Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 1996 Class Schedule

General Information

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE

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 (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, telephone number 404/679-4501) 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) 878-5790 (Hearing Impaired Only) or (703) 680-7942 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

You are encouraged to purchase a College Catalog 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 old, 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. You may change your home campus at the Admissions and Records office. 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, refer to the "Instructional Programs" section of the College Catalog for the special admission requirements. Also, in this schedule, see "Campus Specific Information" for details about Health Technologies Programs at Annandale and Veterinary Technology at Loudoun.

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 your native language is not English, you must complete the English Proficiency Test (EPT) before you register. Your test score may require that you complete English as a Second Language (ESL) courses before you enroll in any other courses. 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.

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.

Basic Skills Assessment

Assessment of your strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, and mathematics will help you determine the appropriate courses to select. This assessment is accomplished through a group of basic skills assessment tests administered through the Testing Center at each campus.

If you are a degree-seeking student, you are encouraged to take basic skills tests in reading, writing, and mathematics before you register for classes.

If you are a student who has not taken the basic skills tests and who has a cumulative grade point average (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. For more details about GPA, see "Academic Information," in the Administrative Information section of the Catalog.

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, 005, 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          Room   Telephone
Alexandria Campus:       AA344  845-6035
Annandale Campus:        CG405  323-3149
Loudoun Campus:          LC251  450-2508
Manassas Campus:         MC102  257-6645
Woodbridge Campus:       WC418  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, not the higher of the two grades, 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 general usage courses, applied music, music ensemble, and others.

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 - Walk-in advising for new students and non-program-placed students is available weekdays during registration. Counseling Center hours during registration are Monday through Thursday, 8:30AM--7:30PM and Friday 8:30AM--5:00PM. Call 323-3200 for information and advising session times. Continuing students who have been program-placed should contact the instructional division for advice.

Loudoun Campus

Walk-In Advising - Counselors are available Monday through Thursday 8:30AM--7:30PM and Friday, 8:30AM--5:00PM. It is strongly recommended that new students consult a counselor (Rm. 253) before registering for classes. Continuing students who have been program-placed should contact the instructional division for advice.

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

Walk-in Advising - Counselors are available Monday through Thursday from 8:30AM until 7:30PM and Friday from 8:30AM--5:00PM. Faculty advisors will be available on Thursday, August 22, 1996.

GRADUATION

You must meet with your faculty advisor no later than September 6 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. You must submit your application for graduation to your home campus Admissions and Records Office no later than September 6.

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

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.


REGISTRATION
Sixteen-Week Session
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays) . . . . . July 5- August 30
In-Person registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 12-16; 19-24; 26-30
Classes begin (Offices open 9:00 A. M.-- 2:00 P.M.). . . . . . . . . August 24
Late registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24
Labor Day holiday - College closed . . . . . . . . . . . August 31-September 2
Last day to apply for graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 6
Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . September 6
Parking permits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 9
Non-Instructional Day/No Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 14
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty (16-week) . . . . . . .  October 29
NOVAnet telephone registration begins
1997 Winter Intersession and spring semester . . . . . . . . . . . November 11
Non-Instructional Days/No Classes
  (Beginning 4:30 p.m., Nov. 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 26-27
Thanksgiving holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 28-December 1
Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 20
First Eight-Week Session
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays) . . . . .  July 5-August 30
In-Person registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  August 12-16; 19-24; 26-30
Classes begin (Offices open 9:00 A.M.-- 2:00 P.M.) . . . . . . . . . August 24
Late registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24
Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . . August 30
Last day to apply for graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 31
Labor Day holiday - College closed . . . . . . . . . . . August 31-September 2
Parking permits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   September 9
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . .  September 26
Non-Instructional Day/No Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 14
Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 22
Second Eight-Week Session
NOVAnet Telephone registration (excluding Sundays) . . . . .  July 5-August 30
 and, (excluding weekends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 7-23
In-Person registration (excluding weekends). . . . . . . . . July 5-October 22
Classes begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 23
Late Registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 23
Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . .  October 30
Parking permits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 23
Non-Instructional Days/No Classes
  (Beginning 4:30 P.M., Nov. 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 26-27
Thanksgiving holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 28-December 1
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . November 25
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 21-22
Classes & late registration begin  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 26
Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . . August 30
Labor Day holiday - College closed . . . . . . . . . . . August 31-September 2
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . .  September 30
Non-Instructional Day/No Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 14
Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 18
Fort Belvoir Army Post(*)
Eight-Week Session II (Sections 75W-77W)
Registration (On Post) 8:30AM - 4:00PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 16-17
Classes & late registration begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 21
Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . .  October 28
Labor Day holiday - College closed . . . . . . . . . . . August 31-September 2
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . November 25
Non-Instructional Days/No Classes
  (Beginning 4:30 P.M., Nov. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 26-27
Thanksgiving holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 28-December 1
Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 13
(*) 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-August 30
Continuous registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  July 5
Classes begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24
Late registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24
Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . . . August 30
Last day to apply for graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 31
Labor Day holiday - College closed . . . . . . . . . . . August 31-September 2
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . .  September 26
Non-Instructional Day/No Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 14
Classes and examinations end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 22
Quantico Marine Corps Base (Diamond Hall)
Second Eight-Week Session (Sections 55W-59W)
NOVAnet Telephone registration
 (excluding Sundays) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 5- August 30
 and, (excluding weekends) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 7-23
Classes begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 23
Late Registration begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  October 23
Last day to late register, add, or drop with tuition refund. . . .  October 30
Non-Instructional Days/No Classes
  (Beginning 4:30 P.M., Nov. 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 26-27
Thanksgiving holidays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  November 28-December 1
Last day to withdraw without grade penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . November 25
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

