Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) is a two-year college offering college-transfer and occupational-technical programs. NVCC has five campuses (Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas and Woodbridge) conveniently located throughout Northern Virginia, and an Extended Learning Institute (ELI).
NVCC is a part of the Virginia Community College System and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates in selected occupational areas. It is the policy of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) to maintain and promote equal employment and educational opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors in the provision of any program or activity operated by the VCCS and NVCC. Inquiries concerning affirmative action policy should be addressed to the College's coordinator of Affirmative Action and Minority Affairs, whose office is located in the Brault Building at the Annandale Campus.
CAMPUS DIRECTORY
Alexandria Campus Manassas Campus
3001 North Beauregard Street 6901 Sudley Road
Alexandria, VA 22311-5097 Manassas, VA 22110-2399
(703) 845-6200 (703) 257-6600
(703) 845-6016 (Hearing Impaired Only) (703) 368-3748 (Hearing Impaired Only)
Annandale Campus Woodbridge Campus
8333 Little River Turnpike 15200 Neabsco Mills Road
Annandale, VA 22003-3796 Woodbridge, VA 22191-4099
(703) 323-3000 (703) 878-5700
(703) 323-3744 (Hearing Impaired Only) (703) 680-7942 (Hearing Impaired Only)
or (703) 680-7839
Loudoun Campus Extended Learning
1000 Harry Flood Byrd Hwy. Institute (Mailing Address Only)
Sterling, VA 20164-8699 8333 Little River Turnpike
(703) 450-2500 Annandale, VA 22003-3796
(703) 450-2548 (Hearing Impaired Only) (703) 323-3368
(703) 323-3717 (Hearing Impaired Only)
COLLEGE CATALOGS
A College Catalog may be purchased from any campus bookstore for $1.50, or call the bookstore at the Annandale Campus, (703) 323-3185, to request one by mail for $2.75.
FORMS/DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
The admissions forms, registration forms, and the Directory of Services may be found at the back of this Schedule of Classes.
ADMISSION
If you have a high school diploma or the equivalent, or are at least 18 years of age, and are able to benefit from enrollment, you are eligible for admission to NVCC. You must complete an Application for Admission and submit it to the campus of your choice. This campus will become your home campus where your records will be maintained. It is to your advantage to complete and submit your application early. You will be unable to register until this form has been processed and you have been admitted to the College.
If you are claiming entitlement to in-state tuition rates, you must also complete an Application for Virginia In- State Tuition Rates. Eligibility for in-state tuition rates will be determined on review of this completed form.
Restricted Programs
If you plan to apply to any of the Health Technologies programs or the Veterinary Technology program, you must consult the specific curricular listing in the "Instructional Programs" section of the College Catalog for the special admission requirements for these areas.
International Students
If you are an international student applicant requiring an I-20, you should see the College Catalog for admission requirements. If you are an international student who is on F1/M1 status, you must submit a TOEFL score of 500 or above in order to be admitted. If you are an international applicant without F1/M1 status, and your native language is not English, you must achieve a satisfactory score on the English Proficiency Test (EPT). If you place in the ESL level 003, you are required to complete the series of ESL classes prior to enrolling in courses other than ESL unless you have special permission. Information on these testing requirements is available from the Admissions and Records Office.
Senior Citizens
If your age is 60 or over before the beginning of the term, your legal domicile has been Virginia for one year, and your Federal taxable income for the year preceding enrollment did not exceed $10,000, you may enroll in courses for credit without charge on a space-available basis.
Regardless of your income, you may enroll in credit courses for audit (receive no credit) without charge and/or enroll in non-credit courses without charge. Audit and non-credit enrollment is limited to three courses in one term. Audit enrollment requires permission of the instructor and the division chair.
You must complete an Application for Admission and be admitted to the College. You must also complete the NVCC form 105-88 (Senior Citizen Certification of Eligibility for Free Tuition) and an NVCC Registration Worksheet. These must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office. If you are eligible to register without charge, you may register only during the late registration period, after tuition-paying students have registered. However, if you have completed seventy-five percent of your degree requirements, you may register at the same time as tuition-paying students.
ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT TESTING
Basic skills assessment and placement testing are intended to assist you in selecting courses and designing an academic program in which you will most likely be successful. THESE TESTS ARE NOT ADMISSIONS TESTS.
Basic Skills Assessment
Assessment of your strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, and mathematics will help you determine the appropriate courses to select. This assessment is accomplished through a group of basic skills assessment tests administered through the Testing Center at each campus.
If you are a degree-seeking student, you are encouraged to take basic skills tests in reading, writing, and mathematics before you register for classes.
