Interview Day

• The Interview Day is a wonderful opportunity to meet with faculty, staff, and current students.
• Additionally, you will be able to learn about faculty interests/research, the program, student activities, etc.
• As part of the day, you will be participating in one-on-one faculty interviews, a group interview with faculty (depending on the number of applicants/faculty), a group interview with current doctoral students, and a group activity.
• You will also hear from university departments such as Student Financial Assistance (Financial/Scholarships), Residence Life & Housing, Alvin Sherman Library, etc. 

For the 2025 academic year, all Interview Days will be conducted virtually, using the Zoom platform. Please review the list below to prepare for your participation.

• Check your laptop/microphone/webcam prior to Interview Day
• Consider participating in the event in a quiet location
• Be punctual
• Dress appropriately
• It will be required that your webcam is on during the general sessions and all interviews.
• Remain muted unless participating in an interview, a group activity, or a Q & A session, etc.
• Please be engaged, interactive, and respectful of others.
• Submit your essay, evaluation, and survey at the required time.
  • A Zoom breakout room will be available for you to complete your essay.
  • Your essay must be submitted at the end of your assigned 30 minute session.
  • Your evaluation and survey are due at the end of the Interview Day by 5:00 PM ET.
• It is important that you follow your assigned schedule.

Below is the sample schedule. Your individual schedule will be emailed to you prior to your interview day.

Currently, campus tours are offered by appointment only. To schedule a campus tour, please submit your request using our online FORM.

Interested in seeing the campus virtually? Click HERE.

Interested in seeing the Maxwell Maltz building? Click on the links below:

• First Floor
• Second Floor
• Psychology Services Center

The Interview Day will be conducted via Zoom.

• If you are not familiar with using Zoom, click HERE for instructions. More information about Zoom is located HERE.
• If you are a current Zoom user, you are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version of the software. Click HERE for instructions.

Should you have technical issues during Interview Day,

• Return to the Zoom "Main Room" OR
• Call NSU's College of Psychology, Department of Recruitment and Admissions at 954-262-7563.

Below are the links to the Interview Day Survey and Evaluation. Please note that the links will be operational on the morning of the Interview Day. Both the survey and evaluation are due by 5 pm ET of your specific Interview Day.

• Applicant Interest Survey LINK
• Applicant Evaluation LINK

Click HERE for the Interview Day Essay/Writing Sample.

• Please note that the link will be operational on the morning of the Interview Day
• The Essay / Writing Sample must be submitted at the end of your 30 minute session.

Are Nova Southeastern University (NSU) programs accredited?

NSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.   

Information regarding program accreditation is located on each program webpage.

• The Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology LINK
• The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology LINK
• The Psy.D. in School Psychology LINK
• The Psy.S. in School Psychology LINK
• The Psychology Services Center Internship Program and the South Florida Consortium Internship Program. LINK

If offered admission to a graduate program in psychology, is there a deadline to notify the department of acceptance or decline of the admission offer?

In accordance with the guidelines established by the American Psychological Association and the National Association of School Psychologists, admitted students have until April 15th to respond to the admission offer.

When I accept the admission offer, must I submit a deposit?

Applicants who plan to enroll are required to submit a deposit of US $1,000 by April 15th to secure their place in the program. This nonrefundable fee is credited toward the first semester’s tuition. Applicants may be subject to a background check upon acceptance into the program.

Does the program offer “provisional admissions?”

Students may be provisionally admitted to a degree-seeking program based on a review of unofficial transcripts or other specific program admission requirements. However, this admission includes a condition that final and official documents and requirements must be received within 90 calendar days from the start of the term. If these official and final documents and/or requirements are not received by that time, the student will not be allowed to continue class attendance, financial aid will not be disbursed, and may be assessed a late balance fee charge.

Where should I mail my official transcripts? Is there an email address for official electronic transcripts?

Official transcripts must be sent to:

Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services
Attn: College of Psychology
3301 College Avenue P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905

Official electronic transcripts must be sent to electronictranscript@nova.edu (Note: external institutions only).

What are the differences between the Ph.D. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology?

The Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology is based on a scientist-practitioner training model. Thus, the program adheres firmly to the principle that psychology is an empirically based discipline. The program prepares students for entry-level practice as health service psychologists who will contribute to and advance the evidence base of the field as well as engage in a wide-range of professional activities relevant to health promotion, prevention, consultation, assessment, and treatment for psychological and other health-related disorders. The program is anchored in the cumulative body of psychological knowledge and provides a firm basis in statistics, research design, and experimental research methodology.

The Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology is founded on the practitioner-informed-by-science model, which prepares students to provide empirically supported or evidence-based assessment and intervention methods, and to evaluate their efficacy. The Psy.D. offers academic, practicum, internship, and research experience directly relevant to the practitioner, while retaining the important scientific base upon which professional competence and knowledge rest. Students are prepared to be lifelong consumers of research. The overarching aim is to prepare students to enter careers as health service psychologists concerned primarily with direct service delivery informed by the research base.

The Ph.D. curriculum is comprised of 118 credits, while the Psy.D. curriculum has 119 credits.

What is the focus of the Psy.D. in School Psychology?

The aim of the Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) program in school psychology is to prepare graduates to serve the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of the individuals, families, and educational personnel they serve. The program focuses on addressing, assessing, and evaluating attainment of the Profession-Wide Competencies (PWC) and Discipline-Specific Knowledge (DSK) as outlined by the Standards of Accreditation (SoA) of the American Psychological Association (APA) through the lens of the practitioner-informed-by-science training model. The curriculum prepares graduates to be eligible for both licensure as a psychologist, as well as certification as a school psychologist to work in a K-12 setting. The Psy.D. curriculum is located HERE.

What is the focus of the Psy.S. in School Psychology?

The specialist program prepares candidates to facilitate the educational, social, and emotional development of children and adolescents in a variety of settings. School psychology candidates learn to work collaboratively with administrators, educators, parents, and students to provide preventive and remedial psychological services. The program integrates theoretical and practical training, which provides candidates with expertise in the following areas: psychological and educational foundations, assessment, prevention and intervention, consultation, research, and professional ethics and standards. Through the application of their knowledge, skills, and techniques, graduates of the specialist program apply the practice of psychology to educational problems. The Psy.S. curriculum is located HERE.

Where can I find the college’s graduate academic calendar?

The graduate academic calendar is located HERE.

Is there a New Student Orientation for advising?

Yes. All new students are required to attend orientation before the start of the fall semester. During orientation, students are provided with information regarding the College of Psychology and NSU resources, an overview of academic guidelines, and opportunities to meet program faculty and current students in the program.

Am I able to transfer credits into the program?

Consideration of transfer credit will be given only to doctoral-level courses taken within the past five years and prior to matriculation in the doctoral program. All transfer credits must be awarded during the student’s first academic year in the doctoral program. Additional information is available at https://psychology.nova.edu/students/current-students.html. Please note that transfer credits cannot be awarded for pre-practicum, practicum, internship, or electives.

Can I transfer from one doctoral program to the other doctoral program (Ph.D./Psy.D.)?

It is the policy of the College of Psychology that doctoral students in clinical psychology should select either the Ph.D. or the Psy.D. program before making application for admission. The programs are distinct in focus and it is expected that applicants will enroll with the intention of completing the program into which they are accepted.

Is there a time limit to complete the doctoral program (Ph.D. and/or Psy.D.)?

Students are required to complete their program and be awarded a doctoral degree within seven years from the time of first enrollment.

What will my course load look like? Do I have to be enrolled full-time?

All students must be in full-time residence for a minimum of the first three academic years to be eligible for the doctoral degree. In order to maintain student status in the Psy.D. program, students must be registered continuously.

Whom do I contact for class registration and advising?

How do I apply for Federal financial assistance?

Visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for Federal financial assistance (grants, work-study, and loans). Learn more about NSU's Office of Student Financial Assistance as well as the types of assistance available to graduate students. 

Are there scholarships for students?

Visit HERE to learn about scholarship opportunities.

What is the tuition for the Clinical Psychology programs?

College of Psychology tuition and fees information is located HERE.

Does NSU offer housing for students?

The NSU Office of Residential Life and Housing is committed to fostering student success and a university community. The university offers a variety of housing options from which to choose. Click HERE to learn more.

What services are offered to international students?

The NSU Office of International Students and Scholars provides complete support and advisory services to international students. The Office offers immigration assistance for the NSU community and serves as a liaison between the university and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in matters related to international students and scholars studying and working at NSU. Learn more about the Office HERE.

What university services are offered to veterans?

Nova Southeastern University has been actively supporting service members, veterans, and their families for more than 45 years. NSU is committed to assisting veterans in taking advantage of their educational benefits, coordinating resources and services to enable academic success, graduation and career attainment, providing coordinated care for veteran and their family’s health needs, and creating the pathway for future leaders through the Army ROTC program. Learn more NSU Veteran Services HERE.

Where can I find information on student health insurance?

NSU’s Student Health Insurance Department is responsible for managing various processes associated with the requirement for NSU students to carry student health insurance. Learn more about student insurance HERE.

What types of accommodation does NSU offer?

The Office of Student Disability Services provides information and individualized accommodations for students with identified disabilities. To be eligible for disability-related accommodations, students must have a documented disability as defined by applicable federal and state laws. Learn more about the department HERE.

What are NSU COVID-19 policies?

The University's COVID-19 policies are located HERE.