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
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
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
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
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
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
As you begin the semester, we want to remind you that the Office of the Ombuds is here to support you. If faculty/staff, administrators, students or affiliates of NOVA are reluctant to formally report any of the following situations, the Office of the Ombuds can serve as a confidential, neutral and independent resource for: student issues … Continued
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
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
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