If you have earned college credits at an accredited college or university after graduating high school, Nova Southeastern University considers you a transfer applicant. Students who are dual enrolled in college and high school concurrently are considered freshman applicants .
You’ll find all the steps you need to take to successfully apply to transfer to NSU below, along with information about the transfer credit process. Note that a maximum of 90 credit hours from accredited institutions can be counted toward a degree.
If you run into any questions, a dedicated transfer admissions counselor is available to help guide you through the admissions process.
If you're interested in pursuing the following health care science degrees, visit the admissions links below for additional requirements.
If you’re interested in pursuing a nursing degree, visit the nursing admissions page for additional requirements.
Applying to Nova Southeastern University is quick and easy with our Shark Select Application.
Please note that a nonrefundable $50 fee is required for either application.
There is also a supplemental application and interview requirement if you’re interested in a Dual Admission program. Not all programs accept transfer students, so be sure to read the program details carefully before applying.
Transfer applicants may apply using our streamlined NSU Shark Select Transfer Application.
To expedite your admissions decision, submit unofficial transcripts from all previously attended institutions to your admissions counselor. A preliminary review of your application can be made with unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be needed upon enrollment at NSU. Transcripts are also required to receive a Transfer Evaluation Report.
To submit official transcripts:
Request that official transcripts from all current and previous schools and/or institutions be sent directly to NSU. For applicants with fewer than 24 college credits, please send official high school transcripts. It is also possible that official test scores may be requested of those with fewer than 24 college credits. Official documents can be mailed to:
Enrollment Processing Services Nova Southeastern University P.O. Box 299000 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33329For more information on transfer credits, please visit Transfer Evaluation Services for Undergraduate Students.
Undergraduate applicants for the 2025-26 admission cycle may choose to have their application reviewed for admission with or without the submission of SAT, ACT, or CLT scores.
Applicants who choose to have their application reviewed with test scores can self-report SAT, ACT, and/or CLT score(s) on the application for admission. Upon enrollment to NSU, official test scores must be submitted directly from the testing agency using the following information:
SAT Code: 5514NSU superscores both the SAT and ACT, so if you take the exam more than once, you must submit all of your test scores to ensure we have your best and highest composite scores on record. NSU currently considers only the critical reading and math scores for the SAT. For the ACT, NSU does not utilize the optional writing section.
Complete and mail, email or fax the Transfer Report to complete your file for admission. This form must be completed by a college official who has access to your disciplinary record at your current or most recently attended college. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure the form is completed accurately and in its entirety.
