Conference & Event Facilities

NOVA’s Office of Workforce Development at each campus coordinates requests for use of college facilities and resources for conferences and meetings by corporations and the community. Among the available services are room rental, computer laboratory rental, consulting services, audio conferencing, satellite downlink and teleconferencing. The Alexandria, Annandale and Manassas Campuses have cultural center buildings that offer state-of-the-art facilities for a variety of entertainment functions.

Colgan Theater and Howsmon Lecture Hall

Located on NOVA's Manassas Campus, we have a variety of amenities perfect for any type or size function. Facilities include the Mary Louise Jackson Amphitheater featuring bench seats with backs for 500 and lawn seating for an additional 200 or more; the Colgan Theater, 120-seat capacity; Howsmon Lecture Hall, 150-seat capacity. We can also assist in arranging special parking, audio/visual needs, caterers and entertainment.

Venue Contact: Gaby (Nancy) Alvarez, Workforce Development
Phone: 703.257.6634
Email: nalvarez@nvcc.edu

Ernst Community Cultural Center 

Located on NOVA's Annandale Campus, this 66,000 square foot facility contains a 535 seat, state-of-the-art theater with satellite downlink and video projection capability; an 11,000 square foot gymnasium/exhibition hall, a welcoming Atrium entrance, meeting and training rooms, a two-story art gallery and a large Forum room suitable for lectures, conferences, receptions, hearings, dinner parties, hearings and performances expecting smaller audiences.

Venue Contact: Pat Lee, Director
Phone: 703.323.4387
Email: plee@nvcc.edu

Mary Louise Jackson Amphitheater

The Mary Louise Jackson Amphitheater at NOVA's Manassas Campus is a fully equipped facility that provides a professional venue for local, regional and national performing artists. Our mission is to foster the artistic, cultural, historical and educational development of the community. The Amphitheater and surrounding grounds provide a perfect venue for music concerts, recitals, theater productions, festivals, company picnics, school graduations, family reunions, weddings and receptions.

Venue Contact: Amanda Corrigan
Phone: 703.530.8298
Email: acorrigan@nvcc.edu

Medical Education Events Planning

MEC’s Events Planning Office offers a great technology-based building for conferences, seminars, classes and/or receptions. Our staff is committed to providing you and your organization with excellent service.

Phone: 703.822.6632

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center

Located on NOVA's Alexandria Campus, this facility has meeting space that will accommodate 10 to 150 people Monday through Saturday. The Center also offers access to audio visual equipment, Internet connections and kitchen facilities.

Venue Contact: Dr. Leslie White, Managing Director
Phone: 703.845.6229
Fax: 703.845.6154
Email: lwhite@nvcc.edu 

Waddell Theater

Located on the first floor of the Waddell Building on the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. The 230 seat theatre is available for rent by community businesses or organizations.

Venue Contact: Lisa Karim, Theater Coordinator
Phone: 703.450.2551
Fax: 703.450.2669
Email: lkarim@nvcc.edu 

Woodbridge Theater

Located at the Woodbridge Campus.

Venue Contact: Dr. Eric Trumbull, Program Chair
Phone: 703.878.5750
Fax: 703.878.5678
Email: etrumbull@nvcc.edu