If you are a student who has not taken the basic skills tests and who has a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 after the completion of 9 semester hours at NVCC, or are transferring to NVCC with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 (regardless of the number of hours completed), you must take the basic skills test in reading and writing. A counselor will determine if it is appropriate for you to take basic skills tests in mathematics as well.
Course Placement Testing
Some courses require that you obtain a minimum score on one or more placement tests before you may enroll in those courses. If your score on the required placement test(s) is too low, you must complete prescribed courses. The course(s) required will be determined by your score. These requirements apply to all campuses and ELI, unless specifically waived by the responsible division chair.
The following courses require placement testing. See a counselor to determine the appropriate test to take for each course.
English: ENG 003, 005, 108, 111
ESL: ESL 002 through 013
Chemistry: CHM 101, 111, 241
Mathematics: MTH 003 through 007, 060, 103, 115, 120, 126,
150, 151, 163, 166, 173, 181, 241, and 271
Music: MUS 111 (Loudoun only)
Testing Centers
Alexandria Campus: AA344 (Tel. # 845-6035)
Annandale Campus: CG405 (Tel. # 323-3149)
Loudoun Campus: LC217A (Tel. # 450-2508)
Manassas Campus: MC102 (Tel. # 257-6645)
Woodbridge Campus: WC456 (Tel. # 878-5616)
Extended Learning Institute: You may take placement tests at any NVCC campus
Testing Center.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Courses that have prerequisites are identified 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
You will be limited to two enrollments in the same credit course. If you need to enroll in the same credit course more than twice, the need must be documented and presented for approval by the provost or provost's designee. This limitation does not apply to courses in the "Description of Courses" of the NVCC Catalog identified as general usage courses: 090, 190, 290; 095, 195, 295; 096, 196, 296; 097, 197, 297; 098, 198, 298; 099, 199, and 299.
If you were enrolled during any semester or session from summer 1994, or thereafter, these are your guidelines for repeating a course: (1) If you repeat a course, only the last grade earned is counted in computing the cumulative and curriculum GPA; (2) Grades of "W," "X," and "I," shall not count as first or subsequent attempts for purposes of this policy. These criteria apply only to courses you take under the semester system at NVCC. Graduates' curriculum and cumulative GPAs and honors designations at the time of graduation will remain unchanged. Certain courses where repeat enrollments may result in new subject matter are not eligible for this policy. Examples are general usage courses, applied music, music ensemble, and others.
ADVISING
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 - New student advising sessions and walk-in advising for non-program-placed students is available weekdays during registration. Counseling Center hours during In-Person registration are Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM--7:30PM and Friday 8:30AM--3:00PM. Call 323-3200 for information and advising session times. Continuing students who have been program-placed in curricula will be advised in the instructional divisions.
Loudoun Campus
Walk-In Advising - Counselors are available on a walk-in basis Monday through Thursday 8:30AM until 7:30PM and Friday, 8:30AM until 5:00PM. It is strongly recommended that new students consult a counselor (Rm. 216) before registering for classes. Continuing students who have been program-placed in curricula will be advised in the instructional divisions.
Manassas Campus
Walk-In Advising - Walk-in counseling hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM until 7:00PM and Friday, from 8:30AM until 5:00PM, except for holidays.
Woodbridge Campus
Walk-in Advising - Counselors are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Faculty advisors will be available on Thursday, January 11, 1996.
GRADUATION
You must meet with your faculty advisor no later than January 26 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 spring semester.
GRADE INFORMATION
You may inquire about your grades for the two most recent semesters by calling NOVAnet--323-3770 or 330- 3770 (Prince William Co.). If you do not wish to have your grades available through NOVAnet, contact your home campus Admissions and Records Office.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The College provides information on the incidence of crime at the College, as well as safety programs for students. This information is available in the dean of Student Development's Office and the campus Police and Public Safety Office.
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
For more information about student health insurance, call 1-800-473-1782.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
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 which 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.
The College will offer intersession courses just prior to the spring semester. These courses will be concentrated and will be completed between January 2 and January 12. You may register for these courses during NOVAnet telephone registration, Nov. 13-22, 27-30; Dec. 1-21 or Winter Intersession late registration, January 2-3.
WINTER INTERSESSION DATES
Classes and late registration begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 2
Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . . January 3
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 9
Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 12
Following is a list of Winter Intersession courses. Check the campus course
section listings for the dates of these classes.
