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NOVACard

NOVACard is the official identification card of Northern Virginia Community College. All NOVA students are encouraged to get a NOVACard in order to access many benefits and services. NOVACards are issued to all registered students at no charge.

Select a service below to learn more.

NOVACard Get/ACE$

Deposit, monitor and manage your NOVACard account.

The ACE$ Cash on your NOVACard acts as a prepaid debit card that you can use to buy goods and services at many campus locations. ACE$ Cash remains on your account as long as you are a registered NOVA student or employee of the College.

Purchase Power

Add money to your NOVACard prepaid debit account and make purchases on and off campus at participating locations.

Add money to your NOVACard and it becomes a prepaid debit card that you can use to buy goods and services at many campus locations.

NOVACard Rewards

Earn great reward just for using your NOVACard for purchases, attending events and more.

Every time you use your NOVACard, you earn points toward exciting rewards. Get in the habit of carrying your NOVACard to rack up points that you can redeem for fun rewards.

Mobile Readers

Get an accurate count of NOVA students, faculty and staff at any gathering.

NOVACard mobile card readers are available for rent to allow organizations faculty and staff to accept NOVACard as a payment option, and track attendance to events or classes in an effort to collect valuable assessment data on student participation.

FASTPrint

Print, copy or scan documents in libraries, labs and other FASTPrint locations.

FASTPrint is NOVA’s Student Copy and Print Service that provides students the ability to print, copy and scan documents to USB. Students may pay with their NOVACard or a NOVA Guest Card and pick up their printed documents from any FASTPrint device on any campus.

NOVACard Helpdesk

Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Use Chat for assistance with NOVACard related questions or issues.



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Facilities Access

Faculty & Staff

Electronic Door Access Control

NOVA has been transitioning to an electronic access controlled environment, which means that access to doors throughout the College will require a valid faculty and staff NOVACard. Door access rights are programmed on valid NOVACard accounts.

Learn More About Door Access

Students

Fitness Center and Gym Locations

Alexandria Campus
Tyler Building, Room 202

Annandale Campus
Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center, Room 102

Math Centers

Alexandria Campus
Bisdorf Building, Room 161

Annandale Campus
Godwin Building, Room 405

Loudoun Campus
Reynolds Building, Room 204

Manassas Campus
Howsmon Building, Second Floor

NOVA Shuttle

You can ride the shuttle for FREE by showing your NOVAcard!

Additional Questions

How much does a NOVACard cost?
NOVACard is FREE to all NOVA students, faculty and staff. You will only be charged a fee if you lose your NOVACard or it is stolen.

Does my NOVACard expire?
Your NOVACard expires once you are no longer a registered student at NOVA. If you are not registered your NOVACard will become inactive and will automatically become active once you become a registered student. Faculty and staff NOVACards do not expire as long as you are currently employed at NOVA.

How much does a replacement card cost?
A replacement card costs $10 if you are a student or $15 if you are faculty/staff. Remember, only currently enrolled students and current employees may request a replacement NOVACard.

Where can I download the GET app?
The GET app is available from the Apple App store or the Google Play store.

What do I need to do to get a NOVACard?
After you have registered for your courses, you must then present a valid photo ID (examples: driver's license, government-issued Identification card, passport, military ID, etc.) and proof of registration to be issued an NOVACard.

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Contact Us

703.764.7759
asknovacard@nvcc.edu
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