Who We Are

Northern Virginia Community College can take you anywhere you want to go, including places you’ve never dreamed of. NOVA is a learning experience that is as unique as your goals, whether you’re interested in becoming a doctor, an auto mechanic, a research scientist or a chef! Take a look at what we offer!

General Information

During the 2007-2008 academic year, NOVA served over

• 61,000 students in credit courses
• over 30,000 students in non-credit courses and 200,000 public service activities.

Our Students

NOVA is home to students who come to us from many backgrounds. Our international student population (20%) represents more than 180 different countries. We serve, first-time, returning, and transfer students. Our students are full-time and part-time. For more information about us, check out the Office of Institutional Research.

Our Faculty

Over 500 faculty and 700 staff serve our students at NOVA.

NOVA 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. The curricula of the College are approved by the NOVA Board and by the State Board for Community Colleges. Our two-year associate degree programs are also approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Now that you know a little about us, we invite you to take our NOVA virtual tour.

A quality and inexpensive education at NOVA, priceless!