Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Tampa
Orientation Documents
Important Links
- NSU Bookstore
- Hotel Information
- Please select the option "Clearwater, FL"
Health insurance requirement
- All health professions students are required to carry health insurance. If you are already insured, you must “waive” the NSU insurance once per year in May.
- Information regarding health insurance, including the waiver form, can be found by visiting:
http://www.nova.edu/bursar/health-insurance/index.html
- Should a change occur in your insurance mid-semester or if you have any questions regarding insurance requirements for health professions students, please contact the Student Health Department:
studenthealth@nova.edu
Welcome to the DPT-Tampa orientation website for the entering class of December 2027. Congratulations on your acceptance into our program! The purpose of this site is to prepare you for the exciting journey in becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Please pay attention to the "Orientation Documents & Important Links" sections to the right side of this website- they link to important documents such as our orientation schedule, 3-year calendar (2024-2027), preparation checklist, hotel information, and much more! This website is updated as plans are finalized so be sure to visit often.
Important Dates:
- Registration:
- Online for Fall Term 1 of 2024 is between April 8 - August 18.
- Canvas Orientation Course:
- Opens mid-July
- Mandatory Orientation Dates:
- August 21, 2024 - Virtual Orientation Day
- August 23, 2024 - On-Campus Orientation Day (2 family members or significant others are invited to attend).
- Start of semester online (asynchronous - at your location):
- August 19, 2024 (classes open).
- Fall 2024 Weekend Institutes are scheduled: Wednesday - Sunday on the following dates (attendance is mandatory):
- September 25 - 29, 2024
- October 30 - November 3, 2024
- December 4 - 8, 2024
NSU Email:
To ensure that you are receiving all important communications, establish your NSU email account. Your NSU email username and password is needed to enter all your courses, including our orientation course.
Fall Courses:
The Booklist contains a list of the 3 courses you will take in Fall 2024, a Course Reference Number (CRN) for each course, and the textbooks required. Use the Booklist information and Registering for Courses documents to complete course registration between April 8 - August 18, 2024.
Register for Visible Body Courseware by clicking on the link VBC Registration Letter.
Orientation Days:
The mandatory online and on-campus orientation days are critical because they will help you get "up and running" for classes that open online on August 19, 2024. During orientation, you will be greeted by leaders from the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, meet the Physical Therapy Department Chair, Program Director, Faculty, Staff, Student Physical Therapy Association (SPTA) representatives, and fellow students.
Up to 2 family members or significant others may attend the on-campus orientation on Friday, August 23, 2024. There will be scheduled activities planned for family members and significant others.
After reviewing this web page, please contact Jade Waithe, Academic Support Coordinator, at jw2329@nova.edu or (813) 574-5309 if you have questions regarding registration.