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NOVA 2011-2012 College Catalog
COLLEGE CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2011
Please check NOVAConnect for the start dates and census dates of Dynamic Sessions
| Advising Week for Fall Semester | April 4-8 |
| NOVAConnect Web/Telephone Priority Enrollment for Continuing Students for All Sessions | April 12- May 2 |
| Priority Date for Fall Financial Aid Application for All Students | May 1 |
| NOVAConnect Web/Telephone Open Enrollment Begins for All Students for All Sessions | June 7 |
| 16-Week Session | |
| Classes begin | August 22 |
| Schedule adjustments (add/drop/swap) on NOVAConnect (open to all) | August 22-28 |
| Late Schedule Additions--in-person, permission required | August 29 - September 2 |
| Drops on NOVAConnect with tuition refund | August 29-September 8 |
| Labor Day Holiday for faculty, students and staff, Offices closed | September 5 |
| Last day to drop with tuition refund or change to audit (Census Date)** | September 8 |
| Last day to apply for Fall graduation * | October 1 |
| Non-instructional days/no classes; College offices open | October 10-11 |
| Last day to withdraw without grade penalty | October 31 |
| Non-instructional day/no classes; College closes at Noon | November 23 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday for faculty, students and staff, College offices closed | November 24-25 |
| Non-instructional days/no classes | November 26-27 |
| Last week of classes | December 5-12 |
| Final exam week | December 13-19 |
| Examinations end | December 19 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Fall Graduation Application | December 19 |
First 8-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | August 22 |
| Schedule adjustments (add/drop/swap) on NOVAConnect (open to all) | August 22-24 |
| Drops on NOVAConnect with tuition refund | August 22- 29 |
| Late Schedule Additions, in person, permission required | August 25- 29 |
| Last day to drop with tuition refund or change to audit (Census Date)** | August 29 |
| Labor Day Holiday for faculty, students and staff, Offices closed | September 5 |
| Last day to withdraw without grade penalty | September 26 |
| Last day to apply for Fall graduation * | October 1 |
| Non-instructional days/no classes; College offices open | October 10-11 |
| Examinations end | October 18 |
Second 8-Week Session |
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| Classes begin | October 19 |
| Schedule adjustments (add/drop/swap) on NOVAConnect (open to all) | October 19-21 |
| Drops on NOVAConnect with Tuition Refund | October 19-27 |
| Late Schedule Additions, in person, permission required | October 22-27 |
| Last day to drop with tuition refund or change to audit (Census Date)** | October 27 |
| Last day to withdraw without grade penalty | November 21 |
| Non-instructional day/no classes; College closes at Noon | November 23 |
| Thanksgiving Holiday for faculty, students and staff, College offices closed | November 24-25 |
| Non-instructional days/no classes | November 26-27 |
| Classes and Examinations end | December 19 |
Holidays (College closed)
| Winter Break for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. NOVAConnect registration only. | December 23, 2011 - January 2, 2012 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2012
| Advising Week for Spring Semester | October 31-November 4 |
| NOVAConnect Web/Telephone Priority Enrollment Begins for Continuing Students | November 8 |
| NOVAConnect Web/Telephone Open Enrollment Begins for All Students | November 14 |
16-Week Session
| Classes Begin | January 9 |
| Martin Luther King Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | January 16 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | January 26 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Spring 2012 | March 1 |
| Spring Break (No classes) | March 5-11 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | March 23 |
| Final Week of Classes | April 24-30 |
| Final Exam Week | May 1-May 7 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Spring Graduation Application | May 7 |
| Commencement Ceremony | May 12 |
First 8-Week Session
| Classes Begin | January 9 |
| Martin Luther King Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | January 16 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | January 17 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | February 13 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Spring 2011 | March 1 |
| Classes and Examinations End | March 4 |
| Spring Break | March 5- March 11 |
Second 8-Week Session
| Classes Begin | March 12 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | March 20 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | April 16 |
| Classes and Examinations End | May 7 |
| Commencement Ceremony | May 12 |
SUMMER TERM 2012
| NOVAConnect Web/Telephone Enrollment Begins for All Sessions | March 27 |
12-Week Session
| Classes Begin | May 16 |
| Memorial Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | May 28 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | May 29 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Summer 2011 | June 1 |
| Independence Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | July 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | July 6 |
| Classes and Examinations End | August 8 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Summer Graduation Application | August 8 |
First 6-Week Session
| Classes Begin | May 16 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | May 21 |
| Memorial Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed.f | May 28 |
| Last Day to Apply for Graduation for Summer 2011 | June 1 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | June 11 |
| Classes and Examinations End | June 26 |
Second 6-Week Session
| Classes Begin | June 27 |
| Last Day to Drop with Tuition Refund or Change to Audit (Census Date) | |
| Independence Day Holiday for Students, Faculty, and Staff. College offices closed. | July 4 |
| Last Day to Withdraw Without Grade Penalty | July 23 |
| Classes and Examinations End | August 8 |