NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

68 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND PROCEDURES Students may request a minor after having earned a minimum of 30 credits but before earning 90 credits. In order to declare a minor, students must complete a Request for Minor Form, including signatures from their home major department and the department hosting the minor. The Request for Minor Form is a statement of student intent. The university will strive to make courses available for students to complete the minor in a timely fashion; however, this is not always possible. Successful completion of a minor requires the student to complete at least 50 percent of the coursework for the minor at NSU and attain a grade point average of at least 2.25 for the minor. A minor will be posted to the student’s transcript at the time of conferral of the bachelor’s degree. Minors will not be posted following conferral of the degree. Changing Program Formats Students who wish to change degree programs (e.g., Career Development Program to PALS Program, non-degree seeking to degree seeking, or from a campus-based to an online program) should contact their academic advisor. Transfer credit and scholarships awarded may not be applicable in all programs. Admission requirements, degree requirements, tuition, and policies may differ. Changes will be considered for a subsequent term once the current term has started. Changing Colleges Within NSU Students who wish to change their major to another housed in a different college or school within Nova Southeastern University should contact their academic advisor for more information about this process. Earning a Second Bachelor’s Degree Individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, including NSU, may earn a second bachelor’s degree from NSU by completing a minimum of 30 additional credits toward the second degree at NSU. At least 50 percent of major requirements must be taken at NSU. Disability Services The Office of Student Disability Services provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities enrolled at NSU, regardless of location or instructional delivery format. The Office of Student Disability Services and its designated representatives are available to advise students regarding eligibility for classroom and testing accommodations and other disability-related services. For more information about ADA policy, services, and procedures, students may call the Office of Student Disability Services at (954) 262-7185 or visit www.nova.edu/disabilityservices . Dropping and Adding Classes During the drop and add periods, students may modify their schedule by changing classes without any further academic implications. However, even during the drop and add period, dropping a class may result in a tuition charge, affect fees, or impact a student’s financial aid. Students may withdraw from a class after the drop period has ended. Changes to course registrations will not be accepted 30 days after each semester ends. Dropping a course may result in a refund for tuition paid and will not negatively affect the GPA. However, students need to be cautious because dropping classes may affect the student’s enrollment status and, therefore, eligibility for financial aid and loan deferment. If a student drops below half- time or full-time status, (whichever was the basis for financial aid awarded), the student may become ineligible for grant aid, loans, and scholarships that were awarded prior to the drop. This may cause a reduction in certain types of financial aid and, consequently, may result in a higher balance due. For students completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, the number of credits constituting half-time or full-time enrollment may vary. All other students are considered half-time at 6–11 credits and full-time at 12 credits or above. Students receiving financial aid should consult a financial aid counselor