Getting Started

New Graduate Student To-Do List

 

Getting Started

    1. Get connected: Retrieve your SharkLink username https://app.nova.edu/mynsuidentity and set up your password https://reset.nova.edu

    2. Login to Sharklink https://SharkLink.nova.edu/ Access your NSU email and setup your NSU email signature to include your program and your NSU ID. SharkLink is your “passport” to access important campus resources and tools (e.g. NSU email, you degree audit, registration, financial aid, etc.). Note: Check out the videos in the Technology Resources Module for setting up your Email Signature and How to forward your NSU email to your personal email account Video Resources. If you require further assistance logging into SharkLink contact the NSU Help Desk at (954)262-4357.

    3. Schedule a new student academic advising appointment - Call (954) 262-5067 to schedule a New Student advising appointment. This is an opportunity to connect with your academic advisor, review your degree requirements, plan your class schedule, and to discuss academic policies and campus resources. Note: Students must have their SharkLink and NSU Email established prior to this appointment. Students with a telephone advising appointment are encouraged to be in a quiet place, with a computer, and logged into Sharklink during the advising session.

    4. Review your Admission Status – If you are Provisionally or Conditionally Admitted you will work with your Recruiter to complete the admissions documentation necessary to be Fully Admitted. Note: Provisionally and conditionally admitted students are not eligible to receive financial aid funds.

Academic Advising Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed on the weekends
Carl DeSantis Building, Suite 1115
NSU Main Campus
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
(954) 262-5067 | 800-672-7223 x25067

Registering for Classes

  1. View your degree requirements: https://dw.nova.edu/ResponsiveDashboard/
  2. Go to SharkLink:Visit https://sharklinkportal.nova.edu/ . This is where you'll access all your student services.
  3. Access Registration Portal:Click on "Course Registration", Click on “Registration” and then select "Register for Classes."
  4. Agree to the Student Enrollment Agreement (SEA):This outlines your responsibilities as a student. Read carefully and click "Save" to proceed.
  5. Choose your term:From the drop-down menu, select the semester you want to register for (e.g., Fall 2024). Click "Continue."
  6. Search for classes:Enter the subject code (e.g., MGT) and course number (e.g., 5001) in the designated fields. Click "Search" to find available sections for that class.
  7. Pick your class:Review the different class sections displayed. Look for details like meeting times, campus location, and whether there are seats available. When you find the course section you want, click "ADD" to put it in your course summary.
  8. Review your choices:You'll see a summary of all the courses you've selected, listed as "Pending." This means they're not officially registered yet.
  9. Finalize your registration: Once you've chosen your classes, click "Submit." This will register you for those courses and update the status to "Registered" in your summary.
  10. Verify your registration: Once you have registered for your course(es), review your schedule and confirm the location of your classes (ground vs online format). To verify your schedule, go to your dashboard in SharkLink and view the “my courses” widget to review your schedule.

 

FAQ

An overview of HCBE and NSU policies and resources can be found on our video resource page.

 

Materials to Review After Your Advising Appointment

    • Bookmark & Review the Graduate Resource Page
      https://SharkLink.nova.edu/web/sb/graduate-resources

    • Check Your NSU Email

      Due to FERPA privacy restrictions, all NSU email communication must be conducted through your NSU student email account. Note: If you require further assistance retrieving your NSU email refer to the following link: http://www.nova.edu/help/live/how-to.html

    • Huizenga Portal

      Huizenga Portal is a communication portal specific to HCBE that provides access to important information about policies and the HCBE electronic drop/withdrawal request form. https://secure.business.nova.edu/hsportal/

    • I-20 Status Criteria

      International students studying on an F1-Visa and who have been issued and I-20 must be registered for a minimum of 9 credits. Students are required to take 6 credits in a ground format and 3 credits are permitted to be taken in an online format.

    • Financial Aid
      Complete the FAFSA form online to determine your eligibility. You can view your Financial Aid account and accept funds via SharkLink. Note: If you are receiving financial aid you should apprise yourself of all policies regulating financial aid eligibility, including Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). http://www.nova.edu/financialaid/.

    • Tuition Awards
      If you are an alumnus of NSU, Active or Prior Service Military, or a partner institution, please notify your advisor as you may qualify for an award. If you work for one of our Corporate or Government Partners, you must complete the Electronic Verification Process prior to the start of each semester in order to receive your tuition adjustment for each term. Verification is required for each semester for all Corporate and Government Employee Partners.

    • How to Pay Tuition
      Once registered, go to the University Bursar’s Office page to review billing and payment options information.

    • Order Your Textbooks
      Once you have confirmed registration in your classes you may purchase your books at the NSU bookstore or online at www.nsubooks.bncollege.com.

    • Apply for Your Sharkcard
      Your NSU ID SharkCard is used to gain access to campus resources. Note: You must register for a course at least 24-hours prior to requesting your ID card. 

    • Apply for a NSU Parking Decal
      Annual parking decals are required in order to park on NSU campuses. See the section on Transportation and Parking, then Parking Permit to obtain your decal. 

    • Canvas

      Canvas, accessed in SharkLink, is the interface used to host online courses and support the online interaction component in many ground-based courses. You are encouraged to self-enroll in the tutorial course to become familiar with the system prior to the start of classes.

    • Review the HCBE Graduate Catalog
      NSU and HCBE policies and procedures are updated annually and documented in the HCBE Graduate Catalog. All new students are expected to review the catalog before they begin classes. It is every student’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of NSU and HCBE policies, regulations, and curriculum requirements.

    • Student Health Insurance Requirement
      NSU requires all students to carry adequate health insurance coverage. Therefore, students will automatically be enrolled in the NSU Student Health Insurance Plan upon registering for classes. For detailed information, including waiver deadlines, access to the online waiver, NSU Student Health Insurance Plan features, costs, and more, students should visit the Bursar’s website at https://www.nova.edu/bursar/health-insurance.

    • Office of Student Disability Services
      Students with identified disabilities may seek accommodations through the Office of Student Disability Services. Students are required to provide documentation by the outlined deadlines listed on the Academic Accommodations Form. To initiate the process, visit https://www.nova.edu/disabilityservices/index.html upon admission.

 

For More Information

Office of Academic Advising
H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Carl DeSantis Building
3300 S. University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796

Phone: (954) 262-5067 or 800-672-7223 x25067
Fax: (954) 262-3964

 
Revised 7/21/2020