Congratulations on your admission to Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy!
Now that you’re admitted to NSU, what’s next? Carefully review the next steps checklist below to make it official and become a Shark at Nova Southeastern University. Please work closely with your Student Affairs representative along the way, who is your go-to resource for any questions you may have:
Please be sure to follow the steps below in order to ensure you stay on course. Remember this page is intended for only accepted students like yourself, please do not share with anyone else.
The first step is to confirm your enrollment by completing your Intent to Enroll Form.
Please scan and e-mail in PDF format to: Claudia Sylvana Gubiotti at cgubiott@nova.edu
or mail to:
Nova Southeastern University
Health Profession Division
Attn: Pharmacy Admissions
3200 South University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328
All accepted students are expected to pay their acceptance and pre-registration deposit by the assigned deadline indicated in their acceptance letter. We apologize, but extensions may not be given.
Payment Options
Once admission is confirmed by paying the required deposit, newly admitted students will receive their NSU Identity. The NSU Identity consists of the NSU Email and SharkLink account.
SharkLink is an online information portal providing students, faculty, and staff members with enhanced, streamlined access to class registration, course information, email, software applications, and more. By using their SharkLink/email username student can access all these items through one login.
Please note that the NSU Email is the main line of email communication. Moving forward and closer to orientation, the college will no longer communicate by means of personal emails. It is imperative you retrieve your SharkLink as soon as possible.
Obtain your SharkLink ID (NSU ID) by visiting the following link: https://www.nova.edu/resources/nsuidentity.html
Financial Aid is an important part of the admissions process. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit it online as soon as possible after October 1 to be considered for the maximum amount of financial aid.
Visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance for more information about the financial aid process.
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) provides complete support and advisory services for international students. They are here to answer your questions and help you with any immigration-related problem that you may have. Follow the summary listed in your acceptance packet and visit the OISS website for information on obtaining a visa and the requirements surrounding obtaining an I-20.
For all other questions regarding all visa status types please consult the Office of International Students and Scholars:
Website: https://www.nova.edu/internationalaffairs/index.html
Email: intl@nova.edu
Phone: 954-262-7240
Skype: nsu.international
NSU requires all students to carry adequate health insurance coverage. Therefore, students will automatically be enrolled in the NSU Student Health Insurance Plan, and their student accounts will be charged accordingly. Students insured under another insurance plan must opt out of the NSU Student Health Insurance Plan each academic year by the given waiver deadline for their program. For detailed information, including waiver deadlines; access to the online waiver; and NSU Student Health Insurance Plan features, costs, and more, students should visit the Bursar’s website at https://www.nova.edu/bursar/health-insurance/index.html.
NSU’s Silverman College of Pharmacy (NSU COP) has partnered with Certiphi Screening Inc. to complete the background check process. The use of Certiphi Screening Inc. as a provider is beneficial to students as it is a secure unified way for PharmCAS participating schools to screen an applicant applying to multiple schools.
To begin the background check process:
Offers of admission will not be considered final until the completion of the background check(s) with results that are deemed favorable by NSU Health Professions Division. Admission may be denied or rescinded, the student may be disciplined or dismissed, or his or her enrollment may be terminated if information received indicates that the student has provided false or misleading statements, has omitted required information, or in any way is unable to meet the requirements for completion of the program.
Following the initial background check (s), matriculated students may be asked annually to provide a certification relating to any convictions or guilty or no-contest pleas to any criminal offense other than traffic violations. Additionally, a Level 2 background check may be required of students completing certain rotations.
Health Profession Division students attending NSU are required to be properly immunized and receive a physical examination prior to the start of the program Immunization Form.
Immunizations are necessary for the health and safety of the students, the patients, and the staff. Students can expect to complete the following types of immunizations and vaccinations.
Required Devices
Required Accessories
Privacy Screen
Privacy screens must have a maximum restricted viewing angle of 60 degrees (recommended 30 degrees) at the brightest setting and must be utilized during examinations and per instructor request.
Optional Devices
Tablet
A tablet (e.g. iPad or Microsoft Surface tablet) is NOT required but you may wish to purchase one as a supplemental device. However, the student must have a PC or Mac which will be the primary device used for course exams in Examplify (ExamSoft testing application).
Software Required
Software Installation
Students must install the following software on their required computing device:
Examplify | Examplify is licensed by NSU’s Silverman College of Pharmacy to deliver most examinations. Students must install and maintain a current version of Examplify on their required device for use during electronic examinations |
Respondus Lockdown Browser | Respondus is licensed by NSU to deliver some Canvas quizzes |
Zoom | Zoom is licensed by NSU to deliver online course content and for virtual meetings |
Adobe Acrobat Reader | Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view examination attachments and other course related content. |
Microsoft Office 2016 or greater | Microsoft Office 365 is free for NSU students. For more information, visit Office 365 Student Advantage – NSU SharkFINS (nova.edu) |
Alternative Browsers | Mozilla Firefox and/or Google Chrome browsers may be used |
Up-to-date Anti-virus/Anti-Malware Software | NSU recommends antivirus protection. Windows 10 and Windows 11 have built-in Windows Defender |
Other |
Other cloud-based or iOS/Android software, such as Poll Everywhere and Kahoot!, may also be used within courses. Students are expected to comply with requests to install software used for educational purposes |
Restrictions
Incompatible Devices/ Restricted Software
The following are not compatible with the Examplify testing platform:
Chromebooks | Chromebook laptops are not compatible |
Android | Android devices are not compatible |
Linux operating systems | Devices with Linux operating systems are not compatible |
Windows RT | Devices with Windows RT operating system are not compatible |
Windows 10 S mode | This version of Windows is not supported in our testing platform. Before purchasing, please ensure the device can run Windows without S mode. For more information, visit Set Up Your Microsoft Surface Pro to Run Windows 10 – ExamSoft |
Virtual machine software | Virtual operating systems such as Microsoft’s Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion, or any other virtual environments are not compatible |
*All students in the Pharm.D. program must meet the requirements outlined above. Requirements are subject to change as the curriculum and technology used in its delivery evolves. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the device continues to meet the published minimum system requirements.
You may order your white coats through the following link: https://nsu.fashionsealhealthcare.com/. Please contact the NSU bookstore for inquiries regarding your white coat. The bookstore phone number is 954-262-4750.
The Office of Students Services schedules monthly Pre-Orientation Sessions (via Zoom) from January through July, to provide program information, details of the mandatory requirements and any current updates. Some of the sessions will include a representative from the NSU Office of Student Financial Assistance. Communication will be sent to your NSU email address prior to each scheduled session.
Pre-Orientation Sessions Dates: