Getting Started

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.

• • 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.

 
Revised 7/21/2020