Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College

Hours and Information

Building Access Hours

Day Hours
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Buildings are open only during these hours. Office and department hours may vary—see below for details.

Office Hours and Contact Information

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 194
  • Phone: 703.933.1840

For more information, visit the Accommodations and Accessibility Services website.

Hours of Operation

In order to best meet the needs of our students to prepare for the start of the fall 2026 semester, Student Services will operate under the following hours for the month of August 2026:

  • August 3 - 14: (Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.
         
  • Week of August 17 - 21: (Week before classes begin, extended hours)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 24 - 28: (First week of classes)
    Classes Begin: Monday, August 24, 2026 (15-week and First 7-week class; reference Fall 2026 Academic Calendar)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 31 – September 4: (Return to Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.

For more information, visit the Academic Success Center website.

View college advising site for more information

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 194

Hours

In order to best meet the needs of our students to prepare for the start of the fall 2026 semester, Student Services will operate under the following hours for the month of August 2026:

  • August 3 - 14: (Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.
         
  • Week of August 17 - 21: (Week before classes begin, extended hours)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 24 - 28: (First week of classes)
    Classes Begin: Monday, August 24, 2026 (15-week and First 7-week class; reference Fall 2026 Academic Calendar)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 31 – September 4: (Return to Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.

Course materials for the Alexandria campus and Extended Learning can be purchased at the bookstore or online. The bookstore has a large selection of school supplies, backpacks, technology, clothing, and gifts, and it also has a cafe serving Starbucks drinks. The cafe has a variety of grab-and-go snacks and meal options.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 287
  • Phone: 703.933.8363
  • Email: Nova-AL@nvcc.edu

  • Kathleen Odigé
  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 195
  • Phone: 703.845.6469
  • Email: AL-DOS@nvcc.edu

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 185
  • Phone: 703.845.6246
  • Email: AL-CO@nvcc.edu
  • Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, 1st Floor
  • Hours: currently closed; the opening date is to be announced.

For more information, visit the Dining website.

Hours

In order to best meet the needs of our students to prepare for the start of the fall 2026 semester, Student Services will operate under the following hours for the month of August 2026:

  • August 3 - 14: (Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.
         
  • Week of August 17 - 21: (Week before classes begin, extended hours)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 24 - 28: (First week of classes)
    Classes Begin: Monday, August 24, 2026 (15-week and First 7-week class; reference Fall 2026 Academic Calendar)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 31 – September 4: (Return to Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.

  • Location: Facilities Maintenance Building
  • Phone: 703.845.6279
  • Hours: Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

For more information, visit the Facilities Planning and Support Services website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 194
  • Phone: 855.323.3199

For more information, visit the Financial Aid website.

Hours

In order to best meet the needs of our students to prepare for the start of the fall 2026 semester, Student Services will operate under the following hours for the month of August 2026:

  • August 3 - 14: (Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.
         
  • Week of August 17 - 21: (Week before classes begin, extended hours)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 24 - 28: (First week of classes)
    Classes Begin: Monday, August 24, 2026 (15-week and First 7-week class; reference Fall 2026 Academic Calendar)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 31 – September 4: (Return to Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.

The Fitness Center is open to all current NOVA faculty, staff and students. A current NOVA ID is required to use the NOVA Alexandria Campus Fitness Center.

  • Location: Fine Arts Building, Room 230
  • Phone: 703.845.6180
  • Email: recwell@nvcc.edu

For hours and more information, visit the Fitness Center website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 193
  • Phone: 703.575.4734
  • Email: oiss@nvcc.edu

For more information and hours, visit the International Student Resources website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 252
  • Phone: 703.845.6242 or 703.845.6214
  • Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the Languages, Arts, and Social Sciences website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 352
  • Phone: 703.845.6264
  • Email: mstb-al@nvcc.edu
  • Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the Mathematics, Sciences, Technologies and Business website.

For hours and more information, visit the NOVACard website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 232
  • Phone: 703.845.6231 or 703.845.6456
  • Email: ALLibrary@nvcc.edu

For hours and more information, visit the Libraries website.

For hours and more information, visit the Parking Services website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 240
  • Phone: 703.764.5000
  • Email: PoliceDispatch@nvcc.edu
  • Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

For more information, visit the NOVA Police website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 287
  • Phone: 703.845.6222
  • Email: ALProvost@nvcc.edu
  • Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For hours and more information, visit the Student Life website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Rooms 148; AFA Building, Room 307
  • Phone: 703.845.6226
  • Email: AL-ITG@nvcc.edu

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Rooms 343 
  • Email: altilt@nvcc.edu
  • Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.; Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 230
  • Phone: 703.845.6336 or 703.845.6035
  • Email: altestctr@nvcc.edu

For hours and more information, visit the Testing Center website.

For more information, visit the Military and Veteran Services website.

Hours

In order to best meet the needs of our students to prepare for the start of the fall 2026 semester, Student Services will operate under the following hours for the month of August 2026:

  • August 3 - 14: (Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.
         
  • Week of August 17 - 21: (Week before classes begin, extended hours)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 24 - 28: (First week of classes)
    Classes Begin: Monday, August 24, 2026 (15-week and First 7-week class; reference Fall 2026 Academic Calendar)
    • Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
       
  • Week of August 31 – September 4: (Return to Core Operational Hours)
    • Monday, 9:00am – 7:00pm
    • Tuesday – Thursday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
    • Friday, 9:00am – 12:30pm
      • Campus Information Desks will assist walk-in visitors from 12:30pm – 5:00pm and direct them to the appropriate staff as needed.

For more information, visit the NOVA Workforce website.

  • Location: 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA
  • Phone: 703.845.6156

For more information, visit the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center website.

  • Location: Bisdorf Building, Room 331