NVCC 1996-1997 Catalog
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1. Orientation
An orientation program provides you with the opportunity to learn skills
and information that will help you to be successful at NVCC. The orientation
program may begin weeks before registration when you meet with a counselor
for a program placement interview. In this interview, career interests and
educational goals are explored. It will be determined at this time if there
is a need for additional information or tests. Your application for admission
to a specific curriculum will be evaluated, and the first semester's courses
planned.
A one-credit STD course designed to help you succeed in college is required
for graduation in all degree curricula and many certificate curricula. It is
best to take this credit course in your first semester at the College. The
Extended Learning Institute also has an orientation course available for
those who cannot attend a campus-based section.
2. Career, Educational and Personal Information
A variety of printed material is available in the Counseling Center and in
the Learning Resource Center of each campus. Reference books and college
catalogs providing information on colleges and professional schools are
available. Other books and pamphlets describe the entrance requirements,
working conditions and compensations of thousands of career and job opportu-
nities. Specialized materials are there to help you learn more about how to
plan for your education and personal development.
3. Student Handbook
The NVCC Student Handbook provides additional information about the
College. Student activities and organizations are described. Food services,
bookstores, parking regulations, the statement of student rights and respon-
sibilities, and a listing of college and campus office locations and phone
numbers are included. Copies of the Student Handbook may be obtained in
the Student Activities Office.
Computer Information Services
As a student at Northern Virginia Community College, you may have access
to, and use of, information technology applications, services, and resources
as part of your enrollment. The Virginia Community College System has
established a student ethics agreement for the use of college computer
information technology. Your use of this technology is limited to your role
as a student at the College and there are certain security procedures that
you are expected to observe. Copies of the Information Technology
Student/Patron Ethics Agreement have been posted in computer
laboratories, Learning Resource Centers, and other areas where access to
college computer services is available. You may obtain a copy of this
agreement and the Computer Ethics Guideline from the dean of student
development office.
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