Advising

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Academic Advising

Academic Advising can assist you through your educational journey. NOVA academic advisors can help you get started at NOVA, choose a program of study, review course selection, explore transfer and career opportunities and more.

In-Person

Academic advising is available for walk-in service at campus Advising Centers. Current students can make an appointment for advising through NAVIGATE Student from myNOVA.

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Virtual Advising

Connect with our advisors online to explore your academic options and find the best paths for your educational journey. 

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Programming Areas

The ADV 100 virtual advising sessions will guide you through your first-semester enrollment and class scheduling, introduce you to important resources at the college, and help you understand the academic requirements and course sequences in your program of study.

The ADV 200 virtual advising sessions are a review of your academic advisement. You will learn to recognize your graduation requirements identify additional credentials you might be eligible to earn on the way. The sessions will also provide you with a checklist of completion requirements and address your questions about graduation.

You want to make sure you register for the RIGHT classes, and we're here to help. Check the Event Calendar regularly for updated Registration Lab dates and times. Advisors will be on hand to ensure you select the classes you need at the times that work for you.

Advising Center Locations

Alexandria: 5000 Dawes Avenue, Bisdorf (AA) Building, 194.
Annandale: 8333 Little River Turnpike, Mark Warner Building (CA), 112
Manassas: 10950 Campus Drive, Howsmon Hall, Room 110
Medical Education (MEC Springfield): 6699 Springfield Center Drive, 202
Loudoun: 21200 Campus Drive, Reynolds Building, LR 256
Woodbridge: 2645 College Dr., Woodbridge Village 3, Building H
Virtual: Virtual Advising

Advising Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed

Academic Support

Whether you need one-on-one tutoring, paper review or test preparation, NOVA has academic support options for you.

Tutoring

NOVA's Tutoring Centers offer two types of services: in-person at our campus centers and virtual tutoring through Zoom.

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