Frequently Asked Questions

The 2023 Summer Institute will be offered virtually via Zoom and Canvas.

Participating in one Summer Institute is a requirement for graduation.

• If this is your first year in the program, you are not required to participate in the 2023 Institute. If for some reason you cannot participate this year, we look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Summer Institute.
• If this is your second year or longer in the program and you have yet to meet the program requirement of participating in at least one Institute, you are required to participate in the 2023 Summer Institute to fulfill this graduation requirement.

Yes. Returning Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice Ed.D. students are encouraged to participate and take advantage of the numerous workshops by registering for FSC 8005. Online registration is easy at

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First-Time Participants: Registration for FSC 8000 will open on March 27, 2023 and will close on May 7, 2023; the registration fee is equivalent to 1 credit hour.

Returning Students: Registration for FSC 8005 will open on March 27, 2023 and will close on May 7, 2023; the registration fee is equivalent to 1 credit hour.

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Semester Code: 202350 (Summer 2023)

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Please refer to the Registration page for more detailed registration instructions.

Students registering for FSC 8000 or FSC 8005 will pay a fee equivalent to 1 credit.

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At the completion of the summer semester, and after verification that attendance and all requirements (concurrent sessions, workshops, assignments, etc.) have been met, a grade of "Pass" will be issued for FSC 8000 (1 credit) and FSC 8005 (1 credit). This final grade will appear on your transcript for FSC 8000 or FSC 8005.

All questions regarding the 2023 Institute should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Reeves or Ms. Carole Benedict at summerconf@nova.edu.