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NOVA’s Office of International Education will offer a series of workshops for international students. Given the number of restrictions on the number of hours and where international students are permitted to work while enrolled, “Employment Options” will offer international students, studying at NOVA on an F-1 student visa, an overview of the processes and employment … Continued
The perfect opportunity to teach and/or carry out research abroad for a semester or year… The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries. Fulbrighters address critical global issues in … Continued
In the February 11, 2020 issue of the Daily Flyer, there was information listed under Student Voices which included “Quality of Instructors” as a challenge for students based on results from the Fall 2019 feedback survey report. Of the students who responded to the survey, approximately 90 percent had a positive impression of our faculty. … Continued
The Office of Academic Affairs has found a way to communicate the many updates and changes that frequently occur throughout the year. We have developed a newsletter that will be posted each month to our new Canvas site called NOVA Academic Affairs. To access the site and view the first newsletter, click on the link … Continued
In 2018, NOVA received one of nine institutional grants to provide international study opportunities for underserved students in the U.S. and abroad. Core funding came from the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund and its partner, the MetLife Foundation, as part of a public-private sector partnership between the State Department, Partners of The Americas, … Continued
On Tuesday, February 11th, the Office of Student Life on the Loudoun Campus held a Valentine’s Day event designed to spread the love out into our community. Valentine’s Day is for more than just couples. It is a chance for everyone to practice self-love as well as care and thoughtfulness toward their community.” says Mike … Continued
Effective Friday, February 14, new VCCS applicants will not have access to their student email address until they actually register for a course. This change in VCCS policy is to help combat the growing issue of fraudulent admission applications. The VCCS receives thousands of fraudulent applications because a .edu email address is a valuable commodity … Continued
Over the next few days, the Daily Flyer will highlight responses based on a survey administered to students in November, where they identified 14 challenges that impacted their success at NOVA. The trials will be published in order of importance. For more information or to request the full report from the Office of Institutional Research … Continued
NOVA will be hosting multiple IRS VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Sessions during the Spring 2020 Semester to assist NOVA students with their tax returns. Volunteers are needed to help students with tax preparation during the sessions. Participants will benefit from the following: Becoming equipped with the most up-to-date tax law knowledge … Continued
Over the next few days, the Daily Flyer will highlight responses based on a survey administered to students in November, where they identified 14 challenges that impacted their success at NOVA. The challenges will be published in order of importance. For more information or to request the full report from the Office of Institutional Research … Continued