Northern Virginia Community College will be closed later this week for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Offices close Wednesday, November 25 at noon and will reopen on Monday, November 30 at 8:00 am. This includes testing centers! Plan ahead! 
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Planning Ahead for Next Semester
The end of the semester will be here before you know it and there is no time like the present to start prepping for next semester. The longer you wait, the likelihood of you encountering roadblocks increasing drastically, so resist the urge to put it off. When you start thinking about the courses you want to take next semester, keep these tips and tidbits of information in mind to avoid missing out on the courses you need.
Plan ahead. Speak to an advisor (elicounselors@nvcc.edu) to make sure you are taking the necessary courses toward degree/certificate completion. Read over NOVA’s course repeat policy and speak with an advisor if you are taking a course for the 3rd time. Make sure your finances are in order to pay your tuition on time. If you are using Financial Aid, call 1-855-323-3199 to check on your status.
Register for classes early. Please make note of NOVA’s On-Time Registration policy that does not allow enrollment into a class after 11:59pm the day before the class is scheduled to begin. Enrolling in the course early will help you avoid many unnecessary headaches, i.e. courses being closed, full, or unavailable (huge migraines!).
Be aware of your course start and end dates. NOVA offers courses that vary in length (16, 12, 8, and 4 week sessions) and that start at different times during the semester. You wouldn’t want to think the course starts and ends at the wrong time (disaster!). Also pay attention to the course’s critical dates that inform you of deadlines for refunds and withdrawals.
Getting into a closed course. If the course you want is closed, and it is before the start date you may still be able to get into the course by emailing the instructor to request permission to be allowed into the course. The instructor has authority to grant or deny such a request. Once granted permission, have the instructor forward that email to elireg@nvcc.edu, or you can forward it yourself, and NOVA Online Registration will enroll you in the course.
If you miss the registration deadline. NOVA offers students different sessions throughout the semester with different start dates. If you are unable to get into a course because you missed the registration deadline, search for a later starting session for the same course and enroll in that session, if available. However, if taking a later starting session is not an option for you, you can complete and send a Permission to Enroll During the First Week form to NOVA Online Registration (elireg@nvcc.edu) to try to get in that session. Please note that there is no guarantee that you can get into the class after the start date so registering early is highly encouraged!
If you have any questions about the enrollment process, call NOVA Online Registration at 703-323-3368 or elireg@nvcc.edu.
Getting ready for your next semester
Fall registration will be here before you know it. We want to make sure you are on the right track with your degree plan (or program of study), your academic plan (or program of study) is up-to-date in NOVAConnect, and you are ready to register for your courses.
Fall open registration for all students is May 5. Know your Priority registration date to register early, follow this tutorial to find your priority registration date for fall (based on credits).
Summer Registration opens on Tuesday, March 31.
To help you plan for your next semester, we encourage you to participate in the Getting Ready for your Next Semester webinar.
During this webinar, a NOVA Online Counselor will discuss the following topics:
- Program identification.
- Course selection.
- College resources.
- Schedule planning and registration.
- Payment tips.
There will be a chance to ask any questions you have about the registration process. Advanced registration is required. Join us live, or request a recording!
If you have questions about Financial Aid, you can contact them at 855.323.3199 or visit the Financial Aid Support Center for more contact information.
What does a snow day mean for your NOVA Online courses?
With winter here it is important to be aware of NOVA’s inclement weather policy and know what that means for your NOVA Online courses. Staying informed will allow you to plan accordingly and stay safe! NOVA makes it easy for you to stay up-to-date in the event of an emergency closing or delay. 
If the College is closed or delayed due to an emergency or inclement weather, a text alert will be sent to cell phones registered on NOVA Alert, a notice will be posted on the home page of the College’s website, and a message will appear on our cable television station as well as several local radio and television stations. The College also uses several media sources to announce delays and closings. The Emergency Preparedness website provides more information as you are planning ahead.
What does this mean for your NOVA Online class?
All in-person class sessions, and in-person labs will be canceled or delayed based on NOVA’s announcements. If you are planning to take an exam at the campus testing center, you will want to note that any closings or delays will affect campus testing center hours. Campus closing and delays will affect all campus offices, tutoring centers, and libraries.
Keep in mind, even when the college is closed, you can still log into Blackboard to access your NOVA Online courses. A snow day is the perfect time to work on assignments and get ahead. If you have a live, virtual session scheduled, that meeting may still take place. Be sure to check your student email and blackboard announcement section to find out if the closing or delay will affect your NOVA Online course or if due dates have been changed due to the weather.
