Nova Southeastern University Campus Map: A Comprehensive Guide

Nova Southeastern University (NSU), a private research university with a rich history dating back to 1964, has grown into a sprawling institution with multiple campuses and a wide array of academic programs. Understanding the layout of NSU's campuses is essential for students, faculty, staff, and visitors alike. This article provides a detailed overview of NSU's campuses, key buildings, and resources, offering a comprehensive guide to navigating this dynamic university.

A Brief History of Nova Southeastern University

Originally named Nova University of Advanced Technology, the university was chartered by the state of Florida on December 4, 1964. The institution's name was later modified, with "of Advanced Technology" dropped from its corporate title. Over the years, NSU has undergone significant transformations, including a federation with the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in 1970. In 1994, Nova University merged with Southeastern University of the Health Sciences to form Nova Southeastern University (NSU). This merger added the colleges of osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, optometry, and allied health to the university.

Main Campus: Davie, Florida

The main campus of Nova Southeastern University is located in Davie, Florida, spanning 314 acres (127 hectares). This central hub houses a wide range of facilities, including:

Administrative Offices: The William and Norma Horvitz Administration Building, a two-story postmodern structure, houses the office of the president and numerous other administrative departments.
Classroom Facilities: Various academic buildings provide space for lectures, seminars, and other instructional activities.
Library Facilities: The Alvin Sherman Library for Research and Information Technology Center serves as the largest public library facility in the state of Florida.
Health Clinics: NSU Health provides comprehensive, patient-centered care at the Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus and across Florida.
Mental Health Clinics: Offering support and resources for students' mental well-being.
Don Taft University Center: A 344,600-square-foot (32,010 m2) facility that includes a 5,400-seat arena, a fitness center, a performance theater, art gallery, a food court, and a student lounge.
Residence Halls: Five residence halls on the main campus accommodate undergraduate, graduate, health professions, and law students, with a capacity for housing 720 students.
Cafeterias: Providing dining options for students, faculty, and staff.
Computer Labs: Equipped with the latest technology to support academic work and research.
Bookstore: Offering textbooks, supplies, and NSU merchandise.
Athletic Facilities: Supporting a wide range of sports and recreational activities.
Parking Facilities: Accommodating vehicles for commuters and residents.

The Davie campus is also home to the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the College of Allopathic Medicine, making NSU the first institution in the Southeast to grant both Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees. NSU University School, a fully accredited, independent, college preparatory school serving grades pre-kindergarten through grade 12, is also located on the Davie campus.

Dania Beach Campus: Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center

Located on 10 acres (4.0 hectares) in the Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, the Dania Beach campus houses the NSU Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center. This campus includes the Center of Excellence for Coral Reef Ecosystems Research.

North Miami Beach Campus: Abraham S. Fischler College of Education

The North Miami Beach campus, also known as the Southern campus, is located on 18 acres (7.3 hectares) and serves as the main location for the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. The College of Education is named after Abraham S. Fischler, who served as the second president of Nova University.

Tampa Bay Regional Campus: Clearwater, Florida

The Tampa Bay regional campus is a newly constructed 27-acre (11 ha), 325,000-square-foot (30,200 m2) campus located in Clearwater, Florida. Construction began in March 2018 and was completed in August 2019. The Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel Family Foundation committed to a $200 million donation to support the development of the campus. The former Tampa Bay regional campus was previously located in Brandon, Florida.

Other Locations

In addition to the main campuses, NSU has a presence in other locations:

Puerto Rico: In 2014, NSU opened a new campus in Puerto Rico, offering master's and doctoral programs.
Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale: Originally founded in 1986 and located in Fort Lauderdale, the museum joined the university in 2008. The NSU Art Museum is based in an 83,000 square-foot building, with a 256-seat auditorium and a permanent collection of more than 7,000 works.

