Student Handbook - College of Pharmacy - Nova Southeastern ...

needs care, they may make an appointment with the University Health Service. For those unable
to make appointments in advance, hours will be posted. For urgent situations, contact the University
Health Service at (954) 262-4100. Most insurance policies are accepted by the health facility for
medical services.
Consultation with specialists, when needed, will be arranged by the University Health Service, and
such specialty care will be the student’s financial responsibility. Direct visits to specialties without
referral by the University Health Service are strongly discouraged.
Campus Pharmacy
Located adjacent to the Ziff Health Care Center is the pharmacy where prescriptions, over-the-counter
remedies, herbal, and homeopathic remedies are available. The pharmacy Wellness Center addresses
diabetes, high blood pressure, and other diseases.
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
For additional information, contact (954) 262-4550.
Volunteerism and Civic Engagement
The mission of the Office of Volunteerism and Civic Engagement is to provide students the
opportunity to develop leadership potential and a sense of belonging and civic responsibility through
involvement in campus and community life. The office is located in the Rosenthal Building.
Contact the office by phone: (954) 262-7297 or email: volunteer@nsu.nova.edu.
Benefits of volunteering:
• gain work experience
• have your efforts added to the cocurricular transcript
• build self-esteem and self-confidence
• develop new skills
• improve existing skills
• meet new people
• make important networking contacts
• increase your GPA
• develop leadership skills
• develop critical thinking
• develop conflict resolution skills
NSU offers more than 50 different services to the community. Students are encouraged to get
involved in the following services:
• Area Health Education Center Program
• Autism Consortium, (954) 262-7168
• Institute for Learning in Retirement, (954) 262-8471
• Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, (954) 262-6900
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