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NSU COVID-19 Return Of the Sharks ProtocolNova Southeastern University (NSU) considers the health, safety, and well-being of its students and community to be one of its toppriorities. In the midst of these unprecedented pandemic conditions, NSU continues to follow federal, state, and local guidelines to putin place extensive provisions and protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in NSU facilities and locations.NSU takes its responsibilities seriously, and the university counts on its students to take their responsibility to comply with safetypractices and protocols seriously as well, understanding that some risks lie outside of anyone’s control.NSU cannot guarantee a completely COVID-19-free environment. However, to address the health and safety of the NSU community andreduce the risk of transmission of the COVID-19 virus, NSU has created policies and protocols for mitigating the spread of COVID-19.Taking steps to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 infections at NSU is a shared responsibility. It is critical that all students adhere to thesepolicies and protocols, as well as national, state, and local guidelines, for their own well-being and the well-being of those aroundthem. Students are expected to comply with the NSU safety policies and protocols related to COVID-19, including the protocols setforth in the Return of the Sharks Student Guide. Residential life students are also required to comply with the Addendum to the 2020–2021 Residential Life and Housing Contract and the Residential Life COVID-19 Preparedness Guide, which include additional health andsafety protocols and policies specific to residential life. The NSU policies and protocols for responding to COVID-19 may be updatedat any time, as additional information about COVID-19 is obtained, and/or as additional guidance is issued from federal, state, andlocal governmental bodies and agencies. As such, students are responsible for continuing to monitor their NSU email for any updatesto this handbook, as well as nova.edu/ehs/cv19-resources/ for additional updates. Failure to comply with the NSU safety policies andprotocols related to COVID-19 may result in immediate removal from campus and a referral to the Office of the Vice President ofStudent Affairs, or the applicable college/academic program, for disciplinary action in accordance with the university’s Code of StudentConduct and Academic Responsibility.By returning to any NSU campus, as well as living in NSU housing or sponsored housing, students assume the risk of exposure to certaindangers, including, but not limited to, possible exposure to communicable diseases such as the COVID-19 virus. COVID-19 is a highlyinfectious, potentially life-threatening disease declared by the World Health Organization to be a global pandemic. There is no currentvaccine available to the public for COVID-19. The disease’s highly contagious nature means that contact with others, or contact withsurfaces that have been exposed to the virus, can lead to infection. Additionally, individuals who may have been infected with theCOVID-19 virus may be asymptomatic for a period of time, or may never become symptomatic at all. Because of its highly contagiousand sometimes “hidden” nature, it is currently very difficult to control the spread of COVID-19 or to determine whether, where, or howa specific individual may have been exposed to the disease.Again, you have NSU’s commitment to continually enhance its efforts to maintain a safer environment. However, by making thedecision to return to any NSU campus or reside in NSU housing or sponsored housing, each student is acknowledging that he or shefully understands the risks associated with COVID-19 and is doing so freely and voluntarily.We are all in this together as we all commit to follow proper, known protocols to better contain COVID-19 here in our shared community.Resurgence of COVID-19NSU is committed to both providing the highest quality education, as well as, keeping safety at the forefront of every decision thatthe university makes. The 2020–2021 academic year will require a significant amount of flexibility that will enable the universityto be prepared for any change in circumstances. In that regard, NSU is planning to use the BlendFlex model for the majority of itscourse offerings. This model simultaneously offers face-to-face and online delivery of instruction. NSU BlendFlex courses include aportion of the students attending in a traditional classroom setting, while the remaining students attend from a remote location usingvideoconferencing type technologies, including Zoom and Canvas. There may be certain programs that do not lend themselves tothe BlendFlex model, including courses requiring experiential learning, such as those containing laboratory and clinical components.Students should consult directly with their programs for further information regarding their course delivery model.In the event of a resurgence of COVID-19, NSU may take certain steps to protect the health and safety of the university community.These may include transitioning back to a fully online platform. In making this transition, NSU will continue to provide the same highquality education that students receive face-to face, while striving to limit disruption to student learning during this transition.Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2020–20215

