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Student Orientation
Welcome to NOVA! Every important journey involves careful preparation. NOVA requires you to participate in a Student Orientation program offered at five of NOVA's campuses.
As a new first-time college student under the age of 24 you will be directed to sign up after completing your placement testing.
- Interpretation of Placement Test Scores
- Develop an academic goal
- First semester academic advising
- Create your class schedule and register for courses
- Learn about payment options and Financial Aid
- A campus tour led by student leaders
Student Orientations are led by First Year Advisors, college teaching faculty and student orientation leaders.
Orientation sessions will be posted soon. Check back here for a listing of the orientation sessions and to register for a session.
NOVA is a large community. We encourage you to take advantage of the personalized attention we show you to start strong on your academic career at NOVA. Student orientation sessions begin May 6 for the Fall 2014 semester. The earlier you attend a Student Orientation -- the more likely you are to get the classes and the class times that you want!
New Student Orientation Contact Numbers |
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| Campus Location |
Contact Number | Room |
| Alexandria Campus | 703.845.6301 | AA 194 |
| Annandale Campus | 703.323.3203 | CA 112 |
| Loudoun Campus | 703.450.2512 | LR 246 |
| Manassas Campus | 703.257.6610 | MH 110 |
| Medical Education Campus | 703.822.6531 | HE 202 |
| Woodbridge Campus | 703.878.5760 | WC 202 |
Pathway to Baccalaureate Students Only
Pathway students who have attended a Student Orientation session at their high school are not required to attend a campus SOAR session, but should sign up for a campus orientation session. Pathway students who have not yet registered for classes should contact their high school Pathway counselor to schedule an individual registration appointment as soon as possible. All Pathway students must complete NOVA placement testing by July 1 to remain in the program.
Incoming students who are NOT in the Pathway program and Pathway students who did not attend a NOVA Student Orientation session in their high school should sign up for a Student Orientation session on a campus.
