"Good advising may be the single most underestimated characteristic of a successful college experience." - Richard Light

At NOVA, we believe in student success. Academic advising is an important contributor to student success. At NOVA the responsibility for advising students is shared among counselors, teaching faculty and student services personnel.

Good advising is more than just helping students choose classes. It also assists students with transitioning or returning to college, setting academic and career goals, and developing strategies to meet those goals. At its best, advising is a developmental process in which students learn to make independent and informed decisions and to take responsibility for their own success.

Tools to Assist You

• Course Content Summaries
• Course Substitution
• Academic Advising Tutorial on the NOVAConnect Site
• Academic Advising Electronic Resources
• Articulation
• Online Graduation Application
• Program Advising Sheets
• Priority Registration