Congratulations to students nearing the completion of their certificate or degree! The deadline to apply for Spring 2022 Graduation is March 1. Learn more about preparing for graduation by participating in a Graduation Prep Session (access the Virtual Student Union for registration information) or viewing the Crossing the Finish Line: NOVA Graduation Preparation Program video.
Congratulations to all students who will be preparing for their final semester ! You have almost reached the finish line. The following are a few things to do in preparation for graduation:
Apply for graduation. Access NOVA’s graduation website to view the Crossing the Finish Line: NOVA’s Graduation Program video and complete the Graduation Application Form. The deadline to apply for graduation is March 1.
Update your resume. Review an action plan you may have created in FOCUS 2. Utilize resources in Career Connection. Connect with a career advisor/counselor.
Prepare to conduct a job search if you will be looking for a job or a new opportunity. NOVA’s Career Services website is a great place to start.
Review websites of potential transfer institutions for information about applying, if you are planning to transfer. Don’t forget to look for information about financial aid and scholarships as well. NOVA’s Plan to Transfer website has many helpful tips.
Participate in employment and transfer focused programs. Check out NOVA’s Events calendar to see what is happening around the college.
Don’t forget, in addition to daily blog posts, NOVA Online is offering a lunchtime webinar series this week focusing on topics to help you with preparing for your next semester. All webinars are thirty minutes and begin at 12:15 pm. Learn more about the series and register at https://nvcceli.wufoo.com/forms/q17oo4ni0mszh1v/.
Project Graduation is an opportunity for eligible graduating students in financial need to borrow caps and gowns for the commencement ceremony provided by previous alumni. In order to qualify for caps and gowns, please complete this application form and submit it prior to April 28, 2017, 5:00PM
Please be sure that you fully complete this form. The stall and gown must be returned after the commencement ceremony. As a gift from the provost, recipients can keep the cap and tassel.
General Requirements:
• You must be a NVCC student who demonstrates financial need.
• You must be graduating – May 14, 2017
• Questions can be emailed to projgrad@nvcc.edu
Deadline to Apply is: April 28th, 5:00 PM EST
NOTE: Due to limited supplies, all recipients will be notified via email by May 5, 2017
Are YOU planning to graduate in May? The deadline to apply is March 1st! 
Not sure where to start?
View the recording of Crossing the Finish Line: NOVA Graduation Preparation Program (video opens in a separate window)!
This 17-minute video to obtain information on what you need to graduate from NOVA and plan for transfer or prepare for employment.
You will learn how to:
Learn about the information you will need to graduate from NOVA and plan for transfer or prepare for employment. Questions? Visit the NOVA Graduation Website or contact a NOVA Online Counselor at NOVA OnlineCounselors@nvcc.edu!
Graduation is around the corner, and if the only thing preventing you from walking is the cost of the gown, let us help!
Project Graduation is an opportunity for eligible graduating students in financial need to borrow caps and gowns for the Commencement ceremony provided by previous alumni. In order to qualify for the caps and gowns, please complete the application form and submit it to the Annandale Campus Provost Office – CG 202. 
Please be sure that you have fully completed and attached any additional documents with this form. See the attached flyer and application form for more details.
Please email any questions to: projgrad@nvcc.edu
Plan Ahead: NOVA spring break is March 7-13. College offices will remain open and administrative staff will be on duty. During Spring Break, campus-based offices will close at 5 p.m. NOVA Online hours will remain the same. Testing Center Hours are modified, including all testing centers are closed on Saturday, March 13.
Still looking to add a spring course? NOVA Online has one more session start date available March 14. Enroll today! Once you enroll, tuition is due by 5pm the following business day. Schedule a virtual appointment with an NOVA Online Counselor with any academic advising questions.
Are you thinking about an online course through NOVA Online, but not sure if it is right for you? Review our Furthering your education with NOVA Online recording to see if online learning is a right fit for your current educational needs. You could also take the Smarter Measure assessment to see how your personal learning styles will work with online courses.
Graduating in May? Apply for Graduation no later than March 1!
Transfer Planning – It’s never too early to begin your planning to transfer another institution. Missed the webinar last week? Request a Recording of the Transfer Planning Webinar that covered 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.
Contact the NOVA Online Success Coaches if you have any questions as you are getting started in your online courses. They can be reached at NOVA OnlineSuccess@nvcc.edu or 703.764.5076.
Have a great week!
Are YOU planning to graduate in May? The deadline to apply is March 1st! Not sure where to start?
Request a copy of the recording of Crossing the Finish Line: NOVA Graduation Preparation Program!
This 17-minute video to obtain information on what you need to graduate from NOVA and plan for transfer or prepare for employment.
You will learn how to:
Learn about the information you will need to graduate from NOVA and plan for transfer or prepare for employment. Questions? Visit the NOVA Graduation Website or contact a NOVA Online Counselor at NOVA OnlineCounselors@nvcc.edu!
NOVA’s Commencement Ceremony – Spring Semester 2014
Sunday, May 18 at the Patriot Center at George Mason University.
1 p.m.: Graduates line up for the procession in Parking Lot A on the south side of the Patriot Center. In case of rain, graduates will meet in the Patriot Center’s lower level entrance.
2 p.m.: Ceremony begins.
Congratulations to everyone graduating this weekend! Let us about your post-graduation plans!
Are you graduating in May and need help purchasing your cap and gown? Let NOVA help! Deadline is April 25 at 5pm!