Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) is a two-year college offering college-transfer and occupational-technical programs. NVCC has five campuses (Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas and Woodbridge) conveniently located throughout Northern Virginia, and an Extended Learning Institute (ELI).
NVCC is a part of the Virginia Community College System and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates in selected occupational areas. It is the policy of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) to maintain and promote equal employment and educational opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors in the provision of any program or activity operated by the VCCS and NVCC. Inquiries concerning affirmative action policy should be addressed to the College's coordinator of Affirmative Action and Minority Affairs, whose office is located in the Brault Building at the Annandale Campus.
CAMPUS DIRECTORY
Alexandria Campus Manassas Campus
3001 North Beauregard Street 6901 Sudley Road
Alexandria, VA 22311-5097 Manassas, VA 22110-2399
(703) 845-6200 (703) 257-6600
(703) 845-6016 (Hearing Impaired Only) (703) 368-3748 (Hearing Impaired Only)
Annandale Campus Woodbridge Campus
8333 Little River Turnpike 15200 Neabsco Mills Road
Annandale, VA 22003-3796 Woodbridge, VA 22191-4099
(703) 323-3000 (703) 878-5700
(703) 323-3744 (Hearing Impaired Only) (703) 680-7942 (Hearing Impaired Only)
or (703) 680-7839
Loudoun Campus Extended Learning
1000 Harry Flood Byrd Hwy. Institute (Mailing Address Only)
Sterling, VA 20164-8699 8333 Little River Turnpike
(703) 450-2500 Annandale, VA 22003-3796
(703) 450-2548 (Hearing Impaired Only) (703) 323-3368
(703) 323-3717 (Hearing Impaired Only)
COLLEGE CATALOGS
A College Catalog may be purchased from any campus bookstore for $1.50, or call the bookstore at the Annandale
Campus, (703) 323-3185, to request one by mail for $2.75.
FORMS/DIRECTORY OF SERVICES
The admissions forms, registration forms, and the Directory of Services may be found at the back of this Schedule of
Classes.
ADMISSION
If you have a high school diploma or the equivalent, or are at least 18 years of age, and are able to benefit from enrollment, you are
eligible for admission to NVCC. You must complete an Application for Admission and submit it to the campus of your choice. This
campus will become your home campus where your records will be maintained. It is to your advantage to complete and submit your
application early. You will be unable to register until this form has been processed and you have been admitted to the College.
If you are claiming entitlement to in-state tuition rates, you must also complete an Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates. Eligibility for in-state tuition rates will be determined on review of this completed form.
Restricted Programs
If you plan to apply to any of the Health Technologies programs or the Veterinary Technology program, you must consult the specific
curricular listing in the "Instructional Programs" section of the College Catalog for the special admission requirements for
these areas.
International Students
If you are an international student applicant requiring an I-20, you should see the College Catalog for admission
requirements. If you are an international student who is on F1/M1 status, you must submit a TOEFL score of 500 or above in order to be
admitted. If you are an international applicant without F1/M1 status, and your native language is not English, you must achieve a
satisfactory score on the College English Proficiency Test (EPT). If you place in the ESL level of study, you are required to complete
the series of ESL classes prior to enrolling in courses that have a prerequisite. Information on these testing requirements is available
from the Admissions and Records Office.
Senior Citizens
If your age is 60 or over before the beginning of the term, your legal domicile has been Virginia for one year, and your Federal taxable
income for the year preceding enrollment did not exceed $10,000, you may enroll in courses for credit without charge on a space-
available basis.
Regardless of your income, you may enroll in credit courses for audit (receive no credit) without charge and/or enroll in non-credit courses without charge. Audit and non-credit enrollment is limited to three courses in one term. Audit enrollment requires permission of the instructor and the division chair.
You must complete an Application for Admission and be admitted to the College. You must also complete the NVCC form 105-88 (Senior Citizen Certification of Eligibility for Free Tuition) and an NVCC Registration Worksheet. These must be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office. If you are eligible to register without charge, you may register only during the late registration period, after tuition-paying students have registered. However, if you have completed seventy-five percent of your degree requirements, you may register at the same time as tuition-paying students.
ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT TESTING
Basic skills assessment and placement testing are intended to assist you in selecting courses and designing an academic program in which
you will most likely be successful. THESE TESTS ARE NOT ADMISSIONS TESTS.
If you are a student who has not taken the basic skills tests and who has a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 after the completion of 9 semester hours at NVCC, or are transferring to NVCC with a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 (regardless of the number of hours completed), you must take the basic skills test in reading and writing. A counselor will determine if it is appropriate for you to take basic skills tests in mathematics as well.