COURSE NO. SEC. CAMPUS CR. LENGTH
ACC 198 96 A 1 2 Days
ACC 195 95 N 2 9 Days
ACC 195 96 N 1 2 Days
ACC 195 99 N 1 4 Days
ACC 195 97 N 1 4 Days
BUS 100 95 N 3 2 Weeks
CIS 125 96 A 3 10 Days
CIS 195 95 N 1 4 Days
CIS 195 96 N 1 4 Days
CIS 195 97 N 1 4 Days
CIS 116 95 W 1 2 Days
ENG 195 95 N 1 6 Days
ENG 298 95 N 1 4 Days
ENG 199 95 W 1 2 Days
ESL 095 95 N 1 5 Days
ESL 095 96 N 1 5 Days
FRE 198 95 N 2 6 Days
FRE 199 95 N 1 6 Days
GER 199 96 A 1 1 Week
MTH 099 96 M 1 9 Days
MTH 099 97 M 1 9 Evenings
OFT 117 96 A 1 5 Days
OFT 140 96 A 1 5 Days
OFT 195 96 A 1 5 Days
OFT 195 96 A 1 5 Days
OFT 195 95 N 1 2 Weeks
OFT 195 95 W 1 2 Days
PED 109 95 N 1 2 Weeks
PED 116 95 N 1 2 Weeks
PED 171 95 N 1 2 Weeks
PED 181 95 A 1 4 Days
PED 181 95 L 1 3 Days
PED 181 96 L 1 3 Days
PED 181 95 W 1 4 Days
PED 182 95 A 1 4 Days
PED 182 95 W 1 4 Days
PSY 195 95 W 1 2 Days
RPK 208 95 N 1 3 Days
RPK 298 95 N 1 3 Days
SPA 198 95 W 1 2 Days
SPA 198 96 A 4 2 Weeks
SPA 298 96 A 4 2 Weeks
SPD 198 95 W 1 2 Days
SPRING SEMESTER DATES
Extended Learning Institute/Home Study courses start weekly and registration is continuous.
Spring Semester Sixteen-Week Session
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays) . . . November 13-22; 27-30; December 1-21; January 2-19 In-Person registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 4-6; 8-12 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 15 Classes begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 16 Late registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 16 Last day to apply for graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 26 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . .January 26 Parking permits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 29 Spring Break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 11-17 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 22 Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 13 Commencement Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 14Spring Semester First Eight-Week Session
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays) . . . .November 13-22; 27-30; December 1-21; January 2-19 In-Person registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 4-6; 8-12 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 15 Classes begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 16 Late registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 16 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . .January 23 Last day to apply for graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 26 Parking permits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 29 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . February 19 Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 9Spring Semester Second Eight-Week Session
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays) . . . .November 13-22; 27-30; December 1-21; January 2-19 and, (excluding weekends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 1-17 In-Person registration (excluding weekends). . . . . . . . .January 4-March 15 Classes begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 18 Late Registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 18 Parking permits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. March 18 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . . .March 25 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 22 Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 13 Commencement Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 14Fort Belvoir Army Post*
Registration (On Post) 8:30AM - 4:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 10-11 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 15 Classes & late registration begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 16 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . .January 23 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . February 19 Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 8Fort Belvoir Army Post*
Registration (On Post) 8:30AM - 4:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 13-14 Classes & late registration begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 18 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . . .March 25 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 22 Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 10* Please note that active-duty military students have first priority for classes held at Fort Belvoir.
Quantico Marine Corps Base (Diamond Hall)
First Eight-Week Session (Sections 50W-54W)
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays) . . . .November 13-22; 27-30; December 1-21; January 2-19 In-Person registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 4-12 Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday holiday . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 15 Classes begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 16 Late registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 16 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . .January 23 Last day to apply for graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 26 Parking permits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 29 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . February 19 Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 9Quantico Marine Corps Base (Diamond Hall)
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays) . . . .November 13-22; 27-30; December 1-21; January 2-19 and, (excluding weekends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 1-17 In-Person registration (excluding weekends). . . . . . . . .January 4-March 15 Classes begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 18 Late Registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 18 Parking permits required (2nd 8-week students only). . . . . . . . . March 18 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . . .March 25 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 22 Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 13 Commencement Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 14
METHODS OF REGISTRATION
Telephone Registration and Add/Drop
See the NOVAnet Telephone Registration Worksheet at the back of this schedule for telephone registration information. If you are a hearing-impaired student or are having difficulty using telephone registration, you should contact the Counseling Center.
In-Person Registration/Late Registration
Registration times are shown on the calendars that follow this page. After January 26, registration continues for 2nd 8-week classes and for other special session classes during normal office hours.
Add/Drop
If you find it necessary to add a class and/or drop a class, fill out a Registration Worksheet and circle "A" for add, or "D" for drop. The Registration Worksheet should then be taken to the Admissions and Records Office and the Business Office. NOVAnet telephone registration add/drop dates (except Sundays) are November 13-22; 27-30; December 1-21; January 2-19; and (excluding weekends) March 1-17.
