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Summer Shark Guide
Welcome to the NSU Florida Shark Family! Our team is ready to give you the deep-sea details of everything you need to know before swimming on campus to make your transition to NSU Shark life as easy as possible. Studying at NSU Florida has many perks. From on-campus experiences to off-campus beach adventures, the opportunities are endless.
This Summer Shark Guide shares everything you will need to know about preparing for your arrival in August and beyond.
Important 2025 Dates for New Sharks
Finalize Your Enrollment
You’ve been admitted, you’ve confirmed your enrollment, and submitted your deposit. Now you’re ready to start the transition to NSU Florida as the newest members of our school of Sharks!
We’ll walk you through the steps you need to take now that you’re officially enrolled.
- Login to Sharklink – Your NSU student portal
- Register for Classes - Academic Advising / Registration Process
- Attend New Student Orientation (required for ALL incoming undergraduate students)
- Finalize your Student Account
- Understand your Student Health Insurance Options
- Learn more about Payment Plans
- Authorization for Release of Information – Make sure your parents are in the know.
To enter ROI Consent, students should follow the steps below:
- Log in to SharkLink.
- Click on Student Resources on the left navigation.
- In the section titled “Student Resources,” select Release of Information Consent.
Submit your final official documents (test scores and transcripts)
- Final official transcripts from all previously attended institutions showing all coursework completed and proof of graduation
- Final official ACT, SAT, or CLT scores (if applicable)
- Official Advanced Placement test scores
- Submit your immunization forms through CastleBranch (required for students living on campus).
Fun in the Sun
Imagine wearing shorts and flip-flops year-round, taking trips to the beach, experiencing diverse cultures, and surrounding yourself with some of the best weather in the world. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Guess what? That’s the place NSU calls home.
Be a Beach Insider with Fort Lauderdale Beach
Living on Campus
Ready to make NSU Florida your new home away from home? Our team has put together some helpful tips to get you move-in ready.
If you want to know what it is like to live on campus, our undergraduate admissions ambassadors are excited to share their experience with you - ask away!
Housing
- Living on Campus is the good life
- Consider these items on our Housing Packing Guide
Safety
- Stay Informed with NSU Weather Advisories
- Public Safety puts your safety first. Download the SaferWatch App to receive real-time alerts from Public Safety
Getting Around
- Register your vehicle and get an NSU parking permit
- No Car? No Worries – ride the campus shuttle
For all students living on campus, please ensure your NSU outstanding charges (tuition, fees, housing, etc.) and all final documentation (final official transcripts, official test scores, official college transcripts, immunization forms) are received before moving in.
Get Sharkified
Now is the best time to start learning about how to Dive In and become an NSU Shark. Check out these resources for new students.
- Check out the NSU Traditions
- Download the iShark Mobile App
- Learn more about Campus Dining at NSU
- Apply for your NSU ID – Sharkcard
- Find a club or organization in our SharkHub
- Root for our Shark Athletics
Connect with Us on Social
Stay connected with your fellow Sharks and the NSU community through our social media platforms. Interested in winning Shark swag? Post your favorite Shark moments on Instagram by tagging @sharkadmissions and using #nsubound to be entered to win a monthly drawing of fintastically sweet swag!
