NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

67 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND PROCEDURES Curriculum, Advising, and Program Planning The Curriculum, Advising, and Program Planning (CAPP) degree evaluation system allows students to compare their completed coursework against the degree requirements published in the college catalog. This useful reference tool helps you track your progress towards degree completion and is available through SharkLink, the university’s interactive online portal. Please note that CAPP does not replace your academic advisor or college catalog information. CAPP degree evaluations are not official. You should consult with your academic advisor/program office for detailed program requirements and course options. Final approval for the completion of graduation requirements is granted by your program office. For further information about CAPP degree evaluation, please visit the Registrar’s Web site: www.nova.edu/capp . Declaring and Changing Majors, Minors, and Programs Declaring and Changing Majors Undergraduate students study and work in major fields that prepare them to enter careers or continue formal education in graduate and professional school. Students who do not select a major program during the admissions process are considered “deciding.” All students, including transfer students, must declare a major by the completion of 60 cumulative credits (including non-NSU credits). Deciding students and students who wish to change their originally declared major should contact their academic advisor. Request for Second Major Pursuing a second major is a serious commitment and requires significant student responsibility. Students may graduate with a second subject or double major depending on the availability of courses and academic division schedules. Students who wish to declare a second major must inform their academic advisor. A request for a second major may be made following completion of 30 credits towards a bachelor’s degree and before 90 credits are earned towards a bachelor’s degree. A student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher in order to declare a second major. In order to declare a second major, students must complete a Request for Second Major Form, which requires signatures from department leadership in both areas of study. The Request for Second Major Form is a statement of student intent. The student is responsible for tracking requirements and prerequisites for both major programs, with guidance and assistance from departmental advisors. Both majors will be posted to the transcript at the time of conferral of the bachelor’s degree. A second major will not be added to a transcript following conferral of degree. Requirements for the second major, as for the first major, are based on the curriculum published in the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog for the semester of the student’s entry into the university. For majors subsequently added to the college, curriculum requirements are based on the catalog in effect during the semester the second major is declared. Declaring and Conferral of Minors Many NSU colleges and schools offer undergraduate minors. Most courses taken to fulfill general education and major requirements may also be used to satisfy minor requirements. Some restrictions may apply. For details, refer to each minor description.