General NOVA News

Important Program Policy Reminder

August 13, 2024 / General NOVA News

As a reminder, the curriculum of our programs of study are valid for seven years. This means that in some cases, students may need to have their catalog year updated in order to graduate. Students may be placed into any active catalog year in which they were enrolled at NOVA. Please note that it is … Continued

NOVA Nighthawk School Supplies Drive: August 12 thru 23

August 13, 2024 / General NOVA News

According to the July 14, 2024 “Capital One Shopping” Research Report, Americans spent a total of $94 billion on back-to-college shopping for the 2023 school year, with the average household spending $1,366.95. Between 2022 and 2023, households’ back-to-college shopping budgets increased by $167.52. As we enter the fall 2024 semester, the Financial Stability and Advocacy … Continued

Sign Up for Monthly Credit for Prior Learning Webinars

August 13, 2024 / General NOVA News

During the July 29 president’s office hours, Dr. Kress shared important insights from recent enrollment reports—NOVA has experienced a decrease in recent high school graduate enrollment and an increase in adult learners. This shift emphasizes the need for us to be prepared to meet the unique needs of these students, including providing opportunities for Credit … Continued

Important SDV Update and Answers to FAQs!

August 13, 2024 / General NOVA News

In an attempt to ensure students have a successful transition to college, NOVA is taking the opportunity to recommit to the practice of requiring students to enroll in SDV-100, 101 in their first semester of enrollment. This new policy went into effect August 12, and any new students who enrolled for fall 2024 before that … Continued

Join the Free Mentor Training with Mentor Virginia! Beginning August 15

August 8, 2024 / General NOVA News

NOVA’s Business Engagement and Career Services’ Northern Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (Region 7) is happy to present a few opportunities to participate in a professional development session on mentoring. We are collaborating with Mentor Virginia to offer this FREE opportunity. There are three available sessions to choose from.   About Mentor Virginia About Northern Virginia’s … Continued

Fall 2024 Cafeteria and Bookstore Hours

August 8, 2024 / General NOVA News

Please note this message from your campus cafeterias and bookstores regarding fall operating hours: Food and Dining Annandale, Loudoun and Woodbridge will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the fall semester. Opening dates are: August 26: Loudoun and Woodbridge open. September 3: Annandale opens The Alexandria cafeteria renovation is … Continued

FREE Mentor Training with Mentor Virginia!

August 6, 2024 / General NOVA News

NOVA’s Business Engagement and Career Services’ Northern Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (Region 7) is happy to present a few opportunities to participate in a professional development session on mentoring. We are collaborating with Mentor Virginia to offer this FREE opportunity. There are three available sessions to choose from.   About Mentor Virginia About Northern Virginia’s … Continued

Important Update on Enrollment Cancellation

August 6, 2024 / General NOVA News

Beginning in fall 2024, NOVA is adopting a new process for the late enrollment of students who are dropped for nonpayment through the enrollment cancellation process. This change reinforces NOVA’s alignment with existing VCCS policy on the issue (8.3.2 Census Dates and Registration Periods). Going forward, students dropped for nonpayment after the “Last Day to … Continued

Fall 2024 Cafeteria and Bookstore Hours

August 6, 2024 / General NOVA News

In the waning days of summer, here is an updated message from your campus cafeterias and bookstores regarding fall operating hours: Food and Dining Annandale, Loudoun and Woodbridge will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the fall semester. Opening dates are: August 26: Loudoun and Woodbridge open. September 3: … Continued