PREPARING FOR DEPARTURE

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020RECORDING TO BE POSTED AT WWW.NOVA.EDU/ADMITTEDF1

WEBINAR SERIES FOR INCOMING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

WEBINAR #2: On-Campus and Off-Campus Housing

PRESENTERS

Shweta ZinzuwadiaRazor’s Edge Global Scholar

Jeannie JaworskiDirector of International Affairs

Ramesh GoreGraduate Assistant - India

AGENDA

TODAY’S WEBINAR:

● On Campus Housing Options● Moving In & Successful Living Tips● Off Campus Housing Options● Q&A

DISCLAIMER

•The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is able to provide general guidance. Any advice provided by

OIA, including the information in this presentation, should not be construed as legal advice.

•Due to the fluid nature of COVID-19, any information shared today is subject to be affected

negatively and/or positively.

•Each housing application and contract is unique to the student’s preference, requirements,

identity, major, etc., please contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing @nova.edu/housing

for more info.

•All the information shared today can be found on the Residential Living Guide located at

nova.edu/housing with great details.

POLL

WHO ELSE IS HERE? Please answer the poll questions so we can find out

who else is in the webinar today.

What is success to us?

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• Come Undergraduate • Stay &• Engage Graduate• Graduate

RESIDENTIAL LIVING POLICY

• NSU requires all undergraduates with 0-48 credit hours to live on campus unless one or more of the following criteria applies:• You are married or in a domestic partnership;• You reside with your immediate family (mother, father, or

legal guardian) within the tri-county area (Broward, Miami-Date, and Palm Beach)

• You are a veteran or active U.S. military personnel.• You are over the age of 25.

• Graduate and professional students are not required to live on campus.

POLL

Do you plan to live on-campus or off-campus?

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

Serving the mission

NSU Housing Options• Undergraduate Housing• 6 Residential Halls • Different rates, dining options, layouts

• Graduate Housing • Rolling Hills Graduate Apartments • University Point

• A new facility that was taken under a contract of NSU housing to house the growing number of students

Residential Halls Specifics

UNIVERSITY POINTE

UNIVERSITY POINTE

Applying for housing• www.nova.edu/housing• Apply for Housing and Housing Contracts

• Info about available options, rates, agreements and other info.

Apply For Housing

What to Expect• Review the housing website • Review the residential welcome guide • Apply for housing, submit contract

○ Choose housing preference(s)■ Hall■ Room type

○ Choose your roommate(s)• ORLH will notify your final selection of the room, rates,

roommates and other info. • Review the policies and procedure of ORLH

POLL

On-Campus Housing Poll

WELCOME: Moving in tips• Check in table in each building • Simple paper work and get keys/card access

• WHAT TO BRING• Necessary things, case by case• Be mindful of the weight of your bags• Candles, drugs, fireworks, incense etc. are not allowed and has a fine

• SF weather mostly warm and rainy, but could get chill • Resident Resources

• Community Life• Educational Disciplinary process• Residential Mediation • Counseling Services • Safety and Security

Alcohol and Smoking Policy

• NSU is a wet campus• BUT, the US rules and regulations apply

• NSU is a smoke free campus • Any Policy Violations can have serious consequences

• ORLH staff deals with judicating violations• 7/10 students are unfamiliar with the policies, PE• Do your HW• Check how your home country and the US differentiates with laws

and rules

Positive Roommate Experiences• Communicate• Establish Rules and Boundaries • Use the available resources

What is an RA?

In case of conflict, meet with your RA! They are there to help you have a successful on-campus living experience.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

Off-Campus Housing Guide

www.nova.edu/off-campus-housing

Off-Campus Apartment Listingswww.nova.edu/off-campus-housing

Facebook Group (unaffiliated) www.facebook.com/groups/471227912956012

Local Options - International Student Policieswww.nova.edu/admittedf1Click on Your Checklist:

Tips for Off-Campus Living

https://bit.ly/tipsinternationalstudenthousing

https://bit.ly/northwesternoffcampuschecklist

Q&A

Use the chat box to ask your questions now.

WE ARE EXCITED FOR YOUR ARRIVAL!

• Incoming International Student Checklists & Full Preparing for Departure Webinar Series:• www.nova.edu/admittedf1

• Questions? • Contact us at intl@nova.edu

FINS UP!JJ