Dates & Deadlines

Calendars

The calendars below provide an overview of NOVA’s schedule, including semester start dates, breaks and holidays.

• Academic Calendar 
• Holidays & Religious Calendar

Payment Deadlines

To learn more and view other deadlines and information, please visit our Payment Deadlines section.

Admissions & Registration

If a student is applying to NOVA, they should submit their application no later the 30 days before the start of the semester. Learn more about applying to NOVA.

Financial Aid

If you are going to apply for financial aid, the priority deadline for application materials is based on the student’s start term:

• Summer Session: April 1
• Fall Semester: March 1
• Spring Semester: October 1

Find out more about applying for financial aid.

Upcoming Events

There’s always something happening at NOVA. Throughout the year we hold special events for students and the community. See the full listing on our Events Calendar.