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Degree Conferral Policy

Upon completion of all program requirements, NSU students must submit an application to receive their degree/diploma. Students are expected to submit a degree application by the time they reach their final academic semester and must do so no later than one calendar year from the date all program requirements are successfully completed. Absent exigent circumstances, as determined at the discretion of NSU, the failure to timely submit a degree/diploma application will constitute an abandonment of the degree, and the student will be withdrawn from the student's academic program.

Important Instructions

• Take a moment to review your online transcript (i.e., degree, certificate, major, grades, etc.) in SharkLink using your email user name and password. Should you find any discrepancies, immediately notify your academic adviser/program office.
• Review your account for existing holds and/or outstanding balances.
• Complete and submit your Degree/Diploma Application, which is a requirement for the awarding of your degree or certificate.

Your degree application should be submitted by the time you reach your final academic semester. Existing holds and outstanding balances will not prevent the awarding of your degree or certificate but failure to complete and submit a degree application in a timely manner will affect your award date. Understand, however, that even while your degree will be awarded, no diploma, certificate, or degree verification will be released until all financial obligations are met.

 

Diploma/Certificate Mailing Address Changes and Special Punctuation
If your address changes after you have applied for your degree or certificate, you must  email diplomas@nova.edu to request that it be mailed to your new address and then update SharkLink. Updating SharkLink alone does not automatically update your diploma or certificate mailing address. Not providing a correct address to diplomas@nova.edu will cause a delay in receiving your diploma/certificate and could result in an additional fee. Please provide your NSU ID number in the body of all correspondence.

Please Note: If special punctuation characters such as tildes (ñ) or umlauts (ä) are required for your diploma name, email, diplomas@nova.edu. For additional assistance or information, call 800-541-6682, ext. 27200.