| Start Date and Time | Event Details | Location |
| Monday, October 01, 2012 |
| All Day | Art Exhibition: 'autoGRAPHIC' | Alexandria - Tyler |
| All Day | Last Day to Apply for Fall 2012 Graduation | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | College Transfer Fair | Manassas - Parrish Hall |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Movie Screening: Don't Change the Subject | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| Tuesday, October 02, 2012 |
| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Bluefield University Transfer Session | Annandale - CA |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | MeLT Club Drive Donor Sign-up Table | Medical - ME |
| 3:00 PM | Game: Men’s Soccer vs. Potomac State (WV) College - Cancelled | Howison Homestead Park |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hispanic Heritage Celebration | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 7:30 PM | NOVA Community Chorus Concert “Bravo Beethoven” | Alexandria - Schlesinger Center |
| Wednesday, October 03, 2012 |
| All Day | 5 v 5 Intramural Soccer Registration | Manassas - PE Field |
| All Day | 7 v 7 Intramural Soccer Registration | Loudoun - Athletic Field |
| All Day | Red Flag Campaign | Medical - ME |
| All Day | Virginia Hunger Symposium Food Drive | Medical - HE |
| 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM | NOVA Hip Hop Day of Action: Voter Awareness | Woodbridge - WS |
| 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM | Transfer Fair: George Mason University | Loudoun - LW |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Pinata on the Plaza | Annandale - CF Plaza |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Time Management Workshop | Medical - ME |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Transfer Office Featured Employer Visit: Five Guys | Annandale - CA |
| 2:30 PM | Poetry Reading by Mayamerica Cortez | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Active Shooter Response Training | Alexandria - Beauregard Street |
| 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Thirsty for More: The Future of Water and You | Loudoun - LC |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | "autoGRAPHIC" Art Reception | Alexandria - Tyler |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hispanic Heritage Month | Woodbridge - WC |
| Thursday, October 04, 2012 |
| Intramural Dodgeball Registration | Woodbridge |
| Intramural Flag Football Registration | Manassas - PE Field |
| All Day | Volunteer for Northern Virginia Step Out: Walk to STOP Diabetes | Medical |
| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Temple University Japan Transfer Session | Annandale - CA |
| 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Hip Hop Day of Action | Annandale - CF |
| 2:00 PM | Poetry Reading by Professor Rei Berroa | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 7:00 PM | Game: Women’s Volleyball vs. hosts Frederick (MD) Community College | Annandale - CE |
| Friday, October 05, 2012 |
| All Day | Sculpture Exhibit: The Friday Group | Alexandria - Schlesinger Center |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Intramural Wiffle Ball | Annandale - Ernst Community Cultural Center |
| 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Intramural Table Tennis | Alexandria |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Physics Seminar: "The FTL Neutrino Hypothesis- Searching for Tachyons and Unicorn" | Annandale - CS |
| Saturday, October 06, 2012 |
| 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Photography Exhibition Reception: Community Connection "People, Places, Things" | Annandale - CE |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | The Friday Group “Discipline of Edge” Sculpture Reception | Alexandria - Schlesinger Center |
| Sunday, October 07, 2012 |
| 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 5K Run: Health and Wellness Expo | Woodbridge |
| Monday, October 08, 2012 |
| Columbus Day |
| All Day | Fall Break - Monday: No Classes for Students. Offices are open. | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| Tuesday, October 09, 2012 |
| All Day | Fall Break - Tuesday: No Classes for Students. Offices are open. | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | American Public University Transfer Session | Annandale - CA |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Active Shooter Response Training | Woodbridge - WC |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Power Hour: Earthquakes by Tom Mayhew | Woodbridge - Theater |
| Wednesday, October 10, 2012 |
| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Catholic University Transfer Session | Annandale - CA |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | World Drumming Performance by Mark Sawasky | Annandale |
| 2:00 PM | Movie: Pan's Labyrnth | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 3:00 PM | Game: Men's Soccer vs. Stevenson (MD) University JV | Howison Homestead Park |
| Thursday, October 11, 2012 |
| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Flu Bus | Loudoun |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | George Washington University Transfer Session | Annandale - CA |
| 12:30 PM | “Human Rights in Argentina” by Professor Carlos Schroder | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 7:00 PM | Women's Volleyball Game | Annandale - CE |
| Saturday, October 13, 2012 |
| 5:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Northern Virginia Step Out: Walk to STOP Diabetes | Off-campus |
| Monday, October 15, 2012 |