Course Placement Testing
Some courses require that you obtain a minimum score on one or more placement tests before you may enroll in those courses. If your
score on the required placement test(s) is too low, you must complete prescribed courses. The course(s) required will be determined by
your score. These requirements apply to all campuses and ELI, unless specifically waived by the responsible division chair.
The following courses require placement testing. See a counselor to determine the appropriate test to take for each course.
English: ENG 003, 004, 108, 111
ESL: ESL 002 through 013
Chemistry: CHM 101, 111, 241
Mathematics: MTH 003 through 007, 060, 103, 115, 120, 126,
150, 151, 163, 166, 173, 181, 241, and 271
Music: MUS 111 (Loudoun only)
Testing Centers
Alexandria Campus: AA344 (Tel. # 845-6035)
Annandale Campus: CG405 (Tel. # 323-3149)
Loudoun Campus: LC217A (Tel. # 450-2508)
Manassas Campus: MC102 (Tel. # 257-6645)
Woodbridge Campus: WC456 (Tel. # 878-5616)
Extended Learning Institute: You may take placement tests at any
NVCC campus Testing Center.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Courses that have prerequisites are identified in the course listing section of the College Catalog. You may
not enroll in a course unless you have successfully completed all prerequisites.
COURSE REPEAT POLICY
You will be limited to two enrollments in the same credit course. If you need to enroll in the same credit course more than twice, the
need must be documented and presented for approval by the provost or provost's designee. This limitation does not apply to courses in
the "Description of Courses" of the NVCC Catalog identified as general usage courses: 090, 190, 290; 095, 195, 295; 096,
196, 296; 097, 197, 297; 098, 198, 298; 099, 199, and 299.
If you were enrolled during any semester or session from summer 1994, or thereafter, these are your guidelines for repeating a course: (1) If you repeat a course, only the last grade earned is counted in computing the cumulative and curriculum GPA; (2) Grades of "W," "X," and "I," shall not count as first or subsequent attempts for purposes of this policy. These criteria apply only to courses you take under the semester system at NVCC. Graduates' curriculum and cumulative GPAs and honors designations at the time of graduation will remain unchanged. Certain courses where repeat enrollments may result in new subject matter are not eligible for this policy. Examples are applied music and music ensemble, general usage courses, et al.
ADVISING
Alexandria Campus
Walk-In Advising - The Counseling Office is in the Library and counselors are available on a walk-in basis Monday through
Thursday, 8:30AM--7:30PM; Friday, 8:30AM--5:00PM.
Annandale Campus
Advising - New student advising sessions and walk-in advising for non-program-placed students is available weekdays during
registration. Counseling Center hours during In-Person registration are Monday-Thursday, 8:30AM-7:30PM and Friday 8:30AM-
3:00PM. Call 323-3200 for information and advising session times. Continuing students who have been program-placed in curricula will
be advised in the instructional divisions.
Loudoun Campus
Walk-In Advising - Counselors are available on a walk-in basis Monday through Thursday 8:30AM until 7:30PM and
Friday, 8:30AM until 5:00PM. It is strongly recommended that new students consult a counselor (Rm. 216) before registering for
classes. Continuing students who have been program-placed in curricula will be advised in the instructional divisions.
Manassas Campus
Walk-In Advising - Walk-in counseling hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM until 7:00PM and Friday, from
8:30AM until 5:00PM, except for holidays.
Woodbridge Campus
Advising/Scheduling - Counselors are available Monday - Thursday from 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM -
5:00 PM. New students are encouraged to attend New Student Information Sessions scheduled on Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:00 PM,
from June 14 - August 9. Faculty advisors will be available on Wednesday, August 23.
GRADUATION
You must meet with your faculty advisor no later than September 8 to review your academic record. Failure to contact your advisor in
adequate time may result in late notification of outstanding requirements and ineligibility to graduate at the end of the fall semester.
GRADE INFORMATION
You may inquire about your fall grades by calling NOVAnet--323-3770 or 330-3770 (Prince William Co.). If you do not wish to have
your grades available through NOVAnet, contact your home campus Admissions and Records Office.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The College provides information on the incidence of crime at the College, as well as safety programs for students. This information is
available in the dean of Student Development's Office and the campus Police and Public Safety Office.
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE
For more information about student health insurance, call 1-800-473-1782.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE
In accordance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989, NVCC supports efforts to eliminate drug and alcohol abuse
through a series of programs and services designed to prevent use of substances which are illegal and harmful, and to assist individuals
who suffer from substance abuse. The use of drugs and the abuse of alcohol can imperil your health. The illegal possession, use or
distribution of controlled substances may result in legal sanctions including imprisonment and fines. Such conduct on campus can also
result in the College taking disciplinary action as stated in the Student Handbook. If you or someone you know needs help,
contact the Counseling Center at any of the campuses for information about referral to community agencies.