Complete the Registration and Tuition Worksheet. The form, located at the back of this schedule, and any placement test results must be brought with you when you register.

You may register at any campus unless you are enrolled in a restricted program (Veterinary Technology or any Health Technology program). If you are in a restricted program, you must register at your home campus. If you are receiving financial aid, you may register at any campus, but you must pay tuition and submit financial aid application forms at your home campus.

Registration Changes on Campus

If you need to add a class and/or drop a class, fill out a Registration and Tuition Worksheet and circle "A" for add, or "D" for drop. The Registration and Tuition Worksheet should then be taken to the Admissions and Records Office and the Business Office.


COST, AID, AND BENEFITS
NVCC is a public community college with financial support from the state of Virginia. During 1995-96, state general funds support of the College was 52% of the actual cost of operating the College. The remaining revenue was provided from student tuition and other sources.

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.

The total cost of enrollment at NVCC is based upon a charge per credit hour. The charge consists of tuition and fees. A $1.00 per credit hour fee has been established by the Virginia Community College System to support computer and other technology developments. A student activity fee of .35 per credit hour is used for student support services. Total tuition and fees costs are as follows:

     Tuition and Fees Subject to Change
                         Virginia Students     Out-of-State Students

     Tuition                       $ 46.65             $ 156.00
     Technology Fee                   1.00                 1.00
     Student Activities Fee            .35                  .35
                                   -------             --------
          Per Credit               $ 48.00             $ 157.35
Tuition is the same for credit and audit courses.

TUITION PAYMENT

Tuition payment is due at the time of registration. If you plan to pay in person, Business Office hours are as follows:

July 5 - August 10        Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

August 12 - September 6   Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
                            and 5:00 - 7:30 PM
                          Fridays, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

August 24                 Saturday, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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 must include the student's name and student ID number. Third party checks made out to the student are not acceptable. Once you make a tuition payment you may not submit another method of payment (i.e., an agency authorization for a previous check or credit card payment.) A service charge of $20.00 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.

Please 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 and Business Office to complete payment. If you have a contract, you must bring all necessary documents (agency authorization, 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 within 30 days after invoice. If you are using a contract, it is your responsibility to notify your Business Office at the time of registration.

Students are strongly urged to come to campus and obtain a copy of their class schedule in order to verify enrollment and obtain refund deadline dates.

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 and the "NOVAnet Helpful Hints" page in this schedule. You may also drop a course by completing a Registration Worksheet 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) 257-9296; Woodbridge (703) 670-8433. However the Registration Worksheet is submitted, it must be received in the Admissions and Records Office by the end of posted business hours on the last published drop date. If the drop form is received after that date, you will not be 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 6 (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 processed by the Virginia State Treasurer's Office after the published add/drop period and should be received by mail within six to eight weeks of that date. Refund checks, except those requested by students who presented employer contracts, will be made payable to the student.

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 are required for all cars parked in student lots ("B" lots) and may be purchased at campus Police and Public Safety Offices. At the Annandale Campus, they may be purchased in CG 226. The charge for a parking permit is $25.00 per semester. If your original sticker has been lost or stolen, you will be required to purchase another one. The summer session is considered to be a full semester for the sticker requirement.

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).