| All Day | Last Day to Add Your Name to the Wait List for Second 8-Week Classes | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Safety and Security Symposium | Annandale - CE |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | IONA College Transfer Session | Annandale - CA |
| 12:30 PM | Movie: Zoot Suit | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 6:00 PM | Movie Screening: Don't Change the Subject | Manassas - Colgan Theatre |
| Tuesday, October 16, 2012 |
| Classes and Examinations End: First 8 weeks session | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | MADD Crash Exhibit | Manassas |
| All Day | The Pulsera Project Fundraiser | Manassas |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety | Annandale - CM |
| 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Workshop: Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety | Annandale - CM |
| 3:00 PM | Game: Men's Soccer vs. Anne Arundel (MD) Community College | Howison Homestead Park |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Active Shooter Response Training | Woodbridge - WC |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | UVA BIS Adult Degree Program Information Session | Annandale - CG |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Hispanic Heritage Month Activity: SAOCA Salsa Dance | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| Wednesday, October 17, 2012 |
| Start Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| Start Day | Schedule Adjustments (Add/Drop/Swap) on NOVAConnect (Open to All) (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Classes Begin for the Second 8-Week Session | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | College Transfer Fair: See Yourself in a New Tomorrow | Annandale - CE |
| 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Law Enforcement Career Day | Manassas - Howsmon |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Transfer Office Featured Employer Visit: DC Army National Guard | Annandale - CA |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | A Musical Journey from Spain to the New World | Annandale |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | LGBT History Month Workshop: "Alphabet Soup" | Annandale - CT |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | LGBT History Month Workshop: “Telling Your Story” | Annandale - CT |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Workshop: “Motivation and Success” | Loudoun - LR |
| 2:00 PM | Lecture: "7th Annual Presentation on the State of the Regional Economy" by Dr.Stephen Fuller | Loudoun - Waddell Theater |
| 2:00 PM | Presentation: Illegal Immigration in Latin America | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Information Resources: NOVA CARES | Manassas |
| 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM | William and Mary University Transfer Session | Annandale - CA |
| 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM | SGA Ice Cream Social | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Workshop: Keys to Success | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Career Workshop: Negotiating for a Fast Job Search | Annandale - CA |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Film Screening: "At the Second Traffic Light" | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Veterinary Technology Open House | Loudoun - LA |
| 6:30 PM | Conference: LGBT Awareness | Woodbridge - Theater Woodbridge - WS |
| Thursday, October 18, 2012 |
| All Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Schedule Adjustments (Add/Drop/Swap) on NOVAConnect (Open to All) (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 10:18 AM | The Great SouthEast ShakeOut Earthquake Drill | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM | Transfer Fair: 60 Colleges and Universities Visit | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | INOVA Blood Drive | Medical - ME |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Meet the Clubs II | Loudoun - LR |
| 3:00 PM | Game: NOVA Men’s Soccer vs. Hagerstown Community College | Howison Homestead Park |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Lecture & Discussion: Psychiatric Medications by Dr. Nikki Adams | Manassas - Colgan Theatre |
| 6:30 PM | Conference: LGBT Awareness | Woodbridge - Theater Woodbridge - WS |
| 6:45 PM - 7:15 PM | Pick-up Line Contest | Manassas - Colgan Theatre |
| 7:00 PM | Game: NOVA Volleyball vs. Trinity Washington University | Annandale - CE |
| 7:00 PM | Movie Night: "Ted" | Manassas - Colgan Theatre |
| Friday, October 19, 2012 |
| All Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| End Day | Schedule Adjustments (Add/Drop/Swap) on NOVAConnect (Open to All) (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 7:15 AM - 6:15 PM | Community College Day at National Institutes of Health | Off-campus |
| 10:30 AM - 3:15 PM | Presentation: Invigorating STEM Education | Alexandria - Schlesinger Center |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Workshop: "Make The Most of Your PowerPoint Presentations" | Loudoun - LR |
| 9:30 PM | Game: NOVA Ice Hockey vs. College of William & Mary | Prince William Ice Center |
| Saturday, October 20, 2012 |
| Start Day | Late Schedule Additions in Person (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Game: NOVA Volleyball vs. Baltimore City/Allegany College | Annandale - CE |
| Sunday, October 21, 2012 |
| All Day | Late Schedule Additions in Person (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| Monday, October 22, 2012 |
| All Day | Late Schedule Additions in Person (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Mural Painting: Nicolas de Jesus | Annandale - CF Plaza |
| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Mental Health Awareness Fair | Woodbridge - WS |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virginia Commonwealth University College Visit | Manassas - MH |
