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Student Handbook

Welcome to NOVA! You are now a student at the largest of 23 community colleges in Virginia, which enrolls approximately 75,000 students annually in credit and non-credit courses.

To assist you during your time at NOVA, the online Student Handbook provides important information about the College’s various services, procedures and policies.

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Paying for College

Military/Veteran Services

International Students

Advising & Counseling

Disability Services & Accessibility

Student Life & Athletics

Registrar Services

NOVACares

Student Conduct & Integrity

Policies, Procedures & Forms

College Safety

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