NVCC is a public community college with financial support from the state of Virginia. During 1995-96, it is estimated that state general funds support of the College will be 52% of the actual cost of operating the College. The remaining revenue is provided from student tuition and other sources.
If you are claiming entitlement to in-state tuition rates, you must complete an Application for In-State Tuition Rates prior to registration and payment of tuition. You must submit this form to your home campus for review. To be eligible for in-state tuition rates, you must be continuously domiciled in Virginia for at least one year immediately preceding the first official day of classes. Supporting documents and additional information may be requested. Please refer to the College Catalog or contact the campus Admissions and Records Office for further domicile information.
The total cost of enrollment at NVCC is based upon a charge per credit hour. The charge consists of tuition and fees. A $1.00 per credit hour fee has been established by the Virginia Community College System to support computer and other technology developments. A student activity fee of .35 per credit hour is used for student support services. Total tuition and fees cost are as follows:
Tuition and Fees Subject to Change
Virginia Students Out-of-State Students
Tuition $ 46.65 $ 156.00
Technology Fee 1.00 1.00
Student Activities Fee .35 .35
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Per Credit $ 48.00 $ 157.35
Tuition is the same for credit and audit courses.
TUITION PAYMENT
Tuition payment is due at the time of registration. If you plan to pay in person, Business Office hours are as follows:
November 13 - December 21, 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday, except on holidays
January 2 - 3 Tuesday - Wednesday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
January 4 - 9_Monday - Thursday, 8:30AM - 3:00PM; 5:00PM - 7:30PM
Fridays, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
January 6 - Saturday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
You may pay by cash, check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, agency contract, or student financial aid (if you have received an
official financial aid award letter from your home campus Financial Aid Office). Cash is accepted only in person at any campus
Business Office during regular business hours. All payments, other than cash and student financial aid, must be for the exact amount
and made payable to NVCC. Checks should include the student's name and student ID number. Third party checks made out to the
student are not acceptable. Once you make a tuition payment you may not submit another method of payment (i.e., an agency
authorization for a previous check or credit card payment.) A service charge of $25.00 is charged to you for any check that is
dishonored, except when the bank is at fault. In order to avoid financial responsibility, you must drop a class if you decide not to
attend.
You are encouraged to verify your registration and payment status by using NOVAnet. You may also make a separate or additional credit card payment after registration by using NOVAnet.
Credit cards which are not in your name must be accompanied by written authorization of the card owner (not required for NOVAnet).
If you are a financial aid recipient registering in person, you must go to your home campus Financial Aid Office. If you have a contract, you must bring all necessary documents (agency authorization, etc.) to the campus Business Office. By using an agency or employer contract/authorization, you agree to accept responsibility for the full amount of tuition if the agency/employer does not pay within 30 days after invoice. If you are using a contract, it is your responsibility to notify your Business Office at the time of registration.
Students are strongly urged to come to campus and obtain a copy of their class schedule in order to verify enrollment and obtain refund deadline dates.
REFUNDS
Tuition refunds are not automatic, except for courses canceled by the College. If you wish to drop a course, you are encouraged to use NOVAnet--please refer to the NOVAnet Telephone Registration Worksheet (125-121) and the "NOVAnet Helpful Hints" page in this schedule. You may also drop a course by completing a Registration Worksheet (125-28) and submitting it to your home campus Admissions and Records Office in person or by mail or FAX. Campus FAX numbers are: Alexandria (703) 845-6046; Annandale (703) 323-3367; Loudoun (703) 450-2536; Manassas (703) 257-9296; Woodbridge (703) 670-8433. However the Registration Worksheet is submitted, it must be received in the Admissions and Records Office by the end of posted business hours on the last published drop date. If the drop form is received after that date, you will not be eligible for a tuition refund.
The last date that you may drop a course and receive a refund is indicated on your official Student Enrollment Receipt, which may be obtained from the Business Office (ELI refund dates are included in each ELI packet). If the College cancels a course or you drop a full 16-week term course by January 26 (or within the first 15% of a shorter term course), you are eligible for a refund and the course will be deleted from your record. No refunds will be made after the specified dates.
If you paid tuition fees by credit card, refunds due you will be credited to the credit card account if the card is presented to the Business Office at the time of drop. All other refunds are processed by the Virginia State Treasurer's Office after the published add/drop period and should be received by mail within six to eight weeks of that date. Refund checks, except those requested by students who presented employer contracts, will be made payable to the student.
Student financial aid recipients who withdraw from all courses may be eligible for a pro rata refund of tuition as provided by federal regulation. Such refunds are credited to student aid programs from which the student received aid. These policies are available from the Financial Aid and Business Offices.
