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Come See What Being a Shark Is All About
Start your Nova Southeastern University journey with a multi-day, immersive experience specially designed for admitted students. Participate on campus, alongside other admitted students, to get a hands-on glimpse of what life will be like as a Shark:
- Interview for prestigious Premier Scholarships and Programs leadership experiences.
- Talk with current Sharks about why they love being at NSU.
- Hear directly from professors about academic life.
- Bond with future peers through social activities.
- Get tips for acing Premier Programs interviews.
Before you come, you’ll need to apply for a Premier Program.
Attending Shark Preview was what really solidified my decision to come to NSU. Meeting my Shark Preview leaders and fellow incoming students helped me make lasting connections with people I still speak with to this day. If it weren’t for Shark Preview, I don’t think I would have found my home here at NSU and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Gabriel R. | Business Management
When Is Shark Preview Weekend?
The Fall 2025 Premier Programs supplemental application is open for incoming Fall 2025 applicants. Shark Preview Weekends begin Thursday afternoon and conclude Saturday morning.
2025 Shark Preview Weekend Dates
January 16-18, 2025
January 23-25, 2025
January 30 - February 1, 2025
February 6-8, 2025
Please contact sharkpreview@nova.edu if you have any questions.
Why Attend Shark Preview Weekend?
You won't want to miss a minute of this.
What to Expect at Shark Preview Weekend
Dive into the NSU experience.
Shark Preview Weekend is an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in NSU’s campus life while you interview for programs that prepare you for real careers, real contributions, and real life.
During Shark Preview Weekend, you’ll tour campus, attend a session on interview preparation, learn about student organizations from current Shark leaders, connect with professors, and most importantly, form new friendships with your future classmates.
Interview for Premier Programs
Take advantage of our generous scholarships, dual admission, and advanced academic programs, which are awarded to top-tier students on the fast track to success. To apply, you’ll need to submit a supplemental application and participate in an interview during Shark Preview Weekend.
Throughout my weekend everyone I talked to, from my Shark Preview leaders to my interviewers, were so friendly and always so encouraging! I felt like I could talk to absolutely anyone and was never scared to ask questions!
Cheyanne C. | Biology Major (Pre-Med),Psych Minor
Honors College Information Session
Learn how Farquhar Honors College places an emphasis on research, small class sizes, and unique hands-on learning experiences so that our most motivated and high-achieving students get the attention they deserve. During the information session, you’ll get to meet current honors students and the Honors College dean. You’ll get full details on how to navigate the application process for the Honors Program.
Get to Know Professors
Chat with faculty members throughout the weekend, and get a feel for academics at NSU.
Meet Other Admitted Students
Get inspired by a new set of future friends, colleagues, and partners. Also get the comfort of knowing other students before your first class even starts.
Connect with Student Leaders
Current NSU students look forward to answering your questions about what it’s like to be a Shark, why they’re glad they chose NSU, and ways you can get involved on campus.
How to Register for Shark Preview Weekend
NSU Florida offers Shark Preview Weekend as a way for students interested in our Premier
Programs to submerge themselves in the NSU experience. But first, you must reserve
your seat at the table by applying for admission to NSU and submitting a supplemental
Premier Program application.
Transportation
- All students and families are responsible for flights and transportation to and from campus during Shark Preview Weekend.
- Students flying to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport alone will receive free NSU shuttle transportation to and from campus.
Please do not schedule any travel accommodations until you receive an official confirmation
email confirming your Shark Preview Weekend. Check-in will be from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday,
so we recommend flights landing before 1 p.m. on the Thursday of your confirmed Shark
Preview Weekend and flights leaving after 2 p.m. on that Saturday.
Housing and Meals for In-Person
We have limited number of housing accommodations available. We highly encourage students to attend Shark Preview Weekends with their families. Students attending the weekend with their families must reside with their family for the entirety of the weekend.
- Meals will be provided to all students in attendance, Thursday night through Saturday morning.
- Housing accommodations will be made only for students traveling alone, outside of Broward County, on a first-come, first-served basis. Housing accommodations will be provided at a local hotel and will be fully supervised by NSU professional staff members. Students will be sharing rooms with other Shark Preview student attendees. More details will be provided closer to your confirmed weekend.
- In order to be officially registered for this event, you must complete the travel questionnaire provided within your confirmation email.
Apply for Admission
You can use the Shark Select Application or the Common App to apply to NSU Florida.
Submit a Supplemental Application
Many of NSU’s Premier Programs include generous scholarships and other benefits. They also require a supplemental application and an interview during Shark Preview Weekend.
Select Your Preferred Weekend
Once you’re admitted to NSU and have submitted the supplemental Premier Programs application, we’ll invite you via email to choose dates for Shark Preview Weekend. Please note, the date you choose is not your official Shark Preview Weekend date. Do not schedule any travel accommodations until you receive your confirmation email.
Schedule Travel Accommodations
Once your Shark Preview Weekend date is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email, and you are then good to schedule travel accommodations, Within your confirmation email is a travel questionnaire. Please complete the questionnaire as soon as you have made your travel arrangements.
Planning for Shark Preview Weekend
Submit a Travel Questionnaire
Once you’re confirmed to attend Shark Preview Weekend, you’ll need to submit the travel questionnaire you received via email to confirm your flight and hotel plans. We strongly encourage students to attend with their families and stay with them.
Event Check-in and Sample Schedules
Check in for Shark Preview Weekend is on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. EST. You’ll receive confirmations of your interviews and events when you check in. We recommend doing so at least 15 to 30 minutes early, since things get rolling at 4 p.m. EST sharp.
Make the Most of Your Visit
NSU is known for looking less like a campus and more like a resort. Come check out the beach, its surrounding community, spacious dorms, and everything else our campus has to offer!
Getting Around Campus
Use these tools to navigate NSU’s campus and surrounding area.
Attire Recommendations
Feel free to go casual (i.e., T-shirt, jeans, shorts) on Thursday for the interview preparation and meet and greet with current NSU students and other future Sharks.
On Friday, we recommend wearing business casual or professional attire for your interview(s) and other activities. You'll want to bring a casual outfit to change into for Friday night at Club Nova. Revert back to casual bottoms and your Shark Preview T-shirt for Saturday’s closing ceremony!
Ace Your Premier Program Interview
How can I prepare for my interview?
NSU’s Interview Doctor is here to help you prepare for your interview(s). Watch a series of videos that break down every aspect of the interview process.
What makes an interview successful?
Apply these tips and tricks to dominate your interview:
- Bring your most authentic self to your interview during Shark Preview Weekend. We want to see the real you!
- Be prepared to tell us exactly how one of our Premier Programs can help you achieve your goals and dreams.
- Let us know why and how you’ve prepared to become a Shark.
- Prepare thoughtful and insightful questions ahead of time and ask away!
- Research the career, programs, and areas of interest you’re applying for.
More Interview Doctor Episodes
1. Preparing for the Interview: Evaluating Yourself
2. Preparing for the Interview: Researching the Program
3. Preparing for the Interview: Interview Formats & Tips
4. During the Interview: Nonverbal Presentation
5. During the Interview: Storytelling and Asking Questions