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays). . . . . July 5-29; July 31-August 31; Sept. 1-2 In-Person registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 14-17, 21-26 Classes begin (Offices open 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 26 Late registration begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 28 Labor Day holiday - College closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2-4 Last day to apply for graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 8 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 8 Parking permits required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 11 Non-Instructional Day/No Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty (16-week). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 31 Non-Instructional Days/No Classes (Beginning 4:30 p.m., Nov. 21). . . . . . . . . . November 21-22 Thanksgiving holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23-26 Classes and examinations end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20
Fall Semester First Eight-Week Session
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays). . . . . July 5-29; July 31-August 31; Sept. 1-2 In-Person registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 14-17, 21-26 Classes begin (Offices open 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 26 Late registration begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 28 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1 Last day to apply for graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1 Labor Day holiday - College closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2-4 Parking permits required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 5 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 28 Non-Instructional Day/No Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9 Classes and examinations end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 24
Fall Semester Second Eight-Week Session
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays). . . . . July 5-29; July 31-August 31; Sept. 1-2 and, (excluding weekends). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 3-31 In-Person registration (excluding weekends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 14-17, 21-26 Classes begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25 Late Registration begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1 Parking permits required (2nd 8-week students only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25 Non-Instructional Days/No Classes (Beginning 4:30 p.m., Nov. 21). . . . . . . . . . November 21-22 Thanksgiving holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23-26 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 27 Classes and examinations end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20
Fort Belvoir Army Post (*)
Eight-Week Session I (Sections 72W-74W)
Registration (On Post) 8:30AM - 4:00PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 16-17 Classes & late registration begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 21 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 28 Labor Day holiday - College closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2-4 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 25 Non-Instructional Day/No Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9 Thanksgiving holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23-26 Classes and examinations end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 13
Fort Belvoir Army Post*
Eight-Week Session II (Sections 75W-77W)
Registration (On Post) 8:30AM - 4:00PM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 11-12 Classes & late registration begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 16 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 23 Labor Day holiday - College closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2-4 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 20 Non-Instructional Days/No Classes (Beginning 4:30 p.m., Nov. 21). . . . . . . . . . November 21-22 Thanksgiving holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23-26 Classes and examinations end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 8
* Please note that active-duty military students have first priority for classes held at Fort Belvoir.
Quantico Marine Corps Base (Diamond Hall)
First Eight-Week Session (Sections 50W-54W)
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5-29; July 31-August 31; Sept. 1-2 Continuous registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5 Classes begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 26 Late registration begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 28 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1 Last day to apply for graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 1 Labor Day holiday - College closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 2-4 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 28 Non-Instructional Day/No Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9 Classes and examinations end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 24
Quantico Marine Corps Base (Diamond Hall)
Second Eight-Week Session (Sections 55W-59W)
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays). . . . . July 5-29; July 31-August 31; Sept. 1-2 and, (excluding weekends). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 3-31 Classes begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25 Late Registration begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25 Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 1 Parking permits required (2nd 8-week students only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 6 Non-Instructional Days/No Classes (Beginning 4:30 p.m., Nov. 21). . . . . . . . . . November 21-22 Thanksgiving holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23-26 Last day to withdraw without grade penalty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 27 Classes and examinations end. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20
METHODS OF REGISTRATION
Telephone Registration and Add/Drop
See the NOVAnet Telephone Registration Worksheet at the back of this schedule for telephone
registration information. If you are a hearing-impaired student or are having difficulty using telephone
registration, you should contact the Counseling Center.
In-Person Registration/Late Registration
You may register or add/drop on campus, in person, during the dates shown under the session for which you wish to enroll. The hours are:
Monday - Thursday 9:00AM -- 3:00PM & 5:00PM -- 7:30PM
Friday 9:00AM -- 3:00PM
After September 8, registration continues for 2nd 8-week classes and for other special session classes during normal office hours.
Add/Drop
If you find it necessary to add a class and/or drop a class, fill out a Registration Worksheet and circle "A" for
add, or "D" for drop. The Registration Worksheet should then be taken to the Admissions and Records Office
and the Business Office. NOVAnet telephone registration add/drop dates (excluding Sundays) are July 5-29; July
31-Aug. 31; Sept. 1-2; and (excluding weekends) Oct. 3-31.
