In-person and virtual tutoring appointments are available during these hours: 

Monday through Thursday:  10 AM - 5 PM

Friday:  8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Summer Session:  May 19 - Aug 11

Fall Semester:  Aug 25 - Dec 16

ASC Closures, 2025

Jan 20:  Martin Luther King Jr. Day

March 17 - 21:  Spring Break

May 13-16: Intercession

May 26:  Memorial Day

June 19:  Juneteenth

July 4: Independence Day

Sept 1: Labor Day

Oct 13-14: Fall Break

Nov 4: Election Day

Nov 26-28:  Thanksgiving   

Appointments: NOVA students can have two appointments per week for each subject, but only one per day. These one-on-one appointments are for 50 minutes and are held either in the ASC in AA-229 or in the tutor's Zoom room. Appointments scheduled in Navigate must be made a day ahead, but they can be made up to two weeks in advance. Appointments fill up, so reserve your appointment early!

Same-day Appointments:  Often same-day appointments are available, so you're welcome to check with our front desk. However, not all subjects are available for same-day appointments--it depends on tutor availability.    

Scheduling an Appointment:

• Log in to myNOVA
• Click on EAB Student Navigate
• Select Appointments
• Click on Schedule an Appointment
• Select Tutoring
• Select Date and Time

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please try to give as much advance notice as possible, so that another student can fill the appointment. You can reschedule in Navigate or call the front desk at 703/845-6363. 

No-Show Policy: If a student doesn't show up for three appointments, they will be banned from making future tutoring appointments for 30 days.  

Appointment Tutoring:  Students can schedule tutoring only for classes in which they are enrolled. You'll get more out of your appointment if you come prepared with your questions. Remember that tutors can help with explaining concepts and doing practice problems, but they cannot do your homework or other graded material for you. 

Writing Assistance:  NOVA students can have two writing appointments per week, per class. Writing consultants and peer tutors can work with you to brainstorm essay topics, structure your essay, prepare an outline, revise your writing, format papers and citations, and/or discuss literature and poetry. Please note that while tutors can help you learn to proofread and edit your papers, they can't do this for you except in the case of transfer essays, scholarship essays, resumes and cover letters, which are not graded materials.     

Academic Skills Help:  Professional staff are available to meet one-on-one with students to help with study skills, including note-taking, test-taking, learning strategies, and time management. If you find yourself not handing in assignments on time or studying hard and not seeing results, make a confidential appointment for academic skills assistance in Navigate. We'll help you create a personalized success plan and monitor your progress towards your goals.    

During the spring and fall semesters, the ASC provides virtual and in-person writing and study skills workshops for NOVA students. Information on how to access Zoom workshops will be posted in September.

Fall 2025 Workshops:

Compelling College Application & Transfer Essays

Wed, Sept 17, at 2 PM in AA-342

Best Practices for Navigating E-Books on MindTap and Achieve

Tues, Sept 23, at 2:30 PM in AA-344

Enhance Your Learning Skills

Fri, Oct 3, at 12:00 PM in Zoom*

Effective Thesis Statements

Wed, Oct 8, at 2:00 PM in AA-342

Be a Better Writer

Tues, Oct 21, at 1:00 PM in AA-344

Time Management for Busy Students

Mon, Oct 27, at 3:00 PM in AA-342

Citations 101

Tues, Nov 4, at 1:00 PM in AA-344

Top Test-Taking Tips

Thurs, Nov 13, at 4:00 PM in Zoom*

Unlocking the Secrets of the Research Paper

Wed, Nov 19, at 2:00 PM in AA-342  

Syllabus Information

Faculty, please copy the following information about our services into your syllabus or Canvas module:

The Academic Success Center (ASC) provides academic support to all enrolled NOVA students. The ASC offers one-on-one in-person and virtual tutoring appointments, writing assistance, and academic skills help for students. Students can schedule their own appointments by logging in to MyNOVA and clicking on the Navigate Student tile.

Each semester the ASC facilitates a variety of workshops on writing skills and study skills. For information on the workshops, please contact the ASC at 703/845-6363 or asc@nvcc.edu. Students also can refer to the ASC blog at Https://sites.nvcc.edu/asc/

Class Visits/Tours

Faculty, if you would like to have an ASC staff member visit your class for a 15-minute overview of ASC services, or if you would like to bring your class into the ASC for a tour, please email asc@nvcc.edu with your preferred days/times. Kindly allow advance notice of three days. 

FAQs for Tutoring

• All tutoring appointments are free.
• You may have two appointments per week, per subject, but only one per day.
• Once an appointment is made, you'll receive an email confirmation in your student email.
• Your appointment is for 50 minutes; please be on time to start.  
• If you need to cancel or reschedule, try to allow 24 hours if possible or a miminum of 2 hours. 
• If you have to cancel on the day of an appointment, call the ASC at 703/845-6363, stop by AA-229, or cancel in Navigate.
• If you don't show up for an appointment, it is considered a "no show." After three no-shows, a student will be blocked from making future appointments for 30 days. 

Appointment Policies

• All students must sign in at the Front Desk for in-person appointments.
• Students are responsible for their own work. Tutors are not allowed to do homework for students, nor are they allowed to help with quizzes and exams.
• Students are requested to turn off electronic devices. If a call must be taken, please leave the ASC before taking the call.
• Please be respectful and courteous towards staff and peers.
• Drinks must have secured caps or lids.
• Food is not allowed in the ASC.
• Children younger than 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Employment Opportunities

 Employment qualifications are:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• A or B in courses you wish to tutor
• Current enrollment of at least 6 credit hours
• Commit to one year of tutoring

Student tutor application forms are available at the ASC in AA-229.