Commencement Brochure 2016

INTERNATIONAL GUEST INVITATIONS Contact the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at (954) 262-7240 to request a letter of invitation for family members wishing to enter the United States to attend the commencement of candidates on an F-1 visa. Family members should present this letter to the U.S. Embassy when they apply for B1/B2 visas—the visas used for short-term business or pleasure visits to the United States. If a candidate wishes to invite more than one family member, the OISS must be informed if one letter will suffice or if separate letters are needed for each family member. It is the candidate’s responsibility to mail these letters to family members. 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 www.nova.edu/registrar/instructions_hpd.html . 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. Handicapped-accessible and special needs parking 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 special-needs 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) 262- 5551 or visit online a t www.nsuarena.com . Click here f or a printable main campus map. Empowering Students to Succeed