If you are claiming entitlement to in-state tuition rates, you must complete an Application for In-State Tuition Rates prior to registration and payment of tuition. You must submit this form to your home campus for review. To be eligible for in-state tuition rates, you must be continuously domiciled in Virginia for at least one year immediately preceding the first official day of classes. Supporting documents and additional information may be requested. Please refer to the College Catalog or contact the campus Admissions and Records Office for further domicile information.
Tuition is the same for credit and audit courses.
Tuition (Rates Subject to Change)
Virginia Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46.65 per credit
Out-Of-State Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $156.00 per credit
TUITION PAYMENT
Tuition payment is due at the time of registration. You may pay by cash, check, money order,
VISA, MasterCard, agency contract, or student financial aid (if you have received an official financial aid award
letter from your home campus Financial Aid Office). Cash is accepted only in person at any campus Business
Office during regular business hours. All payments, other than cash and student financial aid, must be for
the exact amount and made payable to NVCC. Checks should include the student's name and social security
number. Third party checks made out to the student are not acceptable. A service charge of $25.00 is charged
to you for any check that is dishonored, except when the bank is at fault. In order to avoid financial
responsibility, you must drop a class if you decide not to attend.
You may verify your registration and payment status by using NOVAnet. You may also make a separate or additional credit card payment after registration by using NOVAnet.
Credit cards which are not in your name must be accompanied by written authorization of the card owner (not required for NOVAnet).
If you are a financial aid recipient registering in person, you must go to your home campus Financial Aid Office to complete the Student Tuition Assistance Agreement and take this signed form to the Business Office. If you have a contract, you must bring all necessary documents (agency authorization, Student Tuition Assistance Agreement portion of the Tuition Payment Sheet, etc.) to the campus Business Office. By using an agency or employer contract/authorization, you agree to accept responsibility for the full amount of tuition if the agency/employer does not pay. If you are using a contract, it is your responsibility to notify your Business Office at the time of registration.
REFUNDS
Tuition refunds are not automatic, except for courses canceled by the College. If you wish to
drop a course, you are encouraged to use NOVAnet--please refer to the NOVAnet Telephone Registration
Worksheet (125-121) and the "NOVAnet Helpful Hints" page in this schedule. You may also drop a course by
completing a Registration Worksheet (125-28) and submitting it to your home campus Admissions and Records
Office in person or by mail or FAX. Campus FAX numbers are: Alexandria (703) 845-6046; Annandale (703)
323-3367; Loudoun (703) 450-2536; Manassas (703) 257-6538; Woodbridge (703) 670-8433. However the
Registration Worksheet is submitted, it must be received in the Admissions and Records Office no
later than the published last day and time for dropping with tuition refund. Receipt of the drop form after that
date may result in your not being eligible for a tuition refund.
The last date that you may drop a course and receive a refund is indicated on your official Student Enrollment Receipt, which may be obtained from the Business Office (ELI refund dates are included in each ELI packet). If the College cancels a course or you drop a full 16-week term course by September 8 (or within the first 15% of a shorter term course), you are eligible for a refund and the course will be deleted from your record. No refunds will be made after the specified dates.
If you paid tuition fees by credit card, refunds due you will be credited to the credit card account if the card is presented to the Business Office at the time of drop. All other refunds are made by check issued by the Virginia State Treasurer's Office and should be received by mail within six to eight weeks after the end of the published add/drop period.
Student financial aid recipients who withdraw from all courses may be eligible for a pro rata refund of tuition as provided by federal regulation. Such refunds are credited to student aid programs from which the student received aid. These policies are available from the Financial Aid and Business Offices.
PARKING PERMITS
Regular sessions (12- and 16-week). Parking permits must be displayed on all vehicles parked in the
"B" Lots of each campus by the beginning of the third week of classes each semester.
Short sessions. For all shourt session courses that begin after the third week of the semester, parking permits will be required on the first day of class.
Permits for parking in student lots ("B" lots) may be purchased at campus Police and Public Safety Offices. The charge for a parking permit is $25.00 per semester. The summer session is considered to be a full semester for this purpose.
If the College cancels your course, you will receive a full refund for your parking permit. Refunds must be requested from, and permits turned in to, the campus Police and Public Safety Office (at the Annandale Campus, to Parking Services, CG 226).
Additional information is available from campus Police and Public Safety Offices.
FINANCIAL AID
NVCC has a student financial aid program to assist you with your educational expenses. This program is
sponsored by the state and federal governments and the College.
