A new student email system along with Google Apps will soon be available to all NOVA students. On SEPTEMBER 22, 2008, the Virginia Community College System Google Apps for Education is launching here at NOVA.

The new email system provides you with a very reliable and secure way to send and receive email. Emails are delivered through a web browser and email addresses will not change.

Student Email

Important Email Information . . .

• All email addresses remain exactly the same - username@email.vccs.edu.
• Use the same username and password you have been using for the old system to access your new email system.
• You do NOT need to set up a new Gmail account.
• If you do not know your username or password, click on My NOVA on the NOVA homepage and then click on Look up your username and set your password. Use the same link to reset your password.
• Continue to access your email at https://email.vccs.edu/ and via My NOVA on the NOVA home page, beginning September 22.
• Current student emails in the old email system are being migrated to your Google email account.
• Your mailbox size increases to 6.5 GB. Spam and virus protection is included. It has mobile access.
• No new email will be received in the old system after September 22. All incoming email will go to your address in the new email system. Remember, your email address does not change.
• Visit FAQs for more information.
• Be sure to read the student email guidelines.

Instructions for Using Student Email . . .

Sending Receiving Organizing Navigating   Composing  Reading  Filters  Browsing    Sending  Receiving  Labels  Searching   Attachments Spam  Storage  Attachments Archiving  Deleting

Google Apps . . .

In addition to having access to Google Apps Email, you have access to additional Google Apps. Check out the main features you have available to use below; be sure to click on the options to see video demos and Google Help Center information:

	Google Calendar (demo) Google Calendar Help Center
	Multiple calendars are available for your use, including a simple online calendar for yourself, shared calendars, room / resource scheduling, and subscriptions to public calendars. Mobile access included.

	Google Docs (demo) Google Docs Help Center
	Create word processing documents, spreadsheets, or presentations. Export them to your favorite desktop and mobile programs. Share them with your groups and make changes together in real time.

	Google Talk (demo) Google Talk Help Center
	Chat with your classmates, faculty, and friends on the web through instant messaging. Organize a group chat or make a free voice call.

	Google Sites (demo) Google Sites Help Center
	Participate in team website creation where you can embed videos, images, and gadgets.

	Google Start Page(demo) Google Start Page Help Center
	Create a customizable start page to access easily school information and gadgets (weather, Gmail, games and more).

Getting Help . . .

• View the Google Apps Help for Users - http://google.com/support/a/users/?hl=en
• Participate in the Google Apps Discussion Group http://groups.google.com/group/apps-discuss
• Visit Atomic Learning Tutorials
  • For Facutly
  • For Students

If none of the helpful links above or the FAQs solve your problem, contact the IT Help Desk at ithelpdesk@nvcc.edu or 703.426.4141.