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How do I register?
Watch the video below to learn the step-by-step process to register for classes.
Students may add or drop classes during the first week of instruction via myNOVA. The drop/add period varies for each term. Please refer to the academic calendar for drop/add deadlines.
Registration
How do I register for a credit class?
- Visit the Schedule of Classes. Search for a class and select the class #.
- To enroll in credit classes at NOVA, use our Student Information System (SIS).
Visit NOVAConnect , our SIS support page, for step-by-step tutorials. - To access SIS, log in to myNOVA.
Look up your username and set your password from the myNOVA login page. - Easy Steps to Registration
- Find a NOVA Online Class
How do I register for Workforce and continuing education classes?
For those interested in short-term professional and continuing education courses outside of our credit programs, registration is continuous throughout the semester and remains open until the course maximum is reached. Please contact the NOVA Workforce office for more information.
Payment Plans
What affordable payment options are available for you?Class Formats
NOVA offers a variety of class formats to accommodate your schedule.
Learn@Home: Live-Streamed Via Zoom
Classes meet in real time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live, online lectures and discussions using audio and video.
You’ll use: Zoom
Where: 100% at home
When: Scheduled class period(s)
How: In MyNOVA (SIS), search Mode of Instruction - Interactive Classroom Video;
- Carefully read the course notes for details
- The location will read Virtual - Real time
- The room assignment will read Virtual - Real time
Learn@Home: Online, On Your Own Time
NOVA Online courses are 100% online. For NOVA Online courses you do not need to be on your computer or device at a specific day or time. Pay close attention to course deadlines for submitting assignments, quizzes, tests and projects.
You’ll use: CANVAS
Where: 100% at home
When: Independently, on the days and times you prefer
How: In MyNOVA (SIS), search Mode of Instruction - Online
- Fully online classes have a section number beginning with 'E' (ex. E01N)
- The class note will say: "Online course offered by NOVA Online"
Learn on Campus: In Person
Classes meet on campus, on the days, times and locations listed on your class schedule.
You’ll use: CANVAS to supplement in-class learning
Where: 100% on campus
When: Scheduled class period(s)
How: In MyNOVA (SIS), search Mode of Instruction - In Person
- Choose a campus location for in-person meetings
- Carefully read the course notes for details
Learn on Campus: In Person and Online
Course will be offered in a blended in-person, online, or virtual format. There is a lot of variety in hybrid course offerings and details about how a specific course section will be taught is explained
in the course notes and/or on the course syllabus.
You’ll use: CANVAS or Zoom to supplement in-class learning
When: Scheduled class period(s) and independently, on the days and times you prefer
Where: 50% on campus, 50% at home
How: In MyNOVA (SIS), search Mode of Instruction - In Person;
- Choose a campus location for in person meetings
- Hybrid classes have a section number containing 'Y' (ex. 02YA)
- Carefully read the course notes for details