Room AA 194
Phone: 703.933.5073
Email: alcounseling@nvcc.edu
Maps & Directions to the Alexandria Campus

Counseling, Enrollment Services, First Year Advising and Financial Aid Department service hours are below for regular and peak registration. 

Regular Hours

Monday and Thursday*: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Important: Students must sign in 30 minutes before closing. In the evenings, sign-in may close earlier (contingent upon student wait times).

*Pathway virtual advising is available on Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. by emailing AskPathway@nvcc.edu.

Special Hours

Spring Break and October Non-Instructional Days:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Peak Registration: Immediately Before the Semester Begins (January/August) through the First Week of Classes
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

During peak registration, students are encouraged to arrive one hour before closing. In the evenings, sign-in may be closed earlier (contingent upon student wait times).

Annandale

Room CA 112
Phone: 703.323.3200
Email: AN Counseling Center
Maps & Directions to the Annandale Campus

Hours

Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (walk-in service begins at 10:00 a.m.)
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (walk-in service begins at 10:00 a.m.)
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (walk-in service begins at 11:00 a.m.)

*Virtual advising via Live Chat with an advisor is available at http://www.nvcc.edu/virtualadvising/index.html.

*Pathway advising is available virtually on Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at AskPathway@nvcc.edu.

*First time to college students ages 17 to 24 with no prior college experience may email the First Year Advising office at GPSAnnandale@nvcc.edu for general questions. Please make sure to include your seven-digit student ID number (aka EMPLID, SSID).

Special Hours

Monday, March 25, 2019 - walk-in advising will be suspended between 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. for a monthly staff meeting.  

Spring Break:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Peak Registration Periods: in January after Winter Break during the first week of classes:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Students are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. During registration periods, please arrive 60 minutes before closing. In the evenings, sign-in may be closed early contingent upon student wait times.

If you have a counselor you’ve been working with and would like to see that counselor, please contact him/her directly via email to schedule an appointment.

Woodbridge

Room LR 253
Phone: 703.450.2571
Email: LO Counseling Center 
Maps & Directions to the Loudoun Campus

Hours

Extended hours for Counseling, Student Success/First Year Advising, Enrollment Services and Financial Aid: 
August 13-August 31:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 18: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Monday and *Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*Pathway advising is available virtually on Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at AskPathway@nvcc.edu.

Note: After meeting with Counseling Services, students are assigned to a faculty advisor according to their major.  Counseling Services may direct you to your faculty advisor for assistance with:

• Selecting classes for your major
• Reviewing your advisement report
• Discussing specifics about program majors
• Answering general transfer questions
• Applying for graduation

Continuing students with an assigned major should schedule an appointment with their faculty advisor by email for assistance with class scheduling. If you are unable to reach your faculty advisor, please contact Mr. Jeremy Cook (LASS division faculty advising manager) or Mr. Frederick Terranova (MSTB division faculty advising manager) for assistance.  

Virtual Advising
One-on-one virtual advising is available here:

• www.nvcc.edu/virtualadvising

Counseling Center Appointments:
Appointments are available Monday - Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Academic Probation Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Dual/Home School Enrollment
• Incoming Transfer Advising
• Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Advising
• Transfer Planning

Note: When scheduling a counseling appointment, you will be provided a set of instructions in order to prepare for your meeting. You will be asked to complete these steps and bring all requested documents to your appointment to ensure that there is enough time to address all of your concerns.  

Counseling Center Walk-In For Brief Inquires:
Walk-In For Brief Inquires are available Monday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Brief inquires are generally no longer than 10-15 minutes and may include:

• Advisement Report Verifications
• Change of Major
• Course Prerequisite Approvals
• Faculty Advisor Assignments
• General Education Elective Suggestions
• Placement Test Interpretations

If you require more time than Walk-in For Brief Inquires allow for, you may be referred to your faculty advisor or a counseling appointment for further assistance.

Special Hours

Spring Break and October Non-Instructional Days:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Peak Registration Periods: In August for First Week of Classes and in January for First Week of Classes:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Manassas

Room MH 110
Phone: 703.257.6610
Email: MA Counseling

Maps & Directions to the Manassas Campus

Hours

Monday and *Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (**Appointments 9:00-2:00PM. Walk-ins begin at 2:00pm)
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (**Appointments 9:00-2:00PM. Walk-ins begin at 2:00pm)
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm (**Appointments 11:00-2:00PM. Walk-ins begin at 2:00pm)

The last sign-in is 60 minutes prior to closing time.

Advising is also available via Live Chat at http://www.nvcc.edu/virtualadvising/index.html.

Spring Break and October Non-Instructional Days:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Peak Registration Period: August and January. Please refer to the Academic Calendar
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*Pathway advising is available virtually on Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at AskPathway@nvcc.edu.

**All appointments are offered on a same day, first-come-first-serve basis.  Students should come to the front desk for the next available appointment.  Appointments are available for the following services:

• Academic Success Planning (Academic probation and suspension)
• Career Exploration and Planning
• Transfer Plannining

6699 Springfield Center Drive, Room 202
Springfield, VA 22150-1913
Phone: 703.822.6531
Email: MEC Advising/Counseling
Maps & Directions to the Medical Education Campus

Hours

Extended hours for Counseling, Student Success/First Year Advising, Enrollment Services and Financial Aid: 
August 13-August 31:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 18: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Monday and *Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*Pathway advising is available virtually on Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at AskPathway@nvcc.edu.

Counseling is available by appointment to assist students with:

• Academic Success Planning
• Career Exploration and Planning
• Disability Support Services
• Veterans and Military Support Services

Advising is available on a walk-in basis during regular business hours (check individual campus locations) to provide continuing and future students with a 10-15 minute session offering general answers to inquiries related to course registration, enrollment and program information.

To ensure having adequate time for a complete advising session, we request that students sign in, at least 30 minutes prior to closing.

Room WS 202
Phone: 703.323.3000
Email: wocounseling@nvcc.edu
Maps & Direction to the Woodbridge Campus

Hours

• Monday and Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (walk-in service begins at 11:00 a.m.)
• Tuesday and Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (walk-in service begins at 11:00 a.m.)
• Friday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (walk-in service begins at 11:00 a.m.)

Counseling Services are also available by appointment.  Appointments are required for the following services:

• Academic probation/suspension advising
• Students who need an academic plan for a Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal
• First time dual enrollment students

*Virtual advising via Live Chat with an advisor is available at http://www.nvcc.edu/virtualadvising/index.html.

*Pathway advising is available virtually on Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at AskPathway@nvcc.edu .

Special Hours

Spring Break:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Peak Registration Periods: in January after Winter Break through the first week of classes:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Students are encouraged to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing. During registration periods, please arrive 60 minutes before closing. In the evenings, sign-in may be closed early contingent upon student wait times.

Phone: 703.323.2425
Email: NOVA Online Counselors

Hours

Extended hours for Counseling, Student Success/First Year Advising, Enrollment Services and Financial Aid: 
August 13-August 31:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 18: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.