed
Commencement Checklist
Not sure what to do or where to start in planning for commencement?
Just follow this checklist to stay on track!
SIX MONTHS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT
Check your personal information
Log into your SharkLink account to ensure accuracy of your
information (i.e., spelling of name and correct permanent and/or mailing address)
Apply for your degree/diploma
An Application for Degree/Diploma should be completed and submitted with the
appropriate fee no later than the last semester in which your program will be completed.
The application can be submitted early and kept on file in order to expedite the process
once your program requirements have been met. An Application for Degree/Diploma can
be completed online after reading the important instructions a
SIX WEEKS BEFORE COMMENCEMENT
Confirm your intent to participate at commencement
All eligible candidates who plan on attending must complete an online Commencement
Participation Form (CPF), which is sent to your NSU SharkLink email account. At that time,
review your degree information and confirm the proper spelling of your name for the
commencement program.
Order your cap and gown from the NSU Bookstore
After completing the CPF, all candidates are responsible for ordering their own academic
regalia. For questions, please call the NSU Bookstore at (954) 262-4750 or email
Order your commencement-related materials
All commencement-related materials, including invitations, announcements, class rings,
frames, etc., can be purchased online through NSU Bookstore partner
or more information, contact th
Notify guests
Families, friends, and the general public are cordially invited to attend commencement.
Arena doors open one hour before the ceremony begins. Tickets are not required but
seating is limited and large groups of guests wishing to sit together should arrive early.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size of the NSU Arena at the Don Taft University Center and as a
courtesy to all candidates and their guests, the saving of seats is strictly prohibited.
Doctoral and Juris Doctorate candidates should watch the
AFTER COMMENCEMENT
Order your graduation photographs
Arrangements have been made with professional photographers to record the moment
you walk across the stage. There is no obligation to purchase.
Return your rented deluxe regalia
Doctoral candidates can return their rented deluxe regalia after the ceremony at the
venue or have seven days to return rented deluxe regalia to the bookstore during normal
operating hours. Failure to do so will result in a charge of the full purchase price to the
credit card on file.
Hooding Video
Graduating doctoral and juris doctorate
candidates at Nova Southeastern University
(NSU) commencement ceremonies will be
hooded on stage in front of their friends
Graduating doctoral and
juris doctorate candidates
at NSU commencement
ceremonies will be
hooded on stage in front
of their friends and family.