ADVISING
Advising is available at Counseling Services at each campus, and
from faculty advisors. See the Directory of Services page in this
schedule for campus locations and telephone numbers or visit the
Counseling Services Web site at http://www.nvcc.edu/stuservices/educ.htm.
Alexandria Campus
Walk-In Advising—The Counseling Office is in the
Library and counselors are available on a walk-in basis Monday through
Thursday, 8:30AM-7:30PM; Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM.
Annandale Campus
Advising—Walk-in advising for new students and students
without a major is available weekdays during registration. Counseling
Center hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM-7:30PM, and Friday
8:30AM-5:00PM. Call 703-323-3200 for information. Continuing students
who have selected a major should contact the instructional division
for advice. Information for Nursing and Allied Health is available
through the Health Tech Advisor in CG 216.
Loudoun Campus
Walk-In Advising—Counselors are available Monday
through Thursday 8:30AM-7:30PM and Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM. It is
strongly recommended that new students consult a counselor (Rm.
253) before registering for classes.
Manassas Campus
Walk-In Advising—Walk-in counseling hours are Monday
through Thursday, 8:30AM-7:30PM, and Friday, from 8:30AM-5:00PM,
except for holidays.
Woodbridge Campus
Walk-in Advising—Counselors are available Monday
through Thursday from 8:30AM-7:30PM, and Friday from 8:30AM-5:00PM.
Faculty advisors will be available May 13, 2004, 9:00AM–3:00PM
and 5:00–7:30PM.
Extended Learning Institute (ELI)
Advising for ELI classes is through any campus. See schedules above.
COOPERATIVE AND INTERNSHIP EDUCATION
For specific information on the Co-op process, visit the Co-op’s
Web site at http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/business/coop
or see the College Catalog at http://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/cat2003/instruct/coopedu.htm
for information.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Courses that have prerequisites are identified in this schedule
and in the course listing section of the College
Catalog. You may not enroll in a course unless you have successfully
completed all prerequisites.
COURSE REPEAT POLICY
See the College Catalog or visit http://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/cat2003/admin/academic.htm
for information on this policy.
DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS
Please refer to the College Catalog or
visit http://www.nvcc.edu/catalog/cat2003/student/disability.htm
for information. For assistance, contact a Disability Services counselor
on any campus.
GRADE INFORMATION
You may inquire about your grades by using the NovaConnect,
either on the Web or by telephone at—703-323-3770 or 703-330-3770
(Prince William Co.). End-of-semester grade reports are not mailed.
You may print your grades or print an “Unofficial Transcript”
by using the Web NovaConnect at http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/.
GRADUATION
You must meet with your faculty advisor no later than May 17, 2004
to review your academic record. Failure to contact your advisor
in adequate time may result in late notification of outstanding
requirements and ineligibility to graduate at the end of the fall
semester. You must submit your application for graduation
no later than May 28, 2004 to the Admissions and Records
Office on the campus where your faculty advisor is located and where
your degree program is offered.
HONORS COURSES AND CORE CURRICULUM
NVCC offers honors courses to highly motivated students who are
seeking an intensive learning experience. Through a variety of instructional
methods, students are challenged to think broadly and independently
about the material covered in a course.
Honors courses receive a special designation on student transcripts,
and students who successfully complete a minimum of 18 hours in
selected honors core courses will be awarded the Honors seal upon
graduation.
Honors sections of courses are listed with other courses in the
Schedule of Classes. Honors courses
may be offered as separate sections of courses or as options for
selected students within otherwise traditional courses.
Students must have special permission to register for honors courses.
To obtain permission, please contact the chair of the campus honors
committee (see below). You should meet at least one of
the following criteria to be admitted: (1) a minimum of 92 on the
reading and 94 on the writing sections of the computerized English
placement test; (2) a GPA of 3.50 or above at NVCC; (3) SAT scores
of 1100 or above; (4) graduation in the top 10% of your high school
graduating class; or (5) special interest, aptitude, or life experiences
that suggest the ability to learn creatively and independently within
a course.
For more information about the honors program, contact the following:
Alexandria Campus: Mr. Robert Brunner, 703-845-6242.
Annandale Campus: Mr. Gerald Boyd, 703-323-4441.
Loudoun Campus: Ms. Bridget Pool, 703-450-2511
or any Loudoun Campus counselor.
Manassas Campus: Dr. Jean Goodine, 703-257-6693
or any Manassas Campus counselor.
Woodbridge Campus: Dr. Robert Kilmer, 703-878-5660.
