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Specific University Policies and Procedures
Admissions Policy
Please refer to the specific admission policies and procedures for each individual program center,
college, or school.
In general, students are provisionally admitted to a degree-seeking program based on a review of
unofficial transcripts or other specific program admission requirements. However, this admission
includes a condition that final and official documents and requirements must be received within 90
calendar days from the start of the term. If these final and official documents and/or requirements are
not received by that time, the student will not be allowed to continue class attendance. Financial
aid will not be disbursed to a provisional / conditional student until he or she has been fully admitted
as a regular student (all admission requirements have been approved by the college / program
admission office). Students who have an unpaid balance 30 days from the start of the term will be
assessed a $100 fee.
Alcohol Policy
Nova Southeastern University, as an institution of higher education, is dedicated to the well being of
all members of the university community—students, faculty members, employees, and administrators.
Concerned with the misuse of alcohol and other drugs (both licit and illicit), it is the policy of NSU
to endeavor to prevent substance abuse through programs of education and prevention.
NSU recognizes alcoholism and drug abuse as illnesses or treatable disorders, and it is NSU’s policy
to work with members of the NSU community to provide channels of education and assistance.
However, it is the individual’s responsibility to seek help. NSU also recognizes that the possession
and/or use of certain substances are illegal. NSU is further obligated to comply with all local, state,
and federal laws.
The policy governing the use of alcohol by students at Nova Southeastern University is in
compliance with the laws of the state of Florida prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages
by persons who are minors (under the age of 21). The policy is based on the use of alcohol in
moderation and under appropriate circumstances. The university recognizes that students are adults
and are expected to obey the law and take personal responsibility for their own conduct. The laws
of the state of Florida prohibit the possession or consumption of alcohol by individuals less than 21
years of age.
1. The university will not authorize the use of student activity fees or other student funds collected
and administered by the university to provide alcoholic beverages for any student event.
2. The sale, delivery, possession, and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages on any property
owned and controlled by NSU is strictly prohibited, except as licensed by the state of Florida
or otherwise permitted in these regulations. The use of alcoholic beverages on university
premises shall be considered a privilege and may be allowed only if consistent with state laws
and university regulations, and only when it will not interfere with the decorum and academic
atmosphere of the campus.
3. Exception to this prohibition is made for university housing residents of legal drinking age. The
possession and use of alcoholic beverages in university housing is governed by the Residential
Living Guide.
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