Online, Hybrid, Weekend and Early Morning Classes

NOVA offers flexibility and convenience to accommodate diverse needs. Classes are held from early morning to late evening, seven days a week. Have difficulty getting to a classroom for face-to-face meetings? Consider online learning through NOVA Online. Or, if you want to combine in-person and online learning, think about taking a hybrid class.

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Online Learning

NOVA Online (formerly ELI) has been a nationally recognized leader in distance learning since 1975. Many students choose online courses due to busy work schedules or family caregiving responsibilities, to take a class that requires little or no travel for in-person meetings or simply because they enjoy learning online. Online courses require the self-discipline to study on your own, good reading skills, a commitment of time and good Internet access. They involve interacting with your professor and classmates using a variety of technologies. Some courses require scheduled online sessions at pre-designated times using a microphone and headset, meeting online through Canvas; meeting times will be noted in the online Schedule of Classes under Course Notes. NOVA faculty and NOVA Online staff are available to provide assistance by telephone, email, office visits or through the mail. For more information, visit NOVA Online.

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Hybrid Classes

More and more courses are being offered in a hybrid format, which blends face-to-face teaching and online learning. Depending on the subject, the amount of Web-based instruction can vary in proportion to the class meetings. Hybrid courses are NOT condensed courses. They require the same number of hours as traditional courses, except that half of the course is taught online. Most hybrid courses use CANVAS—you can log on to get your Canvas account. A reliable Internet connection is essential. If you do not have your own computer, you can use one of NOVA’s computer labs.

Visit Hybrid Courses to learn how hybrids work, the challenges presented by the hybrid format and strategies for achieving success, along with advice from other students.

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Weekend and Early Morning Classes

The Alexandria, Loudoun and Manassas Campuses:
Many classes are offered on weekends, in both standard and accelerated time frames.

The Annandale Campus Weekend Express Classes:
Complete a semester course in four weekends by attending either Friday nights and Saturdays, or Saturdays and Sundays. Immediately after enrolling in one or more of these sections, you must get the assignment for the first class meeting from the division office and bring your textbooks to the first class.

The Woodbridge Campus Weekend College:
Take high-demand courses that meet the requirements of many degree programs. Weekend College courses meet on Fridays and Saturdays. Some Saturday-only hybrid classes are also available.

The Woodbridge Campus Weekend Programs:
Earn a degree in Business Administration or Information Technology by attending classes on Saturdays.

NOTE: The last day to drop with a tuition refund (census date) is different for some weekend offerings than for traditional weekday courses.

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Workforce and Continuing Education Courses

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.