Welcome Home Sharks!
If this is your first semester with us, welcome to the NSU family. To our returning students, faculty, and staff, we are so glad to have you back. The NSU Waves of Welcome is scheduled for Wednesday, August 17 through Sunday, September 4, and you don’t want to miss out!
All events are open to residential and commuter students, so make sure to attend as many events as you possibly can and enjoy the experience.
To see the list of all scheduled events hosted on our Fort Lauderdale/Davie and Regional Campuses, please visit nova.edu/wow. Also, mark your calendars for August 26; Sharkapalooza, one of our premiere events and traditions at NSU is taking place at the Bill Gesner Sports Complex from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Make sure to use #NSUWOW when sharing your WOW memories on social media.
All events will require your event pass; for more information on how to obtain your event pass, click HERE.
For disability-related accommodations for any of the events, please contact email disabilityservices@nova.edu
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Event Listing:
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
First-Year Orientation Resource Fair
7AM-10AM
Don Taft University Center
First-Year Orientation
7AM-5:30PM
Don Taft University Center
Razors Welcome Home Bash
6PM-10PM
Don Taft University Center
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Convocation
10AM-1PM
Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center
International Student Mixer
5PM-7PM
Performing & Visual Arts Theater
NSU Bookstore VIP Shopping Experience
5PM-7PM
NSU Bookstore
Snack and Chat with Title IX
7PM-9PM
Commons Residence Halls
Friday, August 19
Navigate the Library
10AM-1PM
Alvin Sherman Library
Move In Meet and Greet
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Commons Residence Hall
Blue Light Safety Walk
6:30PM-7:30PM
First-Year Hall Lobbies (Goodwin, Commons or CLC )
RecFest
7PM-9PM
Commons Residence Hall
Saturday, August 20
T-Shirts, Textbooks, and Tea
11AM-1PM
Farquhar Residence Hall Pagoda
S.O.S. – Teyana Taylor Concert, The Last Rose Petal 2… Farewell Tour
8PM
FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
Karaoke Dance Party
8pm-11pm
Flight Deck
Sunday, August 21
Welcome Home Pool Party
12PM-2PM
Rolling Hills Apartments Pool
Second-Year/Upper-class Residential Floor Meeting
6PM-7PM
Various Residence Halls
Monday, August 22
Unity Canvas
11AM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, North Entrance
Back to the Books with Sigma Chi
12PM-1PM
Don Taft University Center
The Great Shark Ice Cream Welcome
12PM-1PM
Flight Deck
Your Engagement Starts Here Block Party
4pm-7pm
Shark Fountain
Tuesday, August 23
Unity Canvas
11AM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, North Entrance
Welcome Week Tabling
11:45AM-1PM
Alvin Sherman Library Quad
Panhellenic Council Mixer
12:30PM-1:30PM
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Grocery Bingo
3 PM-5 PM
Student Affairs Building Patio
Need a Helping Hand? Navigating the Home of the Sharks
5:30PM-6:30PM
Commons Residence Hall
Greek Code
6PM-8PM
Knight Auditorium
Wednesday, August 24
Unity Canvas
11AM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, North Entrance
Sunday at the Shore
12PM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, Hall of Fame
Study Tips with SDT
12PM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, Spine
RecFest 2.0
4PM-6PM
RecPlex
Meet The Fraternities
7PM-9PM
Knight Auditorium
Meet The Sororities
7PM-9PM
Performance Visual Arts Theater
Rolling Hills Game Night
8PM-10PM
Rolling Hills Apartments Pool House
Pop Up and Chill FFV
8PM-10PM
Farquhar Residence Hall Pagoda
Mako Patio Bonanza
8PM-10PM
Mako Residence Hall
Thursday, August 25
Unity Canvas
11AM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, North Entrance
Are you smarter than a Mako Shark?
12:30PM-1:30PM
Mailman Auditorium
Panhellenic Council Informational
12:30PM-1:30PM
Knight Auditorium
DEIB Open House
2PM-3:30PM
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Office
Enhance Your resume Through Involvement
3:30PM-4:30PM
Virtual
How aware are you?
5PM – 6 PM
Mako Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room
Field Day with USGA
6PM-8PM
Mako Residence Hall, Courtyard
Friday, August 26
Unity Canvas
11AM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, North Entrance
Let’s Taco ‘Bout It
11AM-1PM
Flight Deck
Make 1 Take 1
12PM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Sharkapalooza
6PM-9PM
Bill Gessner Sports Complex Field
Sharkapalooza Afterparty
9:30PM-11:30PM
Flight Deck Backyard
Saturday, August 27
This That Splash
3PM-6PM
RecPlex Pool
Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins Game
7PM
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, F
Sunday, August 28
Candle Land
1PM
Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Real Life Mario Party
2PM-5PM
Alvin Sherman Library Quad
Throwback Arcade Night
6PM-10PM
Flight Deck
Monday, August 29
Intro to WCC
11AM-1PM
Writing and Communication Center
SLCE Ice Cream Service Social
1PM-3PM
Don Taft University Center, North Entrance
USGA Meet and Mingle
5PM-7 PM
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Pop Culture Trivia
6PM-8PM
Flight Deck Multipurpose Room
Bloom Into Greek Life
7PM-9PM
Mako Residence Hall, Multipurpose Room
Tuesday, August 30
Student Employment Job Fair
10AM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Shark Pantry Awareness & Food to Go
12:30PM-1:30PM
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Grocery Bingo
2pm-4pm
Student Affairs Building Patio
Fraternity and Sorority Life Welcome Back BBQ
6PM-8PM
Flight Deck Backyard
Wednesday, August 31
Business Club Showcase
12PM-1PM
Virtual
UnityFest
12PM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Volunteer Fair Mix and Mingle
4PM-6PM
Don Taft University Center, North Entrance
Importance of Campus Involvement & Leaving Your Comfort Zone
5PM-6PM
Virtual
Shark Singo
6PM-8PM
Student Affairs Building, Room 104
Greek Showcase
8PM-10PM
Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center
Thursday, September 1
Student Media Presents: Media Mash
11AM-1PM
Rosenthal Student Center
Panhellenic Council Informational
12:30PM-1:30PM
Knight Auditorium
Commuter Crumble The Ice
12:30PM-1:30PM
Student Affairs Building Patio
Road to Success at NSU
5PM-6PM
Virtual
Preparing for the semester: One step at a time
5PM-6PM
Goodwin Residence Hall
Hallyu Club and Dance Team Dance Workshop Day 1
5:30PM-6:30PM
Performing Visual Arts Theater
Grand IOC Station
7PM-9PM
Flight Deck
Greek Code
7PM-8PM
Virtual
Friday, September 2
Finding a Part Time Job and/or internship in college
12PM-1PM
Virtual
Do’s and Donuts
12PM-1PM
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Culture Shake and Taste
5PM-8PM
Mailman Auditorium
Hallyu Club and Dance Team Dance Workshop Day 2
5:30PM-6:30PM
Performing Visual Arts Theater
Water Works
8PM-11PM
Alvin Sherman Library Quad
Saturday, September 3
Miami Seaquarium
11AM
Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL
Sunday, September 4
Everglades Airboat Tour
12PM
Holiday Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL