Whether it’s welcome back or welcome to your new home, NSU is excited to have you and happy to share the many wonderful things it has to offer. Several of those wonderful things include on-campus events that allow students to take a break from studying and unwind. NSU provides several big events throughout the year that you won’t want to miss.
FALL EVENTS
Weeks of Welcome & Sharkapalooza
In the first few weeks of the fall semester, NSU and its many clubs and organizations want to welcome you back to campus — or welcome you for the first time. The Weeks of Welcome events are several weeks filled with fun mini events like trivia games, club introductions and raffles all leading up to the main event: Sharkapalooza. Ask any upperclassmen about Sharkapalooza and they will tell you that it is regarded by many as the best event NSU has to offer. While it changes a little bit every year, you can enjoy music, dancing, free food and a good time to remember during Sharkapalooza.
Homecoming
Homecoming week at NSU is filled with giveaways, free food and celebrations about being back on campus. The whole week is filled with events that are considered traditions at NSU, such as the annual “Anything That Floats” raft race, where students make their own rafts and race across Gold Circle Lake. Homecoming week also honors the tradition of holding the annual homecoming basketball game, where students flock in great numbers to cheer on their fellow Sharks. As the week draws to a close, the annual Homecoming dance is a great time for students to enjoy some music while meeting new people.
WINTER EVENTS
STUEY’s
The STUEY’s, otherwise known as the Student Life Achievement Awards, is an annual celebration of students who encompass everything it means to truly be a Shark. These students are nominated for and presented with awards for their academic and social excellence in the annual show. Nominations may be submitted by staff, faculty and other students.
CommunityFest
CommunityFest is an annual tradition at NSU that allows students to give back to the community that they live in. CommunityFest invites those who live around NSU to come onto campus and enjoy music, food and tables hosted by NSU’s many different organizations and community partners. This event regularly draws in thousands of people and is a chance for students not only to interact with the community, but find new businesses nearby.
