Assists students to make a successful transition to college. Provides students with the academic tools for success and teaches the skills of self-management and self-responsibility that relate to being a successful student. Helps students learn how to make responsible choices about their academic, personal and career goals. Provides information about the College and community resources, the College's policies and procedures and the processes of moving effectively through the educational system.

Strongly recommended for beginning students; first-time College students are required to take SDV 100 or another SDV course before enrolling for their 16th semester hour at the College.

A number of special emphasis  SDV 100's are also available including: 

Adult Students:
Focus is on success strategies for adult students returning to school.

Critical Thinking:
Emphasizes study skills and critical thinking skills essential for college success.

Independent Study:
After one class meeting, remaining assignments are completed on a self-paced basis on topics such as life planning, study skills, time management, etc..

International Students:
Designed for English As A Second Language students enrolled in level II or above.

Students with Disabilities:
Designed for students with a disabling condition. Topics include how to utilize college and community resources, how to request and receive accommodations, self- advocacy techniques and other topics usually included in SDV 100.

Technology:
Focuses on resources found in the Annandale Campus LRC including the Reading, Language, Math, Computer, Tutoring, Writing and Testing Centers and  the Library.

Web-Based:
After one class meeting, remaining assignments are web-based.  Students must have access to a computer, the World Wide Web and  their NOVA student email accounts.