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Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs

Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs

Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs

Introduction

At Nova Southeastern University, our approach to education has always been innovative and unique. We don’t fit easily within the standard niche – because neither do you.

We are traditional, but we’re also young, bold, and forward-thinking. Our private, undergraduate college offers a personal, nurturing atmosphere, but we’re also an exciting university with a wide variety of graduate and professional degrees.

Established in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1964 as a small college with some revolutionary ideas, NSU was originally named Nova University of Advanced Technology and chartered as a graduate institution in the physical and social sciences. In 1994, Nova University merged with Southeastern University of Health Sciences to form Nova Southeastern University.

Classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, NSU is 1 of only 50 universities nationwide to also be awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification and is also the largest private, not-for-profit institution in the United States that meets the U.S. Department of Education's criteria as a Hispanic-serving Institution. We have approximately 24,000 students, 172,000 alumni, a sprawling, 314-acre Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus, and a presence throughout Florida, the U.S., and nine countries around the world. Through five decades of explosive growth, our reputation for academic excellence and innovation continues to flourish.

NSU offers a vast number of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees through our 16 colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Computing and Engineering, Dental Medicine, Education, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Psychology

NSU Highlights

  • NSU scientists are using more than $82 million in externally provided funding for exciting interdisciplinary research projects to make discoveries and produce new knowledge in health care, biotechnology, life sciences, environment, and social sciences.
  • NSU is home to National Champions, All-Americans, Olympians, and future professional athletes. The NSU Sharks have 17 intercollegiate athletic teams that compete in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) as members of the Sunshine State Conference.
  • Our Health Care Centers provide medical, dental, and psychological care to thousands of South Florida residents.
  • NSU also brings cultural enrichment to the community through NSU's Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, the Miniaci Performing Arts Center; public access to the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center; and academic programs in the performing and visual arts.

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Statistics

  • Florida’s largest private research university with 8 Florida campuses and 1 in Puerto Rico.
  • 20,435 enrolled students.
  • 17 NCAA Division II Athletic teams.
  • 6,500 degrees awarded each year.
  • 17 average undergrad class size.
  • 190,000+ Alumni located in 50 states and over 100 countries.
  • $41 Million+ in scholarships awarded.
  • National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Health, FBI, and more support NSU research.
  • $5 billion NSU’s projected economic impact in Florida by 2025.
  • 100+ corporate partners for internships, on-site visits, and networking opportunities.
  • 18,300+ Healthcare Professionals Graduated Since 2012.
  • 1 of 3 Universities in the U.S. with both MD and DO Colleges.
  • Largest Educator of Physicians in Florida, and Poised to be Largest in the Country by 2023.

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    Campus Features

    Main Campus Location

    The university’s Fort Lauderdale campus is located on a 314-acre site 10 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean and is readily accessible via several highways and Florida’s Turnpike.

    Living in South Florida

    With its warm climate, there’s sunbathing, bike riding, fishing, and surfing. Students will enjoy world-class food and the best in arts and entertainment. South Florida offers open-air festivals, concerts, shopping malls, all just minutes from campus. Professional teams like the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, and Florida Panthers are all within a 30-minute drive.

    Athletics

    The NSU Sharks compete in NCAA Division II sports as members of the Sunshine State Conference. Offering 17 intercollegiate athletic programs, student-athletes enjoy some of the best facilities in South Florida.

    Men’s

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross-Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Track & Field

    Women’s

    • Baseball
    • Cross-Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track & Field
    • Volleyball

    Residence Halls

    Residence halls are spacious, secure, and convenient to the recreation fitness complex, campus dining, and classes. All residence halls offer free utilities including Wi-Fi, cable, and laundry, and every room features a private bathroom. Undergraduate students with 0-48 credit hours are required to live on-campus. Graduate students live in NSU’s Rolling Hills Apartments approximately 1 mile west of the campus (shuttles are available). Students have access to the NSU Shark shuttle to take them to campus throughout the day.

    Campus Recreation

    • Workout facilities with state-of-the-art strength and cardio-training equipment, and personal trainers;
    • Intramural basketball and volleyball courts, and a two-story rock climbing wall;
    • Large outdoor pool and patio for swimming and sunbathing;
    • Studios for group exercise, dance classes, martial arts, yoga, Pilates;
    • Performing and Visual Arts Wing;
    • The NSU Flight Deck Pub (student lounge).

    Student Life

    Students at NSU can join more than 120 on-campus clubs and organizations. The university also offers student government, socially active Greek life with fraternities and sororities, and pre-professional societies. NSU students can attend NFL Miami Dolphin home games for free!

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      Visa Requirements

      Immigration Regulations

      All international students must either obtain an F-1 visa to study at Nova Southeastern University or have a visa status that permits a nonresident alien to study in the United States.

      International students need to obtain an I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 (student visa) at the American Embassy in their home country. The Office of International Students and Scholars at Nova Southeastern University is in charge of issuing the I-20 when the following criteria are met:

      • Students must be officially accepted for admission to Nova Southeastern University, having met both academic and English requirements.
      • Students must indicate their acceptance for admission by submitting a $200 (USD) enrollment deposit.
      • Full-time day students must demonstrate the availability of funds for a total of $46,000 (USD). An original bank statement or original letter on bank letterhead is required.

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      Rankings

      At NSU, we’re all about shark pride—and with good reason! We’ve accomplished a lot in our short history and we’re constantly driving forward to achieve even bigger and greater things. Take a look at our “NSU Fast Facts" below and you’ll see—it all adds up!

      Highly Ranked

      NSU was ranked in Forbes's annual “Best Colleges” report, which includes just the top 15% of the 4,300 degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the U.S.

      Military Friendly

      NSU is a Military Friendly® School, committed to meeting the needs of its active military and veteran population.

      QS World University Rankings

      NSU Ranked 7th in Florida, Top 155 in the U.S.

      NSU Ranked 51st

      in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020: Golden Age.

      Ranked Nationally

      For the first time, NSU is ranked 374 out of 797 institutions nationally and 84th in the “South Region” by The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education.

      Social Mobility

      NSU has moved up 14 spots and is now ranked #213 on U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Colleges" list. NSU is also a top performer on “Social Mobility,” a distinction given to universities that enroll and graduate large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants.

      Locations

      • Fort Lauderdale

        3301 College Ave, 33314, Fort Lauderdale

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