General Information
Registration: Registration is open throughout the semester for classes that are not filled. Please register for classes at least 4 working days before the class start date. For instructions on how to register for classes, see Registration Information.
 

Cancellation of Classes: Classes will be canceled if we do not have minimum enrollment. If your class is canceled, you will be notified and an automatic refund will be processed:

  • Payment made by credit card over the web will be credited directly back to your account.
  • Refunds for payment made with cash, check, or telephone (IVR) will take about 6-8 weeks because the refund is processed through Richmond.
 

Refunds/Transfers: Requests for refund or transfer of classes (Click here to complete the required form) must be received in the Office of Continuing Education at least 4 working days before the class begins. Forms can be faxed to 703-670-0246 or mailed to the address below - to the attention of Ms. Kim Chau. This includes students who have tuition paid by an agency. If extenuating circumstances exist and exceptions need to be considered, please write:

Ms. Katreena Arnold
NOVA, Office of Workforce Development & Continuing Education
15200 Neabsco Mills Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191-4099
 
Class Locations: Classes will be held at the Woodbridge Campus unless noted in the description. Exact room locations will be posted the first day of class on the bulletin board outside of Room 226 (Office of Continuing Education) at the Woodbridge Campus; and inside the door of the designated entrance at off-campus class locations.
 
Parking: Parking regulations on campus are strictly enforced. Parking Information.
 
Textbooks: Some courses require textbooks. The title of your textbook is listed with the class. The Bookstore will also have a list of required textbooks for your class(es). Unless otherwise stated, please bring required items to the first class session. For information on bookstore hours for the current semester, see the Woodbridge Campus Bookstore web site.
 
Inclement Weather: In case of bad weather, closing announcements are posted on the College's cable television station, on the College web site, and NovaConnect phone (703)323-3770 will carry an announcement if the college will be closed. Please note that evening classes may be held even if day classes have been canceled. Click Here for more information on the college Inclement Weather and other Closing Information.
 
Completing your certificate program? Contact Kim Chau at 703-878-5770 or email at kchau@nvcc.edu to review your course records. Failure to contact Kim Chau in adequate time may result in a delay of issuing your certificate. Download a copy of the Application for Program Certificate and submit it a minimum of two weeks prior to the end of your last class.
 
CEU Credits: Many courses earn Continuing Education Unit (CEU) value, a nationally recognized standard unit of measurement that has been adopted for post-secondary courses not carrying academic credit. CEU's are increasingly accepted as evidence of educational accomplishment and for professional certification. Ten hours of class participation equal one CEU.
 
Course Payment: If you have any agency or employer contract/authorization for tuition payment, you must bring it to this office for processing and agree to accept responsibility for the full amount of tuition if the agency/employer does not pay.