The 39th Commencement of Nova Southeastern University will begin at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony lasts approximately 2 ½ hours and sometimes less. Admission is free for the guests of candidates marching in the ceremony. Since the Bank Atlantic Center is a large facility guests will not need tickets to attend. |
Commencement Ceremony |
 This ceremony recognizes and celebrates successful completion of your academic program. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not guarantee that a student has graduated; it also is not a requirement to graduate. However, this ceremony is traditionally a rite of passage which family and friends anticipate and remember as a formal marker in a graduate’s life. |
Eligible Students |
You are eligible to participate if you finished or will finish your degree requirements Fall 2007, Winter 2008, or Summer 2008. Mailings with general information will be sent out in March. Included in the mailing will be a participation form which, will be used to order your cap and gown and to reserve your place in the ceremony. Also included will be general information about the ceremony (i.e., ordering announcements and special hotel rates). Grads, this is the first time that at May graduation you will have the option of having a full time Professor 'hood you' on stage. You must first verify that the professor you select is attending graduation and that the/she consents to hood you (full time professors only). Then you must submit your GRADUATION CEREMONY form to Ellen Marzullo as soon as possible. If you are not requesting a professor hood you then a Board of Governor will do the honors. Faculty only no family members. |
Where |
You can obtain more specific directions from: Bank Atlantic Center has increased its security measures. Thus, for everyone's protection backpacks, duffel bags, backpack style or oversize/large purses, diaper bags, alcohol, bottles, cans, food, thermoses, coolers, or strollers will not be permitted inside the building. Handbags and other items will be searched. The administration of the Bank Atlantic Center apologizes for the inconvenience these measures may cause you and your guests. However, for the safety of all attendees these measures are needed and they ask for your patience and your cooperation. |
General Information |
Caps and gowns are complimentary and are yours to keep. Announcements may be ordered in person at the bookstore, or by mail by returning the store brochure you will soon receive with a check or credit card authorization payable to the NSU Bookstore to: The NSU Bookstore Please allow 4 weeks for processing and delivery of announcements. The Certificate of Appreciation: Your Participation Getting your Diploma Wearing your Regalia Graduates will be able to request hooding by a favorite professsor. If you do not wish to be hooded by a professor, you will be hooded by a member of the hooding committee. More details about hooding will be made available during the winter semester. Alumni Family
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The 
You
will not receive an official diploma at the commencement ceremony.
At the ceremony you will be called to stage and announced as a candidate
for graduation. At this time, you will receive a certificate of
congratulations. To receive an official diploma, if you have not
already received one, you must submit an Application
for Degree to the Office of Student Service at the Law Center. Your diploma
will be mailed to you upon certification of your graduation from
the University. It is recommended that candidates for graduation
check on Webstar to make certain that the correct name and address
are on file with the Office of Student Service at the Law Center.
Contact the coordinator of degree conferrals and diplomas at the registrars by calling 1-800-541-6682 ext. 7271, to confirm this and to ask additional
questions regarding your diploma.