To apply, contact the Financial Aid Office on your home campus. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), NVCC Financial Aid Application, and program placement in a certificate or degree program are necessary to determine eligibility. You must also meet other federal eligibility criteria. While most programs require enrollment for at least six semester credits, a limited number of programs are available to students enrolled for fewer than six semester credits. Financial aid applications received after the priority filing date will continue to be considered during the school year.
The NVCC Student Financial Aid Services brochure provides a complete description of the programs and application process for student aid. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible and to contact your home campus Financial Aid Office for additional information.
VETERANS BENEFITS
If you are applying for or are receiving educational benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, you must
contact your home campus veterans advisor each semester to complete the necessary forms to establish and
maintain your eligibility for benefits. Any changes must also be reported promptly to the veterans advisor.
Certification for ELI courses will be done when the course is completed. See the College Catalog
for further information.
Please note the way courses are listed. The first line contains the course prefix, course number, course title, and course credit(s), all in boldface type. Below this line are listed the sections of this course. The section line contains the index number, section number and campus, days the course meets, starting and ending times for the course, building and room number where the course is held, and the instructor's name.
All courses are grouped according to course length.
Be sure to check the College Catalog for course prerequisites and corequisites.
The listing of courses is subject to necessary changes that may be dictated by enrollment, personnel requirements, or availability of facilities.
CLASS TIMES
Class times use the 24-hour clock. Examples of the 24-hour clock are: 0100 is 1:00 a.m., 0800 is 8:00 a.m.,
1400 is 2:00 p.m., 1900 is 7:00 p.m., etc.
SYMBOLS
TBA = "To Be Announced" (time, room, and/or instructor) -- see the division office for details.
CAMPUSES
A = Alexandria L = Loudoun W = Woodbridge
N = Annandale M = Manassas
DAYS OF THE WEEK
M = Monday R = Thursday S = Saturday
T = Tuesday F = Friday N = Sunday
W = Wednesday
KEY TO CLASS SECTION NUMBERS
Alexandria
16-week classes 01A-38A First 8-week classes 60A-69A Second 8-week classes 80A-89A Laboratories Begin with A1A Off-Campus classes 50A-59A Classes in military facilities More than 8 weeks 70A-71A, 78A-79A First 8-weeks 72A-74A Second 8-weeks 75A-77A ELI classes 90A-94A Weekend classes 97A-98A
Annandale
16-week classes 01N-35N First 8-week classes 60N-69N Second 8-week classes (*)80N-89N Laboratories Begin with A1N Off-Campus classes (*)50N-59N Classes in contract facilities (*)70N-79N ELI classes 90N-94N Weekend College classes (*)46N-49N & 97N-98N Other Course Formats 36N-38N
Loudoun
16-week classes 01L-38L First 8-week classes 60L-69L Second 8-week classes 80L-89L Laboratories Begin with A1L Off-Campus classes 50L-59L ELI classes 90L-94L Weekend classes 97L-98L
Manassas
16-week classes 01M-38M First 8-week classes 60M-69M Second 8-week classes 80M-89M Special sessions 70M-79M Laboratories Begin with A1M ELI classes 90M-94M
Woodbridge
16-week classes 01W-30W First 8-week classes 40W-49W Second 8-week classes 60W-69W Fewer than 8-week or between 8- and 16-week classes (Messages will always follow with information as to dates) 31W-39W Laboratories Begin with A1W Quantico classes First 8-week classes 50W-54W Second 8-week classes 55W-59W Fort Belvoir classes More than 8 weeks 70W-71W First 8 weeks 72W-74W Second 8 weeks 75W-77W Fewer than 8 weeks (Messages will always follow with information as to dates) 78W-82W Continuing Education 85W-89W ELI classes 90W-94W
KEY TO CAMPUS BUILDING ABBREVIATIONS
Alexandria
AA Bisdorf Bldg. AE Engineering Bldg. AT Tyler Bldg.
Annandale
CA Temporary Bldg. A CM Maintenance Bldg.
CB Temporary Bldg. B CN Nursing Bldg.
CC Classroom Bldg. CQ Temporary Bldg. Q
CE Richard J. Ernst CR Temporary Bldg. R
Community Cultural Center CS Shuler Bldg.
CF Food Services Bldg. CT TV-Tech Bldg.
CG Godwin Bldg. CW Warehouse
CH College Services Bldg. CX Temporary Bldg. C
CI Security/Information Bldg.
CK Greenhouse
Loudoun
LA Veterinary Technology Bldg. LC Classroom and Administrative Bldg. LD Design Bldg. LS Science Laboratory
Manassas
MC Classroom and Administrative Bldg. MS Manassas Studio Bldg. MT Power-Technical Bldg.
