Academic Advising can assist you through your educational journey. NOVA academic advisors can help you get started at NOVA, choose a program of study, review course selection, explore transfer and career opportunities and more.
Ready to enroll? First things first, you need to get Nighthawk Ready. Click here to follow the steps you need to complete before meeting with an advisor.
In-Person
Academic advising is available for walk-in service at campus Advising Centers. Current students can make an appointment for advising through NAVIGATE Student from myNOVA.
Virtual Advising
Connect with our advisors online to explore your academic options and find the best paths for your educational journey.
Programming Areas
The ADV 100 virtual advising sessions will guide you through your first-semester enrollment and class scheduling, introduce you to important resources at the college, and help you understand the academic requirements and course sequences in your program of study.
The ADV 200 virtual advising sessions are a review of your academic advisement. You will learn to recognize your graduation requirements identify additional credentials you might be eligible to earn on the way. The sessions will also provide you with a checklist of completion requirements and address your questions about graduation.
There are no active ADV 200 sessions, please visit us in September 2024 for updated dates and times.
Fall 2024 Registration Labs
ARE YOU NIGHTHAWK READY?
We are dedicated to ensuring you are enrolled in the appropriate courses and are available to assist you. NOVA staff and faculty will guide you in selecting the necessary classes for your academic program. The registration labs are specifically designed for Fall 2024 semester enrollment. To participate, please ensure the following:
You have applied to NOVA
You have accessed your MyNOVA account
Registration Labs are open to all students needing assistance with their Fall 2024 schedule. Please see the campus-specific Registration Lab schedule below:
Alexandria Campus, Bisdorf Building, Room AA 194 Monday, July 8 to Thursday, August 8, 2024 11am to 3pm
Annandale Campus, CA 115H July 8 through August 19, 2024 Monday 2:30pm – 3:30pm Tuesday & Wednesday: 12 pm – 1pm & 3pm-4pm Thursday 11:30am – 12:30 pm
Loudoun Campus, Room LR 209 July 8 through August 19, 2024 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm
Woodbridge Campus, Woodbridge Villages H Building (Student Services) Monday, July 8 to Thursday, August 8, 2024 11am to 3pm
Advising Center Locations
Alexandria: 5000 Dawes Avenue, Bisdorf (AA) Building, 194. Annandale: 8333 Little River Turnpike, Mark Warner Building (CA), 112 Manassas: 10370 Battleview Parkway, Oak Hill Building (MOH) Medical Education (MEC Springfield): 6699 Springfield Center Drive, 202 Loudoun: 21200 Campus Drive, Reynolds Building, LR 256 Woodbridge: 2645 College Dr., Woodbridge Village 3, Building H Virtual:Virtual Advising