| 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Gaming Club Meeting | Woodbridge - WS |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Student Government Meeting | Woodbridge - WS |
| 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | LGBT History Month Movie Night: 'Stonewall' | Annandale - CF |
| 4:00 PM | Movie Screening: "Don't Change the Subject" | Woodbridge - Theater |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Annual Campus Bon Fire & Karaoke | Loudoun |
| Tuesday, October 23, 2012 |
| All Day | Late Schedule Additions in Person (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Loudoun Campus Blood Drive | Loudoun - Student Lounge |
| 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Manassas Campus Blood Drive | Manassas |
| 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Shepherd University College Visit | Manassas - Parrish Hall |
| 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Active Shooter Response Training | Manassas - Parrish Hall |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Filmmaking Club Meeting | Woodbridge - WS |
| 4:00 PM | Bolivian Dance Performance | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 7:00 PM | Game: Women's Volleyball vs. Potomac State College (WV) | Annandale - CE |
| Wednesday, October 24, 2012 |
| All Day | Late Schedule Additions in Person (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Wellness Wednesday | Virtual |
| 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Photography Exhibition: Community Connection "People, Places, Things" | Annandale - CE |
| 10:00 AM | Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony | Loudoun - Learning Commons Building |
| 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM | George Mason University College Visit | Manassas - Colgan Theatre |
| 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Furthering your Education with ELI Webinar | Virtual |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Muslim Student Association Meeting | Woodbridge - Theater |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | LGBT Club Meeting | Woodbridge - WS |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | NOVA Dance Day | Annandale - CF Plaza |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | First Year Experience Information Session | Woodbridge - WS |
| 3:00 PM | 7v7 Intramural Soccer Tournament | Annandale - Athletic Field |
| 3:00 PM | Game: Men's Soccer vs. Howard (MD) Community College | Howison Homestead Park |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Phi Theta Kappa Meeting | Woodbridge - WS |
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Student Debate | Woodbridge - Theater |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Active Shooter Response Training | Manassas - MP |
| 4:00 PM | Honors Symposium: Horror | Alexandria - Schlesinger Center |
| 7:00 PM | Movie Night: The Dark Knight Rises | Woodbridge - Theater |
| Thursday, October 25, 2012 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| End Day | Late Schedule Additions in Person (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| End Day | Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund (Multi-Day Event) | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| All Day | Mural Painting: Nicolas de Jesus | Annandale - CF Plaza |
| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Hispanic Art Workshop: Nicolas de Jesus | Woodbridge - Seefeldt |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Family Planning and Reproductive Health Workshop | Alexandria - Bisdorf |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Pumpkin Carving Competition | Loudoun - Student Lounge |
| 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | University of Virginia Transfer Session | Annandale - CA |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Getting Ready for Your Next Semester Webinar | Virtual |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Black Student Alliance Meeting | Woodbridge - Seefeldt |
| 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | LGBT History Month: Movie Night | Annandale - CN |
| 7:00 PM | Game: Women's Volleyball vs. Hagerstown Community College | Annandale - CE |
| 7:00 PM | NOVA Volleyball vs. Hagerstown Community College | Annandale - CE |
| Friday, October 26, 2012 |
| All Day | Patrick Hiatt Art Exhibit | Loudoun - Waddell Art Gallery |
| 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | University of Virginia College Visit | Manassas - MH |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Literary and Scientific Event: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot | Annandale - CE |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Furthering Your Education With Eli Webinar | Virtual |
| Monday, October 29, 2012 |
| All Day | Spring 2013 Advising Week | Alexandria Annandale Loudoun Manassas Medical Woodbridge |
| 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM | Community Engagement: Internship and Volunteer Fair | Annandale - CE |
| Tuesday, October 30, 2012 |
| 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Active Shooter Response Training | Loudoun - LR |
| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Interviewing Skills & Strategies Workshop | Alexandria - Beauregard Street |
| 7:00 PM | Film Screening: 'Tsar To Lenin' | Annandale - CF |
| Wednesday, October 31, 2012 |
| 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Military Appreciation Day | Woodbridge - WS |
| 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Pride Alliance Halloween Party | Annandale - CF |