Monthly Archives: October 2016

Upcoming Transfer Planning Webinars

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October is Transfer Awareness Month at the Extended Learning Institute! All NOVA student are invited to attend any of the following virtual events. Visit the Transfer Planning Section of NOVA Online’s Webinar Page for more information and to register for any individual sessions.

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Transfer Planning Webinar:

Thursday, October 6 from 1-2 pm or Thursday,  October 20 from 1-2pm!

It’s never too early to begin your planning to transfer another institution. This one-hour webinar will discuss the basics of transfer planning; information about Guaranteed Admission Agreements, Articulation Agreements, and Transfer Guides; and a provide web tour of NOVA’s transfer website.

Join the live session by clicking on the links below during the session time.

Thursday, October 6 from 1-2 pm

Thursday,  October 20 from 1-2pm

Transfer Planning Q&A:

Thursday, October 13 from 1-2 pm or Thursday,  October 27 from 1-2pm!

It’s never too early to begin your planning to transfer another institution. Have questions about transferring? Questions about Guaranteed Admission Agreements, Articulation Agreements, and Transfer Guides? Stop by this virtual open forum to chat with a NOVA transfer counselor.

Join the live session by clicking on the links below during the session time.

Thursday, October 13 from 1-2 pm

Thursday,  October 27 from 1-2pm

Alumni Transfer Panel:

This recorded webinar hosted a panel of NOVA/NOVA Online alumni students who have transferred to 4-year institutions. Learn more regarding the transfer process and have your questions answered about their varied experiences. Information will be discussed around transfer topics such as Guaranteed Admission Agreements, understanding transfer requirements, and NOVA’s transfer resources. Request a recording here.

Questions? Want to speak with a NOVA Online Counselor? Email them at NOVA OnlineCounselors@nvcc.edu to schedule an appointment.

Free Career Planning Tool for NOVA Students

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Did you know all NOVA students, staff, and faculty have free access to FOCUS 2, an online, interactive, self-guided career and education planning system that can help you:

  • Select a program/major based on your interests and aspirations
  • Discover occupations matching your personal preferences and attributes
  • Map out your career plans, present and future
  • Make informed career decisions

View a Getting Started with FOCUS 2 handout.

Follow the steps below to begin using FOCUS 2.

  1. Visit NOVA’s Career Services website
  2. Select FOCUS 2
  3. Click FOCUS 2 button
  4. Click REGISTER button
  5. Enter “NOVA” for the access code
  6. Enter your NOVA student e-mail address in the e-mail box
  7. Provide requested information
  8. Check box to acknowledge terms and conditions of system
  9. Click CONTINUE button

Contact Christy Jensen (chjensen@nvcc.edu) if you have any problems accessing the system or to schedule a career advising appointment.

Fall 2016: purchase books/supplies using financial aid

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Students with financial aid awards for Fall 2016 can purchase required course materials against their excess financial aid–either online or in campus bookstores— from October 5 through October 28.

Students wishing to purchase books on-line must complete and sign the Bookstore Authorization E-Form, via the Financial Aid Dashboard, prior to completing a purchase. Students enrolled or planning to enroll in later starting classes who desire to use their financial aid to purchase books must purchase during one of the two purchase periods; no additional accommodations will be made.  The financial aid process must be complete and anticipated aid must be enough to cover tuition, fees and books.  Files can have no negative holds.

Second Book Purchase Period (for students with remaining anticipated aid)

  • First day to purchase books/supplies using financial aid: October 5, 2016
  • Last day to purchase books/supplies using financial aid: October 28, 2016

You may place your on-line order 24 hours after completing the authorization e-form or on the first business day after completing the e-form, if later.

Questions about your Financial Aid award? Contact them by phone, live chat, or email through the Student Support Center.

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This week at NOVA Online!

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Today! – MA Campus or Livestream from 2 – 4 pm!  NOVA Student Life Presents, Carlos Andres Gomez: What Does Hispanic Look Like?

Be a part of this engaging and entertaining discussion that will spark conversation and thoughtful insight. You don’t want to miss it!

Can’t join us at the MA Campus?  Engage via livestream! Visit NOVA Online Student Life to stream off campus.

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Introduction to the Career Planning Process: A Career Webinar Seriescareer-planning-webinar-slide-1016

Tuesday – Webinar – 12:15 -1:00 pm – Focus on Your Career Planning. This 45 minute webinar will introduce students to FOCUS 2 an online, interactive, self-guided career and education planning system. Register Today!

Wednesday – Webinar – 12:15 – 1:00 pm – Exploring Career Options. This 45 minute webinar will focus on using various online resources to research career options. Register Today!

Thursday – Webinar – 12:15 – 1:00 pm – Conducting a Job Search. This 45 minute webinar will focus on basic strategies for conducting a job search. Register Today!

Financial Avenue – Financial Literacy Contest

Twenty $100 NOVA bookstore gift cards towards educational costs at NOVA will be given-away throughout the 2016‐2017 academic year to randomly selected students NOVA Online who successfully complete Financial Avenue web‐based financial literacy modules! For more information visit Financial Aid’s Financial Literacy Blog. Official contest rules and registration to participate can be found here.