Woodbridge
WA Arts Bldg. WC Classroom and Administrative Bldg. WH HVAC Bldg. WT HVAC Trailer
For your convenience and because of limitations on the campuses, some courses are offered at off-campus locations throughout the community. Full course information (locations, dates and times) can be found in the course listing section of this schedule.
ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
Crystal Park One (CPI)
In Crystal City at 2011 Crystal Drive. The office location is 600F. For additional information, please call the
Alexandria Campus Office of Continuing Education at (703) 845-6212. Follow the holiday schedule for this
location. Saturday classes begin on August 26.
Fort Myer (FTM)
In Arlington at Arlington Boulevard and Pershing Drive. Call the Fort Myer Education Center, (527-5976 or
845-6328) for information on building access. Fort Myer employees have priority for registration for these
courses, which begin the week of August 28. Classes are held in buildings 201, 219, 232, 403, 406 and the
theatre. Room assignments are posted in Building 219.
Henderson Hall (HEN)
In Arlington at South Orme and Southgate Streets. Call the Henderson Hall Education Center, (614-9104) for
information on building access. Henderson Hall employees have priority for registration for these courses, which
begin the week of August 28. Classes are held in Building 29, rooms 103, 104, and 105.
Pentagon (PNT)
Participation is limited to persons already holding a Pentagon Building pass. Call the Pentagon Education
Center, (614-4514 or 845-6328) for information on classroom locations. Classes begin the week of August 28.
All students receiving tuition assistance must see an ACES counselor.
Wakefield High School (WHS)
In south Arlington at 4901 South Chesterfield Road, very close to the Alexandria Campus. Follow Arlington
Public School announcements for school holidays and closings. Classes begin the week of September 5.
West Potomac High School (WPH)
In Alexandria at 6500 Quander Road. Take Belleview Boulevard from the George Washington Parkway, or
Beacon Hill Road from Route 1, south of the beltway. Follow Fairfax Public School announcements for school
holidays and closings. Classes begin the week of September 5.
ANNANDALE CAMPUS
Arlington County Fire Training Academy (ATA)
2800 S. Taylor Street, Arlington, Virginia
Fairfax Fire and Rescue Academy (FTA)
4600 West Ox Road, Fairfax, Virginia
Fire Station 18 (FSE)
3101 Hodge Place, Falls Church, Virginia
Tyson's Corner Center (TCC)
7925 West Park Drive
McLean, Virginia
LOUDOUN CAMPUS
South Lakes High School (SLH)
Sterling Middle School (STM)
Maps are available in the Admissions and Records Office if your classes are scheduled for SLH (South Lakes
High School, Reston, VA), or STM (Sterling Middle School, Sterling, VA). Rooms will be assigned on the first
night of each class at SLH and STM by campus representatives at these sites.
MANASSAS CAMPUS
Armed Forces Communication
and Electronics Association (AFC)
4400 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, Virginia
Brentsville District High School (BDH)
12109 Aden Road
Nokesville, Virginia
Centreville High School (CSS)
6101 Union Mill Road
Clifton, Virginia
Manassas Municipal Airport (MAE)
10531 Terminal Road, Manassas, Virginia
Metz Junior High School (MMS)
9700 Fairview Avenue
Manassas, Virginia
Prince William Hospital (PWH)
8700 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia
Stonewall Jackson High (SJH)
8820 Rixlew Lane, Manassas, Virginia. Off Route 234 (Sudley Road) at the Manassas Mall Shopping
Center.
Sudley North Office Building B (SNB)
7976 Donegan Drive, Manassas, Virginia. Take Route 234 (Sudley Road) south. After the traffic light at
Rosemary Drive, take the next right which is Donegan. Bear right at the Sudley North Business Center sign.
Second building on the left.
WOODBRIDGE CAMPUS
Potomac High School (PHS)
From Woodbridge Campus, take a right onto Neabsco Mills Road. At the intersection, take a right heading south
on Route 1 for approximately 2 miles and four stop lights to Four Year Trail. Turn right on Four Year Trail and
look for Potomac High School sign.
Fort Belvoir Defense Systems Management College (FBB-Bldg. 204, FBK-Bldg. 292, FBD-Bldg.
208)
From Route 1, going north, turn right at the Tulley Gate at Fort Belvoir. Follow Pohick Road to Gunston Road.
Cross Gunston Road onto 12th Street and follow 12th Street to Belvoir Road. Turn right on Belvoir Road to 18th
Street and Belvoir Road.
