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Welcome New Graduate Students!

We are excited to have you join the NSU College of Psychology! Please see below for information about the New Student Orientation schedule, as well as departmental contact information and important links. (NOTE: THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED FREQUENTLY AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.)

 

New Student Orientation

Your onboarding to the College of Psychology is very important to us. So we have designed a process that consists of the following sessions. To register, check your email or log into the “College of Psychology New Graduate Student Orientation” canvas course. If you do not have access to the Canvas new orientation course, please email psychology@nova.edu. 

Winter 2027 New Graduate Student Orientation

Date/Time (ET)

Sessions/Topics

Location

Complete prior to

January 4, 2027
  • Self-Paced Canvas Course
    • All confirmed students will be enrolled in this course. Once enrolled, you will be notified via email.
    • To access this course, go to sharklink.nova.edu. After logging into the site, select "Canvas" and then select your semester's orientation.

 

Canvas

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET
  • MS Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Concentration Students Online Only
    • This session is mandatory for Winter 2027 new online students.
    • Program-specific information will be provided.
    • The orientation session will be offered via Zoom. The schedule will be emailed to you.
    • Additional information will be shared later.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2026

4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET
  • MS Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Concentration Students Fort Lauderdale-Davie Only
    • This session is mandatory for Winter 2027 new main campus students.
    • Program-specific information will be provided.
    • The orientation session will be on the Fort Lauderdale-Davie Campus (MAP). The schedule will be emailed to you.
    • Additional information will be shared later.

 

 

Maxwell Maltz Building MAP

 

TBD
  • Forensic Psychology (M.S.), General Psychology (M.S.), and School Psychology (Psy.S.) students only.
    • This session is mandatory for Winter 2027 new online students.
    • Program-specific information will be provided.
    • The orientation session will be offered via Zoom. The schedule will be emailed to you.
    • Additional information will be shared later.

 

Parker Building MAP
     

 

Pre-Sessions recordings posted in Canvas

 

Recorded on June 17, 2026

Zoom Pre-Orientation | Welcome to the Journey: Get Ready for Success!

Kick off your graduate adventure with energy and purpose! This opening session sets the tone for your time at NSU—meet key players, connect with your incoming classmates, and learn how to make the most of what’s ahead.

 

See the Canvas course: 2026 College of Psychology Graduate Pre-Orientation.

Recorded on June 24, 2026

Zoom Pre-Orientation | Smart Start: NSU Systems and Technology

Get plugged in to everything you need to succeed. This session introduces the key NSU platforms—SharkLink, Canvas, email, and more—so you can confidently navigate your courses, communication, and campus life from day one. Tech stress? Not here.

 

See the Canvas course: 2026 College of Psychology Graduate Pre-Orientation.

Recorded on July 1, 2026

Zoom Pre-Orientation | Life as a Graduate Student

South Florida and Worldwide

From beach vibes to global connections, find out what grad life is really like. The Graduate Student Government Association and student leaders share what it means to thrive—academically, socially, culturally, and your essentials—in Florida and beyond. Enjoy special focus on relocating and/or returning to school.

 

 

See the Canvas course: 2026 College of Psychology Graduate Pre-Orientation.

Recorded on July 8, 2026

Zoom Pre-Orientation | Meet the Leadership: Vision and Values of the NSU College of Psychology

Get inspired by leadership! Hear directly from the College of Psychology Dean and Academic Chairpersons about the mission, goals, and student-centered values of the College. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and feel more connected to your new academic home.

 

See the Canvas course: 2026 College of Psychology Graduate Pre-Orientation.

Recorded on July 15, 2026

Zoom Pre-Orientation | History of NSU and the College of Psychology

Where you’re going is exciting—but knowing where we’ve been matters too. Discover the fascinating history and evolution of NSU and the College of Psychology, and how you’re now part of that legacy.

 

See the Canvas course: 2026 College of Psychology Graduate Pre-Orientation.

Recorded on July 22, 2026

Zoom Pre-Orientation | Meet Your Success Squad

You’re not in this alone! Meet the dedicated team that’s got your back every step of the way—department leaders, advisors, support staff, and mentors ready to help you navigate your program with confidence. 

 

See the Canvas course: 2026 College of Psychology Graduate Pre-Orientation.

Recorded on July 29, 2026

Zoom Pre-Orientation | NSU Student Affairs

Join to learn about the university’s Division of Student Affairs and how it empowers students to grow as individuals and scholars.

 

See the Canvas course: 2026 College of Psychology Graduate Pre-Orientation.

Recorded on Aug 5, 2026

Zoom Pre-Orientation | Everything You Need to Know About Next Week, But Were Afraid to Ask

This is your guide to prepare for the first week of school. Get your questions answered, find out what to expect, and walk into orientation week confident, calm, and fully prepared.

 

See the Canvas course: 2026 College of Psychology Graduate Pre-Orientation.


College of Psychology Cardigan Ceremony

To symbolize the start of the academic journey of our master’s students, College of Psychology faculty will be awarding a specially designed cardigan to each student during the orientation session.

The cardigan symbolizes that students will start their training and accept the responsibility of becoming a competent, compassionate, and ethical professional. Additionally, it also serves as a reminder for students to strive for excellence.

For Fort Lauderdale students, the event will be held during the orientation session. For online Counseling and School Psychology students, the ceremony will take place during your on campus residential institute.  

Things to Note

  • In order to participate in the mandatory graduate orientation sessions, please refer to the email sent to you from psychology@nova.edu.
  • You will also be receiving a separate email from your academic program inviting you to their mandatory orientation session. Please register for that session as well.

Need more information?

  • New graduate student orientation questions
  • Download the new student orientation handbook
    • Orientation handbook
  • Department of Clinical and School Psychology contacts
  • Department of Counseling contact
  • Department of Psychology and Neuroscience contact
    • Experimental, Forensic, and General Psychology: Regina Schenck rschenck@nova.edu; (954) 262-5757

HIPAA Requirement (Clinical and School Psychology students): The protection of patient health information is important to the training and conduct of psychologists. We are proud to house the NSU Health Psychology Services Center in the Maxwell Maltz Building where we serve clients from our community. To ensure your access to the clinic area in Maltz where a number of faculty have their offices, all incoming clinical and school psychology students are required to complete a mandatory HIPAA Privacy, Security and Research Training course. Click HERE for instructions on accessing the HIPAA course.

 

Additional Information

  • Prior to the start of the semester, students will receive an email from the NSU Department of Privacy, which will provide specific instructions on accessing the course via SharkLink and the training platform called KnowBe4.
  • The Student Orientation HIPAA Privacy, Security and Research Training is due 30 days from entry into training. 
  • Students, who do not complete the training within the time frame outlined above, will have their names forwarded to the program director for appropriate administrative action.

Please keep in mind that this will prepare you early on to be aware of and sensitive to an important issue affecting the welfare of clients.