See campus course listings for honors courses offered.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Students in credit courses will receive a free photo identification
card distributed through the campus NOVACARD Office. Students should
wait 24 hours after first registering for classes before going to
a campus NOVACARD Office to obtain a card.
PARKING
Buy Your Permit Online—Beginning April 21—log-on
to http://parking.nvcc.edu/.
Permits are required for all vehicles parked in all lots. Student
permits are valid only in “B” lots. Beginning May 10,
2004, permits will be sold at Parking Offices at Alexandria, Annandale
and Woodbridge and at the campus Police Offices at Loudoun and Manassas.
Students may not park in the faculty/staff lots. The current charge
for a parking permit is $35.00 per semester/session. Parking permits
are required for all sessions of enrollment, including summer. Permits
must be displayed on either the rear window on the driver’s
side of the vehicle or on the rear bumper of the driver’s
side. Permits are designed with an adhesive backing to be placed
on the outside of the vehicle. If your original permit has been
lost or stolen, you will be required to purchase another one. Parking
regulations are printed in the Parking
Brochure that is available in the Police/Parking Offices or
on the College Web site at http://parking.nvcc.edu/.
Visitors should use meters or the hourly pay lots. Payment is required
at meters and in the hourly pay lots 24 hours per day, 7 days a
week.
Parking refunds must be requested from the Parking or Police Office
on or before the published “last day for tuition refund”
date. The remnants of the permit and the purchase receipt must be
submitted with the request for refund. If all of your classes are
cancelled or moved to an off-campus location, you may request a
full refund by returning the permit on or before the last day for
tuition refund date. In all other cases, a refund of $30 will be
made for a permit returned on or before the last day for tuition
refund. No refunds will be made for permits after the published
date.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The College Safety Report is available on the College Web site at
http://www.nvcc.edu/depts/CollegeSafety/.
It is also available in printed form at campus Police and Public
Safety offices. The report includes statistics concerning crimes
that occurred on College property. The report includes institutional
policies on campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention,
the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
SENIOR CITIZENS
There are provisions in Virginia law whereby certain senior citizens
may be eligible to enroll for courses on a credit or non-credit
basis with the waiver of tuition and fees. If your age is sixty
or over before the beginning of the term, your legal domicile has
been Virginia for one year, and your taxable income for the preceding
year did not exceed $15,000, you may be eligible to enroll in credit
courses on a space-available basis. You must be admitted to the
College and complete the form, Senior Citizen Certification of Eligibility
for Free Tuition. Those who are eligible for tuition waiver may
register only toward the end of regular registration and only in-person
at a campus Admissions and Records Office. (Note: Senior citizens
choosing to have tuition waived may not register through the NovaConnect
Web or telephone.) For more information about special senior citizen
enrollment for credit, audit, and non-credit courses, see the College
Catalog, and for questions, contact the Admissions and Records office
at any campus.
Lifetime Learning Institute (LLI) and Lifelong Learning Institute
(LLI), independent affiliates of NVCC (Annandale and Manassas, respectively),
offer non-credit, seminars, courses, and trips for seniors. For
further information at Annandale, call 703-503-0600, e-mail at llinova@hotmail.com,
or visit the Web site at http://communities.msn.com/LLINOVA,
and for Manassas, call 703-361-6310 or visit the Web site at www.LLI-Manassas.org.
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (STD) COURSES
First-time NVCC College students are required to take STD 100 or
another STD course before enrolling for their 16th semester hour
at the College. Students should take the STD/College Success Skills
course during their first college semester. Through the STD courses,
students gain information and skills designed to enhance college
success and receive assistance in making educational and career
plans.
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
For more information about student health insurance, call 1-800-222-5780.
Students are able to enroll online by accessing ABCO 100’s
Web site at http://www.abco100.com/VCCS.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE
In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
of 1989, NVCC supports efforts to eliminate drug and alcohol
abuse through a series of programs and services designed to prevent
use of substances that are illegal and harmful, and to assist individuals
who suffer from substance abuse. The use of drugs and the abuse
of alcohol can imperil your health. The illegal possession, use
or distribution of controlled substances may result in legal sanctions
including imprisonment and fines. Such conduct on campus can also
result in the College taking disciplinary action as stated in the
Student Handbook.
If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Counseling Center
at any of the campuses for information about referral to community
agencies.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Northern Virginia Community College encourages all eligible students
to register to vote. Voter registration materials can be obtained
at each campus Business, Counseling, Admissions and Records Offices,
and Learning Resource Services. Information and voter registration
forms may also be obtained at the following Web sites: the Virginia
State Board of Elections, http://www.sbe.state.va.us/
and the Federal Election Commission, http://www.fed.gov/elections.html.
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