We're excited to welcome you to NOVA Online. If you're new to NOVA Online, we strongly encourage you to complete this on-demand orientation before your first class. You'll hear from current students, learn how to navigate your online courses, explore NOVA policies and support services and discover study strategies and best practices to help you succeed.
Next Steps
Already enrolled in your online courses?
If you're new to NOVA Online, we strongly encourage you to complete the Getting Started with NOVA Online orientation before your course begins. This self-paced orientation introduces Canvas, student support services, NOVA policies, study and testing strategies, and other resources to help you feel confident and prepared for online learning.
To view: Visit Student Lingo, click 'Getting Started with NOVA Online.' First-time users will be prompted to create a free Student Lingo account before accessing the orientation.
Not enrolled in courses yet?
If you're a first-time college student, complete New2NOVA, NOVA's online orientation for new students, before registering for classes. The program introduces you to NOVA's academic programs, student services, policies and resources to help you get started with confidence.
If you plan to take NOVA Online courses, be sure to select the NOVA Online track for information tailored to online students.
Log in to yourMyNOVAaccount using your VCCS username and password.
Select Canvas from the My Tools Section.
Find your courses in the Canvas Dashboard section and enter each course site.
Read the course syllabus in detail. Make sure you are comfortable with the pace of the course.
Get started on your first week’s assignments. You must complete the first assignment by the assigned deadline to avoid being administratively dropped from the course for non-participation.
Establish a Routine! All online classes, regardless of session length, are based on the full 15-week course material; 12, 10, 7 and 5-week courses will move at an accelerated pace.
Plan Ahead! All online classes require proctored exams or assignments. Plan ahead for your proctored exams so you don’t miss any deadlines. Check your course syllabus andreview testing policies.
