Imagine a welcome home party that lasts for two weeks. That’s what the Weeks of Welcome—aka WOW—at NSU is all about. You simply couldn’t cram all this fun and excitement into just one night!
Whether you are new to our NSU family or a returning Shark, this welcome home party is all about you.
Discover how you can get involved, find out about programs, services, and opportunities tailored to make your experience at college even more enriching, vibrant, and memorable.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
NS(Y)OU Aerial Photo
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Pit
Fins Football Pre-Season Game: Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens
Ticket Pickup Immediately following NSU Picture
First 500 currently enrolled students with a valid NSU Sharkcard will get one (1) free ticket to the August 17th pre-season Dolphins game against the Baltimore Ravens. Game Time: 7:00 p.m. @ the Hard Rock Stadium. No guest tickets/transportation available for pre-season game. Visit nova.edu/finsfootball for more information regarding regular season game tickets.
Friday, August 18, 2017
NSU Convocation
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center
Convocation is a gathering of the NSU community to celebrate and recognize our incoming undergraduate students as new members of our Shark community, and to officially begin the 2017 academic year.
Get the Scoop on NSU Connect!
10:00 a.m. – noon
Carl DeSantis Atrium
Join the NSU Alumni Association for a scoop (or 2) of ice cream and see what all the excitement is about surrounding NSU Connect. Every student that stops by and registers will be entered into a raffle for round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S.
Welcome Home BBQ
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The Office of Residential Life and Housing and the Student Events and Activities Board will like to invite you to our annual Welcome Home BBQ. Get an opportunity to meet other residential students and various NSU campus resources. Come and enjoy food, games, and music.
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Make S’more Friends Movie Night
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Commons Pagoda
Before you head out and enjoy the town with your friends, come hang out with the Residential Life & Housing Staff for an outdoor movie with s’mores and a great time.
Monday, August 21, 2017
RecFest
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Shark Fountain
Come join our annual RecFest event. There will be giveaways, raffles, and activities related to all things recreation and wellness.
Shark Tank
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Goodwin Classroom
Are you a freshman or someone new to campus? Then come enjoy dinner with your Student Events and Activities Board (Seaboard). Learn about the activities and events we do on campus and who we are. We will be having some giveaways as well.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Leadership Panel
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Rosenthal 200
Are you looking to get involved, but don’t know where to start? Come meet some of our involved student leaders and see how they have navigated the Shark waters.
Fraternity and Sorority Life Welcome BBQ
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Pit
Come out and meet the NSU Fraternity and Sorority community at the Welcome BBQ hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life. Come enjoy free food, live music, and meet new people.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Student Employment Fair
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Looking for an on campus job? The Student Employment Fair is a one day event designed for new and current NSU students who are seeking an on-campus, part-time student employment position. This event offers an excellent opportunity for on-campus departments to talk to and recruit our many talented students for part-time positions within their department.
Calendar Making
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Pit
Come out and start your year off right with Seaboard and the Office of Student Success by making your own dry erase calendars.
Swim Clinic & Key Log Rolling
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Leisure Pool at RecPlex
The Aquatics Department is proud to offer both the Swim Clinic and Key Log Rolling, both free and a must try experience. The swim clinic is meant to help improve swimming strokes and/or swim techniques for anyone, no matter your swimming experience. Certified swimming instructors will be there to help demonstrate, critique, and help patrons with any stroke/technique they may have. Key Log Rolling is a fun activity for everyone, plus a great cardio activity in the pool. Whether you are trying to stand and roll on the log in the middle of the pool, or watching your friends as they fall off the log, laughter and fun is ensured with our Key Logs.
T-Shirt Swap
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Commons 123
Are you looking to find out more about service opportunities in the community? Come hang out with the SLCE staff and students to learn more. Bring an old t-shirt to donate to a local community affiliate in exchange for a new Shark Pride shirt and learn more about where your donation will be going.
Meet the Fraternities
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, 2nd Floor Lounge
Come meet and enjoy snacks with the Fraternity men at Nova Southeastern University.
Whole Foods VIP Tour
10:00 p.m. – midnight
Whole Foods Market
Have you ever wanted to have the ultimate Whole Foods VIP Experience? Join us on August 23 and enjoy an exclusive Whole Foods Tour just for NSU students. There will be free samples, giveaways, and much more. Transportation is included.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
SEA Thursday
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Come out and learn more about our clubs, organizations, and some outside vendors as well. Stop by the UC Spine during lunch for some free food and have a good time with Seaboard to brighten up your Thursday.
