Academic Advising—How to Register
New Students
All students new to NSU (freshmen and transfer students) must register for their first-semester classes with their academic advisor prior to attending orientation.
All new students are assigned course placements for Mathematics and Composition based on standardized test scores and/or transfer credit. Students may take challenge/placement exams to demonstrate a higher level of proficiency in the following areas: composition, mathematics, Spanish, technology.
Additionally, prior to earning 24 credits, students may be awarded academic credit for successful completion of College Level Entrance Exams (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), or NYU Language Exams.
Students should consult with their academic advisors if interested in any of these options.
Step 1: Make an appointment with your academic advisor. These appointments may be conducted in-person or by phone.
Step 2: Participate in the Pre-Enrollment Seminar.
Step 3: Determine the appropriate courses for your first term.
Step 4: Determine which challenge/placement exams you are going to take, if any. Schedule and complete those exams (only once each) prior to the start of the first semester at NSU.
Step 5: Check your NSU account.
Step 6: Register for classes.
If your appointment is by phone, your registration will be confirmed via NSU Email.
Continuing Students
Continuing students can complete their registration online (via SharkLink) or with an academic advisor.
- Bring a tentative class schedule with you when registering for courses with your academic advisor.
- Learn which prerequisites you need to complete before taking upper-level courses.
- Learn about admission requirements, including entrance exams, for professional or graduate programs that interest you.
- Discuss your career goals and plans with your academic advisor.
- View your CAPP (Curriculum, Advising, and Program Planning) report to review your class choices and program requirements.
Registration for classes each semester is the student's responsibility. Registration takes place three times each year, prior to each new semester. For exact dates, please review the current calendar.
Semester |
Semester Dates |
Make Appointment |
Registration Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
Fall |
August–December |
March |
March-August |
Winter |
January-April |
October |
October-January |
Spring/Summer |
May-August |
March |
March-April |
Tools Needed to Plan a Schedule
- Your Major Curriculum Sheet or CAPP report
- Yearly Planner
- current NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog or Graduate Student Handbook (for master's degree students only)
- Class Schedule
Steps to Follow
- Review your CAPP report.
- If you are not sure which classes are appropriate, ask your academic advisor to create/review your four-year planner, which suggests a recommended sequence of course enrollment.
- Use Course Wizard or the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog/Graduate Student Handbook to check prerequisites for your course requirements. Ask your academic advisor for guidance in scheduling prerequisites.
- It is essential that you know the course requirements for your degree. If you are not sure whether you are required to take a certain class, check the catalog published the year you entered the program and your CAPP report, or schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
- It is your responsibility to select, enroll in, and successfully complete all courses on the curriculum sheet for your specific degree.
Academic advisors are available year-round. Please utilize this resource to understand your academic requirements and fulfill your personal responsibility for enrolling in the appropriate classes in the correct sequence.