Academic advisors provide students with confidential academic, social, and developmental advising to ensure they receive the individual attention they need to succeed. It is strongly recommended that all undergraduate students entering a program, changing majors or specializations/concentrations, requesting transfer of credits, or attempting to meet specific renewal or certification requirements contact an academic advisor before registering for classes. Academic advisors additionally serve as liaisons and referral agents by helping students gain needed assistance from other NSU divisions or from the community. Students should maintain regular contact with their academic advisors throughout their academic career at NSU. Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor if they believe their rights as students are being, or have been, violated. Students are also encouraged to discuss aspects of their education with faculty members, program administrators, and directors.
All students must complete the Student Enrollment Agreement (SEA) each term, prior to course registration. Students may view a copy of the SEA at www.nova.edu/registrar/forms/catch-the-sea-wave.pdf and may complete the form in NSU Sharklink, the university’s online information portal.
Undergraduate Academic Advising Center for
Abraham S. Fischler School of Education;
Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences;
H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship; and
Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health, and Justice
Horvitz Administration Building, Second Floor, Room 252 Phone: (954) 262-7990 | 800-541-6682, ext. 27990 Fax: (954) 262-3709
Email: [email protected]
College of Health Care Sciences
Academic Advising and Administrative Support
Each student is required to contact the program director for academic advising prior to beginning the program. The program director and the department coordinator will advise and assist the student during their matriculation into the program. Students may communicate with the director and coordinator via phone, fax, email, or in person if they visit campus.
Department of Health Science—Cardiovascular Sonography
Telephone: (813) 574-5372
Department of Health Science—Online
Telephone: (954) 262-1239 for administrative support | (954) 288-9695 for academic advising
Department of Health Science—Medical Sonography
Department of Health Science–Cardiac Sonography Certificate
Telephone: (954) 262- 1964
Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Telephone: (561) 805-2244
College of Nursing
A designated nursing faculty member will help students with course selections for each semester. Prior to selecting courses for the next semester, students should review all nursing program course requirements and tracking. If students have difficulty with registration or financial aid issues, they should contact their program director immediately for assistance. All students are asked to meet with their designated faculty advisor each term, including the last term of coursework prior to graduation.
Academic Advising
Telephone: (954) 262-1703
Academic Standing
(revised: August 14, 2014)Nova Southeastern University is committed to ensuring accurate tracking and review of a student’s permanent academic record. Academic transcripts serve as documentation for the student and as a record for other agencies (employers, other academic institutions, etc.). The academic transcript reflects the record of courses taken, grades received, degrees sought and/or earned (with award and academic completion dates), practicum/dissertation titles, honors awarded, and disciplinary actions which result in a student’s suspension or expulsion from the institution. Additionally, the student’s academic standing is reflected on an academic transcript to provide a more complete depiction of the student’s academic history. The following designations provide for a student’s status as it relates to her/his End-of Term Academic Standing within the university:
● Academic Warning (AW): A student is placed on AW when she/he has demonstrated poor academic performance but remains in progress toward degree completion. AW will be assigned for any semester in which the student has a semester GPA below 2.0 (regardless of cumulative GPA). A student on warning will receive a formal communication. AW will not be a designation of any kind on a student’s transcript. AW will be considered a warning to the student and is not a designation of poor academic standing within the university.
● Academic Probation (AR): A student is placed on AR when she/he has demonstrated poor academic performance and fails to demonstrate sufficient progress toward degree completion. AR is determined when the student’s cumulative GPA is below 2.0 AND has a semester GPA below 2.0 AND the student is currently on academic warning (AW). To be removed from AR a student must raise the cumulative GPA above 2.0 at the end of the semester. A student may remain on AR with a cumulative average below 2.0 if the semester average is above a 2.0.
● Academic Suspension (AS): A student is placed on AS when she/he has a cumulative GPA below 2.0 AND a semester GPA below 2.0 AND is currently on academic probation (AR). Suspension results in cessation of enrollment/registration for the next fall or winter semester (summer semester does not satisfy the period of academic suspension). If supported, a student returns to the university on academic probation (AR). If the student is away from NSU enrollment for more than 12 months, the student must submit a new application for admission. This insures a comprehensive review of student academic and financial standing and updates relevant catalog term/ year. A student may not apply any credits earned during suspension (one semester) toward their NSU degree. AS carries a permanent designation on the student transcript.
● Academic Dismissal (DA): A student is placed on DA when she/he has a cumulative GPA below 2.0 AND a semester GPA below 2.0 AND was previously academically suspended AND currently is on academic probation (AR). The university process on ‘return from dismissal’ requires a minimum of a two year hiatus from all NSU enrollments. A student may petition for readmission following dismissal through the Office of Enrollment and Student Services. A student readmitted is placed on academic probation (AR). If readmitted, a student may not apply any credits earned during dismissal. DA carries a permanent designation on the student’s transcript.
● Good Academic Standing (OO): By definition, a student is in Good Academic Standing unless she/he is not making sufficient progress toward degree completion or has been placed on Disciplinary Suspension or Disciplinary Expulsion. Unless a student is placed on academic probation, academic suspension, or academic dismissal she/ he is considered in good academic standing. Standing only occurs when a student is moving from a poor standing status (AR, AS, DA).
● Increased Standards: Due to external factors including but not limited to areas such as regional and national accreditation as well as state licensure, certain colleges/centers/schools/programs reserve the right to require a level of academic performance that is greater than the base level established by the university for all undergraduate students. Note: the University catalog provides for a full listing of any performance levels required by specific academic programs.
● Appeals: A student may appeal a determination of academic suspension or academic dismissal to the College of Undergraduate Studies within ten days of notification. The student will be automatically dropped from classes on determination of suspension or dismissal. The student may not attend class during a period of appeal.