Splashdown Water Balloon Battle
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Library Quad
Build a team and play to win a water balloon battle hosted by the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
“Welcome & Welcome Back!” Open Mic Night
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Flight Deck
The Open Mic Night, which is NSU’s newly started monthly tradition, is hosted by NSU’s newest organization, Open Expressions. This month’s theme is Welcome and Welcome Back for all of our freshman and returning students to get into the Shark Spirit and encourage them to hit the ground running this school year. Come out and support or showcase your own talents. Our Open Mic night is available for any and every student to express themselves whether they are singers, dancers, poets, rappers or any other art form. See you there!
Friday, August 25, 2017
Sharkapalooza
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center
Come experience one of NSU’s biggest traditions showcasing all the NSU and the surrounding community has to offer you. The event will feature free food, giveaways, prizes, music and an organization fair.
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Celebration ArtSage presenting Ivann
6:00 p.m. – Social
7:00 p.m. – Salon Concert
Don Taft University Center Performance Theatre
Monday, August 28, 2017
Discover Scuba Diving
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Competition Pool at Aquatics Center
Experience unparalleled adventure and see how thrilling it is to breathe underwater for the first time. Come and see how easy it is to move underwater with scuba equipment. Space is limited so sign up now for ultimate WOW bragging rights.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Prepare for the Road Ahead: Make Your Own Trail Mix
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Starting down the road to a new semester can be filled with new opportunities and challenges. Meet your tutors and SI Leaders, your academic advisors, and staff from Henderson Student Counseling to learn how we can be here to support you. Then, make your own trail mix to fuel your journey.
Get the Scoop on NSU Connect!
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Carl DeSantis Atrium
Join the NSU Alumni Association for a scoop (or 2) of ice cream and see what all the excitement is surrounding NSU Connect! Every student that stops by and registers will be entered into a raffle for round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S.
Self-Care Sundaes
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Commons 123
Build your own ice cream sundaes while learning about self-care.
Brunch Your Way to Success
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Goodwin Hall Classroom
Join your Tutoring Tuesday tutors for our kickoff event. Bring your homework and your study group for the first night of this weekly event. Enjoy chicken and waffles and mockmosas, get to know your tutors, and start the semester off strong.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Wellness on Wheels: College Care Packages
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
All Across Campus
Come take part in our Wellness on Wheels event. Catch us around campus to get your college care packages with lots of FREE goodies. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at NSU_Rec_Well to stay up-to-date.
Welcome Back Social
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Flight Deck
A Welcome Back Social for commuters and others to reconnect with friends and other fellow commuters they didn’t get to see over the summer. All are welcomed. Food and drinks will be provided.
Shark Dining Welcome Back Luau
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
University Center Food Court
Shark Dining will be hosting it’s first of many legacy events where we invite the students to entertain a luau food court in an all you care to eat style set up.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Taste of NSU
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Don Taft University Center, Spine
Join Seaboard and come out to learn about different countries and a bit of their history while getting a treat for coming. This event will give you an idea of the many different nationalities that are present on-campus.
Leadership Challenge
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Rosenthal 200
So you think you’re a leader? Come try your skills at some of our leadership activities and see if you have what it takes.
Karaoke Night
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Flight Deck
A karaoke night to meet new people and have some fun. If you can’t sing, that’s ok, just come out and say hey. This is a lighthearted way of making new friends and getting rid of that beginning of the year anxiety.
Treat Yourself Thursday!
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Commons 113
Join your Tutoring Thursday tutors for our kickoff event. Bring your homework and your study group for the first night of this weekly event. Treat yourself to a smoothie, get to know your tutors, and start the semester off strong.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Waterworks
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Library Quad
Have fun getting splashed with paint and drenched with water while dancing the night away with a live DJ!
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Volleyball vs. Lenior Rhyne
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center
Come out and cheer on your NSU Women’s Volleyball team as they take on Lenoir Rhyne at 2 p.m. in the Rick Case Arena!
Volleyball vs. Tusculum
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center
Come out and cheer on your NSU Women’s Volleyball team as they take on Tusculum College at 7 p.m. in the Rick Case Arena!
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Women’s Soccer vs. Felician
10:00 a.m. – noon
NSU Soccer Complex
Come out and cheer on your NSU Women’s Soccer team as they take on Felician College at 10am at the NSU Soccer Complex, located right behind Commons and Leo Goodwin Halls.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Labor Day Pool Party
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Leisure Pool at RecPlex
Don’t have anything fun planned for Labor Day? Join us at Recplex Pool for free food, music, games, and more. Great way to cool off on Labor Day and enjoy the day off.