Interactive Campus Maps

Nova Southeastern University utilizes interactive campus maps to help students, faculty, and visitors navigate its campuses. CampusTours has created photo-realistic 3D maps of the main campus, the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale campus, the North Miami Beach campus, and the Oceanographic Center campus. These maps depict trees, shrubs, people, statues, and locations with stunning clarity. The maps are used in print and online.

CampusTours' AnyMap 3.0 is built in HTML5 and supports full browser display, mobile devices, campus directions, improved data handling, dynamic window resizing, Global Positioning System (GPS) integration, and active state URLs for bookmarking. AnyMap 3.0 includes a Directions Module that provides directions around campus. In "On Campus Directions" mode, users can choose a Starting Point and Ending Point, and the application will draw the best route between those points on the campus map.

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AnyMap 3.0 supports custom layers, allowing organizations to place icons or highlight items on the map. The application also features panel displays, replacing windows with side-mounted panels that slide out next to the location that has been clicked. AnyMap 3.0 includes a special Smartphone Module, designed specifically to work on smartphones without the need for an app download. The AnyMap Mobile Device Module supports mobile devices like smartphones and mini-tablets, while full-sized tablets receive the full HTML5 AnyMap experience. AnyMap Smartphone GPS integration allows visitors to monitor their travel through campus on their smartphones.

Key Buildings and Landmarks

Alvin Sherman Library for Research and Information Technology Center: The largest public library facility in the state of Florida, offering a vast collection of resources and study spaces.
Carl DeSantis Building: Home to the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Don Taft University Center: A central hub for student life, featuring a variety of amenities and services.
William and Norma Horvitz Administration Building: Housing the office of the president and various administrative departments.
NSU Art Museum: Showcasing contemporary art, particularly of the cultures of South Florida and Latin America.
Center for Collaborative Research (CCR): A 215,000-square-foot facility equipped with advanced labs and technology, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in health care, bioinformatics, technology, cybersecurity, and business.

Student Life and Activities

Nova Southeastern University offers a vibrant student life with numerous opportunities for involvement and engagement.

Student Government Associations: There are a total of 20 student government associations that form PanSGA. The Nova Southeastern University's Undergraduate Student Government Association is the primary organization for the government of the undergraduate student body.
Student Media: NSU's student-run newspaper, The Current, is published weekly. The school-sponsored, student-run radio station, "WNSU Radio X", broadcasts in the evenings and weekends on 88.5 FM WKPX. Sharks United Television (SUTV) is a student-run media outlet at NSU.
Housing: About 26% of students at NSU live in university-owned or operated housing. Rolling Hills Apartments is a renovated residence hall for graduate and doctoral students.
Distinguished Lecture Series: The Distinguished Lecture Series offered by NSU's Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship provides students, faculty, and interested members of the business community with the opportunity to hear from distinguished lecturers.
Life 101 Series: The Life 101 series brings leaders from business, entertainment, politics, and athletics to Nova Southeastern University to share their life accomplishments and "life lessons" learned.
Athletics: The Nova Southeastern University athletic teams are called the Sharks. The NSU Sharks have won 14 NCAA national championships.

Research and Innovation

NSU is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities â Very High research activity." As of January 2025, more than 250 research projects are underway at NSU. NSU faculty are funded by extramural grants of over $107 million for various projects to advance research works and academics.

NSU Health David and Cathy Husman Neuroscience Institute: Includes the Cathy J. Smith Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and Research Center.
Institute for Neuro-Immune Medicine: Aims to advance the science of treatment for individuals with neuro-inflammatory diseases via integration of education, research, and patient care.
Center for Collaborative Research (CCR): Houses multiple research institutes focusing on cancer research, cell therapy, neuro-immune medicine, and ocean sciences.

NSU Health

NSU Health is a university-affiliated health care network that provides comprehensive, patient-centered care at the Fort Lauderdale-Davie campus and across Florida. NSU Health leverages the university's cross-disciplinary research, translational approaches, and unique academic environment to offer integrated treatments to patients of all ages.

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