Become a Shark in Five Steps

Freshman Applicant

• 3.0 Weighted High School GPA
• High School/Prior-Learning/Military Transcripts (JST, CCAF)
• SAT: Mid-range 1000 - 1220 (Combined Math & Critical Reading Only)(Code: 5514)
• ACT: Mid-range 22-29 (Composite) (Code: 6706)
• Recommended Optional Items:
  
  
  • Volunteer Experience (Prior to or during service)
  • Letter of Recommendation (From a Superior)
  • Personal Essay (Why NSU?)
  • A Copy of Your Resume

Transfer Applicant

• 3.11 College GPA Overall
• Prior-Learning/Military Transcripts (JST, CCAF)
• At least 24 College Credits*
  • *If less than 24 credits, submit high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores. See above for details.
• Recommended Optional Items:
  
  
  • Volunteer Experience (Prior to or during service)
  • Letter of Recommendation (From a Superior)
  • Personal Essay (Why NSU?)
  • A Copy of Your Resume

Nursing Applicants

View admissions requirements and application procedures by visiting our Undergraduate Nursing Applicant webpage.

For more information visit Undergraduate Admission or call 1-800-338-4723.

For questions about acceptance of transfer credits or converting life experience to credits, visit Transfer Evaluation Services or call 1-800-806-3680.

• Choose an Undergraduate Major/Minor/Program.
• Create an account and start an application.
• Submit all transcripts, military (JST, CCAF)/prior learning, electronically or by mail:
  
  
  • School Code: 001509
  • Nova Southeastern University
    Office of Undergraduate Admissions
    3301 College Avenue
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314

If you intend to use your benefits, you must complete apply through the VA.gov website ASAP.

• To start your application go to: www.va.gov
• Click on Apply for Education Benefits
• Follow instructions provided on the website

The VA will process your application within 4-8 weeks and you will be sent a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE).

Once you receive your CoE, immediately hand deliver it to the VA Certifying Official located on the main campus in the Horvitz Administration Building.

If you cannot reach the main campus, fax it to the number below.

800-541-6682, ext. 27236
Fax (954) 262-3966
E-mail: vabenefits@nova.edu
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST

Each year you can apply to receive free Federal financial aid. Filling out a FAFSA also allows access to Federal Work Study student employment positions.

• Begin your FAFSA.
  
  
  • School Code: 001509
• For assistance, contact our Financial Aid office

Congratulations on your acceptance to Nova Southeastern University!

• Confirm/Finalize your enrollment and pay seat deposit.
• If you are using your VA Educational Benefits submit your Yellow Ribbon Form ASAP!
• Apply for Housing.
• Sign up for Orientation.
• Register for Classes.
• NSU requires that all students have health insurance. For more information or to waive the requirement due to existing insurance, visit our Student Health Insurance webpage.
• Contact the Student Veterans Coordinator at your Veterans Resource Center.