If you have not already, sign up for NOVA Alert today!
This Week at NOVA Online!
Good Morning, Monday!
Transfer Sessions – Transfer Counselor, Kim Burkle has scheduled several schools to give presentations on the transfer policies. If you are interested in Grand Canyon University, Georgetown University, Strayer University or West Virginia University, check out the calendar and join in to learn more. It’s never too early to start thinking about your transfer plans.
Fall Fest at the Loudoun Campus! Join us at the Loudoun campus for fall festivities, food, prizes, and to learn more about taking classes at NOVA Online! Will you be on campus? Stop by the LC Cafe Lounge between 11-2 to say hi!
Fall Fun and Relaxation in Virginia
NOVA Fall Break is October 13 & 14 – College Offices Open, but no on-campus instructional classes will be held. During fall break, your online courses may have assignments due during this period – make sure you are aware of all your course dates. Online students may experience some delay in email response from faculty during the Fall Break period.
If you live in the Virginia area and need a break to get away and enjoy the beauty of the skyline, bursting with autumn colors, click here to visit the Fall in Virginia website. 
This website provides all the information you could possibly need to explore fall in Virginia. You will find a plethora of recommendations for the best scenic drives, family getaways, romantic getaways, fall festival, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and even a Fall Foliage Hotline (1.800.424.LOVE). There is also a search engine to help you find events taking place by area. You will even find meters on this website showing the peak time the leaves are turning by area!!
According to the meter on the Fall in Virginia website, this will be a peak weekend to enjoy the colors in the mountain areas of Virginia. This is an outstanding website to locate just about any fall fun you could desire. Explore this website today and plan your day to relax, de-stress, and enjoy the beauty of autumn!
On-Time Registration
The registration deadline for courses beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, August 20 is today at 11:59pm. On-Time Registration requires you to be registered for your courses no later than 11:59pm the night before the scheduled start date. 
NOVA Online offers 12 and 8 week sessions that begin on September 3, September 17 and October 15. For more information about getting started in a NOVA Online course this fall, email the NOVA Online Counselors at elicounselors@nvcc.edu.
Follow this tutorial to help you search and enroll in online courses for the fall semester.
Instructors make courses available in blackboard on the course start date. Some instructors open courses early and you will be able to log in and see the information about the course. As soon as you have access to you course, log in and start navigating the virtual classroom.
Fall Tuition Due Today!
Reminder!
Your fall tuition payment is due today, Monday, July 28 at 5 p.m.!
If you have questions about payment, visit NOVA’s Fall 2014 payment information here.
You can also call the NOVA Online Hotline at 703-323-3347 for assistance.
NOVA Online’s first fall session starts Wednesday, August 20 and for many courses, additional sections are offered starting September 3, 17, 24, or later. Check the full list of Fall 2014 courses here.
There is still time to register for a fall course, just remember if you register for fall courses on or after today, Monday, July 28, your payment is due by 5 p.m. the next business day.
Reminder: Tuition due Monday!
Reminder! If you registered for fall courses and haven’t submitted your tuition payment yet, you must do so by Monday, July 28 at 5 p.m. to avoid being dropped from your courses! If you have questions about payment, visit NOVA’s Fall 2014 payment information here. You can also call the NOVA Online Hotline at 703-323-3347 for assistance.
Of course, there’s still plenty of time to register for fall if you haven’t done so already! NOVA Online’s first fall session starts Wednesday, August 20 and for many courses, additional sections are offered starting September 3, 17, 24, or later. Check the full list of Fall 2014 courses here.
Just remember that if you register for fall courses on or after Monday, July 28, your payment is due by 5 p.m. the next business day.
Payment for fall classes due Monday, July 28!
Heads up! If you registered for fall courses and haven’t submitted your tuition payment yet, you must do so by Monday, July 28 at 5 p.m. to avoid being dropped from your courses! If you have questions about payment, visit NOVA’s Fall 2014 payment information here. You can also call the NOVA Online Hotline at 703-323-3347 for assistance.
Of course, there’s still plenty of time to register for fall if you haven’t done so already! NOVA Online’s first fall session starts August 20 and for many courses, additional sections are offered starting September 3, 17, 24, or later. Check the full list of Fall 2014 courses here.
Just remember that if you register for fall courses on or after Monday, July 28, your payment is due by 5 p.m. the next business day.