PARKING
Permits for parking in student lots ("B" lots) may be purchased at campus Police and Public Safety Offices. At the Annandale Campus, they may be purchased in CG 226. The charge for a parking permit is $25.00 per semester.
If the College cancels your course, you will receive a full refund for your parking permit. Refunds must be requested from, and permits turned in to, the campus Police and Public Safety Office (at the Annandale Campus, to Parking Services, CG 226).
Refunds for parking permits will be made only if all classes are dropped and if requested within the published add/drop period by returning your permit to the campus Police/Parking Services Office.
Additional information is available from campus Police and Public Safety Offices.
FINANCIAL AID
NVCC has a student financial aid program to assist you with your educational expenses. This program is sponsored by the state and federal governments and the College.
To apply, contact the Financial Aid Office on your home campus. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), NVCC Financial Aid Application, and program placement in a certificate or degree program are necessary to determine eligibility. You must also meet other federal eligibility criteria. While most programs require enrollment for at least six semester credits, a limited number of programs are available to students enrolled for fewer than six semester credits. Financial aid applications received after the priority filing date will continue to be considered during the school year.
The NVCC Student Financial Aid Services brochure provides a complete description of the programs and application process for student aid. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible and to contact your home campus Financial Aid Office for additional information.
VETERANS BENEFITS
If you are applying for or are receiving educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, you must contact your home campus veterans advisor each semester to complete the necessary forms to establish and maintain your eligibility for benefits. Any changes must also be reported promptly to the veterans advisor. Certification for ELI courses will be done when the course is completed. See the College Catalog for further information.
Please note the way courses are listed. The first line contains the course prefix, course number, course title, and course credit(s), all in boldface type. Below this line are listed the sections of this course. The section line contains the index number, section number and campus, days the course meets, starting and ending times for the course, building and room number where the course is held, and the instructor's name.
All courses are grouped according to course length.
Be sure to check the College Catalog for course prerequisites and corequisites.
The listing of courses is subject to necessary changes that may be dictated by enrollment, personnel requirements, or availability of facilities.
CLASS TIMES
Class times use the 24-hour clock. Examples of the 24-hour clock are: 0100 is 1:00 a.m., 0800 is 8:00 a.m., 1400 is 2:00 p.m., 1900 is 7:00 p.m., etc.
SYMBOLS
TBA = "To Be Announced" (time, room, and/or instructor) -- see the division office for details.
CAMPUSES
A = Alexandria L = Loudoun W = Woodbridge N = Annandale M = Manassas
DAYS OF THE WEEK
M = Monday R = Thursday S = Saturday T = Tuesday F = Friday N = Sunday W = Wednesday
KEY TO CLASS SECTION NUMBERS
Alexandria
16-week classes 01A-38A First 8-week classes 60A-69A Second 8-week classes 80A-89A Laboratories Begin with A1A Off-Campus classes 50A-59A Classes in military facilities More than 8 weeks 70A-71A, 78A-79A First 8-weeks 72A-74A Second 8-weeks 75A-77A ELI classes 90A-94A Intersession classes 95A, 96A, 99A Weekend classes 97A-98AAnnandale
16-week classes 01N-35N First 8-week classes 60N-69N Second 8-week classes *80N-89N Laboratories Begin with A1N Off-Campus classes *50N-59N Classes in contract facilities*70N-79N ELI classes 90N-94N Intersession classes 95N, 96N, 99N Weekend College classes *46N-49N & 97N-98N Other Course Formats 36N-38N * Except EnglishLoudoun
16-week classes 01L-38L First 8-week classes 60L-69L Second 8-week classes 80L-89L Laboratories Begin with A1L Off-Campus classes 50L-59L ELI classes 90L-94L Intersession classes 95L, 96L, 99L Weekend classes 97L-98LManassas
16-week classes 01M-38M First 8-week classes 60M-69M Second 8-week classes 80M-89M Special sessions 70M-79M Laboratories Begin with A1M ELI classes 90M-94M Intersession classes 95M, 96M, 99MWoodbridge
16-week classes 01W-30W First 8-week classes 40W-49W Second 8-week classes 60W-69W Fewer than 8-week or between 8- and 16-week classes (Messages will always follow with information as to dates)31-39W Laboratories Begin with A1W Quantico classes First 8-week classes 50W-54W Second 8-week classes 55W-59W Fort Belvoir classes More than 8 weeks 70W-71W First 8 weeks 72W-74W Second 8 weeks 75W-77W Fewer than 8 weeks (Messages will always follow with information as to dates) 78W-82W Continuing Education 85W-89W ELI classes 90W-94W Intersession classes 95W, 96W, 99WKEY TO CAMPUS BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS
Alexandria
AA Bisdorf Bldg. AE Engineering Bldg. AT Tyler Bldg.Annandale
CA Temporary Bldg. A CM Maintenance Bldg.