Fort Belvoir Defense Mapping School (FBN-Bldg. 220)
From Route 1, going north, turn right at the Tulley Gate at Fort Belvoir. Follow Pohick Road to Gunston Road.
Turn right on Gunston Road to 23rd Street. Turn left on 23rd Street to Middleton and 23rd Street.
Fort Belvoir Davison Air Field (FBD)
Traveling north on Route 1, turn left at Davison Air Field sign at Fort Belvoir. Proceed ¼ block to
security gate. After stopping at gate, make an immediate right. Go approximately one mile to make first left to
airfield. Classes are held in the Fire House Building.
Fort Belvoir Education Center (FBL)
From Route 1, turn right at the Tully Gate at Fort Belvoir. Follow Pohick Road until it crosses Gunston Road,
and turn left at Gunston Road. Turn right on 3rd Street and proceed to Building #1475 on the right-hand
side.
Fort Belvoir Buildings 1481 (FBR), 1485 (FBG), 1486 (FBJ), 1487 (FBF), and 1488 (FBE)
From Route 1, turn right at the Tully Gate at Fort Belvoir. Follow Pohick Road until it crosses Gunston Road,
and turn left at Gunston Road. Turn right on 3rd Street and proceed to classroom buildings on the left-hand
side.
Quantico (Base Education Center Building) (QBE)
Enter Quantico through the Main Gate (North) and follow the primary road (Fuller Road which changes to
Barnett Road at the town of Quantico) for approximately 4½ miles. Turn left at Catlin Road. Proceed on
Catlin Road to Building 3098 (Diamond Hall), located on the right-hand side.
Quantico Marine Corps Base (QMB)
From Woodbridge Campus, take Route 1 south 9 miles to Main Gate (North), located on the left-hand side.
Quantico High School (QHS)
Go through the Main Gate (North) on Fuller Road. Turn right at Purvis Road. and follow it to the high school,
located on the right-hand side at the top of the hill.
Vint Hill Farms Station (VHS)
Through Gainesville, off Route 29-211, right on Route 215. Request directions for the Education Center from
Military Police.
For classes held at the military bases in special locations, ask for specific instructions at the Main Gates.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COURSES
The Community Education program offers non-credit courses to meet the needs of the local community. Fees
charged for these courses cover the instructional and administrative costs. The courses are self-supporting. A
listing of these courses may be found at the end of this schedule. Contact the Office of Continuing Education at
the campus nearest you to request further information.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative Education (Co-op) courses provide the opportunity for you to gain work experience in a position
related to your academic program while earning a salary and academic credit.
Cooperative Education courses are listed with a 197 or 297 course number. In order to register for Cooperative Education courses, you must have written approval from a faculty member in your curriculum and be hired by an approved Co-op employer. See the College Catalog for more information.
NVCC offers honors courses to highly motivated students who are seeking an intensive learning experience. Through a variety of instructional methods, students are challenged to think broadly and independently about the material covered in a course.
Honors courses receive a special designation on student transcripts, and students who successfully complete a minimum of 24 hours in selected honors core courses will be awarded the Honors seal upon graduation.
Honors sections of courses are listed with other courses in the Schedule of Classes. Honors courses may be offered as a separate honors section of a course or as an option for selected students within an otherwise traditional course.
Students must have special permission to register for honors courses. To apply for admission, you must contact the chair of the campus honors committee (see below). You should meet at least one of the following criteria to be admitted: 1) a minimum of 90 on the reading and writing sections of the computerized English placement test or 28 on reading and 33 on the writing sections of the paper and pencil English placement test or 2) a GPA of 3.5 or above at NVCC or 3) SAT scores of 1100 or above or 4) graduation in the top 10% of your high school graduating class or 5) special interest, aptitude, or life experiences that suggest the ability to learn creatively and independently within a course.
Alexandria Campus Honors Courses
For admission and information contact Mr. Jud Sage 845-6224 or Ms. Mary Voss 845-6301.
Annandale Campus Honors Courses
For admission and information contact Dr. Robert Como 323-3189.
Loudoun Campus Honors Courses
For admission and information contact Mr. Don Hayes 450-2641.
Manassas Campus Honors Courses
For admission and information contact the instructor for the course. For general information about the honors
program, contact Dr. Jean Goodine 257-6693 or any Manassas Campus counselor.
Woodbridge Campus Honors Courses
For information concerning eligibility for Woodbridge Campus' honors offering, please contact Dr. Robert
Como, 878-5716.