Refunds for parking permits will be made only if all classes are dropped and if requested within the published add/drop period by returning your permit to the campus Police/Parking Services Office.

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. You will become certified for ELI courses after you complete them. See the College Catalog for further information.


COURSE LISTING 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/Saturday classes   (*)46N-49N & 97N-98N
Other Course Formats               36N-38N
 (*) Except English
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)    31-39W
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
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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 Library
MS   Manassas Studio Bldg.
MT   Power-Technical Bldg.
MH   Classroom and Administration Bldg.
Woodbridge
WA   Arts Bldg.
WC   Classroom and Administrative Bldg.
WH   HVAC Bldg.
WT   HVAC Trailer

OFF-CAMPUS CLASSES
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

Fort Myer (FTM)
In Arlington at Arlington Boulevard and Pershing Drive. Call the NVCC Fort Myer office (527-5976 or 845-6212) for information on building access. Fort Myer employees have priority for registration for these courses. Classes are held in buildings 201, 219, 230, 232, 406, and the theatre. Building and room assignments are posted in Building 219. Follow the holiday schedule for this location.

Henderson Hall (HEN)
In Arlington at South Orme and Southgate Streets. Call the NVCC Fort Myer office (527-5976 or 845-6212) for information on building access. Henderson Hall employees have priority for registration for these courses. Classes are held in Building 29, rooms 103, 104, and 105. Room assignments are posted in Building 29. Follow the holiday schedule for this location.

Pentagon (PNT)
Participation is limited to persons already holding a Pentagon Building pass. Classroom assignments are posted outside the Pentagon Education Center, Room 3C147. Follow the holiday schedule for this location.

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 3.

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 3.

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

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

Manassas Municipal Airport (MAE)
9980 Wakeman Road, Manassas, Virginia

Metz Junior High School (MMS)
9700 Fairview Avenue, Manassas, Virginia

Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Assn.(AFC)
4400 Fair Lakes Court, Fairfax, Virginia

Centreville High School (CSS)
6101 Union Mill Road, Clifton, Virginia

Manassas Park High School (MPA)
8200 Euclid Avenue, Manassas Park, Virginia

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.


HONORS COURSES AND CORE CURRICULUM
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 92% on the reading and 94% on the 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 323-4441.

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 call 878-5716.


WEEKEND COLLEGE
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 20 for Session I and October 24 for Session II.

Session I: (Friday - Saturday) September 20-21, Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4- 5, Oct. 11-12

Session II: (Friday - Saturday) October 25-26, Nov. 1-2, Nov. 8-9, Nov. 15-16

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 20 for Session I and October 24 for Session II.

Session I: (Saturday - Sunday) September 21-22, Sept. 28-29, Oct. 5-6, Oct. 12-13

Session II: (Saturday - Sunday) October 26-27, November 2-3, Nov. 9- 10, Nov. 16-17

Courses such as BUS 100, CIS 100, CSC 110, ECO 201-202, ENG 111-112, HIS 121-122, MTH 120, MTH 241-242, PED 116, PSY 201-202, SOC 201-202, and SPD 100 are typically offered in this intensive format. Consult the Annandle Campus course schedule for specific details.

Annandale Campus Saturday Program

Annandale Campus has a Saturday program in which you can complete a semester course by attending only on Saturdays for eight weeks or sixteen weeks. The eight-week Saturday courses have a 46N section number, and the sixteen-week Saturday courses have a 48N section number. Check the schedule for the exact dates and times that classes meet.


VIRGINIA WORKS
Northern Virginia Community College is a participant in the Virginia Community College System's Virginia Works program, a community alliance that aims to provide a highly skilled workforce now and in the future, and to strengthen the quality and availability of workforce services to business and industry. As a partner in this alliance, Northern Virginia Community College stands ready to join with others to make sure that Virginia Works! For more information, call the director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development on any NVCC campus.


CAMPUS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Alexandria Campus
Senior citizen registration will be accepted in the Student Development Office, AA 214.

Annandale Campus
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. The Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) and the Nursing Education Opportunity Program (NEOP) provide assistance to Health Technologies students who are academically or economically disadvantaged. Both programs implement retention strategies. For additional information on HCOP, call 323-3543; for NEOP, 323-3140.

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.

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). For bus rides to and from campus, call OmniLink at (703) 490-4811 or 1-800-490-4811.

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.


OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY TELETECHNET DEGREE PROGRAMS
(JUNIOR & SENIOR LEVEL COURSES)

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. Fall registration begins July 5. Call (703) 323-3769 for more information.


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