CB Temporary Bldg. B CN Nursing Bldg.
CC Classroom Bldg. CQ Temporary Bldg. Q
CE Richard J. Ernst CR Temporary Bldg. R
Community Cultural Center CS Shuler Bldg.
CF Food Services Bldg. CT TV-Tech Bldg.
CG Godwin Bldg. CW Warehouse
CH College Services Bldg. CX Temporary Bldg. C
CI Security/Information Bldg.
CK Greenhouse
LoudounLA Veterinary Technology Bldg. LC Classroom and Administrative Bldg. LD Design Bldg. LS Science LaboratoryManassas
MC Classroom and Administrative Bldg. MS Manassas Studio Bldg. MT Power-Technical Bldg.Woodbridge
WA Arts Bldg. WC Classroom and Administrative Bldg. WH HVAC Bldg. WT HVAC Trailer
For your convenience and because of limitations on the campuses, some courses are offered at off-campus locations throughout the community. Full course information (locations, dates and times) can be found in the course listing section of this schedule.
ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Crystal Park One (CPI)
In Crystal City at 2011 Crystal Drive. The office location is 600F. For additional information, please call the Alexandria Campus Office of Continuing Education at (703) 845-6212. Patent Office employees have priority for these courses. Follow the holiday schedule for this location.
Fort Myer (FTM)
In Arlington at Arlington Boulevard and Pershing Drive. Call the NVCC Fort Myer office (527-5976 or 845-6328) for information on building access. Fort Myer employees have priority for registration for these courses. Classes are held in buildings 201, 219, 230, 232, 406, and the theatre. Building and room assignments are posted in Building 219. Follow the holiday schedule for this location.
Henderson Hall (HEN)
In Arlington at South Orme and Southgate Streets. Call the NVCC Fort Myer office (527-5976) for information on building access. Henderson Hall employees have priority for registration for these courses. Classes are held in Building 29, rooms 103, 104, and 105. Room assignments are posted in Building 29. Follow the holiday schedule for this location.
Pentagon (PNT)
Participation is limited to persons already holding a Pentagon Building pass. Classroom assignments are posted outside the Pentagon Education Center, Room 3C147. Follow the holiday schedule for this location.
Wakefield High School (WHS)
In south Arlington at 4901 South Chesterfield Road, very close to the Alexandria Campus. Follow Arlington Public School announcements for school holidays and closings.
West Potomac High School (WPH)
In Alexandria at 6500 Quander Road. Take Belleview Boulevard from the George Washington Parkway, or Beacon Hill Road from Route 1, south of the beltway. Follow Fairfax Public School announcements for school holidays and closings.
ANNANDALE CAMPUS
Arlington County Fire Training Academy (ATA)
2800 S. Taylor Street, Arlington, Virginia
Fairfax Fire and Rescue Academy (FTA)
4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax, Virginia
Fire Station 18 (FSE)
3101 Hodge Place, Falls Church, Virginia
Tyson's Corner Center (TCC)
8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 306
Vienna, Virginia
LOUDOUN CAMPUS
South Lakes High School (SLH)
Sterling Middle School (STM)
Maps are available in the Admissions and Records Office if your classes are scheduled for SLH (South Lakes High School, Reston, VA), or STM (Sterling Middle School, Sterling, VA). Rooms will be assigned on the first night of each class at SLH and STM by campus representatives at these sites.
MANASSAS CAMPUS
Armed Forces Communication
and Electronics Association (AFC)
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, Virginia
Centreville High School (CSS)
6101 Union Mill Road
Clifton, Virginia
Manassas Municipal Airport (MAE)
10531 Terminal Road, Manassas, Virginia
Metz Junior High School (MMS)
9700 Fairview Avenue
Manassas, Virginia
Prince William Hospital (PWH)
8700 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia
Stonewall Jackson High (SJH)
8820 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, Virginia. Off Route 234 (Sudley Road) at the Manassas Mall Shopping Center.
Sudley North Office Building B (SNB)
7976 Donegan Drive, Manassas, Virginia. Take Route 234 (Sudley Road) south. After the traffic light at Rosemary Drive, take the next right which is Donegan. Bear right at the Sudley North Business Center sign. Second building on the left.
WOODBRIDGE CAMPUS
Potomac High School (PHS)
From Woodbridge Campus, take a right onto Neabsco Mills Road. At the intersection, take a right heading south on Route 1 for approximately 2 miles and four stop lights to Four Year Trail. Turn right on Four Year Trail and look for Potomac High School sign.