Weekend courses are offered at some campuses. They provide students, who may not want or be able to attend classes during the traditional college time frame, an opportunity to pursue college credit courses. These classes are designed for persons desiring to accelerate work toward a degree, for those seeking professional enrichment and growth outside their regular work or course of study, and for students returning to study after a lapse of time. Intensive classroom experience combined with independent study provides an in-depth and meaningful educational experience.
Parking permits are required for those students enrolling in weekend courses.
Annandale Campus Four - (4) Weekend College Program
Annandale Campus has a Four (4) Weekend College program in which you can complete a semester
course (3 credits) in four weekends by attending either (1) Friday nights and Saturdays or (2) Saturdays and
Sundays. Tuition and fees are the same as the other courses. All Four-Weekend College courses have a 97N or
98N section number. Immediately after registering for one or more of these sections, you should stop by the
division office to obtain the assignment for the first Weekend College class meeting. Additionally, you must
report to the first class with your textbooks.
Friday/Saturday Four-Weekend College: These courses will be offered Fridays 6:00 - 9:40 P.M. and Saturdays 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Registration closes on September 7 for Session I and October 12 for Session II.
Session I Courses: (Sept. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30)
BUS 100-97N, CSC 110-97N, HIS 121-97N, MTH 241-97N, PED116-97N, SPD 110- 97N and others as listed.
Session II Courses: (Oct. 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, and Nov. 3-4)
BUS 150-98N, HIS 122-98N, MTH 242-98N, SPD 126-98N and others as listed.
Saturday/Sunday Four-Weekend College: These courses will be offered Saturdays 8:00 A.M.-1:20 P.M. and Sundays 1:00 P.M.-6:20 P.M. Registration closes on September 7 for Session I and October 12 for Session II.
Session I Courses: (Sept. 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, and Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 )
ENG 111-97N, ENG 115-97N, SOC 201-97N and others as listed.
Session II Courses: (Oct. 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, and Nov. 4-5)
CIS 100-98N, ENG 112-98N, ENG 116-98N, MTH 120-98N, PED 116-98N, PHI 211-98N, SOC 202- 98N, SPD 110-98N and others as listed.
You may complete a bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University by attending junior and senior level courses on the Annandale Campus of NVCC. The following bachelor's degrees are currently available: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology (Civil, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical), Health Sciences Administration, Human Services Counseling, Nursing (RN to BSN) and Professional Communications. Where appropriate, you may take courses from NVCC and ODU in the same term. Courses are taught using live, interactive, satellite communication. Classes meet on the 4th floor of the CT Building at the Annandale Campus of Northern Virginia Community College.
All ODU student services are provided on-site, including advisors to evaluate academic records and recommend courses, through the TELETECHNET site on the 4th floor of the CT Building. Registration is ongoing until August 26th. Applications are now being accepted for Spring. Non-admitted students may begin taking courses this Fall. Call (703) 323-3769 for more information. See current course offerings following ELI listings.
Alexandria Campus
Senior citizen registration will be accepted in the Student Development Office, AA 214.
Annandale Campus
Career Education Center - A Career Education Center in the CG Building includes a library,
computerized career exploration, State and Federal employment data banks and career counselors, and
Cooperative Education. For more information, call (703) 323-3144.
Health Technologies Programs - In order to register for courses in the DNH, EMT (except EMT 106, 190), NUR, PTH (except PTH 100), RAD, and RTH programs, you must have been previously accepted and program-placed in these specific health programs and have division approval.
Transportation - The Annandale Campus is served primarily by Metrobus Lines 29 K, L, N and 26 G, H, as well as the 29 C (Express Line). Metrobus-Metrorail connections are available from the Dunn Loring, Pentagon and King Street Stations. For additional information, call (202) 637-7000.
Tyson's Corner Center, 7925 West Park Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102 - NVCC credit and non-credit courses will be offered in the late afternoon/early evening at the Annandale Campus's new Tyson's Corner Center for Employee Development. Credit courses offered include ACC 211, BUS 111, CIS 100, ENG 115, MED SOC 207, ECO 201, MTH 151, PSY 201, and SPD 100. Offered for the convenience of persons working/living in the Tyson's area, these courses are open to all NVCC students. Call 323-3159 for additional information.
Loudoun Campus
Veterinary Technology Program - In order to register for courses in the Veterinary Technology
program, you must have been previously accepted and program-placed in this program. Division approval is
required for registration in classes with the VET prefix.
Manassas Campus
Manassas students interested in Cooperative Education should contact the Cooperative Education Office at
Annandale for information and placement (323-3146).
Woodbridge Campus
PLS - PLS stands for "Personalized Learning System." Each PLS course differs in format and is
often self-paced. However, you should reserve scheduled class time or check with specific instructors as to their
requirements.