Great Location
With 6 campuses and two centers spread across the Washington DC Metro Area, Northern Virginia Community College is literally in your backyard. We offer Distance Learning courses and Hybrid courses as well, extending the educational experience past our brick and mortar buildings.

Low Cost
You won't find a more competitive cost per credit anywhere in the area. Even better, the kaliber of our classes, certificate and degree programs far surpasses the higher-priced alternatives out there. Why pay more?

Diverse Programs
NVCC offers not only traditional degree programs, but also specializations and trade classes that are in high-demand in today’s job market. The faculty prides itself on keeping current with the trends and developments in their fields, and injects this information into the classroom.

Our facilities heighten the quality of our programs, with creativity-inspiring art studios, labs full of the latest equipment, and classes with a hand-on-approach to education.

Convenient Class Times
Our classes are designed for both full-time and part-time learners, and fit into every type of schedule imaginable. We have night-classes and weekend classes for students who are not able to study with us during the 9 to 5. We also offer an alternative to sitting in traffic with Rush Hour Classes, which take place before 10 am and after 3 pm. If attending a class that meets on campus is not an option, you can take classes through our Distance Learning program.

Technology Driven
At NVCC, we wed education and technology both inside and outside of the classroom. Our learning labs are stocked with the latest software and equipment, allowing students to learn in an atmosphere similar to those in the workplace. In an effort to provide all students with easy access to the web, the college has been outfitted with wireless access zones, conveniently located in common areas on each of the campuses.

Transfer Opportunities
Did you know that with an Associates Degree from NVCC, we can help you with guaranteed admission to over 20 prestigious schools across the US? Northern Virginia Community College has a unique relationship with many of the prestigious universities in our area, and many of our students have moved on to study at Georgetown University, George Washington University, American University, and George Mason University. Read more about our Articulation Agreements...

Learning Community
Visit any of our campuses to get a good look at the NVCC community – we are both young and old, and represent over 150 different countries in cultural background. Many of our students are urban professionals, lifelong learners, and International students. We are given the opportunity to share our distinct viewpoints at programs, clubs and activities that are sponsored by the campus. Our students (and faculty and staff) are united in a common goal – to build a community dedicated to education. By getting involved in Student Activities here at NVCC, you are able to contribute to this ever-growing community.

In the words of our President, Dr. Robert Templin, "Northern Virginia Community College is your college." At your fingertips is a world of education, and a distinct culture that is focused on the idea of community. Picture yourself at NVCC? Apply today, and make this world your own.

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