Fort Belvoir Defense Systems Management College (FBB-Bldg. 204, FBK-Bldg. 292, FBD-Bldg. 208)
From Route 1, going north, turn right at the Tulley Gate at Fort Belvoir. Follow Pohick Road to Gunston Road. Cross Gunston Road onto 12th Street and follow 12th Street to Belvoir Road. Turn right on Belvoir Road to 18th Street and Belvoir Road.
Fort Belvoir Defense Mapping School (FBN-Bldg. 220)
From Route 1, going north, turn right at the Tulley Gate at Fort Belvoir. Follow Pohick Road to Gunston Road. Turn right on Gunston Road to 23rd Street. Turn left on 23rd Street to Middleton and 23rd Street.
Fort Belvoir Davison Air Field (FBD)
Traveling north on Route 1, turn left at Davison Air Field sign at Fort Belvoir. Proceed ¬ block to security gate. After stopping at gate, make an immediate right. Go approximately one mile to make first left to airfield. Classes are held in the Fire House Building.
Fort Belvoir Education Center (FBL)
From Route 1, turn right at the Tully Gate at Fort Belvoir. Follow Pohick Road until it crosses Gunston Road, and turn left at Gunston Road. Turn right on 3rd Street and proceed to Building #1475 on the right-hand side.
Fort Belvoir Buildings 1481 (FBR), 1485 (FBG), 1486 (FBJ), 1487 (FBF), and 1488 (FBE)
From Route 1, turn right at the Tully Gate at Fort Belvoir. Follow Pohick Road until it crosses Gunston Road, and turn left at Gunston Road. Turn right on 3rd Street and proceed to classroom buildings on the left-hand side.
Quantico (Base Education Center Buitding) (QBE)
Enter Quantico through the Main Gate (North) and follow the primary road (Fuller Road which changes to Barnett Road at the town of Quantico) for approximately 4« miles. Turn left at Catlin Road. Proceed on Catlin Road to Building 3098 (Diamond Hall), located on the right-hand side.
Quantico Marine Corps Base (QMB)
From Woodbridge Campus, take Route 1 south 9 miles to Main Gate (North), located on the left-hand side.
Quantico High School (QHS)
Go through the Main Gate (North) on Fuller Road. Turn right at Purvis Road. and follow it to the high school, located on the right- hand side at the top of the hill.
Vint Hill Farms Station (VHS)
Through Gainesville, off Route 29-211, right on Route 215. Request directions for the Education Center from Military Police.
For classes held at the military bases in special locations, ask for specific instructions at the Main Gates.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES
The Community Education program offers non-credit courses to meet the needs of the local community. Fees charged for these courses cover the instructional and administrative costs. The courses are self-supporting. A listing of these courses may be found at the end of this schedule. Contact the Office of Continuing Education at the campus nearest you to request further information.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative Education (Co-op) courses provide the opportunity for you to gain work experience in a position related to your academic program while earning a salary and academic credit.
Cooperative Education courses are listed with a 197 or 297 course number. In order to register for Cooperative Education courses, you must have written approval from a faculty member in your curriculum and be hired by an approved Co-op employer. See the College Catalog for more information.
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 24 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 a separate honors section of a course or as an option for selected students within an otherwise traditional course.
Students must have special permission to register for honors courses. To apply for admission, you must 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 or 28 on reading and 33 on the writing sections of the paper and pencil English placement test or 2) a GPA of 3.5 or above at NVCC or 3) SAT scores of 1100 or above or 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.
Alexandria Campus Honors Courses
For admission and information contact Mr. Jud Sage 845-6224 or Ms. Mary Voss 845-6301.
Annandale Campus Honors Courses
For admission and information contact Dr. Robert Como 323-4441.
Loudoun Campus Honors Courses
For admission and information contact Mr. Don Hayes 450-2641.
Manassas Campus Honors Courses
For admission and information contact the instructor for the course. For general information about the honors program, contact Dr. Jean Goodine 257-6693 or any Manassas Campus counselor.
Woodbridge Campus Honors Courses
For information concerning eligibility for Woodbridge Campus' honors offering, please call 878-5716.
Weekend courses are offered at some campuses. They provide students, who may not want or be able to attend classes during the traditional college time frame, an opportunity to pursue college credit courses. These classes are designed for persons desiring to accelerate work toward a degree, for those seeking professional enrichment and growth outside their regular work or course of study, and for students returning to study after a lapse of time. Intensive classroom experience combined with independent study provides an in-depth and meaningful educational experience.
Parking permits are required for those students enrolling in weekend courses.
