Welcome to Shark Preview!
Welcome to Virtual Shark Preview, future Sharks! We wish you could have been here on campus with us to dive in, fins first to NSU for the complete Shark Preview experience.
As an admitted student for the Fall 2023 semester, we encourage you to use this space as a resource to explore the NSU Shark Life and stay connected with your admissions counselor and other important campus resources. From all of us at NSU Florida, we're so happy you're here. Fins up!
Virtual Shark Preview Details
January 26-27, 2023 Virtual Shark Preview Weekend
Sample Schedule
Day 1: Thursday
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Welcome to Shark Preview and Check-In Weekend Instructions – Link from Email – Meetup Link Get to know your Shark Preview Leader and fellow attendees. |
8:00 am – 9:00 am
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The NSU International Student Experience-Student Panel Webinar Link from Email Hear from current students about the importance of being involved and actively engaged, how they adjusted to attending NSU and living in South Florida in the NSU community, and more! |
9:00 am– 10:00 am |
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Mock Class with Dr. Iona Scripa Webinar Link from Email Experience what it would be like to take a class here at NSU by taking this mock class session taught by Dr. Iona Scripa, the Director of the Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition. |
10:00 am – 10:45 am |
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Next Steps for International Students Webinar Link from Email Learn about health insurance in the United States, the importance of applying for your social security number early, the I-20 process, and more! |
10:45 pm – 11:45 pm |
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Interview Preparation Session Webinar Link from Email Receive interview preparation help from our Career Services team. |
11:45 pm – 12:45 pm |
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Shark Preview Wrap Up Weekend Instructions – Link in GroupMe – Meetup Link Meet up with your group to reflect on your experience and hear the next steps! |
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm |
Day 2: Friday
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Help Desk Have a question or need more information? Email the Shark Preview team at sharkpreview@nova.edu for help with your question. |
8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
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Interviews Various Links Refer to the interview schedule that was emailed to you. Feel free to email sharkpreview@nova.edu at any time with questions or to find the link for your interview. |
See your personalized interview schedule |
Event Check-in
- Students confirmed for this Virtual Shark Preview Weekend experience will receive an email by Wednesday, January 25, 2023 with their personalized schedule including Zoom URLs for the sessions on Thursday and interviews on Friday.
- All Virtual Shark Preview Weekend events and interviews will be hosted online via Zoom, so please download Zoom to your devices in advance.
- Virtual Shark Preview Weekend begins on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. EST.
- We understand that you may have technical complications or extreme time zone differences that make it difficult to join the full Virtual Shark Preview Experience. You are only required to participate in the interview portion of your experience. The main sessions will be recorded and uploaded to this website after the event for your convenience.
Parent and Family Information
- Parents and family members are welcome to participate in the open sessions during Virtual Shark Preview Weekend on January 26, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. EST. JOIN HERE. Please note, we kindly ask that parents and family members do not participate in the interviews.
Premier Programs Interview Tips and Summaries
- Our best piece of advice is to be yourself, have fun, and don't be afraid to ask questions! Let us know why you're ready to become a Shark and how NSU Florida's Premier Programs can help you achieve your dreams. We also recommend researching the career fields/areas of interest you're applying for and to review the Premier Program interview tips prepared by our Center for Academic and Professional Success (CAPS), linked below.
Attire Recommendations for Students
- Thursday's activities include a welcome check in, mock classroom experience, interview preparation, and getting to know current NSU students and other future Sharks. Casual attire like a t-shirt is appropriate.
- Friday will be your interview day. We highly recommend business casual or professional attire.
Put Your Fins Up
1...2...3...Fins Up!
Do you know how to Fins Up? It's our favorite tradition here, and if you're going to be a Shark, you'll need to know how it's done. Learn from some of the best fins we know, our students!
Then show us your best #FinsUpforNSU from home on Instagram and tag us @sharkadmissions.
The Interview Doctor is in!
INTERVIEW DOCTOR EPISODES CONTINUED
Virtual Tour
Studying like a Shark means you'll be living and learning in beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities. You have to see it to believe it. Check it out in the virtual tour below, and trust us when we say it's even better in person!
NSU Shark Life
Next Steps for Admitted Students
Now that you're in, what's next? Head over to our admitted student page for next steps about submitting your enrollment deposit and for information about campus housing, course registration, new student orientation, student health insurance, and more.
FIND MY ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Your success, well-being, and safety are our top priorities. If you need something, we have an office with dedicated professional staff ready to help. Check them out below.