Table of ContentsUniversity Equal Opportunity/Nondiscrimination Statement. 3NSU Accreditations 3NSU Memberships 4NSU COVID-19 Return Of the Sharks Protocol 5Resurgence of COVID-19 5Letter from the President 11NSU Mission Statement 12NSU Vision 2020 Statement 12NSU Core Values 12NSU Board of Trustees 12University History 13Campus Facilities 13NSU Campus Locations 14NSU Regional Campuses/Instructional Sites. 14NSU Health Care Clinics 15OVERVIEW OF NSU UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES. 18Academic Programs 18 Majors 18 Minors 20 Certificate Programs 22Academic Calendars 23Correspondence Directory 25 Abraham S. Fischler College of Education andSchool of Criminal Justice 25 College of Computing and Engineering 25 College of Psychology 26 College of Undergraduate Studies 26 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine 26 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 26 Farquhar Honors College 27 H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business andEntrepreneurship 28 Halmos College of Arts and Sciences andthe Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center 29 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 30 Shepard Broad College of Law 30University-Wide Services Directory 31PREMIER PROGRAMS AND HONOR SOCIETIES. 34Dual Admission Programs 34 Available Dual Admission Programs 34 Dual Admission Program forEnrolled Students (DAPES) 35Honor Societies and Academic Organizations 36Razor’s Edge Scholars Programs 39 Razor’s Edge Global Scholars Program 39 Razor’s Edge Leadership Scholars Program 39 Razor’s Edge Research Scholars Program 39 Razor’s Edge Shark Talent Scholars Program 40 Razor’s Edge Shark Teach Scholars Program 40The Fischler Academy 40The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy 40ADMISSIONS. 41General Admission Information 41Admission Procedures and Requirements 41 Application Deadlines 41 Required Documentation 42Premier Program Applications 46 Dual Admission Program 46 Farquhar Honors College 46 Razor’s Edge Scholars 46 The Fischler Academy 47 The Huizenga Business Innovation Academy 47Pre-Degree Granting Programs 47 Deciding Program 47 Pre-Nursing Program 47 Pre-Respiratory Therapy Program 48Special Circumstances 48 Home-Schooling 48 International Students Admissions 48 Non-Degree-Seeking Students 50 Second Bachelor’s Degree 51Delayed Enrollment and Reapplication for Admission 51Transfer Credits 51Assessment of Prior Experiences for Academic Credit 52Transferring NSU Credits to Other Institutions 53POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. 54Attendance/Absence Policy 54Course Credits—Application Toward Multiple Requirements 54Course Delivery 54Course Evaluations 55Declaring and Changing Majors, Minors, and Programs 55 Declaring and Changing Majors 55 Request for Second Major 56 Declaring and Conferral of Minors 56Enrollment at Other Universities 56 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 57 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 57Grading System 57 Grading Scale 57 Grade Point Average and Quality Points 57 Grade Forgiveness 58 Grade Reports 58 Dean’s List 58 Incomplete 58 Academic Standing 59Graduation—Degrees, Diplomas, Certification, andCommencement 60 Degree Certificate 60 Diplomas 61 Graduation with Distinction 61 Graduation with Honors 61 Honors in Major 61 Commencement 61Graduation Requirements 61 Minimum Graduation Requirements 61Grievance/Discrimination 62 Types of Grievances 62 Administrative Grievance Process 63Image Use Statement 64Online Course Access and SharkLink 65 Distance Education Support 65 SharkLink 65Registration 65Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Student Catalog 2017–2018TABLE OF CONTENTS6

Roster Reconciliation 66 Student Contact and Personal Information 66 Degree Works 66 Enrollment Requirements for Financial Aid Eligibility 66 Auditing a Course 67 Closed Classes 67 Dropping and Adding Classes 67Withdrawal from Classes 68Withdrawal from the University and Leaves of Absence 69 Leaves of Absence 69Military Leaves of Absence 70Student-Athlete Eligibility 70Student Conduct—Academic Integrity 70 Academic Integrity in the Classroom 70 Academic Misconduct Reporting, Sanctions,and Appeal 72Student Health Insurance Requirement 74Tuition and Fees 75 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences(B.H.Sc. and B.S.) 76 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences(B.S.R.T.) 77 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 78Explanation of Tuition Rates 81Payment 81 Payment Policy 81 Methods of Payment 82 Declined Payment Policy 82 NSU Payment Plans 82 Tuition Assistance Plans 82 Florida Prepaid College Plan 83 Consequences for Nonpayment 83Refund Policies 83Veterans’ Education Benefits 85 Grade/Progress Reports forStudents Receiving Veterans’ Benefits 85 Pending Veterans Affairs (VA) Payment Policy 85ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND STUDENT SERVICES . 86Academic Advising 86 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences 86 Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing 87Career Development 87Disability Services 87Enrollment and Student Services 87Financial Assistance 89 Financial Aid Checklist 89 Federal Grants and Scholarships 90 Institutional Scholarships 90 Student Employment 90 Loans 90 Return of Title IV Funds 90 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) 90NSU Student Handbook 91Office of International Affairs (OIA) 91 Office of International Undergraduate Admissions 91 Office of International Students and Scholars 91 Office of Education Abroad 92Orientation 93Technical Help 93Tutoring and Testing Center (TTC) 93 Tutoring Services 93 Testing Services 94 Supplemental Instruction 94Veterans Resource Center 94Write from the Start Writing andCommunication Center (WCC) 94GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.

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