Annandale Campus Four - (4) Weekend College Program
Annandale Campus has a Four (4) Weekend College program in which you can complete a semester course (3 credits) in four weekends by attending either (1) Friday nights and Saturdays or (2) Saturdays and Sundays. Tuition and fees are the same as the other courses. All Four-Weekend College courses have a 97N or 98N section number. Immediately after registering for one or more of these sections, you should stop by the division office to obtain the assignment for the first Weekend College class meeting. Additionally, you must report to the first class with your textbooks.
Friday/Saturday Four-Weekend College: These courses will be offered Fridays 6:00 - 9:40 P.M. and Saturdays 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Registration closes on January 24 for Session I and on March 20 for Session II.
Session I Courses: (January 26-27; February 2-3; 9-10; 16-17)
Session II Courses: (March 22-23; 29-30; April 12-13; 19-20)
Saturday/Sunday Four-Weekend College: These courses will be offered Saturdays 8:00 A.M.-1:20 P.M. and Sundays 1:00 P.M.- 6:20 P.M. Registration closes on January 25 for Session I and on March 21 for Session II.
Session I Courses: (January 27-28; February 3-4; 10-11; 17-18)
Session II Courses: (March 23-24; 30-31; April 13-14; 20-21)
Courses such as BUS 100, CIS 100, CSC 110, ECO 201-202, ENG 111-112, HIS 121-122, MTH 120, MTH 241-242, PED 116, PSY 201-202, SOC 201-202, and SPD 100 are typically offered in this intensive format. Consult the Annandale Campus course schedule for specific details.
Annandale Campus Saturday Program
Annandale Campus has a Saturday program in which you can complete a semester course by attending only on Saturdays for eight weeks or sixteen weeks. The eight-week Saturday courses have a 46N section number, and the sixteen-week Saturday courses have a 48N section number. Check the schedule for the exact dates and times that classes meet.
Northern Virginia Community College is a participant in the Virginia Community College System's Virginia Works program, a community alliance that aims to provide a highly skilled workforce now and in the future, and to strengthen the quality and availability of workforce services to business and industry. As a partner in this alliance, Northern Virginia Community College stands ready to join with others to make sure that Virginia Works! For more information, call the director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development on any NVCC campus.
Alexandria Campus
Senior citizen registration will be accepted in the Student Development Office, AA 214.
Annandale Campus
Health Technologies Programs - In order to register for courses in the DNH, EMT (except EMT 106, 190), NUR, PTH (except PTH 100), RAD, and RTH programs, you must have been previously accepted and program-placed in these specific health programs and have division approval. The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) and the Nursing Education Opportunity Program (NEOP) provide assistance to Health Technologies students who are academically or economically disadvantaged. Both programs implement retention strategies. For additional information on HCOP, call 323-3543; for NEOP, 323-3140.
Transportation - The Annandale Campus is served primarily by Metrobus Lines 29 K, L, N and 26 G, H, as well as the 29 C (Express Line). Metrobus-Metrorail connections are available from the Dunn Loring, Pentagon and King Street Stations. For additional information, call (202) 637-7000.
Tyson's Corner Center, 8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 306, Vienna, Virginia 22102 - NVCC credit and non-credit courses will be offered in the late afternoon/early evening at the Annandale Campus's new Tyson's Corner Center for Employee Development. Credit courses typically offered include ACC, BUS, CIS, ENG, MED SOC, ECO, MTH, PSY, and SPD. Offered for the convenience of persons working/living in the Tyson's area, these courses are open to all NVCC students. Call 207-7312 for additional information.
Loudoun Campus
Veterinary Technology Program - In order to register for courses in the Veterinary Technology program, you must have been previously accepted and program-placed in this program. Division approval is required for registration in classes with the VET prefix.
Manassas Campus
Manassas students interested in Cooperative Education should contact the Cooperative Education Office at Annandale for information and placement (323-3146). For bus rides to and from campus, call OmniLink at (703) 490-4811 or 1-800-490-4811.
Woodbridge Campus
PLS - PLS stands for "Personalized Learning System." Each PLS course differs in format and is often self-paced. However, you should reserve scheduled class time or check with specific instructors as to their requirements.
You may complete a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University by attending junior and senior level courses on the Annandale Campus of NVCC. The following bachelor's degrees are currently available: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology (Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical), Health Sciences Administration, Human Services Counseling, Nursing (RN to BSN) and Professional Communications. Where appropriate, you may take courses from NVCC and ODU in the same term. Courses are taught using live, interactive, satellite communication. Classes meet on the 4th floor of the CT Building at the Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College.
All ODU student services are provided on-site, including advisors to evaluate academic records and recommend courses, through the TELETECHNET site on the 4th floor of the CT Building. Registration is ongoing until January 8. Applications are now being accepted. New students may begin taking courses this Spring. Call (703) 323-3769 for more information.